Ayumi Saitou

Driven by the need to support his ailing mother, this sixteen-year-old androgynous shogi prodigy sacrificed his high school education to become a caregiver. To fund his professional ambitions and bypass the lengthy two-year waiting period required by the male league, he competes under a female persona. This strategic deception allows him to earn essential income while navigating the intense competitive landscape of the shogi world.