月下の棋士

A young man named Shosuke Himuro arrives at the Shogi Hall in Tokyo, carrying a recommendation letter from the legendary shogi player Sanyoshi Mikami, aiming to become a professional shogi player. During the 51st Meijin Title Match, where the reigning Meijin, Gan Ohara, faces challenger Koji Takigawa in a heated seventh game, Shosuke’s presence sparks interest. Pro player Toramaru, intrigued by the recommendation, pits Shosuke against a second-dan player, Bando, to test his skills. The next day, Toramaru challenges Shosuke to face a top amateur, Sekizaki, promising entry into the professional training group if he wins. Shosuke’s bold and unconventional approach to shogi begins to draw attention as he navigates these early matches. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 3)