March Comes in Like a Lion, Volume 2

The Agony of Defeat

If we often say things like, "There's no real reason for us to win," then why is it so hard to lose. And these are the thoughts that are in Kiriyama's mind as he approaches the shogi board. So when he interacts with either the energetic and kind Hinata or his own step-sister Kyoko, he is reminded that he is human and always has somewhere to return to.