The God Before Me

Odachi has been grappling with a waning self-assurance in his shogi skills. Ever since his first game, which pitted him against the legendary figure known as the "God" of shogi, he's felt a shift inside. One wonders if there will be a moment when he outshines the deity of his era. This narrative unfolds around an ostensibly ordinary shogi enthusiast and his circle comprising friends, fellow competitors, and formidable adversaries—with the looming presence of the God to challenge him.