This is "Shogi no Ko" (Children of Shogi) by Yoshio Osaki. ★Shipped with secure and reliable "Mercari Delivery"★ Young boys who continue to fight to become professional shogi players. However, most of them are defeated by the cold reality of not being able to clear the promotion regulations and are forced to give up their dreams halfway. All of their youth in each move, each game! A story of dreams and failures of geniuses. The Shogi Association's training group... It's a "tiger's den" where young shogi geniuses compete to become professional players. However, the majority are forced to withdraw, unable to fulfill their dreams, which they have dedicated their entire youth to, by a mere single move. This is a heartwarming book that gently and warmly watches over the harsh and unforgiving life that awaits them after tremendous setbacks. Winner of the 23rd Kodansha Non-Fiction Award [Table of Contents] Prologue Chapter 1: To the North Chapter 2: The Sea of Silence Chapter 3: Ascent to Dreams Chapter 4: The Blustering Wind Chapter 5: Moonlight Chapter 6: The Day of Reunion Chapter 7: Wandering Chapter 8: Love Chapter 9: The Piece of Courage Epilogue