He is the series’ main protagonist, and the narrative follows his development. He is a professional shogi player who is presently ranked 5th. He is the fifth shogi player to become a professional while still in middle school, according to the shogi community. He lives in his own apartment using his wages and life savings while managing his official matches and high school. Rei is a frequent guest of the Kawamoto family by the time the novel begins, and despite his initial hesitation to become close with them, the family welcomes him as one of their own.
“The one who realized he was defeated would think about his final words and sort out his feelings during the match. But the one who won, had been straining his mind to not make a mistake until the very last moment.”
Rei Kiriyama
“In this small universe, it’s an endless cycle of winning and losing until you start losing your mind. As you gasp, “I don’t want to lose”.
Rei Kiriyama
“Becoming a pro is like jumping onto a moving train that doesn’t stop. You can never get off of it. Not until you lose and fall off.”
Rei Kiriyama
“Huh? What is this? I’m participating in a club activity. I’m laughing and talking…. at school. The ramune is sweet… And when I put it in my mouth, it falls apart. As it melted, I felt a lump in my throat. If I wasn’t careful, it felt like something was going to leak from my eyes. So I used every ounce of will to hold it in.”
Rei Kiriyama
“The further you go, the steeper it becomes, and there won’t be anyone around you.”
Rei Kiriyama
“I am a cuckoo, standing on top of the lives that were pushed aside. As they sing of spring, I hear a voice calling in the distance…. And I think, if I ever really were a bird, then at least I would pass through the days oblivious to such agonizing torment as this.”
Rei Kiriyama
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