Akemi never expected a chess match to change her life. When she stumbles into a high-stakes game, she meets Leona Kingscholar-a cunning strategist with an effortless smirk and an unbeatable record. He plays to win, always calculating, always in control. But for some reason? He keeps coming back to her. What starts as a game turns into something more-a battle of wit, patience, and quiet tension. Because when Leona plays, he always has an endgame in mind. And this time? Akemi might be his most important piece.