Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood

A 13-year-old Shougi player named Yasuoka Shion has a history marked by tragedy. At age five, she witnessed her parents' brutal murder. The killer then played Shougi with her, telling her to remain silent and forget the events of that night to survive. Now, Shion is a mute but powerful player in the world of female professional Kishi. As her skills draw increasing attention, so too does the mystery surrounding her past and the murder she saw. Her fragmented memories gradually return, slowly revealing the truth behind the events that shaped her life.