Chrono Monochrome

Kuromu Inubuse was a child prodigy whose singular ambition was to reign supreme as the "King" of chess. His extraordinary talent earned him a place representing Japan at the World Youth Chess Championship when he was just eleven years old. However, his promising career was abruptly derailed following a devastating defeat at the hands of a mysterious, wolf-like opponent. The psychological toll of that loss left him with a debilitating condition: an overwhelming inability to sit across from another person. Forced to abandon competitive play, Kuromu channeled his focus entirely into academics, studying relentlessly until his fingers were pushed past their breaking point. Three years after his crushing defeat, Kuromu clings desperately to his former identity, secretly playing online chess under the guise of a king who refuses to surrender his crown. His isolated digital existence is shattered when he encounters an overwhelmingly powerful adversary during a match. This unexpected confrontation reignites his dormant passion and sets the stage for a gripping journey. Driven by the echoes of his past and the thrill of a new challenge, Kuromu embarks on a quest to reclaim his rightful place and finally become the true King of the board.