High School Autumn...! Youth of High Schoolers Tossed by Shogi and Love! Volume 7 of the Legendary Shogi Manga 'Don't cry, Zeffiro' Released as an E-book!

On April 25, 2026, Bourbon Comic (Representative: Nobuhisa Saito) released the 7th volume of the legendary Shogi manga 'Don't cry, Zeffiro: The Story of Nishikazegaoka High School Shogi Club,' which had been difficult to obtain for a long time, as an e-book at major digital bookstores.

In this volume, Majima, the most eccentric member of the Nishikaze Shogi Club, participates in a dojo match competition he has been attending secretly from other members. Surprisingly, his opponent's dojo features none other than the Shogi club advisor, Muto! Muto's true skills, which he had kept hidden until now, are finally revealed! Furthermore, the story also features Momoi and advisor Yotsuya from the strong female Shogi school 'Tosa Marunouchi High School' in Kochi Prefecture. Please enjoy the 7th installment of this youth ensemble drama where friendship, love, and Shogi burn brightly.

Don't cry, Zeffiro: The Story of Nishikazegaoka High School Shogi Club Vol. 7 (C) Akira Yanagiba

Features of the Work 'Don't cry, Zeffiro' is a youth ensemble drama set in the Shogi club of Nishikazegaoka High School in Kanagawa Prefecture, depicting the struggles and growth of members aiming for the national tournament. The series has received high praise not only from Shogi fans but also from general readers for its realistic match portrayals serialized in the Shogi professional magazine 'Weekly Shogi,' and its carefully woven story of friendship, love, and conflict. Volumes 1 to 7 are currently available.

Highlights of Vol. 7 Friendship, love, and passion for Shogi intersect in this story. In Volume 7, an inter-dojo match between Majima and Muto is depicted, showing Muto's true intensity. The stage then shifts to Kochi, featuring the story of Momoi from the 'Tosa Marunouchi High School' Shogi club and her advisor Yotsuya. A heart-stirring youth ensemble drama of high schoolers dedicating themselves to Shogi!

Distribution Information Title: Don't cry, Zeffiro: The Story of Nishikazegaoka High School Shogi Club 7 Author: Akira Yanagiba Label: Bourbon Comic Release Date: April 25, 2026 Price: 799 yen (excl. tax) Format: E-book (eEPUB3) *Following this, one volume is scheduled to be published every month for a total of 15 volumes.

Series Total & Outlook Volumes 1-3 began distribution on December 29, 2025, and subsequent volumes are released on the 25th of every month.

Bibliographic Information Title: Don't cry, Zeffiro: The Story of Nishikazegaoka High School Shogi Club English Title: Don't cry, Zeffiro. Author: Akira Yanagiba Label: Bourbon Comic Price: Volumes 1-3: 699 yen (excl. tax) Volumes 4-12: 799 yen (excl. tax) Volumes 13-15: 899 yen (excl. tax) Release Dates: Vol 1-3: On sale from Dec 29, 2025 Vol 4: Jan 25, 2026 *Following this, one volume per month on the 25th (Total 15 volumes)

Copyright (C) Akira Yanagiba

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