The story is about a teenage boy who happens to be a shogi master. One day, a nine-year-old girl turns up at his house, requesting to be taken as his disciple. From there, all kinds of wacky hijinks ensue. (Source: ANN, edited)

Ryuuou no Oshigoto! placed first in the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! ranking in the best light novel category in . The series has been published digitally in English as The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! by Bookwalker Global since October 24, 2017.