Verb ようにも (〜you ni mo)
Explanation
Used to express 'even though one wants to do something, one can't for some reason'.
Formation
Verb-volitional form + にも + (reason/potential negative, etc.)
Detailed Explanation
The ～ようにも grammar point indicates that a person wants or tries to do something (volitional form), but for some reason cannot. Often, there's a second clause explaining what prevents the action.
Examples
もう少し速く走ろうにも、足が痛くて無理だ。
Mou sukoshi hayaku hashirou ni mo, ashi ga itakute muri da.
I'd like to run a bit faster, but I can’t because my leg hurts.
彼に話そうにも、彼は私を無視している。
Kare ni hanasou ni mo, kare wa watashi o mushi shite iru.
I want to talk to him, but he's ignoring me.
もっと勉強しようにも、時間がない。
Motto benkyou shiyou ni mo, jikan ga nai.
I want to study more, but I have no time.
彼女に謝ろうにも、彼女はもう怒っている。
Kanojo ni ayamarou ni mo, kanojo wa mou okotte iru.
I would like to apologize to her, but she's already angry.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.