Ayase Chihaya first encountered Wataya Arata in sixth grade – a transfer student hailing from Fukui. Arata, a boy of few words and quiet demeanor, harbored a remarkable gift: he was a skilled player of *Ogura's Hundred Poets*, the competiti…

Chihaya’s declaration ignited a confrontation between Mashima Taichi and Arata, the new student ostracized by their classmates. Taichi, consumed by resentment at the growing bond between Chihaya and Arata, impulsively snatched Arata's glass…

Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata made a visit to the local Shiranami Karuta Society, where they were introduced to the chairman, Harada, and Kinashi Hiro, a member of their own age, affectionately known as Retro-kun. Observing them compete agains…

News of his grandfather's illness prompts Arata to journey back to Fukui with his family. The three hold a shared belief: that their continued practice of karuta will somehow bring them together again. Chihaya, now a high school student, ha…

The news of Arata’s retirement from karuta spurred Chihaya and Taichi into a journey to his home in Fukui. Finding him, Chihaya was instantly overjoyed, suggesting they resume their games. But Arata refused. He had irrevocably changed. Dete…

Following Ms. Miyauchi’s explanation that five members were required to formally establish a club, Chihaya began the task of recruitment. It was during one such effort that Oe Kanade, a devotee of classical literature and the daughter of a …

Kanade has recently joined the karuta club, becoming its third member, though Chihaya’s efforts to find new recruits continue. Her first target is Komano Tsutomu, the second-brightest student in their year, and a classmate of hers. She affe…

The karuta club is poised to become official with just one more member. Chihaya and the existing members persist in their recruitment efforts, yet finding someone eager to join proves difficult. Fate intervenes when Chihaya encounters Porky…

The karuta club has achieved official status. Chihaya announced that their quintet would advance to the national tournament. The newcomers, Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun, felt a tremor of apprehension, but Chihaya offered no solace. She was de…

The Mizusawa High School karuta club arrived at the Tokyo regionals, the gateway to the national championship. They navigated the group stage with success. However, Desk-kun, having lost every match, felt his contribution was worthless and …

The Mizusawa karuta club has reached the finals, their opponent the perennial contender, Hokuo Academy. As the match commences, Mizusawa struggles to gain the upper hand, and Chihaya finds her focus fractured by Sudo's taunts. Yet, she soon…

Having earned a place in the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta team strives to strengthen their vulnerabilities. Chihaya and Taichi dedicate themselves to practice with the Shiranami Society, while Porky, Desktomu-kun, and Kana-chan …

The members of the Mizusawa High School Karuta Club made a pilgrimage to the Omi Jingu shrine, seeking a blessing for their upcoming competition. Yet, Chihaya seemed distant, her usual focus fractured during her matches. Elsewhere, Arata co…

Chihaya has recovered just in time for the individual tournament. The competitors are divided by rank, and Wakamiya Shinobu, the youngest Queen in history, finds herself in the Class A bracket, set to be Chihaya's opponent in the second rou…

Though overwhelmed by the Queen's skill, Chihaya still manages to claim a handful of cards. This contest, however, has brought her closer to understanding the nature of true strength. Elsewhere, Taichi has advanced to the final match of Cla…

Here's a summary, accompanied by a few short, illustrative comics.

The national tournament concluded, and the karuta club members of Mizusawa now contemplate their individual aspirations. Taichi and Porky aim for promotion to Class A. Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun aspire to compete in tournaments. And Chihaya…

The moment had arrived: Chihaya was about to compete in her first Class A match. Her teammates, meanwhile, aimed to climb the ranks through a compelling performance in the tournament. She faced Kanai Sakura, an opponent with thirty-five yea…

The finals are underway. In the Class D final, Kana-chan faces Desktomu-kun. Meanwhile, in the Class B final, Taichi competes against Porky. Both matches feature Mizusawa players vying for victory. Chihaya observes, absorbing the lessons of…

The Mizusawa High School karuta club is building its skills through tournament participation. Yet, Chihaya’s academic performance has declined to the point where she can no longer compete, forcing Taichi to travel to the next tournament alo…

Chihaya competes in the East Queen qualifier, vying for another match against the Queen. Her initial opponent is Ririka, a grade school student rumored to be a prodigy. Observing Ririka’s speed play, Chihaya begins to grasp the essence of k…

Chihaya's next challenge comes in the form of Yamamoto Yumi, the former Queen. Chihaya remembers Yumi as a remarkably persistent opponent. Though Chihaya feels a surge of anticipation for the upcoming match, Yumi appears disengaged, a lack …

Chihaya fell to Yumi by a margin of four cards. The defeat stung, yet observing Dr. Harada and Tsuboguchi in fervent play brought a stark realization: she had much further to go. Elsewhere, Arata’s run ended in the fourth round of the West …

At Taichi's house, the Mizusawa karuta club observes the Queen and Master matches. The Queen's considerable weight seems to hinder her movements, allowing Yumi to skillfully claim cards from her. The question hangs in the air: will the Quee…

News of Master Suo's karuta – twenty-eight single-syllable cards – has left everyone astonished. Chihaya, Arata, Taichi, and the other members of the karuta club find themselves in a period of quiet reflection, striving to find their footin…