The first day of the new academic year has arrived, and the Karuta club faces a looming threat: dwindling membership could result in repercussions. During a meeting to strategize for the upcoming term, Chihaya begins to perceive a surprisin…

At the Shiranami Society, Taichi portrays Tsuboguchi, a recent college graduate now working as a high school instructor.

The High School Karuta Championship approaches, and the freshmen watch with awe as their seniors display a mastery of the game. Wataya presses onward, his ambition fixed on reaching the National Championships.

Whether due to misfortune or a lack of composure, Tai appears to unravel when the stakes rise. The team requires three victories to advance, and their next challenge comes against a newly formed squad led by a familiar face.

The final two competitors are Mizusawa and Hokuo, a rematch of a previous encounter. Chihaya desires a direct contest, unburdened by subterfuge. A member of the Hokuo team intends to ensure precisely that.

While individual talent has blossomed within the Mizusawa team, Hokuo will aim to capitalize on their opponent’s unfamiliarity with coordinated play, striving to reclaim the Tokyo regional trophy.

The objective was to recruit five new members for the Karuta club. Chihaya now faced the dual challenge of securing the clubroom and navigating the complexities of the band club.

The national championship is underway. Mizusawa High School’s initial challenge comes from a team of international students at Chiba International School of Information Studies. Chihaya is thrilled that karuta has transcended borders, yet h…

A single misstep could unravel Arata’s hopes for a return this season.

Mizusawa faces a formidable challenge in his next match: a collective of exceptional players who have dominated the world of Karuta.

Mizusawa had finally reached the first round of the High School Championship playoffs. Yet, Porky insisted they proceed without Desk-kun. After reviewing his notebook, Mizusawa conceded that his absence was the right decision. Their adversa…

The second round of the playoffs brings Mizusawa face to face with Akashi Girls First, a team spearheaded by Ousaka Megumu, the West's representative from the previous Queen match qualifier. Chihaya finds herself at a disadvantage from the …

Chihaya seems to have shaken off her initial setbacks, yet Megumu remains determined to prevent her from claiming consecutive cards. As each player encourages their ace, a sense of unity begins to form within both teams. The question now is…

The match between Mizusawa and Akashi has reached a decisive juncture, with each team now claiming victories in turn. The palpable tension between Chihaya and Megumu has held the audience spellbound.

With Kana sidelined by injury, Tsukuba is poised to make his debut in this crucial match. The question remains whether he can maintain his focus amidst the pressure of such a significant game. Elsewhere, the Fujisaki team members watch with…

Reflections on the second season.

Mizusawa has found Fujisaka a formidable obstacle, largely due to the rigorous training program imposed by their coach, Sakurazawa. Rion maintains her advantage over Chihaya, her connection with the reader evident in her play. Chihaya and h…

Fueled by a renewed passion, Misuzawa has returned to the fray, even as Chihaya struggles against the lingering ache of her injury.

Victory brought three triumphs. Taichi’s pronouncement offered heartening words to his fellow competitors. The Mizusawa karuta club, drawing upon a wealth of experience and diligent practice, persevered with unwavering resolve until the ver…

The Mizusawa karuta club secured the team championship, ascending to the top ranking in Japan. The members now contemplate the journey that led them to victory. Following Chihaya's recollection of a sharp pain in her finger, she is taken fo…

An injury to her right hand compels Chihaya to rely on her left as she begins. Her initial challenge comes from Yuube of Akashi First Girls, and the unfamiliarity of manipulating cards with her non-dominant hand proves difficult. Can she na…

Chihaya has reached the quarterfinals. Her next opponent is Wakamiya Shinobu, the Queen. Determined, Chihaya resolves to play with her injured right hand. What will be Shinobu’s reaction? And how will Chihaya endure?

The Class A Finals will feature a contest between Arata and Shinobu, while in Class B, Taichi and Rion will compete in the same venue where Komano is competing in the Class C Final. Chihaya finds herself torn, caught between her desire to s…

Under the watchful eyes of a full house eager to witness the emergence of a new ruler, Chihaya and Taichi are brought forward by Sakurazawa. A palpable tension hangs in the air; the question of victory looms large.

The emotional fallout from the competition’s outcome rippled through the participants, and Chihaya received a video of the Class A final. As she watched, a familiar tide of memories surfaced—moments spent playing Karuta with Arata.