The Mizusawa High School karuta club achieved a historic victory, claiming first place in the team competition at the National Championships this past July. Yet, before they could fully savor their triumph, Chihaya and Taichi readily accept…

The end of summer break signals the start of the new academic term. Inspired by the realization that teamwork enriches the art of karuta, Arata steels himself and endeavors to establish a karuta club at his school. Simultaneously, the karut…

The Yoshino Tournament showcases a diverse array of competitors, from seasoned adults to eager students, with many compelling matches unfolding. Among them is Inokuma Haruka, the former champion, recently back from maternity leave. Though C…

The final eight have been determined: Chihaya, Taichi, Tsuboguchi, and Dr. Harada, all representing the Shiranami Society. As they prepare for the next stage of the competition, they intend to approach it as a unified team. However, Chihaya…

Four formidable adversaries await the members of the Shiranami Society: Inokuma, a four-time Queen champion; Sudo, whose words possess the power to unnerve; Murao, a prominent figure within the Nagumo Society; and Arata, the player who fina…

The Yoshino Tournament delivered a whirlwind of unforeseen developments. Arata, burdened by considerable expectation, had fallen, while Taichi, a recent addition to Class A, had unexpectedly advanced to the finals. Now, the long-anticipated…

Taichi’s focus is entirely consumed by Chihaya as he adjusts his tactics throughout their contest. She finds herself at a slight disadvantage, for Taichi’s play is uncharacteristically unpredictable, yet this may prove to be their most comp…

Chihaya embarked on the class trip with a quiet determination, hoping for a glimpse of her future as a teacher. Yet, her thoughts drifted far away, consumed by concern for Taichi and his progress in the Master tournament qualifiers. Harada …

Even as Master Suo’s pronouncements lingered in his thoughts, Arata fought his match. Taichi, too, engaged a formidable adversary, his mind occupied by Dr. Harada’s lessons. Meanwhile, Chihaya was so consumed with the contests of Taichi and…

A strange sense of relief washed over Arata upon hearing of Taichi’s defeat. Yet, this feeling was quickly shadowed by unwelcome recollections – echoes of a similar emotional detachment from the Yoshino Tournament. The memories clouded his …

A strange sense of release washed over Arata upon hearing of Taichi’s defeat. Yet, this relief was quickly shadowed by unwelcome recollections – echoes of a similar emotion from the Yoshino Tournament, now intruding on his focus as he prepa…

The day of the Master and Queen challenger finals had arrived. Dr. Harada and Arata were vying for the opportunity to challenge the Master, while Inokuma and Megumu would compete for a chance to challenge the Queen. Harada confided in Arata…

In the initial round, seasoned competitors Dr. Harada and Inokuma emerged victorious. However, Dr. Harada opted to concede the second round, conserving his energy for the decisive third. Arata found himself drawn into Dr. Harada's rhythm, b…

As Arata plays, his style subtly echoes that of Eternal Master Wataya Hajime, granting him command of the match's tempo. Harada is struck by a memory: a single bout against Hajime in his youth, and the sharp contrast to his current state. T…

The echo of Arata’s confession still hangs around Chihaya, a dreamy haze that makes focused study impossible. Kanade and Sumire, having inadvertently witnessed the scene, are now locked in a hushed argument about whether to inform Taichi. A…

"You cannot be Queen," the Master said. Though soundly defeated in their practice match, Chihaya did not lose heart, yet his words left her feeling strangely adrift. And Taichi, witnessing the Master's play firsthand, began to consider the …

The Master and Queen matches are underway. Harada confronts Suo with unwavering resolve, bolstered by the backing of the Shiranami Society. The Queen’s contest pits the reigning monarch, Shinobu, against a former Queen, Inokuma. Master Suo,…

The initial rounds of both the Master and Queen matches were fiercely contested affairs, ultimately decided by chance, resulting in victories for Shinobu and Harada. However, Shinobu was deeply affected by a revelation from her grandmother,…

As the Master match progresses to its fourth round, Harada holds a slight edge, with two victories against Suo’s single win. He has meticulously prepared for this encounter, studying every facet of his opponent, including a vulnerability re…

Suo had carefully managed the card count in the Master match, but a series of wins and losses in the fourth round disrupted his strategy. Harada’s unexpected success, a matter of chance in the draw, halted Suo's plans. Harada’s tenacity ste…

Suo and Shinobu secured victory in their respective Master and Queen matches, both successfully defending their titles. Following the contests, Taichi declined the invitation to return to Tokyo, choosing instead to remain behind for the Tak…

Taichi has been despondent since his defeat against Arata. A general air of melancholy pervades the karuta club, compounded by the looming final exams. To lift the spirits, Chihaya, Kanade, and Sumire resolve to create Valentine's Day choco…

To mark Taichi’s birthday, the club organizes an informal tournament, the Taichi Cup. Chihaya orchestrated the event with the intention of lifting his spirits, and she successfully recruited thirty-six participants. The competition is struc…

Taichi had finally confided in Chihaya, revealing the emotions he’d held hidden for so long. Since then, he’s left the karuta club, and Chihaya is consumed by regret at not having recognized his feelings. The weight of this realization leav…