Ep. 12: Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances
Aired on December 18, 2007

This episode focuses on Satori Azuma of Muroe High School and Mei Ogawa of Seimei High School. Mei joined the Seimei High kendo club to bond with friends, but many quit due to the teacher's strict training. She plans to leave after an upcoming practice match against Muroe High. Meanwhile, Toraji discovers Azuma joined not out of skill, but because she made careless mistakes in her exams. Despite this, Kirino insists she participate in the practice match. The episode concludes with the Muroe High kendo club training against the Seimei High kendo club.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Tamaki seeks part-time employment to afford an anime package after her father's reluctant approval.
- Ep. 9 · Tamaki finishes her job while Toraji faces unemployment risks due to bad luck and a temper.
- Ep. 10 · Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament
- Ep. 11 · Miyako explains Reimi's harassment while Kirino seeks out new member Satori Azuma
- Ep. 12 · Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances
- Ep. 13 · Kendo practice match results and teacher competition at Muroe and Seimei High Schools
- Ep. 14 · Satorin's Resolve and Nomming
- Ep. 15 · Muroe and Machido High Kendo Clubs Hold Joint Training Camp
- Ep. 16 · Muroe High Kendo Club Competes Against Tozyo High Amidst Personal Struggles