Ep. 22: Chihaya loses to former queen Yumi Yamamoto in the second round
Aired on March 7, 2012
During the second round, Chihaya competes against Yumi Yamamoto, the former queen who lost her title to Shinobu a year ago. Although Yumi previously contested every lost card, she appears unenthusiastic this year. Kana observes from outside and admires the reader's clear voice. Kitano, the Suihoku Karuta Society director, forces the window open and urges Yumi to play her own karuta. Yumi begins contesting cards, a tactic Chihaya is unprepared to handle. Consequently, Chihaya is defeated by Yumi in this match.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Chihaya loses to Kanai and learns about timing before watching finals
- Ep. 19 · Chihaya reflects on faults while Komano loses to Kana and Taichi falls to Nishida.
- Ep. 20 · Taichi's Tournament Loss and Arata's Unsent Note to Chihaya
- Ep. 21 · Taichi advises Chihaya on strategy while she faces prodigy Ririka in the eastern qualifier.
- Ep. 22 · Chihaya loses to former queen Yumi Yamamoto in the second round
- Ep. 23 · Chihaya emerges from hiding while Arata seeks Murao's help for karuta training.
- Ep. 24 · Club members watch matches while Shinobu recalls her past and defeats Yumi to keep her title.
- Ep. 25 · Suō Retains Title While Arata Trains and Club Faces Dissolution