Ep. 25: Suō Retains Title While Arata Trains and Club Faces Dissolution
Aired on March 28, 2012
Suō defends his title while reflecting on reader Kyoko Yamashiro’s passion for the Japanese language. Murao watches the match, realizing he has isolated Arata, who visualizes facing Suō but acknowledges the need for stronger opponents. Ise invites Shinobu to the society, but she declines. Komano uses statistics to reveal Chihaya has twenty one-syllable cards, prompting Taichi to question his lack of talent. Arata advises him that his grandfather taught many non-talent-based strategies. Murao assists Arata’s training, while Kana aims to become a certified reader despite Class A requirements. Taichi practices swings. As the school year starts, faculty threatens to give the clubroom to the concert band unless five new members join.
Episodes
- 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