Ep. 21: Arata and Shinobu advance while Chihaya adapts her strategy for upcoming matches
Aired on June 1, 2013
Arata and Shinobu easily secure their first victories. Chihaya, who can take cards from Yuube but struggles to defend, realizes her right-handed placement is vulnerable to left-handed opponents. She mirrors her positions to win, impressing Arata despite the high concentration required. In the second round, Nishida faces Arata. Arata’s parents silently support Nishida, hoping Arata will attend a local Fukui college. Arata wins, yet Nishida’s technique and determination leave a strong impression. Chihaya also advances in her match. For the third round, Chihaya is paired against Shinobu. She decides to use her right hand and removes the splint from her finger to compete.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Chihaya endures finger injury while racing against Mizusawa's team
- Ep. 18 · Komano loses while Chihaya encourages teammates despite injury and Shinobu recalls past isolation
- Ep. 19 · Mizusawa Wins Tournament as Chihaya Reflects on Teamwork and Arata
- Ep. 20 · Chihaya plays with her left hand after injury while Arata sets his sights on Tokyo
- Ep. 21 · Arata and Shinobu advance while Chihaya adapts her strategy for upcoming matches
- Ep. 22 · Sakurazawa discovers Chihaya's injury while Shinobu dominates their match and Taichi defeats Retro.
- Ep. 23 · Arata and Shinobu clash in Class A while Taichi secures promotion to Class A in Class B.
- Ep. 24 · Arata defeats Shinobu in a fever-stricken Class A final match
- Ep. 25 · Chihaya undergoes surgery for enchondromatosis while the Mizusawa club attends a karuta camp in Fujisaki.