Ep. 24: Arata defeats Shinobu in a fever-stricken Class A final match
Aired on June 22, 2013
Sakurazawa smuggles Chihaya and Taichi into the spectator-filled venue for the Class A final. Arata leads Shinobu, who closes the gap through risky plays, reminding Chihaya of Kana’s spinning top metaphor for divine passion. Murao notes Arata’s success stems from diligence rather than innate talent. Arata ultimately wins the match, surprising the crowd more with Shinobu’s defeat than his victory. He expresses amazement that she competed with a fever, while she reflects on her desire to face formidable opponents who fight back fiercely.
Episodes
- 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.