Ep. 4: Harada and Shiranami Society members observe the Mizusawa semi-final match against Homei.
Aired on February 2, 2013
Harada and two Shiranami Society women attend the regional tournament semi-final where Mizusawa faces Homei, advised by Tsugobuchi. Tsugobuchi instructs his team to psychologically distract Taichi, who begins to doubt his abilities. Mochida notes that the tournament uses a different reader each round this year. Miyauchi also attends. When the air conditioner over the Mizusawa match breaks, multiple spectators including Miyauchi, Sumire, Kana, Kana's mother, and Chihaya provide towels. Sumire observes that Chihaya watches Taichi as intently as he watches her, then goes to scout the Hokuou match. Taichi recovers his composure, wins the match, and secures the round for Mizusawa.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Sumire Hanano Joins Karuta Club After Breakup, Taichi Trains at Shiranami Society
- Ep. 2 · Sumire Pursues Taichi and Returns to Karuta Club Practice
- Ep. 3 · Murao and Arata place first and second in Fukui while Mizusawa advances in Tokyo.
- Ep. 4 · Harada and Shiranami Society members observe the Mizusawa semi-final match against Homei.
- Ep. 5 · Nishida learns of sister's relationship while Hokuou faces unfair match expectations
- Ep. 6 · Chihaya pursues Amakasu as Hokuou secures victory through strategic card splits and final card tie.
- Ep. 7 · Chihaya and Chitose navigate clubroom arrangements and personal ambitions before the nationals
- Ep. 8 · Komano and Taichi select Tsukuba as their starter against Chiba International High School