Ep. 22: Taichi’s slump and Valentine’s mishap lead to a birthday celebration
Taichi struggles with a slump following the Takamatsu Memorial Cup, prompting Chihaya to offer support. Kana proposes preparing chocolate treats for Valentine’s Day, while Sumire confesses her feelings to Taichi and encourages him to express his own emotions toward Chihaya. The Valentine’s gathering fails when Chihaya’s father consumes all the treats, believing they were intended for him. Despite this setback, Chihaya begins organizing plans for Taichi’s April birthday. She enlists Hiroshi to discuss Taichi’s loss to Arata with him. Although Taichi wishes to confess to Chihaya, Sumire advises waiting two weeks. Consequently, the Taichi Cup is held, organized entirely by the Misuzawa Karuta Club, featuring players who wish to celebrate Taichi’s birthday.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Shinobu reconciles with Chihaya while Suou faces Harada's tactical challenges
- Ep. 19 · Suou's Past Revealed as He Faces Harada in the Fourth Round
- Ep. 20 · Suou becomes Eternal Meijin after defeating Harada in the fifth round
- Ep. 21 · Taichi and Chihaya compete in separate tournaments while Arata faces Suou
- Ep. 22 · Taichi’s slump and Valentine’s mishap lead to a birthday celebration
- Ep. 23 · Taichi Cup Karuta Tournament and Taichi's Confession to Chihaya
- Ep. 24 · Chihaya and Taichi face personal challenges while Arata builds a new club
- Ep. 25 · Moonlight, Clear and Bright