Ep. 6: Arata watches Chihaya and Taichi's intense match while they face off.

Arata stays to watch Chihaya and Taichi's match with Murao and the society president, knowing he will miss his train. Chihaya has an advantage from resting, but Taichi uses a new placement of fourteen cards in the top row to counter her fear of faults. This strategy separates long cards and groups one-syllable ones, allowing Taichi to easily take cards with thrusts and off-balance Chihaya. The observers note his lack of mistakes, as the drastic change helps him forget previous layouts. Chihaya is pressured into a fault and plays defensively. Remembering Sakurazawa's advice, she fixes her posture to breathe better. Realizing Taichi is still her friend, she overcomes her fear and takes the next card. Both players push each other hard, proving their success is not due to luck or momentum despite their young age.

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