After qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attempt to bolster their weaknesses. Chihaya and Taichi practice with the Shiranami Society while Porky, Desktomu-kun and Kana-chan practice with the Suihoku Karuta Society.  Chihaya is overwhelmed by the pressure of the national tournament, but then she receives support from an unexpected source.
Naniwa Bay, now the flower blooms, 
but for winter
En el puerto de Naniwa dormía 
una flor en el duro invierno.
En el puerto de Naniwa dormía 
una flor en el duro invierno.
Baía de Naniwa, agora as flores 
abrem, mas para o inverno