The national championship has begun.  Mizusawa High School's first opponent is a tam of foreigners from the Chiba International School of Information Studies.  Chihaya is elated that karuta has become an international sport, but the other members are thrown off by the unfamiliar situation.  Will Mizusawa High School be able to secure their first victory on their way to becoming number one in Japan?  At the same time, Arata arrives at Omi Jingu alone.
This time, I'll successfully change the order, 
show my true skill, and become a regular!
¡Esta vez, cambiaré el orden con éxito, 
mostraré mi verdadera habilidad y seré titular!
¡Esta vez, cambiaré la alineación con éxito, 
mostraré mi verdadera habilidad y seré titular!
Dessa vez, vou conseguir mudar a ordem, 
mostrar minhas habilidades e sair da reserva!