The Mizusawa karuta club has advanced to the finals to face a regular fixture at the national tournament, Hokuo Academy.  As the match begins, Mizusawa is unable to go on the offensive, and Chihaya is distracted when her opponent, Sudo, begins to taunt her.  However, she soon learns to play as a team, that every card she takes is a point for the team...
E-Everyone, if you look too 
far ahead, you'll stumble.
E-escuchen, si miran demasiado 
a futuro, tendrán problemas.
E-escuchad, si pensáis demasiado 
a futuro, tendréis problemas.
P-Pessoal, se olharem tão ao longe, vão tropeçar.