Chihaya is playing in the East Queen qualifier for a chance to face the Queen again.  Her first opponent is the grade schooler Ririka, said to be a child prodigy.  As Chihaya watches Ririka use speed play karuta, she begins to understand what it means to play karuta without speed.
Man, why can't I get over it?
Rayos, ¿por qué no puedo olvidarlo?
Joder, ¿por qué vuelvo con eso?
Cara, por que não consigo superar isso?