Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata visit the local Shiranami Karuta Society and meet the chairman, Harada, and a member who's their age, Kinashi Hiro (Retro-kun). When Harada sees them playing against Retro-kun in a team Genpei match, he realizes Chihaya's talent and invites her to join.  After Harada tells Chihaya that learning the poems is like making 100 new friends, she begins to realize her own dream.
Well, this little tournament 
should be a breeze for you.
Bueno, un torneo tan pequeño no 
debería ser problema para ti.
Bueno, un torneo tan pequeño no 
debería ser problema para ti.
Bem, esse torneiozinho
 deve ser moleza pra você.