Taichi has told Chihaya about the feelings he had kept secret for so long. Now he's left the karuta club, and Chihaya's regret over failing to notice how he felt leaves her unable to play. But some new members have joined Mizusawa's karuta club, and among them is Tamaru Midori, a Class A player. She is a promising new member, but also a troublemaker.
I-I'm not sure, but you 
really seem to love it.
لـ-لست واثقة، لكن يبدو أنّك تحبها حقاً
I-Ich weiß nicht so recht,
aber da du es zu mögen scheinst …
N-Non saprei...
N-Não tenho certeza, mas 
você me pareceu gostar.
Я-я не уверена, но ты,
похоже, очень её любишь.