Everybody is shocked after hearing that Master Suo plays karuta with 28 one-syllable cards.  Chihaya, Arata, Taichi, and the other karuta club members do some soul searching as they attempt to move forward.
walking through the hallways 
or athletes practicing nearby.
caminando por los pasillos o atletas cerca.
andando por los pasillos o atletas cerca.
pelos corredores, ou atletas
 praticando por perto.