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...
Chihaya-chan is losing 
control of the game.
Chihaya-chan pierde control del juego.
Chihaya-chan pierde el control de la partida.
Chihaya está perdendo o controle do jogo.