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.
Chihaya made it through the first round.
Chihaya pasó de la primera ronda.
Chihaya pasó de la primera ronda.
Chihaya passou da primeira rodada.