After qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attempt to bolster their weaknesses. Chihaya and Taichi practice with the Shiranami Society while Porky, Desktomu-kun and Kana-chan practice with the Suihoku Karuta Society.  Chihaya is overwhelmed by the pressure of the national tournament, but then she receives support from an unexpected source.
Man, I'm not cut out to be an entertainer.
Rayos, no estoy hecha para ser presentadora.
Maldita sea, no estoy hecha 
para ser presentadora.
Cara, não levo jeito para entreter os outros.