Arata returns with his family to Fukui after his grandfather falls ill. The three of them believe that as long as they continue to play karuta, they will be reunited.  Now in high school, Chihaya has entered a tournament to qualify for Class A so Taichi will help her start a karuta club.  Once Taichi sees how Chihaya is enjoying herself, he finds himself being swayed—
The hazy early morning light comes not from the moon
Al amanecer como la luna matinal 
iluminando el paisaje...
A nublada manhã, cuja luz não vem da lua