Chihaya lost to Yumi by four cards.  The loss is a painful one, but after watching Dr. Harada and Tsuboguchi play their hearts out, she realizes she still has much to learn.  Meanwhile, Arata lost in the fourth round of the West qualifier.  He regrets spending time away from karuta and practices hard to make up.  Both of them are learning and taking the next step forward.
there were two poems that 
were especially beautiful.
había dos poemas que eran 
especialmente hermosos.
había dos poemas que eran 
especialmente hermosos.
havia dois poemas especialmente bonitos.