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.
Except, I'm not in a position to do that.
Excepto, que no estoy 
en posición de hacerlo.
Excepto porque no estoy 
en posición de hacerlo.
Exceto que não estou 
na posição de fazer isso.