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—
You know how you're supposed to start 
running when you hear the starter pistol fire?
¿Sabes cómo se supone que empiezas 
a correr cuando escuchas el disparo?
Você tem que correr
 assim que ouve o tiro, né?