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.
Your father's purpose in life 
is to pay off that mortgage!
¡Pagar esa hipoteca es
 la razón de vivir de tu padre!
¡Pagar esa hipoteca es
 la razón de vivir de tu padre!
O propósito do seu pai é quitar isso!