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.
it is as though pearls have been 
strung across the autumn plain
Qué numerosas son las gemas 
dispersas a mi alrededor.
Qué numerosas son las gemas 
dispersas a mi alrededor.
é como se pérolas tivessem sido 
espalhadas na planície de outono