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), Chihaya Ayase and Taichi Mashima travel to Fukui to find Arata Wataya after learning he has quit competitive karuta.

: On the return trip, Taichi agrees to help Chihaya form a high school karuta club, hoping to create a place for Arata to eventually return. Key Details Original Air Date : November 1, 2011. ), Chihaya Ayase and Taichi Mashima travel to

: Chihaya leaves a heartfelt letter for Arata. After reading it, he realizes how much he still values their friendship. He rushes to the train station to see them off, acknowledging that he doesn't completely hate karuta. : Chihaya leaves a heartfelt letter for Arata

: The episode emphasizes the transience of time and the emotional weight of childhood promises. : The episode emphasizes the transience of time

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: Arata's neighbor, Yu Ashino, explains the reason for his retirement: Arata's grandfather suffered a fatal relapse while Arata was away at a karuta tournament. The overwhelming guilt associated with the game made it impossible for him to play.

: Upon finding him, Arata is aggressive and dismissive, even throwing a bag of karuta cards into the mud. He explicitly states he is no longer the same boy they once knew.