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

: Following a phone call where Arata reveals he no longer plays, Chihaya and Taichi take a sentimental train ride to his hometown. Taichi views the trip as a potential date, but Chihaya is entirely focused on reaching Arata. ), Chihaya Ayase and Taichi Mashima travel to

: 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. : Upon finding him, Arata is aggressive and

: The episode emphasizes the transience of time and the emotional weight of childhood promises. : Arata's neighbor, Yu Ashino, explains the reason

: 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.