: 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.
In episode 5 of , titled "The Sight of a Midnight Moon" ( Amatsukazecap A m a t s u k a z e
: 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. : On the return trip, Taichi agrees to
: 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.
: The episode emphasizes the transience of time and the emotional weight of childhood promises. Taichi views the trip as a potential date,
), Chihaya Ayase and Taichi Mashima travel to Fukui to find Arata Wataya after learning he has quit competitive karuta.
: Number 68, "The Sight of a Midnight Moon". : The episode emphasizes the transience of time
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