Fujisaka training has proven to be a major hurdle to Mizusawa thanks to the training regimen demanded by their coach, Sakurazawa. Rion continues her lead over Chihaya thanks to her familiarity of the reader's voice. Doubts and injury plague Chihaya and her team as they fight to stay in the game.

Three wins for the victory. Taichi`s declaration provides encouragement to the remaining players. The Mizusawa karuta club uses all of their experience and practice to fight to the end.