), Chihaya Ayase and Taichi Mashima travel to Fukui to find Arata Wataya after learning he has quit competitive karuta.
In episode 5 of , titled "The Sight of a Midnight Moon" ( Amatsukazecap A m a t s u k a z e ), 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. : On the return trip, Taichi agrees to
: 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 leaves a heartfelt letter for Arata
: Number 68, "The Sight of a Midnight Moon".
: 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.