Chihayafuru 3

Synopsis

The final match of the West Meijin qualifiers between Murao and Arata begins. Arata thinks about Taichi and this prevents him from concentrating on the match. Murao reckons that this is his chance to win at first, but then brings Arata to his senses. During the match Arata gets stomach-ache, so he needs to take a break. During this time four cards from the field and several dead cards were read. Arata lags behind with eleven cards difference, but still does not give up. Based on the Murao’s movements, Arata determines which two-syllable cards have become monosyllabic and, therefore, which dead cards he missed. Arata begins to catch up. As a result, Arata wins with two cards difference. Western Japan will be represented by Wataya Arata and Ousoka Megumu for the Meijin and Queen's Challenger match.

Chihaya is having fun with classmates at night on a trip. When she left a room to get some tea, she sees Taichi upon his arrival. He says that Arata and Harada-sensei will meet in the Challenger match, and asks who Chihaya will be rooting for.

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