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Feb 15, 2013 11:30 AM
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Damn, this episode was intense! Loved it.

The karuta matches were intense for the team. Wow, just wow. I'm glad Chihaya's team made it through even with the intensity. Anyways, I am hoping that Arata will make his official return soon to the new team. Hell, I want to see him play Karuta like a pro that he is.

Chihaya's joyful tears ;o

Stark700Feb 15, 2013 1:57 PM
Feb 15, 2013 11:43 AM
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It was very very exciting and interesting. What an episode! All I can say is just WOW!

Anyone who thinks karuta is a boring card game should watch this episode. They would revise their understanding of karuta.

Great episode!
Feb 15, 2013 12:26 PM
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That's what you call a close match.
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Feb 15, 2013 12:42 PM
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That beginning was epic, How Chihaya was totally dominating, Master style XD

It was nice seeing the match from the readers point of view

Loved the fact that they lost. Now I can be relieved and not fear them losing in the finals :)

Was truly the most intense and fun game til now, like Chihaya said :D
Barion-ZaraFeb 15, 2013 12:55 PM
Feb 15, 2013 12:57 PM
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Yup definitely intense.
This flies by...how is this show 23 min long?

Hokuo won meanwhile Chihaya lives for these types of matches.
I guess there's a little bit of a win-win situation here if you look at it that way.


Arata's existence is almost solely via e-mails, I also want to see him playing.
Feb 15, 2013 1:16 PM
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Misuzawa lost but not in a frustrating way so I can accept it

Oh c'mon Chihaya when will you realize you realize that while your feelings aren't quite love for Arata he is definitely more than a friend. Taichi being subjugated to that scene at the end... poor guy, would be the wrong time to make a move anytime soon even in this season in my opinion. She's too focused on karuta at the moment; until she examines her friends around her, Taicihi is kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Chihaya's happy/eureka moments crack me up X D The train and after the match

Can't wait till we get back to a focus on the freshman of the team, I want to see Tsukuba and Hanano grow as karuta players and how their bonds develop with everyone.
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Feb 15, 2013 1:37 PM
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yess Taichi has won!!!!!!
but did Kana or Tsukomu-kun lose or win? I couldn't see that at all
I hope Amakasu will be a better ace

Good for you Harada-sensei you just got five new members at the same time (must be a miracle for him)

Chihaya said the match was the most difficult she ever had but it didn't feel like it was more difficult than her match with Shinobu

Why Arata!! now Chihaya just cried because of you in front of Taichi
I feel so bad for him T.T
Feb 15, 2013 1:41 PM
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This episode was sooo good. The ending had a kind of a beautiful moment to it and the matches were really intense!

Chihaya never fails to amaze me with her development.Well done to Taichi too for getting out of that luck of draw battle, now they know other ways of winning those types of battles.
Feb 15, 2013 1:46 PM
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Wow
Really intense match...
Am I the only one that fangirled when Taichi won? Did you hear that voice? (Mamoru Miyano!!)

I think I would kill to see Arata play

OOoohh Taichi got jealous when Chihaya got the email from Arata >.>
Feb 15, 2013 1:57 PM

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ACK! The ending came too soon. The episode was over before I even realized I was watching it.

Great, great, match! It was super intense but you could feel how much they've improved mentally. I also love the comparisons between Chihaya and the Master. Go, go, Chihaya!
Feb 15, 2013 2:09 PM
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Wow this was such a great episode. The entire episode had me guessing the entire time what would happen. That was really great how Taichi was able to trick Retro into committing a fault and the final draw was amazing. For a moment there I thought that Chihaya actually won her match. Felt so bad for her in the end though, watching her stay bowed down like that.
Feb 15, 2013 2:32 PM

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I agree to Chihaya, that was the best match I can remember. Great episode!

Feb 15, 2013 2:50 PM

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Feb 15, 2013 4:18 PM

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That was one of the best episodes I've ever seen in an anime, period!

Feb 15, 2013 4:24 PM
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The karuta finals is intense. But that message from Arata to Chihaya ruined it for me. I feel sad for Taichi =(
Feb 15, 2013 4:27 PM
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that was intense!
but my final thought was TAICHI MY BABY I'M SO SORRY LET ME LOVE YOU ;_;
Feb 15, 2013 4:32 PM

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I wanted to cry the entire time.
Feb 15, 2013 4:33 PM
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bastek66 said:


Her lips remind me of the female lead from Seirei no Moribito.
Feb 15, 2013 4:41 PM

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My heart was pounding the entire time!!!! Intense match but sad that they lost. I am glad that Komano and Kanade have improved since last time. I can't wait to see Sumire and Tsukuba develop their Karuta skills XD. Aww Taichi at the last scene
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Feb 15, 2013 4:42 PM

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Taichi being subjugated to that scene at the end... poor guy, would be the wrong time to make a move anytime soon even in this season in my opinion. She's too focused on karuta at the moment


lol when is she not too focused on karuta

She's become so graceful in defeat, huge strides from where she was in the first season.
Feb 15, 2013 5:29 PM

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I fucking love this show
Feb 15, 2013 6:25 PM

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...ima made re ichiban tanoshkatta ...ichiban kuyashkatta. :')
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Feb 15, 2013 6:50 PM

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SPECTACULAR MATCH!

And the title of this series would be better: Taichi's Monogataria - A Friendzone Tale
Feb 15, 2013 7:00 PM

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GOOSEBUMPS! GOOSEBUMPS EVERY EFFING TIME!

After that email, I teared up. I don't know why, is it because for ArataXChihaya or is it just this show is so MARVELOUS!

LOVE THIS SHOW!
Feb 15, 2013 7:07 PM

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Wow.... that was so intense.. and as always, Taichi's reaction if Arata texts Chihaya.. But Chihaya was really amazing..Loving it!
Feb 15, 2013 7:07 PM

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This episode defines why this series is so amazing. That was so freaking intense and it's a damn card game! Combine it with relationship drama and damn. Too good.
Feb 15, 2013 7:14 PM

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Aside from my happy buzz from Taichi winning one of my happiest moments was from Tsutomu. Being so confident about his greater enjoyment in kurata over the year compared to his opponent. These kids are great. x3
Feb 15, 2013 7:23 PM
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I love the fuck out of this show. It makes my blood boil with excitement.
Feb 15, 2013 7:25 PM

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but did Kana or Tsukomu-kun lose or win? I couldn't see that at all

Tsutomu's opponent had the same card on his side that Amakasu did. So Kana won and Tsutomu lost.
Feb 15, 2013 8:00 PM
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http://oi49.tinypic.com/16h8aol.jpg

As TotalPotato said, this screenshot proves Kana won while Komano lost. Sucks for him though both Kana and Komano proved they're ready to become B rankers.
Feb 15, 2013 8:04 PM
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Syllen said:
I wanted to cry the entire time.


Taichi makes me cry. I love Taichi and I'm a Chihaya x Taichi shipper, but I'm waiving my flag now based on...

Feb 15, 2013 8:10 PM

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Damn, this show never fails to amaze. Loving every moment of it.
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Feb 15, 2013 8:12 PM

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Every time Arata appears with his pink phone... that edited image of him saying he's gay always pops up in my head... Lol...

Well regardless, I enjoyed the episode.
Feb 15, 2013 8:33 PM
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awesome show
Feb 15, 2013 8:59 PM

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Being Taichi is suffering ;_;
Feb 15, 2013 9:41 PM

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TAICHI POOR GUY. but only arata can make chihaya cry like that.
Feb 15, 2013 11:23 PM
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i got chills

friendzone level; taichi
"....i am the villain in this story"
Feb 16, 2013 1:35 AM
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I liked it but I wished they would have kept the tension until the last card
Feb 16, 2013 2:09 AM
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How amazing.... Great. Just Great, Madhouse. Someone point out something that is done wrong in this episode. Even one tiny detail.....

5/5. I think that in this anime the emotions flow out of the screen like a rapid river.......
Feb 16, 2013 4:13 AM

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Who's this?
. Amakusa imagined chihaya as that guy/gal.
Feb 16, 2013 4:15 AM

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That defeat was fantastic. Suou's style brought great inspirations to Chihaya.
But... I hate when someone cries in this anime and the others don't say anything. It's unfunny, I think.
Anyway... 5/5.

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Who's this?
. Amakusa imagined chihaya as that guy/gal.


Suou Hisashi, the actual master.
Feb 16, 2013 4:29 AM

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IDK why , I was so pissed at Akamasu here ._.
Feb 16, 2013 9:24 AM

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As always.

Being Tachi is suffering
Feb 16, 2013 9:55 AM

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I feel so bad for Taichi, every time...
Feb 16, 2013 11:20 AM
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Hybridbloodszak said:

Oh c'mon Chihaya when will you realize you realize that while your feelings aren't quite love for Arata he is definitely more than a friend. Taichi being subjugated to that scene at the end... poor guy, would be the wrong time to make a move anytime soon even in this season in my opinion. She's too focused on karuta at the moment; until she examines her friends around her, Taicihi is kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place.


I am still on the fence about Chihaya's feelings for Arata. On the one hand I think as you say she is showing signs of being in love and not realizing this. I think this is certainly what Taichi believes.

However there was a scene from last season (and I am sorry I can't recall the episode) where Kana says while a poem sounded like it was about love it was really about friendship. Hence Taichi can be misinterpreting what Chihaya feels.

Arata is not there with Chihaya, Taichi is and hence we have to take that into account as well.

I am not saying either pairing is more likely, in fact it annoys me when a biased shipper tries to say one pair is obvious, I don't think that is the case at all and I think just like we often don't know who will win a match in this game I believe the end game pairings are not as clear cut as some people like to make out. That is the brilliance of Yuki Suetsugu writing.

In the end though I don't care who ends up with who I just want them all to be happy.
Feb 16, 2013 11:35 AM
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So intense, this anime is just awesome.

Alas, poor Taichi. Once again he has to watch Chihaya being moved by another guy. Taichi is the one who is there for her, why can't she love him instead?

On a fun note, when they announced the winners, the Hokuo guys all looked like they just lost. XD
AjunkyFeb 16, 2013 11:39 AM
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Feb 16, 2013 11:40 AM

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It was the very first time than i feel how my heartbeat were faster second by second. Anyway, i was about to cry, was a really enjoyable chapter and a really fun game to see.
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Feb 16, 2013 3:54 PM
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Had some Kuroko no Basket feelings on this episode =o
People were like: She's "TRYING" to copy queen/master's style.
I remember something similar when Kise were copying Aomine's style, doing some mistakes now and then, till he got good enough at the copy to be like him/better than him.

Maybe Shinobu will get a replacement someday :D

well

5/5
Time flew, the match was so intense that i only caught up when it was over :p
annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd
ohh, my ~~~~~~feelingz~~~~~~ at the Arata message, Chihaya tears and the BGM <3 The ED is fabulous, it's like a tension-breaker :3
Feb 16, 2013 4:34 PM
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F*** Arata...

...Just kidding :/

But the infinite frustration of Taichi. Arg.
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The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.
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On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard?
Feb 16, 2013 5:05 PM

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Ncrdrg said:
http://oi49.tinypic.com/16h8aol.jpg

As TotalPotato said, this screenshot proves Kana won while Komano lost. Sucks for him though both Kana and Komano proved they're ready to become B rankers.

Indeed.

Also, it actually shows Kana winning and Komano losing (though it was only for a few frames).

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