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: The episode emphasizes the transience of time and the emotional weight of childhood promises.

: Number 68, "The Sight of a Midnight Moon".

: 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. : The episode emphasizes the transience of time

: 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.

), Chihaya Ayase and Taichi Mashima travel to Fukui to find Arata Wataya after learning he has quit competitive karuta. Key Details Original Air Date : November 1, 2011

: 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.

: 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. ), Chihaya Ayase and Taichi Mashima travel to

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