The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same

Name: The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same
Director: Fumio Maezono
Released: 2012-02-08
Duration: 23 min
Cast: Aya Hisakawa, Kazuya Nakai, Takako Honda, Mika Kanai, Yoko Nishino

S1 E18 February 8, 2012 0h 23m

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Overview

Chihaya finally gets to play her first Class A match, while the other members are looking to advance their rank through a strong tournament showing. Chihaya's opponent Kanai Sakura, who has 35 years of karuta experience. Chihaya is faster, but she has trouble taking cards. Her opponent constantly moves cards into positions that are difficult for her, and Chihaya soon realizes how tough Class A is. Will Chihaya be able to learn something from her match with Sakura?