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Dec 6, 2011 8:54 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Chihaya wearing the kimoto. It's time for the competition!

The little girl is sparkling with everyone wearing it.

Chihaya keeps sending text messages, and Arata not returning. Chihaya wondering why Taichi's b-day message was sent to Taichi instead of hers.

The little girl didn't get sad, and won the second round. The megane guy got strong opponents the both rounds, so he got mad and said things like he said in the beginning. Taichi led him go. So they are not used to group competition.

Chihaya got the strong opponent and got her card. One of the members in the first opponent team targetted her. She's losing and Taichi told her about the breathing (the key to get concentrated).

Megane guy heard that Chihaya is losing, he ran out to see the competition. They won.

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Dec 6, 2011 11:37 AM
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Taichi is the fuckin' boss, I swear.

It was nice to have another serious Karuta episode. Even though the same is pretty much the same all the time, they somehow make every match unique and awesome; I love it.
Dec 6, 2011 11:39 AM
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I shouldn't have started this now, waiting one whole week is killing me ><
Dec 6, 2011 11:46 AM
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Arata needs to appear already ><
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Dec 6, 2011 12:47 PM
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even more evidences of yaoi in this series
but I think that Taichi still deserves someone better than Wooden Boy - Arata :] (maybe that blonde guy from Retro's team? they would make a nice couple)

of course another episode where we can see that Chihaya has very little of personal skills... so it's good that there is one normal guy :] she somehow started to remind me of Haruhi in this aspect
ok she is not evil, just a bit ignorant

and additional bonus - lack of Arata, as always good :] but as nationals come closer, as does moment when he will appear
Dec 6, 2011 12:57 PM
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DAMNIT!!! I LOVE TAICHI X CHIHAYA MORE AND MORE!!! ;~;
Dec 6, 2011 1:26 PM
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Another good episode showing the team dynamics. If this keeps up I don't mind if Arata doesn't show up for a while.

Also, what happened to Taichi's girlfriend? I'm guessing she will play a role later.
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Dec 6, 2011 1:44 PM
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Woo, finally in a hakama. Looks good on Chihaya, but also on Taichi. Lol. 'Minna karuta no baka'. With Taichi and Chihaya on screen in hakama it almost felt like they were getting married, heehee. Oe teaching Chihaya a lesson in feminity, ouch, but cute. Poor Desktomu-kun with all those cards in his face. xD Good going, Kana-chan! Aww, desktomu apologised... And lol, Chihaya falling asleep again.

Chihaya belonging to both Arata and Taichi? D: Don't you Star Driver me.

Next episode, the finals of this tournament...

@1idd0kun: Well, it could be that they're breaking up and that gets Taichi distracted or something.
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Dec 6, 2011 2:22 PM
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1idd0kun said:
DragonsWhip said:
Well, it could be that they're breaking up and that gets Taichi distracted or something.


It could, but it won't. She was retconed from the story.


Dec 6, 2011 2:39 PM

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1idd0kun said:
MissileSoup said:
Taichi's girlfriend? I'm guessing she will play a role later.


No, she won't. You won't see her again.


LOL! Its like all the Arata fangirls are clinging onto this 'girlfriend' with all their might so that Chihaya x Arata pairing may have a chance. Of course I haven't read the manga yet so take it FWIW.

Good job Komano for calling Chihaya out on her ulterior motives! I'm starting to really like him for his excellent perception. Gotta root for the little guy :P

Kana was so kawaii when she won her first match ^^

Taichi.... like a BOSS! >:)
Dec 6, 2011 2:44 PM

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Maybe it would be flashback of Taichi break up with her after all he just accepted her confession.

Well, being a team is different from playing alone.
Let's all have fun playing Karuta. :)

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Dec 6, 2011 2:45 PM

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I wouldnt expect myself to say it, but for once I wish there was an episode not entirely about karuta.
Dec 6, 2011 2:51 PM

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Liked the episode even though it did take the predictable route. The characters all seem to be pretty likable;even if they don't really follow the unwritten all anime" characters are attractive" role. Only worry is the inevitable melodrama from when Arata gets reunited with Chihaya, can't really see myself cheering for him.

4/5
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Dec 6, 2011 3:02 PM

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Jmac said:
LOL! Its like all the Arata fangirls are clinging onto this 'girlfriend' with all their might so that Chihaya x Arata pairing may have a chance. Of course I haven't read the manga yet so take it FWIW.

Actually, if anything, I'd think Taichi's girlfriend would further Taichi and Chihaya's relationship. That's usually how things go.

And to some previous comment, these episodes were never about Karuta as much as they were about the people playing Karuta. There is a difference.
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MissileSoup said:
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LOL! Its like all the Arata fangirls are clinging onto this 'girlfriend' with all their might so that Chihaya x Arata pairing may have a chance. Of course I haven't read the manga yet so take it FWIW.

Actually, if anything, I'd think Taichi's girlfriend would further Taichi and Chihaya's relationship. That's usually how things go.


Manga relationships are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

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And to some previous comment, these episodes were never about Karuta as much as they were about the people playing Karuta. There is a difference.


Its a josei manga; so its gonna have romance in it guarantee. Karuta = plot device, IMO.
Dec 6, 2011 3:25 PM

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Jmac said:
Manga relationships are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

And like a box of chocolates, there can only be so many variations. That was just a speculation on my part.

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Its a josei manga; so its gonna have romance in it guarantee. Karuta = plot device, IMO.

Well, that's what I was saying.
Dec 6, 2011 3:44 PM

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I always like watching this Heart-Warming anime, I like how this episode going. xD

Taichi is bossy.




Dec 6, 2011 3:48 PM

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Not too much about romance, more about relationships in general. That's the beauty of this anime.
Dec 6, 2011 5:26 PM

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Lol, Sudo...
Dec 6, 2011 5:30 PM

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1Oth one earned my tears, screamings and cheers~

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Not too much about romance, more about relationships in general. That's the beauty of this anime.


^ this *-*
Dec 6, 2011 6:34 PM

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Meh
Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone
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Dec 6, 2011 7:24 PM

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Kurogashi said:
Not too much about romance, more about relationships in general. That's the beauty of this anime.


But the underlying relationship, and the one that makes all the rest possible, is between Taichi and Chihaya and it is certainly a(n unrequitted) romantic one from his perspective. One of the great anime cliches is "I was always watching you...", yet in this show it is certainly the case. Taichi doesn't miss much, even though he usually is focused on Chihaya (who of course is generally oblivious to anything that isn't karuta). In this episode he provided encouragement to each of the other team members and really is responsible for the victory. Who is providing support to him?
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Dec 6, 2011 8:08 PM

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Taichi is a boss. He got them all motivated and brought the team back together.
Dec 6, 2011 8:13 PM

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Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone
Dec 6, 2011 10:07 PM

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Kanade, what were you doing so low around Komano?
Just bring out Arata and his sexy voice already!
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Dec 6, 2011 11:42 PM

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When I didn't think I could love this show more than I already did.. I proved myself to be wrong after watching this episode xD
This is such a great anime.. Honestly I don't think that any of the other anime that I'm watching now is as deep and touching as Chihayafuru.. This anime is just put together so well.. THE TEAMWORK IS SO TOUCHING
Currently waiting the day Arata comes back so he can end up with Chihaya x)
Dec 7, 2011 12:51 AM

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I'm now a Tachi supporter!!

He's grown so much from when he was a brat.
He's so charming now !! <3 <3
Dec 7, 2011 1:24 AM

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loving the yaoi moment:
Dec 7, 2011 2:44 AM
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Fantastic episode once again, very shonen-like in terms of codes and "battles", except that the hero is a girl (similar in that to Skip Beat!, the best shonen mixed with shojo codes anime).

In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same.
Dec 7, 2011 3:57 AM

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Lol,Chihaya fell asleep again after shouting.
Dec 7, 2011 4:30 AM

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rodac said:
Kurogashi said:
Not too much about romance, more about relationships in general. That's the beauty of this anime.


But the underlying relationship, and the one that makes all the rest possible, is between Taichi and Chihaya and it is certainly a(n unrequitted) romantic one from his perspective. One of the great anime cliches is "I was always watching you...", yet in this show it is certainly the case. Taichi doesn't miss much, even though he usually is focused on Chihaya (who of course is generally oblivious to anything that isn't karuta). In this episode he provided encouragement to each of the other team members and really is responsible for the victory. Who is providing support to him?


QFT. No one's supporting Taichi - the strength of his character is amazing.
Dec 7, 2011 7:39 AM

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Taichi like a boss! That's all XD
Dec 7, 2011 9:03 AM

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We're at episode 10 and we still haven't had almost any Arata. This is starting to piss me off.
Dec 7, 2011 10:26 AM

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Dec 7, 2011 12:45 PM
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Another great episode! I really like how the five of them are slowly becoming a team.
Dec 7, 2011 2:28 PM

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i really lol @DragonsWhip's comment
"Chihaya belonging to both Arata and Taichi? D: Don't you Star Driver me."

makes me remember also about star driver's love triangle

it's unique that the main girl belongs to two main guys XDDD <333
then again, it's not realistic and kind-a cuts-off
the question of "who ends up with who" XD

i also like Taichi x Chihaya pair up <333
i also giggle whenever there's a moment between them XD

but, i'm still rooting for Arata x Chihaya pair up LOLLLOL
(even though Arata won't almost appear any time soon) xP

i'm guessing that the author is still thinking
on how she'll make Arata appear more in the future
but for now, gives Taichi x Chihaya more time
together from vol.1-14(current)-

i'm wondering if Taichi doesn't really have a girlfriend...
and is just using his "girlfriend" as a cover up...= w =)b
hmmmm...i wonder...

and i'm starting to fangirl Sudo...
hahahaha "S for Sadist" X''DDD

@keeetz: thanks for the spoiler

if Arata doesn't have a cellphone.
then, all this time, whom is Chihaya sending her messages? O w O;;

@Keiz: lmfao @yaoi moment XDDDD //dies

@steshin: yes. we will find out why...but the question remains
"to whom is chihaya sending her text messages all this time?" XDDD

all in all, i love every episodes Chihayafuru has *Q* <333
Dec 7, 2011 2:44 PM
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.but the question remains
"to whom is chihaya sending her text messages all this time?"


In Japan, cellphone messages are mails, so you don't need the cell number of the recipient to send them a message, all you need is a mail address.

All the messages Chihaya sent him are still stored in his mail account. He probably doesn't even have a cell right now, and is sending mails (and receiving them) from a PC.

I'm pretty sure he hasn't replied just because he hasn't had the time to check his mail account. He probably doesn't even have a PC at home, being poor and all that.
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Dec 7, 2011 5:43 PM

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The amount of closed eye characters is starting to annoy me.

And thank God, no lame Taichi moves on Chihaya this episode.
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Dec 8, 2011 7:26 AM

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Great episode. This has quite mix of everything. Comedy, drama, and even the sports-feel about it.
Dec 8, 2011 7:22 PM

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Another good episode though i think that its mean for Arata not to answer. But, the yelling in the match, you would think that they would heve some sort of regulation on that to be honest. But Oe-kun better do well in finals once he gets his act together :D
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Dec 9, 2011 9:57 AM
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What the hell with all the talk about pairings.
I think this is one of those shoujo series where romance is pretty much unnecessary. What I like the most in this series is how friendship is portrayed and how the newbies in the club are slowly getting better (it made me feel warm inside when they took a first card or when the kimono-otaku girl won her match).
To be honest I was quite pissed off when Taichi didn't let Chihaya into her room in the earlier episode, it was like... dude and chick can't be this kind of friends (bros, I'd call that) when they're adults? It reminds me of how some of my male friends acted, I guess that's what pissed me off. You want a bro, they want to fuck.
Dec 9, 2011 10:03 AM
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DAMNIT!!! I LOVE TAICHI X CHIHAYA MORE AND MORE!!! ;~;



TACHI X CHIHAYA X ARATA = WAR
Dec 9, 2011 4:52 PM

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They're really starting to become a team now! It's lovely!C:

Dec 10, 2011 2:11 AM

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good episode... have nothing else to say other than lol @ the yaoi moment xD

5/5
Dec 10, 2011 4:22 PM

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sadists ftw.

love this show.
Dec 11, 2011 7:19 AM

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She must be a sadist.
Dec 12, 2011 12:30 AM

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Ahh, Desktomu and... wai... hakama-girl are so cute. >__<
Dec 29, 2011 8:17 PM

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"She must be a sadist." -LOLZ....AHAHA I LIKE THAT KID. Definetly can't wait to see their match...ahhh fourth wheel perhaps?
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