A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends is the 4th episode in the first season of Chihayafuru, and the fourth overall.
Summary[]
Back in the present, Chihaya becomes annoyed when she learns Taichi has a girlfriend, and vows that if she can win a tournament and become a Class A karuta player, Taichi must help her form a high school karuta club. As Chihaya progresses through the tournament, Taichi reconnects with his old karuta tutor, Dr. Harada, who shows the progress Chihaya has made. In the final match, Chihaya faces a tough opponent who can read her moves, leading to a fierce battle for the 'Chihaya' card. However, Chihaya enjoys facing a strong, passionate, opponent and soon wins the tournament. After the match, Chihaya calls Arata to tell him the news, only to be told to stop calling him as he had long since quit playing karuta.
Poems of the Episode[]
Characters[]
In order of appearance:
- Akira Wataya (voice only)
- Mari Wataya (voice only)
- Arata Wataya
- Chihaya Ayase
- Taichi Mashima
- Kasumi
- Hideo Harada
- Yasuda