1 - Poem One: A Chance Encounter

More concerned with investing in her future than enjoying her youth, student Meguru encounters her high school's karuta club advisor, Kanade Oe.

2 - Poem Two: The White Beads of Dew

As Meguru chooses to quit the karuta club, her classmate Fuki, an aspiring boxer, decides to join. Later, she learns the reason for his decision.

3 - Poem Three: At This Present Moment

Meguru and her clubmates take a test to join a karuta organization run by a Mizusawa alum. Later, Chieri reveals why she quit baseball.

4 - Poem Four: Deep in the Mountains

The Umezono karuta clubmates attend a joint training camp with Hokuoh High School’s powerhouse club, led by Haruma's talented twin brother, Sho.

5 - Poem Five: Beyond Mount Oe

After Meguru's parents drag her back home from the karuta training camp, she makes the decision to quit the club after the next tournament.

6 - Poem Six: Parted We May Be

At the start of the next school year, an odd new student joins the Umezono karuta club. Professional reader Nakanishi invites Kanade to come to Kyoto.

7 - Poem Seven: The Shallows Run Swift

Yakumo sneaks into Mizusawa High School to spy on its karuta club, but soon runs into trouble. Later, Nagi gives a heartfelt interview for television.

8 - Poem Eight: O Leaves of Crimson

In the first round of the Tokyo qualifiers, the Umezono students go up against the reigning champions of Mizusawa but soon find themselves struggling.

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10 - Poem 10