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

: 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. : The episode emphasizes the transience of time

: 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. : On the return trip, Taichi agrees to

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: 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.