Chihayafuru Episode 9

I want YOU to join the karuta club!

now with 5 members, the karuta club can finally be official. But their faculty advisor makes a strange request: they need a new club president (other than Chihaya).

As the new club is deciding how they should run practice, Chihaya decides she wants to take on Kana first. She then rolls out some instructional logic that must sound all warm and fuzzy but is patently moronic.

But whatever. They all start growing as a team and as players but can't seem to find enough time each day to do what they need. the solution: a camp!

Yeah, seriously. What the hell are you thinking?

At Taichi's house. Cue cliche scene where childhood friend doesn't seem to realize that they aren't 5 anymore. Taichi, がんばって！

After driving the newbies to the brink, Chihaya starts to doubt her murderous style of teaching. But it seems everyone still loves her enthusiasm.

Taichi most of all? Well, things are going to get complicated...And let's just say i feel bad for Taichi.

Rating: A-


Gratuitous shots of Chihaya and Taichi in their fanboy/girl-exciting splendor.