If there was a way to put a thesis statement to this current cour of Chihayafuru, I think this episode makes it in terms of it’s theme and it’s quality. Ever since Chihaya has noticed that she can’t just play Karuta all the time and live that way, the show really has been pulling for … More Chihayafuru Season 3 Episode 12 – Once Again, Experience vs Youth
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