The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same

Chihayafuru · Episode 18 · “The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same”

Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta player, she is soon separated from her karuta playing friends....