At Midzusa High School, hot news – the younger sister of the model Aysae, famous throughout Japan, has enrolled! While students of both sexes were searching for a young star, she found herself – on the local bulletin board, a tall (167 cm) and cute girl was calling for those who wanted to join the club she was creating for karuta. But karuta is a game for children learning literacy; can the supermodel"s sister not find something better? Alas, getting to know Tihaya Aysae more closely, classmates realized that she only does what she wants, says only what she thinks, and is not at all intending to portray a "model lady." "Such beauty should not be wasted," the local experts declared… and fell behind. Only Taiti Madjima, a childhood friend of Tihaya who knew the true reason for her obsession with the ancient game, did not give up. Of course, it was about another guy named Arata Watai, the grandson of a great player they had encountered long ago. But Arata left – and took with him the maiden"s heart. After that, Tihaya believed that by immersing herself in the world of karuta and achieving true mastery there, she could meet her old friend and clarify her feelings. Taiti also wanted clarity – so he signed up for the club. Now hold on, best Japanese players, learn "Hundred Poems" better! However, what difference does it make – moving chips, throwing dice or playing cards: the language spoken by loving hearts is still universal!
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