Quote Originally Posted by MFauli View Post
After Shinobuīs blackmail attempt, I really hope the officials ban Arata from playing in this tournament. No, Im not anti-Arata, but itīd be such an extremely poor showing of these Karuta officials, if theyīd let themselves pressure by a little girl. Thatīs just not right, and itīs ten times worse than when Arataīs old school mate came rushing into the discussion room to explain things. Hope, Arata doesnīt accept that, and neither should the officials.

Chihaya was somewhat annoying. For one, because of how she loses focuses when some measy opponent does something unexpected. Come on, girl, youīre so skilled, just use that. As if itīd be that hard for her to just re-remember the new layout of the cards instantly. For second, her Arata-fanboying is sickening. Just shut it!
Your inability to comprehend what you watch, on even a basic level, astounds me.

Shinbou is the current Queen, she just happens to be the youngest ever. Say what you want, but she has a tremendous influence over the game. The officials inferred that, noting that the current Master is a strong negative influence on the respect of the game, quite the opposite to Arata's grandfather. He is reason they are willing to be lenient toward someone of Arata's skill. On the other hand, they also mentioned that because he is Arata's lineage, it would be a good reason to make an example of him.

But, when it came down to it, any other Master would be an improvement over the current one. At least Shinobu is a polite and composed Queen, despite being a weirdo.

As for your remarks about Chihaya, you illustrated quite adequately that you don't even pay attention beyond learning their names.