She met Arata Wataya After Chihaya Ayase was in the 6th grade of elementary school. Arata Wataya moved from Fukui Prefecture. Tai-chi Mashima has been Chihaya Ayase's friend since they were modest. Arata got from the card game karuta near to tai chi and also Chihaya. Chihaya is still a senior high school student. Chihaya learns that Arata, that travelled back to Fukui Prefecture, does not play karuta anymore. Believing they'll meet Arata again, Taichi and also Chihaya starts a karuta club in their top school.