* Saki Miyanaga. * Nodoka Haramura. * Hisa Takei. * Yuuki Kataoka. * Mako Someya. * Kyoutarou Suga.

The former middle school champion who is Saki's primary rival and close friend.

A first-year who previously played to maintain a +/- 0 score but has now embraced winning to reach her sister.

Episode 21 of the anime is titled " Recollection " (追想, Tsuisou ). It first aired on August 24, 2009, and serves as a reflective breather before the final push toward the national tournament. Plot Summary