The chapter opens with a soliloquy about how much hanano has been working on his team for the tournament. He tells us that he's been working so hard because he wants to be the best player he can be in the upcoming match with Arata. He also says that Arata isn't as good as he thinks she is, because she's too strong for him. He says that if Arata wins, she'll be the last person he'll ever have to face in his life.