After a week-long break (I'm assuming because of the holidays), we finally get to find out what happens to Chihaya and company at Omi Jingu. The episode starts off with everyone staring at the shrine in awe before being hauled off to the temple to say their thanks and pray to the Gods. Their adviser instructs them on the proper way to pray and give their thanks, reminding them that though it may seem like a trivial thing to them, it's not always viewed that way by the gods. Everyone does as instructed and all that Chihaya prays for is that everyone remains in good health and that no accidents happen to any of them so that they're all able to play. Just as she finishes her prayer, something seems to touch her, though she's not sure what it is. As the group leaves the temple, Chihaya swears that she sees someone walk past her, but no one else sees the girl. Talk about strange. Later that day, Kanade and her mother are helping everyone get into their hakama, though everyone is complaining about it being too hot to wear a hakama. Kanade scolds everyone and tells them that they need to suck it up and deal because they have to look presentable in their first national tournament.
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