^ It's 25 episodes, so we're more than halfway through.
I loved the way both teams have been supporting their respective aces, emotionally and with strategy\training. Although it's a team tournament, it's still critical to have your ace on their best game against such a formidable team. The scene where Chihaya was embracing the card while remembering how everyone helped her achieve that moment was so sweet.
So which has more approval from the audience: Tsutomu X Kana or Tsutomu X Sumire? This episode came close to making me pick the later. Come on, Kana. Notice how handsome and reliable Deskun is!
