I just love Kana's mum
Great episode anyways. Really, Taichi needs confidence (and a bit of luck, even if I think that's not something so relevant).
I lolled hard too at the towel scene, even the Empress has thrown one, his popularity has no limits
So, Chihaya pays attention even to Taichi when it really matters (losing a karuta match), just to drop it a second later
On a side note, fair idea switching readers each round.