Chihayafuru: Shinobu Wakamiyo, Part 1 of 2

Shinobu is the eccentric reigning queen of Karuta.  Do to a strict upbringing meant to make her a better karuta player, she wasn't allowed to have friends.  That made her somewhat socially awkward.  An extremely skilled southpaw she has trouble finding someone who can challenge her.  The vast majority of her opponents tend to start strong, but are broken by the end the match making it feel like she's playing alone.  She develops a rivalry with Chihaya do to her not giving up through  out their match.