Whilst Misuzawa begin their match against Yamaguchi Mioka, a distinguished school, the judging committee discusses what to do concerning Arata's violation, with Arata feeling he should accept what punishment they decide. As Chihaya struggles against Mioka due to their random card placement and knowledge that they gained from doing quiz shows, she spots Shinobu watching from outside and gets her drive back. As Shinobu learns of Arata's situation, she pleads with the judges to let him participate in the individuals. After focusing on their strengths and weaknesses, Misuzawa manage to win their round and advance to the playoffs. Chihaya hears about Arata from Sumire, but Taichi insists she focus on the matches ahead. As the group consider including Tsutomu for the next match, Yusei suggests they use the same playing order.
Alors que Misuzawa commence son match contre Yamaguchi Mioka, une éminente école, le comité de jugement discute de ce qu'il faut faire concernant la violation d'Arata, et Arata pense qu'il devrait accepter la sanction qu'ils décident.
瑞沢高校の2回戦の相手は、秀才ぞろいの山口美丘高校。クイズ研究会として活動する彼らの配置、戦法は独特で瑞沢高校は翻弄されるばかり。
そのころ、机君と菫は試合に出ていないがライバルチームの情報収集で一緒に戦っていた。一方、替え玉出場が発覚し新は窮地に立たされていた。
瑞澤高中第二戰的對手是天才雲集的山口美丘高中。他們用把花牌當作機智問答研究會的活動，所以牌的排法和戰略都很獨特，瑞澤高中完全受制於人。同一時候，小桌和堇並沒場比賽，而是去收集對手的情報，以這種方式和其他人一起併肩作戰。另一方面，新因為代替別人比賽被發現，而陷入了困境。
