Akito Sudo is a Class A karuta player who competes for Hokuō Academy's Karuta Club. He's best known for his incredible raw talent, though that potential gets held back by his sadistic streak—something fans and rivals alike have picked up on. After his team lost to Mizusawa Karuta Club in a match, Sudo actually gained respect for them and became a supporter of Chihaya. It's the kind of grudging respect thing where a strong opponent earns your admiration just by beating you.
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