Akane-banashi manga volume 3 features story by Yuki Suenaga and art by Takamasa Moue.

The student rakugo competition known as the Karaku Cup is about to begin. Akane immediately draws the attention of the crowd with her connection to the Arakawa school’s rising star Kaisei Arakawa, Issho Arakawa’s apprentice, and her own amazing rakugo skills.

With her ani-san Koguma’s advice in her back pocket, she figures out the key to winning the competition with "Jugemu," a rakugo story famous for its long, repetitive tongue twister. But she'll have to deal with impressive rivals with unique styles of their own... Will she be able to overcome this battle of wills, wits, and dreams?