Can the Tatsuta River Color Fade?

People are supposed to be happy after achieving their dreams. That is not the case with Chihaya Ayase. She was feeling more miserable by the day. Many offered comfort, she accepts willingly and is always grateful. However, she remained waiting and wanting from a source that seems to be drifting away. Like her offensive karuta, should she desperately chase after it? (Tachihaya)