Hakone Academy's ace Ashikiba Takuto wins the three-way battle for the first day of the Inter-high! Naruko and Midousuji just narrowly tie for second. Having won all of the first day's number tags, Hakone Academy reclaims its throne. Naruko acts cheerful during the award ceremony, but his heart is trembling with frustration. Not only did Sohoku place second in all stages, but Kaburagi collapses from exhaustion, and a disquieting atmosphere settles on the team. Just as Sakamichi is looking anxious, former Sohoku captain Kinjou appears before him...
As a second-year, I should 
keep everyone's spirits up.
Als jemand im zweiten Jahr
muss ich die Stimmung anheben!
¡Siendo de segundo
debo animar a los demás!
¡Como uno de segundo,
debo animar a los demás!
Sono al secondo anno, devo tenere il morale alto!
Elevar a moral do time
é meu dever de segundanista!
Я второгодка, должен всех воодушевить.