As Sohoku and Hakone Academy temporarily work together to catch up to the aces leading the race, Kyoto Fushimi’s Midousuji and Mizuta who were racing ahead fall back to their position. Surprised by their early slowdown, Naruko asks what they’re doing. However, Midousuji is secretly advancing his plans using Kumamoto Daiichi’s Ise who is riding behind them. Meanwhile, Yamaguchi, who has been tasked with an important job in the current phase, resolves to fulfill the unreasonable demands placed on him despite his mixed emotions.
I don't mind being in the 
background after all.
Ich gehöre doch in den Schatten.
No me importa estar
en segundo plano.
No me importa estar
en segundo plano.
Je suis mieux dans l’ombre.
Mi sta bene la seconda linea,
Acho melhor mesmo ficar na minha.
Я не против 
быть на втором плане...