Neither Teshima nor Ashikiba back down in their intense battle for the King of the Mountain. Though Teshima desperately clings to Ashikiba, his legs are approaching their limit. Teshima was often called an average racer, but believing his dedication and ability to push himself beyond his limits is his greatest strength, he continues pedaling. His passion inspires spectators to call his name, and when Ashikiba recognizes his strength as well, Teshima unleashes unexpected capabilities.
Come to think of it, Naruko mentioned 
something after last year's Inter-High.
Ach ja, nach dem Inter High
letztes Jahr
Ahora que lo pienso, Naruko habló
de esto después del último Interescolar.
Ahora que lo pienso, Naruko habló
de esto después del último Interescolar.
Après l’interlycée
de l’année dernière,
Ora che ci penso, Naruko aveva detto qualcosa 
a riguardo, dopo lo scorso Interscolastico.
O Naruko tinha mencionado algo assim,
sobre o Intercolegial do ano passado...
А ведь точно, Наруко что-то
 такое говорил в прошлом году.