Teshima and Aoyagi break away from the pack to pursue the riders ahead of them, but Kyoto Fushimi stands in their way. In order to complete the objective given to him by Midousuji, Yamaguchi challenges Teshima and Aoyagi to a sprint that comes with a catch. As a climber, the terms are disadvantageous for Teshima, but they can’t move forward without accepting the challenge. Out of concern for Aoyagi, who can’t sprint at full speed due to an injured leg, Teshima pulls him along, and Aoyagi recalls how they met as he watches him…
I'm sorry for pushing you so hard, Aoyagi.
Tut mir leid, dass ich dir
so ’nen Stress mache, Aoyagi.
Siento haberte presionado tanto, Aoyagi.
Siento haberte presionado tanto, Aoyagi.
Désolé, Aoyagi !
Je t’ai poussé dans tes retranchements.
Scusami se ti ho fatto lavorare così tanto, Aoyagi.
Desculpe por te forçar tanto, Aoyagi.
Прости, что так тебя вымотал, Аояги.