Sakamichi turns his pedals in order to fulfill his promise to battle Manami at the Inter-high. He and his team catch up to Hakone Academy, but it's not the lead pack. Ashikiba and Midousuji have gone on ahead. Due to the change in circumstances, Manami tells Sakamichi that they can't battle. Teshima orders Sakamichi to go after the lead pack. Steeling his resolve, Sakamichi and Imaizumi race their pace. Meanwhile, at the lead pack, in contrast with Hakone Academy, Kyoto Fushimi, and Kumamoto Daiichi, Naruko battles alone, believing his teammates will catch up!
You seemed so happy conserving your 
energy while we caught up to the front.
Du warst so glücklich
Parecías muy feliz conservando energías
mientras alcanzábamos el frente.
Parecías muy feliz conservando energías
mientras alcanzábamos la cabeza.
et tu avais l’air aux anges
quand tu économisais tes forces
Conservavi le energie e sembravi sprizzare gioia
Você parecia tão contente de estar
se poupando até alcançarmos a vanguarda...
Пока мы догоняли лучших, ты светился от
 счастья, сберегая силы для гонки.