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.
Listen up. Starting now, 
I'm taking command of this pack.
Hört gut zu! Ich übernehme jetzt
die Leitung dieser Gruppe!
Escuchen: a partir de ahora,
voy a tomar el mando del pelotón.
Escuchad: a partir de ahora,
voy a tomar el mando del pelotón.
Écoutez-moi bien !
Je dirige le peloton, désormais !
Ascoltatemi tutti! Da questo momento, prenderò io il comando di questo gruppo.
Ouçam todos. De agora em diante,
estou no comando do pelotão.
Слушайте! С этого момента
 командование на себя беру я!