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 think that's the first time someone's 
worried about you, Midousuji-kun.
Das ist doch das erste Mal,
dass sich jemand um dich Sorgen macht.
Creo que es la primera vez que
alguien se preocupa por ti, Midousuji.
Creo que es la primera vez que
alguien se preocupa por ti, Midousuji.
Sai che è la prima volta 
che qualcuno si preoccupa per te, Midousuji?
Acho que é a primeira vez que alguém se
mostra preocupado contigo, Midousuji!
Кажется, впервые кто-то
 за тебя волнуется, Мидосудзи.