Hakone Academy's ace Ashikiba Takuto wins the three-way battle for the first day of the Inter-high! Naruko and Midousuji just narrowly tie for second. Having won all of the first day's number tags, Hakone Academy reclaims its throne. Naruko acts cheerful during the award ceremony, but his heart is trembling with frustration. Not only did Sohoku place second in all stages, but Kaburagi collapses from exhaustion, and a disquieting atmosphere settles on the team. Just as Sakamichi is looking anxious, former Sohoku captain Kinjou appears before him...
Thanks for carrying me to the finish line.
Danke, dass du mich
bis zum Ziel unterstützt hast.
Gracias por llevarme hasta la meta.
Gracias por llevarme hasta la meta.
Merci de m’avoir soutenu…
jusqu’à l’arrivée.
Grazie per avermi portato fino al traguardo.
Obrigado por me carregar
até a linha de chegada.
Спасибо, что помогал
мне ехать до финиша.