On the eve of prefecturals, Makoto resolves himself to broach a certain subject with Haruka. As the tournament begins, the Iwatobi Swim Club is extremely enthusiastic about its prospects. But will every member be able to pass the prelims of his individual events?
Just when we thought he had jinxed himself,
ظننا أنّه جلب لنفسه النحس
Wir dachten, Rei-kun hätte sich verflucht,
¡Pensamos que perdería,
¡Pensamos que perdería,
On le sentait mal,
Alla faccia del portarsi sfortuna da solo,
Bem quando achamos que o 
Rei-kun tinha se amaldiçoado,
Мы думали, он себя сглазит,