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...
No, no! Makishima-san said 
bad thoughts bring bad results.
Nein, nein!
¡No, no! Makishima dijo que las malas
ideas dan malos resultados.
¡No! Makishima dijo que las malas
ideas dan malos resultados.
Non ! Makishima disait toujours
qu’être négatif attire les ennuis !
No, no!
Não, não! O Makishima me disse
para espantar os maus pensamentos!
Нет, нет! Макисима говорил,
что дурные мысли ведут к плохим результатам.