Teshima and Aoyagi break away from the pack to pursue the riders ahead of them, but Kyoto Fushimi stands in their way. In order to complete the objective given to him by Midousuji, Yamaguchi challenges Teshima and Aoyagi to a sprint that comes with a catch. As a climber, the terms are disadvantageous for Teshima, but they can’t move forward without accepting the challenge. Out of concern for Aoyagi, who can’t sprint at full speed due to an injured leg, Teshima pulls him along, and Aoyagi recalls how they met as he watches him…
His roots are planted deep, 
and he's blooming in all his glory.
Er ist fest verwurzelt und blüht vor Stolz.
Sus raíces son bien profundas
y florece en toda su gloria.
Sus raíces son bien profundas
y florece en toda su gloria.
Un talent est en train d’éclore.
Radici profonde e rami pieni di boccioli 
che si aprono maestosi.
Suas raízes firmes estão
florescendo gloriosamente.
Его корни глубоко в земле, 
а сейчас он цветёт.