After defeating Sensen Academy, Sawamura enjoys his time with his junior high friends. The second game of the semifinals is between the tournament favorite, Inashiro Vocational High, and a dark horse, Sakurazawa High. Coach Kikukawa exclaims, "It's time to make history!" And the game sets off to an unexpected start.
Only those who believe 
in themselves can pave their paths.
Nur diejenigen, die an sich selbst glauben,
 können sich einen Weg ebnen.
Solo los que creen en sí
mismos pueden abrirse camino.
Solo los que creen en sí
mismos pueden abrirse camino.
Seuls ceux qui croient en eux
peuvent atteindre les sommets.
Só dá para abrir o próprio caminho
 acreditando em si mesmo.