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…
Yamaguchi-san, you're also planning 
on ending your race here?
Yamaguchi will auch
noch nicht aufgeben …
Yamaguchi, ¿tú también piensas
terminar tu carrera aquí?
Yamaguchi, ¿tú también piensas
terminar tu carrera aquí?
Yamaguchi s’est aussi résigné
à en finir ici ?
Yamaguchi, non... non hai davvero intenzione 
di uscire anche tu così dalla gara, vero?
Yamaguchi... Você está pensando
em largar a corrida aqui?
То есть ты готов закончить 
гонку там, Ямагути?