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...
find the tiniest of opportunities,
 and seize them.
wir suchen nach jeder noch so
winzigen Chance und nutzen sie!
encontrar la menor
oportunidad y tomarla.
encontrar la menor oportunidad
y aprovecharla.
puis saisir la moindre chance
qui s’offrira à nous.
cercheremo anche le più piccole opportunità
e le sfrutteremo.
buscar até a menor das brechas
e capitalizar com tudo em cima dela!
искать даже малейший
шанс и хвататься за него.