Kansei University's battle to achieve official records formally begins.
Having already achieved their official records, Musa, Jota, and Joji watch the race with Hanako.
Kakeru joins the lead pack and competes with exchange students from strong schools.
Meanwhile, the stagnating Shindo and Yuki utilize their strengths to make a strong effort towards achieving an official time.
During the final lap, Haiji's words cut through Kakeru's mind. "Do you like running?"
In that moment, something inside him opens, and Kakeru bangs out an astonishing time.
After the race, a lone reporter approaches Kakeru, and...
I said two groups. 
Why do you all want to stay?
قلتُ لمجموعتين، لمَ تريدون البقاء جميعاً؟
Achtung vor wilden Tieren
¡Dije que dos grupos!
¿Por qué todos quieren quedarse?
¡Dije que dos grupos!
¿Por qué queréis quedaros todos?
J’ai dit deux groupes.
Pourquoi vous voulez tous rester ?
Pericolo animali selvatici vaganti
Eu disse dois grupos.
Por que todos querem ficar?
Две группы! Почему все хотят остаться?!