Midousuji leaps into first with a desperate diving turn. More than 200 meters behind in the final stages of the race, Sohoku chases after Midousuji on the Naruko Super Express' final trip. Even as Naruko's consciousness fades, he throws away everything to reduce his weight, and Sakamichi realizes there's no way the three of them will finish together anymore. Imaizumi and Naruko express their gratitude for Naruko's resolve. Naruko accepts their thanks and uses the last of his strength to ride with determination!
But knowing you, you probably 
collapsed after exhausting yourself.
Aber du bist bestimmt umgekippt,
weil du alles gegeben hast.
Pero, conociéndote, probablemente
te derrumbaste después de darlo todo.
Pero, conociéndote, probablemente
te derrumbaste después de darlo todo.
Mais je suis sûr que tu t’es effondré
après avoir tout donné.
Ma, conoscendoti, sarai crollato 
dopo esserti consumato fino all'osso.
Mas se eu te conheço bem,
você deve estar desmaiado de tanto esforço.
Но, зная тебя, скажу: ты выбыл, 
потратив все силы до капли.