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...
We thought it'd be perfect
for cross country running,
حسبناه سيكون مناسباً لعدوٍ ريفي
Der sah perfekt für Cross Country aus,
also sind wir rein und haben uns verlaufen …
y pensamos correr a campo traviesa
y pensamos correr a campo través,
On trouvait ça parfait
pour le cro-coun
Pensavamo fosse perfetto per un po' di cross country, 
così l'abbiamo seguito e poi...
Achei que seria perfeito
para um cross country,
Решили, что она в самый раз
для кросс-кантри.