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…
Appreciate the words of wisdom 
Onoda-senpai has given you.
Du darfst Onoda
jetzt auch nicht enttäuschen.
Agradece la sabiduría
que te transmitió Onoda.
Agradece la sabiduría
que te ha dado Onoda.
Le grand Onoda a trouvé
les mots justes.
Rifletti e apprezza le sagge parole 
che il tuo senpai ti ha regalato.
E agradeça à sabedoria
que o Onoda lhe transmitiu.
Цени мудрость, которую 
передал тебе Онода.