As Sohoku and Hakone Academy temporarily work together to catch up to the aces leading the race, Kyoto Fushimi’s Midousuji and Mizuta who were racing ahead fall back to their position. Surprised by their early slowdown, Naruko asks what they’re doing. However, Midousuji is secretly advancing his plans using Kumamoto Daiichi’s Ise who is riding behind them. Meanwhile, Yamaguchi, who has been tasked with an important job in the current phase, resolves to fulfill the unreasonable demands placed on him despite his mixed emotions.
Since we're passing these two, 
the lead pack must be just ahead.
Wenn wir die beiden überholen,
müssen wir fast vorne sein!
Si adelantamos a estos dos,
la cabeza debe estar a tiro.
Si adelantamos a estos dos,
la cabeza debe de estar justo delante.
Si on les dépasse,
c’est qu’on approche le groupe de tête.
Beh, se stiamo superando questi due, 
il gruppo di testa non sarà lontano.
Se já estamos passando esses caras,
é porque falta pouco pra ponta!
Раз уж обогнали этих двоих, 
лидеры должны быть недалеко!