Kuroda's pulling puts Hakone Academy in the lead as the competitors head towards the first day's finish line, but Sohoku's sprinter turned all-rounder Naruko Shoukichi shows off his strengths! By demonstrating a new special ability that allows him to go quickly even while racing uphill, he doesn't back down from the challenge. Told by Teshima to decide between themselves who will be the ace, Imaizumi and Naruko act more like rivals racing against each other than teammates working together, while Kuroda and Ashikiba demonstrate their battle-hardened coordination. Meanwhile, the shadow approaches from behind both teams...
I see. You'll take the lead 
before the finish line, and—
Verstehe! Du übernimmst dann
vor dem Ziel die Führung.
Ya veo. Te pondrías en cabeza
antes de la meta, y…
Ya veo. Te pondrías en cabeza
antes de la meta, y…
Je vois, donc tu partiras devant
vers la ligne d’arrivée…
Ho capito, vi porterete in vantaggio
 prima del traguardo e—
Entendi. Vão assumir a liderança na reta final e...
Вот как. Захват лидерства до финиша, а затем...