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're destined to end up on
Nico-chan Senpai's side of life.
مُقدّر لنا أن نعيش جانب نيكو-تشان سينباي من الحياة
Wir zwei gehören auf deine Seite,
Niko-senpai.
Estamos condenados a acabar
del lado de Nico-chan.
Estamos condenados a acabar
en el bando de Nico-chan.
On est dans le même panier
que Nico ?
Noi invece siamo destinati a finire 
sulla stessa barca del senpai Nico-chan.
Somos destinados a ser gente do
mesmo mundo do Nico-chan-senpai.
А нам предначертано
пойти по стопам Никоти!