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...
Touichirou, if you've got 
something to say, spit it out.
Hey, Tōichirō! Wenn du was sagen willst,
dann spuck’s auch aus!
Touichirou, si quieres decir algo, dilo.
Touichirou, si quieres decir algo, dilo.
Hé, Tôichirô. Te gêne pas
si t’as quelque chose à dire.
Touichirou, se hai qualcosa da dire, sputa il rospo.
Ei, Touichirou.
Se tem algo a dizer, desembucha logo.
Тоичиро. Если есть что сказать — валяй.