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...
And while I'm being considerate by pulling 
for you, you're reacting poorly!
Aber hör zu!
¡Y ahora que soy tan gentil como
para tirar, te veo reaccionar mal!
¡Y ahora que tengo el detalle de tirar,
te veo reaccionar mal!
E mentre io sono qui a tirare così generosamente,
tu te ne stai lì senza reagire!
E mesmo assim, você reage dessa maneira,
sem um pingo de consideração!
Я ведь отблагодарил тебя за усилия, 
а ты даже не заметил!