Hakone Academy's ace Ashikiba Takuto wins the three-way battle for the first day of the Inter-high! Naruko and Midousuji just narrowly tie for second. Having won all of the first day's number tags, Hakone Academy reclaims its throne. Naruko acts cheerful during the award ceremony, but his heart is trembling with frustration. Not only did Sohoku place second in all stages, but Kaburagi collapses from exhaustion, and a disquieting atmosphere settles on the team. Just as Sakamichi is looking anxious, former Sohoku captain Kinjou appears before him...
he's biting back his frustration 
and standing onstage.
Deswegen hat er seinen Schmerz unterdrückt
und ist auf die Bühne gegangen.
se queda en el escenario
tragándose su rabia.
se queda en el escenario
comiéndose la rabia.
Il le sait, mais il a ravalé son dégoût
et est monté sur scène.
ed eccolo lì sul palco,
a reprimere la rabbia e fare spettacolo.
ele está engolindo a frustração
e subindo no palco.
он стоит на сцене,
отодвигая обиду на задний план.