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...
What was that?
Was war denn das?
¿Qué fue eso?
¿Qué ha sido eso?
C’est bizarre… il avait pas le regard
d’un mec qui vise la victoire.
Ma cos'ho appena visto?
O que foi aquilo?
Что это было?