Arata wonders why he feels so relieved to learn that Taichi lost his match, even as dark memories of a similar feeling at the Yoshino Tournament come back to him, leaving him unable to concentrate fully on his match in the finals. His opponent, Murao, realizes that Arata isn't himself and sees an opportunity, but then...
to counter Arata-kun's strong cross stroke.
للتصدي لضربة آراتا-كن التقاطعية القوية
um Arata-kuns starken Kreuzhieb zu kontern.
pour contrer la réactivité d’Arata !
per contrastare 
il forte attacco incrociato di Arata-kun.
para enfrentar a investida 
cruzada forte de Arata-kun.
зная, что Арата в них силён.