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...
Naruko sprinted as hard as 
he could for the finish line.
Naruko ist vor dem Ziel
mit voller Kraft gespurtet.
Naruko esprintó con todas
sus fuerzas en la meta.
Naruko esprintó
con todas sus fuerzas en la meta.
Naruko a donné tout ce qu’il avait
avant l’arrivée.
Naruko si è lanciato con tutte le sue forze
in una volata verso il traguardo.
O Naruko pedalou com todas as forças
para vencer na reta final.
Наруко гнал как мог к финишной черте.