Teshima and Aoyagi break away from the pack to pursue the riders ahead of them, but Kyoto Fushimi stands in their way. In order to complete the objective given to him by Midousuji, Yamaguchi challenges Teshima and Aoyagi to a sprint that comes with a catch. As a climber, the terms are disadvantageous for Teshima, but they can’t move forward without accepting the challenge. Out of concern for Aoyagi, who can’t sprint at full speed due to an injured leg, Teshima pulls him along, and Aoyagi recalls how they met as he watches him…
I'm Teshima Junta from Minami
 Middle School. What's your name?
Ich bin Teshima Junta
von der Minami-Schule.
Me llamo Junta Teshima.
Voy al Colegio del Sur. ¿Cómo te llamas?
Me llamo Junta Teshima.
Voy al Colegio del Sur. ¿Cómo te llamas?
Je m’appelle Junta Teshima,
j’étais au collège Sud. Et toi ?
Io sono Junta Teshima,
delle Scuole Medie Minami. E tu?
Sou Junta Teshima, da Escola 
Fundamental do Sul. E você?
Я Тэсима Дзюнта из южной 
средней школы. Тебя как звать?