On the eve of prefecturals, Makoto resolves himself to broach a certain subject with Haruka. As the tournament begins, the Iwatobi Swim Club is extremely enthusiastic about its prospects. But will every member be able to pass the prelims of his individual events?
Next up is backstroke, Makoto!
!التالي، السباحة الظهرية، ماكوتو
Als nächstes kommt Rücken, Makoto!
¡Ahora la brazada de espalda, Makoto!
¡Ahora toca espalda, de Makoto!
C’est au tour du dos crawlé,
Makoto !
Il prossimo sei tu 
con la gara a dorso, Makoto!
O próximo vai ser o nado costas, Makoto!
Дальше заплыв на спине, Макото!