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?
If you start at full power like an idiot,
،إن انطلقت بأقصى سرعة منذ البداية كالغبي
Wenn man am Anfang wie ein Idiot 
mit voller Kraft loslegt,
Si empieza a toda velocidad como 
un idiota, no tendrá energías
Si empieza a toda velocidad como 
un idiota, no tendrá energías
S’il fonce comme un dératé
dès la première partie,
Se comincia come uno scemo a tutta velocità,
Ao sair com toda a força
 como um idiota, não vai
Если начнёшь так бездумно гнать вначале,