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...
The three of us decided we 
wouldn't see anyone today.
Dass wir euch nicht treffen,
haben wir zu dritt entschieden.
Los tres decidimos no verlos hoy.
Los tres hemos decidido no veros hoy.
C’est la décision
qu’on a prise à trois.
Avevamo deciso tutti e tre
 che non vi avremmo cercati.
Nós três decidimos que não
íamos falar com ninguém do time.
Мы втроём решили не ходить к вам сегодня.