Just before Sakamichi and Manami's race to the finish, Kuroda pulls for Manami from their position behind the lead riders. One year ago, after falling into a depression when he was beaten by Manami in the qualifier, he resolved to restore Hakone Academy to its former glory when Arakita entrusted him with the team. Kuroda, who rides shrewdly when he activates his switch, endures the pain in the leg before finally trusting Manami with his own hopes and sending him off. Manami spreads his wings and accelerates. Meanwhile, as Sakamichi falls behind, for some reason a song begins playing in his head!
It's our pride that allows us 
to continue being champions.
Unser Stolz erlaubt es uns,
dass wir uns weiterhin als Sieger betrachten.
Es nuestro orgullo lo que nos permite
seguir siendo campeones.
Es nuestro orgullo lo que nos permite
seguir siendo campeones.
C’est notre fierté,
celle qui fait de nous des gagnants !
È il nostro orgoglio che ci permette 
di continuare a essere dei campioni.
É o nosso orgulho que nos permite
continuar sendo campeões.
Ведь именно наша честь
 делает нас чемпионами.