After being challenged by Tokyo Sport University's Sakaki, Kakeru and the other residents of Chikusei-so have grown closer.
As they celebrate the renewal of their resolve, King comes home wearing a suit for a change.
Meanwhile, Kakeru voices his objections to participating in a track meet so soon.
What point is there in forcing the amateurish residents to face reality?
In response to Kakeru, Haiji asks his own question.
Kakeru's doubts remain unresolved as Haiji begins holding proper practices.
However, King refuses to participate because he's busy looking for a job...
Under a cloud of anxiety, their proper training begins.
Maybe it's my imagination,
but he looks semi-transparent to me.
لعلّها مخيّلتي، لكنه يبدو شفّافاً لي
Bilde ich mir das nur ein?
Podría ser mi imaginación,
pero lo veo traslúcido.
Podría ser mi imaginación,
pero lo veo traslúcido.
C’est peut-être moi,
mais t’as l’air à moitié transparent.
Forse è la mia immaginazione, 
ma sembri quasi trasparente.
Talvez seja minha imaginação,
mas você me parece meio transparente...
У меня глюки или он реально
стал полупрозрачным?