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...
Award
 Inter-High Road Race Day 1
 Second Place
Auszeichnung
Inter-High: 1. Tag
Zweiter Platz
Naruko Shōkichi (Sōhoku)
Diploma
Día 1 de la Carrera Interescolar
2.º puesto
Shoukichi Naruko
(Preparatoria Sohoku)
Día 1 de la Carrera Interescolar
2º puesto
CERTIFICAT
1RE JOURNÉE
2E PLACE
Attestato
 Corsa ciclistica interscolastica  Giorno 1
 Secondo posto
Prêmio
Primeiro Dia da Prova de Ciclismo Intercolegial
Segundo Lugar
Грамота
Межшкольная шоссейная гонка День 1
 Второе место