Kuroda's pulling puts Hakone Academy in the lead as the competitors head towards the first day's finish line, but Sohoku's sprinter turned all-rounder Naruko Shoukichi shows off his strengths! By demonstrating a new special ability that allows him to go quickly even while racing uphill, he doesn't back down from the challenge. Told by Teshima to decide between themselves who will be the ace, Imaizumi and Naruko act more like rivals racing against each other than teammates working together, while Kuroda and Ashikiba demonstrate their battle-hardened coordination. Meanwhile, the shadow approaches from behind both teams...
If my feelings can help you in any way,
 then I'll pray as hard as I can.
Wenn dir meine Gefühle
auch nur ein wenig helfen,
Si mis sentimientos ayudan en algo,
rezaré con todas mis fuerzas.
Si mis sentimientos ayudan en algo,
rezaré con todas mis fuerzas.
Si mes encouragements peuvent aider,
alors je prierai de tout mon cœur !
Se ciò che provo può aiutare in qualche modo,
Se meus sentimentos puderem ajudar de alguma
forma, vou rezar até não poder mais por vocês.
Если мои чувства хоть как-то могут помочь вам —
 буду молиться изо всех сил.