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...
The first part of your body to reach that 
precious zone is the tips of your toes.
Und das erste Viertel
La primera parte en llegar allí
es la punta de los pulgares.
La primera parte en llegar allí
es la punta de los pulgares.
C’est la pointe des pieds qui touche
en premier ce point important !
Le punte dei piedi sono la prima parte del corpo
a raggiungere quella prima, preziosissima area.
E a primeira parte do seu corpo a alcançar
essa zona preciosa é a ponta do seu pé.
Главная часть тела для достижения
 этой зоны — кончики пальцев.