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!
With 1,200 meters to go, 
Hakone Academy is in the lead!
1.200 Meter vorm Ziel
¡A falta de 1200 metros,
Hakone va a la cabeza!
¡A falta de 1200 metros,
el Hakone va en cabeza!
Il reste 1 200 m,
et c’est Hakone qui passe devant !
Mancano 1200 metri al traguardo 
e l'Accademia Hakone è in testa!
A 1.200 metros da chegada,
a Academia Hakone assume a liderança!
До финиша тысяча двести, Хаконэ впереди!