Kansei University's battle to achieve official records formally begins.
Having already achieved their official records, Musa, Jota, and Joji watch the race with Hanako.
Kakeru joins the lead pack and competes with exchange students from strong schools.
Meanwhile, the stagnating Shindo and Yuki utilize their strengths to make a strong effort towards achieving an official time.
During the final lap, Haiji's words cut through Kakeru's mind. "Do you like running?"
In that moment, something inside him opens, and Kakeru bangs out an astonishing time.
After the race, a lone reporter approaches Kakeru, and...
They planned their course
knowing they'd get lapped.
خطّطوا لمسارهم مع علمهما بأنّهما
سيتأخّرون دورة
Sie wussten, dass sie zurückliegen würden,
und haben ihr Vorgehen darauf ausgerichtet.
Lo planearon sabiendo que les sacarían
una vuelta de ventaja.
Lo planearon sabiendo que les sacarían
una vuelta de ventaja.
Ils ont planifié leur course en sachant
qu’ils auraient un tour de retard.
Sapevano che sarebbero stati doppiati,
 così hanno preparato questo piano!
Eles planejaram o caminho sabendo
que estariam uma volta atrasados!
Они задумали смену дорожек, зная,
что их нагонят по второму кругу!