After being challenged by Tokyo Sport University's Sakaki, Kakeru and the other residents of Chikusei-so have grown closer.
As they celebrate the renewal of their resolve, King comes home wearing a suit for a change.
Meanwhile, Kakeru voices his objections to participating in a track meet so soon.
What point is there in forcing the amateurish residents to face reality?
In response to Kakeru, Haiji asks his own question.
Kakeru's doubts remain unresolved as Haiji begins holding proper practices.
However, King refuses to participate because he's busy looking for a job...
Under a cloud of anxiety, their proper training begins.
Just so you know, I'm still
opposed to running in the Ekiden!
ليكن في بالكم أنّي لا أزال مُعارضاً
!للركض في إيكيدين
Damit ihr’s wisst, ich bin immer noch voll
und ganz gegen die Idee mit dem Ekiden!
¡Déjenme decirles que aún me opongo
a correr en el Ekiden!
Pues yo os digo que aún me opongo
a correr en la Ekiden.
Je vous préviens, je suis toujours
contre ce délire d’Ekiden !
Vi ricordo che io non ho ancora accettato
di partecipare alla ekiden.
Já aviso que ainda sou
contra correr na Ekiden!
Чтоб вы знали: я против того, чтобы
бежать этот несчастный марафон.