Hakone Academy's ace Ashikiba Takuto wins the three-way battle for the first day of the Inter-high! Naruko and Midousuji just narrowly tie for second. Having won all of the first day's number tags, Hakone Academy reclaims its throne. Naruko acts cheerful during the award ceremony, but his heart is trembling with frustration. Not only did Sohoku place second in all stages, but Kaburagi collapses from exhaustion, and a disquieting atmosphere settles on the team. Just as Sakamichi is looking anxious, former Sohoku captain Kinjou appears before him...
At 202 centimeters tall, the race's tallest 
participant ever has won this honor!
Mit 202 cm hat der
größte Teilnehmer
¡Con 202 centímetros, es el corredor
más alto en lograr este honor!
¡Con su 2,02, es el corredor
más alto en lograr este honor!
Du haut de ses 2,02 mètres,
c’est le vainqueur le plus imposant
Coi suoi 202 centimetri, è il ciclista più alto
ad aver mai avuto l'onore di occupare il primo posto!
Com 2,02 metros, é o mais alto
competidor a vencer essa prova!
Самый высокий участник за всю историю
гонок ростом 202 сантиметра добился такой чести!