Midousuji leaps into first with a desperate diving turn. More than 200 meters behind in the final stages of the race, Sohoku chases after Midousuji on the Naruko Super Express' final trip. Even as Naruko's consciousness fades, he throws away everything to reduce his weight, and Sakamichi realizes there's no way the three of them will finish together anymore. Imaizumi and Naruko express their gratitude for Naruko's resolve. Naruko accepts their thanks and uses the last of his strength to ride with determination!
You haven't changed at all, 
but you think you can stop me?
Du hast dich echt gar nicht verändert!
No has cambiado nada y, aun así,
¿te crees capaz de detenerme?
No has cambiado nada y, aun así,
¿te crees capaz de detenerme?
Monsieur n’a pas changé,
Non sei cambiato di una virgola, 
eppure pensi di potermi fermare?
Você não mudou nada,
e ainda acha que vai me vencer?!
Ты совсем не изменился, 
так как же ты меня остановишь?