As Sohoku and Hakone Academy temporarily work together to catch up to the aces leading the race, Kyoto Fushimi’s Midousuji and Mizuta who were racing ahead fall back to their position. Surprised by their early slowdown, Naruko asks what they’re doing. However, Midousuji is secretly advancing his plans using Kumamoto Daiichi’s Ise who is riding behind them. Meanwhile, Yamaguchi, who has been tasked with an important job in the current phase, resolves to fulfill the unreasonable demands placed on him despite his mixed emotions.
Naruko, are you sure you 
should be leaving your line?
Ist das denn in Ordnung, Naruko?
Dass du die Reihe verlässt …
Naruko, ¿seguro que
deberías dejar tu carril?
Naruko, ¿seguro que
deberías dejar tu carril?
Naruko !
Naruko, sicuro sia una buona idea lasciare il tuo posto?
Naruko, tem certeza que
quer sair da sua formação?
Наруко, а ты уверен, что хочешь 
от группы отделяться?