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...
You're the only ones within arm's 
reach when you need each other.
Ustedes son los que se tendrán
cerca cuando necesiten ayuda.
Vosotros sois los que os tenéis cerca
cuando necesitáis ayuda.
Vous êtes les seuls assez proches
pour vous soutenir en cas de pépin.
Siete gli unici su cui potete contare,
quando avete bisogno di aiuto.
Só vocês estão lado a lado
quando mais precisam.
В случае чего у вас не будет
никого, кроме самих себя.