Arata wonders why he feels so relieved to learn that Taichi lost his match, even as dark memories of a similar feeling at the Yoshino Tournament come back to him, leaving him unable to concentrate fully on his match in the finals. His opponent, Murao, realizes that Arata isn't himself and sees an opportunity, but then...
Naniwa Bay, now the flower 
blooms, but for winter
خليج نانيوا، تتفتح الأزهار الآن، لكن للشتاء
In Naniwa erblühen die Blumen
nach der Winterruhe …
En el puerto de Naniwa dormía…
En el puerto de Naniwa dormía…
Naniwazu ni…
À Naniwa éclosent…
Nella baia di Naniwa, dopo l'arido inverno, sbocciano...
Baía de Naniwa, agora as flores 
abrem, mas para o inverno,
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В бухте Нанива на побережье...