Kuroda's pulling puts Hakone Academy in the lead as the competitors head towards the first day's finish line, but Sohoku's sprinter turned all-rounder Naruko Shoukichi shows off his strengths! By demonstrating a new special ability that allows him to go quickly even while racing uphill, he doesn't back down from the challenge. Told by Teshima to decide between themselves who will be the ace, Imaizumi and Naruko act more like rivals racing against each other than teammates working together, while Kuroda and Ashikiba demonstrate their battle-hardened coordination. Meanwhile, the shadow approaches from behind both teams...
Even for you, hotshot,
 you pushed yourself too hard.
Selbst für dich war das
zu viel, Teufelskerl.
Hasta tú te esforzaste demasiado.
Hasta tú te esforzaste demasiado.
T’as trop forcé, le Snobe…
Ti sei sforzato troppo, Fenomeno,
perfino per i tuoi standard.
Pegou pesado até pra um exibido como você.
Ты слишком усердно трудился
 даже для такого позёра.