Teshima and Aoyagi break away from the pack to pursue the riders ahead of them, but Kyoto Fushimi stands in their way. In order to complete the objective given to him by Midousuji, Yamaguchi challenges Teshima and Aoyagi to a sprint that comes with a catch. As a climber, the terms are disadvantageous for Teshima, but they can’t move forward without accepting the challenge. Out of concern for Aoyagi, who can’t sprint at full speed due to an injured leg, Teshima pulls him along, and Aoyagi recalls how they met as he watches him…
No. If they pull ahead here,
 we'll be screwed.
Scheiße! Ich darf hier
unter keinen Umständen zurückfallen!
¡No! ¡Si nos adelantan aquí,
estamos perdidos!
¡No! ¡Si nos adelantan aquí,
estamos perdidos!
Ça craint !
Si on se fait distancer ici, c’est fichu !
Maledizione, se ci distanziano qui siamo fregati!
Ah, não! Se eles se afastarem agora,
nós estamos ferrados!
Нет! Если оторвутся здесь — мы проиграли!