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.
at this rate, I'm heading for a 
disappointing finish two years in a row.
Wenn das so weitergeht, haben wir
zwei Jahre hintereinander eine Schlappe.
me espera un final decepcionante
a una racha de dos años.
me espera un final decepcionante
a una racha de dos años.
Si ça continue, le bilan
de ces deux années sera lamentable.
e di questo passo otterrò un piazzamento 
deludente per il secondo anno di fila.
estou me encaminhando pra um resultado
medíocre pelo segundo ano seguido.
но вместо этого веду её к позорному
 поражению уже второй год подряд.