Excited by Izumida taking the sprint result, Hakone Academy pushes to the front. Meanwhile, Sohoku's team is scattered, and their terrible situation continues. Naruko expends energy as he clings to the lead pack and waits for the rest of his team to catch up. Teshima, Sakamichi, and Imaizumi are passed by Kumamoto Daiichi, and they fall deeper into despair. However, Sakamichi cheerfully asserts Aoyagi and Kaburagi will catch up and continues pedaling. When Teshima looks behind him, he sees a pair of yellow jerseys come into view--!
Putting your hopes in the guys behind 
you is proof you're wavering.
Auf die Leute hinter dir zu setzen,
ist ein Zeichen von Schwäche!
Poner tu esperanza en
los de atrás prueba que dudas.
Depositar tu esperanza
en los de atrás prueba que dudas.
Confier ses espoirs à l’arrière
est preuve de faiblesse !
Confidare nelle persone che hai alle spalle
è la prova che stai tentennando.
Apostar nos corredores lá atrás
é sinal de que lhe falta confiança!
Вера в тех парней за нами — доказательство 
того, что ты колеблешься.