Just before Sakamichi and Manami's race to the finish, Kuroda pulls for Manami from their position behind the lead riders. One year ago, after falling into a depression when he was beaten by Manami in the qualifier, he resolved to restore Hakone Academy to its former glory when Arakita entrusted him with the team. Kuroda, who rides shrewdly when he activates his switch, endures the pain in the leg before finally trusting Manami with his own hopes and sending him off. Manami spreads his wings and accelerates. Meanwhile, as Sakamichi falls behind, for some reason a song begins playing in his head!
But he injured himself trying 
to win the first day.
Aber er hat sich doch beim Versuch,
den ersten Tag zu gewinnen, verletzt.
Pero si se lastimó
al intentar ganar el primer día…
Pero si se hizo daño
al intentar ganar el primer día…
C’est la blessure que tu t’es faite
pour gagner la 1re étape.
Ma è lui che si è infortunato 
durante la prima giornata cercando di vincere.
Mas ele se lesionou pra tentar
vencer no primeiro dia...
Но он ведь заработал травму, 
пытаясь победить в первый день.