Kansei University's battle to achieve official records formally begins.
Having already achieved their official records, Musa, Jota, and Joji watch the race with Hanako.
Kakeru joins the lead pack and competes with exchange students from strong schools.
Meanwhile, the stagnating Shindo and Yuki utilize their strengths to make a strong effort towards achieving an official time.
During the final lap, Haiji's words cut through Kakeru's mind. "Do you like running?"
In that moment, something inside him opens, and Kakeru bangs out an astonishing time.
After the race, a lone reporter approaches Kakeru, and...
There's not much to gain
from racing against children.
لا شيء لجنيه من سباق أطفال
Wir haben nichts davon,
gegen euch kindisches Pack zu laufen.
No sirve de nada
competir contra unos niños.
No sirve de nada
competir contra unos niños.
Non ci si guadagna nulla a sfidare dei bambini.
Não vamos ter grandes ganhos
correndo contra moleques.
От гонок с детьми никакой пользы.