Kuroda's pulling puts Hakone Academy in the lead as the competitors head towards the first day's finish line, but Sohoku's sprinter turned all-rounder Naruko Shoukichi shows off his strengths! By demonstrating a new special ability that allows him to go quickly even while racing uphill, he doesn't back down from the challenge. Told by Teshima to decide between themselves who will be the ace, Imaizumi and Naruko act more like rivals racing against each other than teammates working together, while Kuroda and Ashikiba demonstrate their battle-hardened coordination. Meanwhile, the shadow approaches from behind both teams...
Don't put me in the same category as him.
Steck mich nicht
mit dem in eine Kiste!
No me equipares con él.
No me incluyas con él.
Nous mets pas dans le même sac.
E guai a te se mi metti 
nella stessa categoria di questo qui!
Não me coloque no mesmo
balaio que esse cara aí!
Ты меня с ним не равняй, уж постарайся.