Midousuji leaps into first with a desperate diving turn. More than 200 meters behind in the final stages of the race, Sohoku chases after Midousuji on the Naruko Super Express' final trip. Even as Naruko's consciousness fades, he throws away everything to reduce his weight, and Sakamichi realizes there's no way the three of them will finish together anymore. Imaizumi and Naruko express their gratitude for Naruko's resolve. Naruko accepts their thanks and uses the last of his strength to ride with determination!
I threw away my bottles, my saddle, 
and even finishin' the race!
Alles ist weg! Meine Flaschen, mein Sattel,
sogar das Ziel hab ich aufgegeben!
Me deshice de mis botellas, de mi sillín
y hasta de mi idea de llegar a la meta.
Me deshice de mis botellas, de mi sillín
y hasta de mi idea de llegar a la meta.
je les ai jetées !
Ho buttato via le bottiglie, il sellino 
e perfino ogni speranza di finire questa gara.
Descartei minhas garrafas, meu selim,
e minha esperança de terminar a corrida.
Отбросил бутылку, сиденье, 
даже желание доехать до финиша!