Tadokoro has fallen ill and is unable to keep any food down. Meanwhile Imaizumi doubts his reasons for racing after letting Midosuji pass him in Leg 1 of the race. While the members of the Sohoku racing team try to overcome their ailments during this night of hope, Onoda receives a surprise visit from his mom. The next day begins as Tadokoro explains how Leg 2's racing order starts. Onoda remembers the assignment that Kinjou gave him the night before. As it comes time for Sohoku and Hakone to leave, Makishima realizes that Tadokoro hasn't left the start line.
福富、金城、御堂筋によるまさかの三つ巴の戦いの末、3選手同着1位となったインターハイ1日目。ゴールを迎えた選手達の各区間リザルトが表彰される中、田所は体調を崩し、地面に倒れ込んでしまう。不穏な空気を残しつつ、宿舎へと向かうチーム総北。明日のレースに控え、休養をとる坂道達の前に、あるお客さんが現れる。
후쿠토미, 킨조, 미도스지의 삼파전 끝에, 3선수 동시 도착 1위가 된 전국 체전 1일째. 골을 통과한 선수들의 각 부분 결과 표창식을 하던 중, 타도코로는 상태가 나빠져, 지면에 쓰러지고 만다. 불온한 공기를 남기며, 숙소로 향하는 팀 소호쿠. 내일의 레이스를 위해 휴식을 취하는 사카미치들의 앞에, 어떤 손님이 찾아 온다.
