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!
Midousuji tomou a ponta do Intercolegial, correndo sozinho, com Sohoku e Hakone atrás. Apesar do trecho de escalada, Naruko toma a decisão de puxar Onoda e Imaizumi.
Malgré son état de fatigue extrême, Naruko sort le grand jeu pour tirer ses deux coéquipiers dans le but de rattraper Midôsuji, en tête de la course. Hélas, la volonté ne suffit pas toujours…
마지막임을 예상하며 모든 것을 버리고 경기에 임하는 나루코. 하지만, 너무 무리한 탓에 경기 도중 갑자기 의식을 잃고 만다. 쓰러질 뻔한 나루코를 붙잡는 이마이즈미. 이마이즈미와 오노다는 나루코에게 기운을 북돋아 주고 정신을 차린 나루코는 마지막 힘을 쏟아 미도스지를 따라잡는 데 성공한다.
Um Midōsuji einzuholen, fährt Naruko an der Grenze seiner Kräfte. Zum Glück hat er zwei gute Freunde, die ihn tatkräftig unterstützen.
