Ep. 3: Nagisa Persists in Recruiting Track Star Rei for the Swim Club
Aired on July 18, 2013

The Iwatobi Swim Club requires an additional member to qualify for relay competitions. Nagisa targets his classmate Rei, who currently participates in the track team, to fill this vacancy. Although Rei declines the invitation to join, Nagisa remains determined to persuade him to become part of the swim club. This ongoing effort highlights Nagisa's persistence in expanding the team roster despite the initial rejection from the athlete he wishes to recruit.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Haruka and Makoto reunite with childhood swimming friends at their old club
- Ep. 2 · Intense race between Haruka and Rin while Nagisa plans a swim club
- Ep. 3 · Nagisa Persists in Recruiting Track Star Rei for the Swim Club
- Ep. 4 · The Iwatobi Swim Club faces challenges during practice and decides to purchase new swimsuits.
- Ep. 5 · Haruka and Club Members Hold Training Camp While Rei Practices Alone at Night
- Ep. 6 · Shocking No Breathing!
- Ep. 7 · Haruka and Team Improve as Prefecturals Approach and Rin Shares His Motivations