Ep. 9: The Iwatobi Swim Club enjoys a relaxing summer festival after their prefectural competitions.
Aired on September 5, 2013
Following the conclusion of the prefectural competitions, the Iwatobi Swim Club members feel satisfied with their progress. They take advantage of a local summer festival to unwind and enjoy some leisure time. During the event, Nagisa discovers that Rin is also attending. Concerned about a potential encounter, Nagisa instructs Rei to monitor Rin’s movements and ensure that Haruka and Rin do not cross paths. This directive highlights the underlying tensions and careful management of relationships within the group as they navigate their time off the pool deck.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 8 · Individual races and past memories complicate the medley relay preparations for the Iwatobi team.
- Ep. 9 · The Iwatobi Swim Club enjoys a relaxing summer festival after their prefectural competitions.
- Ep. 10 · Irritated Heart Rate!
- Ep. 11 · Rei visits Samezuka Academy to discuss Rin's feelings before the regional relay lineup announcement.
- Ep. 12 · The Iwatobi Swim Club faces pressure to advance to nationals while tensions rise.