Ep. 16: Haiji avoids a crash while rain intensifies the Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden race

Haiji narrowly avoids colliding with a fallen runner, shifting his weight to his right leg. This incident creates a disturbance at the water station as cold rain relentlessly beats down on the athletes and spectators. The competition proceeds into the city streets, where the intensity of the race increases significantly. Once all participants complete the course, the final standings of the Tokyo-Hakone Collegiate Ekiden Relay Race are publicly announced. Following the conclusion of the event, Taro and Jiro reflect on the results, prompting them to question the fundamental reasons and purposes behind their participation in the grueling race.

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