Ep. 17: Haiji faces opposition from Jota and Joji while seeking his own reason for running.
Aired on February 13, 2019
The team is overwhelmed by a surge of club applicants and interview requests. Amidst this chaos, Haiji remains calm and dedicated to preparing for the upcoming race. However, the situation shifts when Jota and Joji suddenly begin to oppose him. In response to their resistance, Haiji reveals that he is also searching for the underlying reason for his running. This disclosure highlights his internal struggle and shared uncertainty with his teammates regarding their motivations. The narrative focuses on the tension between external pressures and internal questioning as the group navigates these conflicting perspectives without resolving the central mystery of their purpose.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Kakeru reflects on high school isolation and Sakaki's grudge under the stars with Haiji.
- Ep. 14 · Yuki shows interest in training as the team runs and celebrates with fireworks
- Ep. 15 · The team sets records and faces qualifiers while Kakeru enters his zone.
- Ep. 16 · Haiji avoids a crash while rain intensifies the Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden race
- Ep. 17 · Haiji faces opposition from Jota and Joji while seeking his own reason for running.
- Ep. 18 · Kakeru confronts Fujioka who reveals Haiji's past strength while Haiji faces medical reality
- Ep. 19 · The Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden Race Commences With Strategic Pacing and Musa's Surge
- Ep. 20 · Hanako supports Jota while Joji reacts to revealed feelings and Shindo prepares for the relay
- Ep. 21 · Yuki channels his regrets into strength for the race against Shindo