Ep. 3: Kakeru faces jogging boycott and meets Hana-chan and Sakaki after a tie
Aired on October 17, 2018

Following a tie in a hot water contest, Kakeru joins the dorm's morning jogs while continuing to oppose Haiji, aiming to force other residents to quit. The next day, several residents boycott the exercise routine. A young girl in a school uniform approaches Kakeru with admiration, leading to her introduction to the team as Hana-chan. Additionally, Kakeru encounters his former high school teammate, Sakaki, during these events.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kiyose Haiji chases Kakeru Kurahara to Chikusei-so and reveals a reckless plan at a welcoming party.
- Ep. 2 · Haiji's Pressure Forces Chikusei-so Residents to Face the Hakone Ekiden Challenge
- Ep. 3 · Kakeru faces jogging boycott and meets Hana-chan and Sakaki after a tie
- Ep. 4 · Kakeru confronts his past self and shadows while fleeing from memories of high school loneliness.
- Ep. 5 · Kakeru questions the timing of the track meet while King seeks employment and Haiji starts training.
- Ep. 6 · King rebels against Haiji while Shindo tries to inspire him to run
- Ep. 7 · Chikusei-so residents travel to Tokyo Sport University for their inaugural track meet