Ep. 5: Kakeru questions the timing of the track meet while King seeks employment and Haiji starts training.
Aired on October 31, 2018
Following a challenge from Tokyo Sport University's Sakaki, the Chikusei-so residents have strengthened their bonds. During a moment of renewed determination, King arrives home dressed in a suit. Kakeru expresses skepticism about competing in an upcoming track meet so quickly, arguing that forcing inexperienced athletes to confront reality is pointless. Haiji counters with his own inquiry, leaving Kakeru’s doubts unresolved as formal training commences. Meanwhile, King declines to join the practice sessions due to his job search efforts. Consequently, the group begins their rigorous training regimen under a heavy atmosphere of anxiety and uncertainty regarding their readiness and future prospects.
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
- Ep. 8 · Kakeru and Nico-chan train alone after a track meet defeat at Chikusei-so
- Ep. 9 · Kakeru challenges Prince regarding team reliance based on upcoming track meet results.