Ep. 6: King rebels against Haiji while Shindo tries to inspire him to run
Aired on November 7, 2018

King defies Haiji’s increasing demands, but his unsuccessful job hunt leads him to isolate himself from a worried Shindo. As King starts acting on his own, other residents struggle to accept the prohibition on working. Kakeru visits Nico-chan to resolve his uncertainties regarding Haiji but finds no clear resolution. Amidst this confusion, Shindo proposes a new idea to the group. His persistent encouragement eventually motivates King to attempt running, marking a shift in his behavior and outlook.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 10 · Kakeru becomes temporary captain and helps Prince after Haiji faints