Ep. 4: Hayato hosts Akita Oga, a reluctant Shinkalion driver candidate and beam rifle athlete, for the night.

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Hayato invites Akita Oga, a boy he met in Akita, to stay at his home to apologize for involving him in the Shinkalion battle. Akita is a beam rifle competition athlete who traveled to Kanto for the tournament finals scheduled for the next day. He initially declines the role of Shinkalion driver, claiming he lacks the time. Despite this refusal, Hayato insists on hosting him. During their stay, the two boys engage in a conversation about their respective dreams and aspirations. This interaction provides a moment of personal connection between Hayato and the new driver candidate, highlighting Akita's athletic commitments and his hesitation regarding his new responsibilities.