Ep. 31: The Strong Three: Kinjou, Fukutomi, and Midousuji battle for the lead in a dramatic three-way tie.
Aired on May 13, 2014
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Kinjou and Fukutomi attempt to secure the day one victory, shocking the group when Midousuji rapidly closes the gap from behind. Imaizumi struggles to block Midousuji but fails to stop the surge. Midousuji shares his ambition to overtake the competitors with fifty yards remaining. However, upon reaching that specific distance, the race results in a three-way tie between the top runners. The trio sprints toward the finish line together. Following the arrival of the other participants, the ceremony for the first leg awards takes place to conclude the event.
Episodes
- Ep. 27 · Toudou reveals past race history with Makishima and advances in the Inter-High
- Ep. 28 · Onoda attempts to pass one hundred men while facing Midosuji's hidden secret
- Ep. 29 · Toudou and Makishima battle for the summit title as other riders prepare for the next leg.
- Ep. 30 · Arakita and Imaizumi assist Kinjou and Fukutomi in a critical race moment
- Ep. 31 · The Strong Three: Kinjou, Fukutomi, and Midousuji battle for the lead in a dramatic three-way tie.
- Ep. 32 · Tadokoro falls ill while Imaizumi questions his racing motives during the night of hope.
- Ep. 33 · Tadokoro reveals illness and sings with Onoda to catch up while Hakone Academy reunites with their ace.
- Ep. 34 · Shinkai Hayato challenges Midosuji while revealing his past trauma and team role.
- Ep. 35 · Naruko and Makishima catch Kinjou and Imaizumi while Hayato faces his past fears.