Ep. 34: Shinkai Hayato challenges Midosuji while revealing his past trauma and team role.
Aired on June 3, 2014
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Midosuji dismisses Sohoku as a threat and accelerates his team to catch Hakone Academy within two minutes. Near the sprint marker, he challenges Hakone, but Shinkai Hayato stops Izumida to accept the race himself. Izumida explains that number 4 designates the ace sprinter. Hayato leads effortlessly, causing Midosuji to panic and exert maximum effort to keep up. A flashback reveals Hayato nearly quit cycling after hitting a mother rabbit, with Juichi promising he can wear tag number 4 if he returns next year. The race concludes with Midosuji in despair as Hayato pulls further ahead, having run without pride.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 36 · Hayato and Midosuji race for the sprint checkpoint while Onoda and Tadokoro bond during the climb.
- Ep. 37 · Midosuji accelerates to phase 13, leaving Hakone sprinters behind as the crown passes.
- Ep. 38 · Sohoku Closes the Gap as Hakone Leads into the Final Descent