Ep. 35: Naruko and Makishima catch Kinjou and Imaizumi while Hayato faces his past fears.
Aired on June 10, 2014
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Naruko and Makishima detain Kinjou and Imaizumi, who refuses to draft. As other teams advance, Sohoku members learn Onoda and Tadokoro are closing in, boosting morale. Kinjou leads to block passers while Sohoku chases Hakone and Kyoto Fushimi. Midosuji, having toyed with Hayato, overtakes him easily but restricts passing to the right. Hayato overcomes his trauma from killing a rabbit through special training, transforming into the Demon of Hakone. He passes Midosuji with 500 meters remaining. Desperate, Midosuji removes leg tape to regain speed. With less than 200 meters left, Midosuji catches up, leaving the sprint winner undecided.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 39 · Road.1 Phase 49