Ep. 13: Sohoku Seniors Rotate Lead as Tadokoro Sprints to Match Shinkai Before Final Climb

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Shinkai’s demon sprint extends Hakone’s lead over Sohoku, prompting senior runners to rotate the front position to regain ground. Tadokoro assumes the lead, declaring it his final sprint while promising maximum effort to catch Hakone. As Tadokoro accelerates, Sohoku closes the gap, eventually matching Shinkai’s pace just before the final climb. However, the intense exertion causes Tadokoro to fall behind the pack. Shinkai also drops back after expending all his sprint energy. Both teams begin the final ascent with only one victor possible, knowing that only the strongest runners can compete in this decisive stage.