Wataru Watanabe

The nation's fiercest competitors gather at Hakone in a flurry of rampaging muscle for the inter-high! Throwing Japan's strongest high school cyclists together, the inter-high tournament begins with a clash of hearts and bodies ready for battle! Passions run high and old rivalries reignite--Kinjou and Fukutomi, Imaizumi and Midousuji...and Sakamichi and Sangaku!! And when the action-packed sprinting stage of the competition gets underway, Naruko and Tadokoro have their own war to wage as they lose ground on Hakone Academy's 'Sprinting Machine,' Izumida!! With the title of 'Fastest Rider' on the line, who will come out on top?!

Inter-High Day Three. The last day, the final opportunity to be crowned champion of the race has begun. When the Land Shark of Kure, Urakubo, tricked the peloton into chasing down the leaders, Teshima was swallowed up by it! Without their captain, Team Sohoku is in dire straits—any chance they had at victory is slipping away...

Only one more day. This time tomorrow, the outcome of the Inter-High will be decided, and a new champion will be crowned! Will Sohoku hold onto their title? Will Hakone regain their former glory? Or will the dark horse Kyoto-Fushimi steal the show?

Kyoto Fushimi's Midousuji suddenly appears from behind, and Hakone's Manami rushes out to hold him back. Unwilling to let his team down, Onoda joins in for a three-way battle! Who will come out on top??

Carrying the pride of his team on his shoulders, Hakone’s captain, Izumida races against Kyoto Fushimi’s immeasurably strong substitute, Kishigami Komari! But an unexpected obstacle stands between the racers and the rapidly approaching sprint line—just who will take the victory!?

Day Two of the Inter-High, early morning. Team Sohoku’s managed to stay ahead of Hakone—with the exception of their sole first year, Kaburagi. Aoyagi stayed behind to help him get back in the race...but will the help of his upperclassman and Onoda’s love flat-chested princess be enough to catch up to the lead?!

Sohoku's Naruko competes with Kyoto Fushimi's Midousuji, who was hoping forarunaway victory!! Meanwhile, Sohoku's Imaizumi along with Hakone Academyclose thegap between them and the leaders; Kuroda, who's supposed to pullHakone's aceAshikiba to the goal, shows the full extent of his determinationin the final stretches ofthe race!! Just who will burst through the goalfirst!?

One wish. Teshima’s always had one desire when it comes to the sportof road racing-just once he wants to be the hero. And now, 400m before theMountain Stage line, he has the opportunity of a lifetime! With Manami down forthe count due to mechanical issues, nothing can stop him from clinching thewin...right?

Race, start. Click...click! Only 80m left until the sprint goal! Hakone’s Doubashi andSohoku’s first-year Kaburagi have beensprinting neck-and-neck...and with just 80mremaining, Kaburagi’sfinally shifting into top gear. But will it be enough toovercomeDoubashi’s rampage and win the green tags?!

And so, it begins again! This year’s Inter-High is shaping up to beanother heatedbattle under the fierce summer sun! Will Neo-Sohoku start outstrong, or will thelong-time champs from Hakone remind everyone whythey’re the “kings”?

The Inter-High is near. The stage is set. The roles are cast...or are they? One last challenge-Sohoku's final rite of passage-stand between the members ofTeam Sohoku and the Inter-High. At this year's Inter-High training camp, canfirst year Kaburagi live up to expectations and complete the course...withoutDanchiku? And when third year Kouga joins the race, can Teshima hold onto histitle, or will Team Sohoku have a new Captain?

When two talented new first years join Sohoku's Cycling Club, Sugimotostarts feeling the pressure. To challenge himself and reaffirm his place on theteam, he joins the first year race! Meanwhile, Onoda struggles with his new roleas both an upperclassman and the champion of the Inter-High... Will Onoda andSugimoto overcome their challenges and create a stronger Sohoku?!

A new chapter begins for the Sohoku Cycling Club! The aftermath of theInter-High, the third years' retirement, and new first years are keeping SohokuCycling Club pretty busy. How will Team Sohoku perform at the next Inter-High?

Only 500 meters remain! Manami Sangaku of Hakone Academy and OnodaSakamichi of Sohoku High are neck-and-neck on the final stretch! Will thereigning champs keep their crown, or will Sohoku take the trophy!?

The inter-high takes anunexpected turn as Midousuji and Imaizumi zoom down the biggest slope on theAzami Line!

Sohoku speeds toward thefinish line, carrying the hopes of their ace, Kinjou on their backs! With thegrand finale close at hand, Hakone Academy's Fukutomi is in the best position totake the lead, but Onoda and the first-years can't afford to back down just yet. As they approach the base of Mt. Fuji, they're going to need all the staminathey can muster to claim victory!

The final fight for the inter-high throne reaches itspeak! Accelerating past his limits, the vengeful Machimiya rides with new fervorto shake off his most hated opponent, Hakone Academy! What will Arakita andOnoda do to tie down this wild beast?!

The reigning champions, Hakone Academy, have assembled...and Sohoku mustnow give chase! Meanwhile, Midousuji moves into "Phase 49" of his plan-whatcould it be? The second day of the inter-high reaches its dramaticclimax!