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!?
"After close calls in every stage on day one of the Inter-High, Team Sohoku is utterly exhausted. But with two full days left, the fight is far from over. Right off the bat, Naruko, Imaizumi, and Ashikiba are once more stuck in a face-off on the dangerous Konsei Pass. Meanwhile, the mounting pressure of the Inter-High is finally catching up to first-year Kaburagi. While the rest of Team Sohoku is racing for the front, Kaburagi is struggling to keep going. Can he endure the grueling uphill battle before him, or will the looming climb prove to be insurmountable?"--Back cover
Race, start. Click...click! Only 80m left until the sprint goal! Hakone's Doubashi and Sohoku's first-year Kaburagi have been sprinting neck-and-neck...and with just 80m remaining, Kaburagi's finally shifting into top gear. But will it be enough to overcome Doubashi's rampage and win the green tags?!
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?
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 of Team Sohoku and the Inter-High. At this year's Inter-High training camp, can first year Kaburagi live up to expectations and complete the course...without Danchiku? And when third year Kouga joins the race, can Teshima hold onto his title, or will Team Sohoku have a new Captain?
First published in Japan in 2013 by Akita Publishing Co., Ltd., Tokyo.-- Colophon.
One wish. Teshima's always had one desire when it comes to the sport of road racing-just once he wants to be the hero. And now, 400m before the Mountain Stage line, he has the opportunity of a lifetime! With Manami down for the count due to mechanical issues, nothing can stop him from clinching the win...right?
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?
When two talented new first years join Sohoku's Cycling Club, Sugimoto starts feeling the pressure. To challenge himself and reaffirm his place on the team, he joins the first year race! Meanwhile, Onoda struggles with his new role as both an upperclassman and the champion of the Inter-High...Will Onoda and Sugimoto overcome their challenges and create a stronger Sohoku?!
And so, it begins again! This year's Inter-High is shaping up to beanother heated battle under the fierce summer sun! Will Neo-Sohoku start outstrong, or will the long-time champs from Hakone remind everyone whythey're the "kings"?