14 : Naruko Vs Manami, A Tense Battle May 2026

: Naruko initiates a one-on-one duel with Manami. His goal is to stall the Hakone climber to allow his Sohoku teammates, Onoda and Imaizumi, to maintain their lead at the front.

: Naruko sets specific ground rules, including ensuring it is a fair 1v1 by excluding Hakone's Kuroda from the immediate sprint. 14 : Naruko vs Manami, a Tense Battle

: An all-rounder who transitioned from being a dedicated sprinter. In this battle, he pushes himself to his absolute physical limit to support the team. : Naruko initiates a one-on-one duel with Manami