Proves his worth as a "bulldog" all-rounder, sacrificing himself multiple times to keep Sohoku in the lead pack against Midousuji's strategic attacks.
Continues his "metamorphosis" and psychological warfare, using his new "Phase" strategies and teammate Komari to disrupt the two giants, Sohoku and Hakone.
The season opens with the final phase of the first day. Hakone Academy’s Ashikiba Takuto wins a fierce three-way sprint for the finish line against Sohoku's Naruko Shoukichi and Kyoto Fushimi's Midousuji Akira . This victory gives Hakone a clean sweep of all result tags for the first day, reclaiming their status as the "Kings". Day 2: The Battle for Redemption:
