Flashback: During a karate match in a tournament, Kawasumi is fighting against Atohira. Later on, by the door, Kawasumi is sitting while looking at his 38th place medal in the Nationals. Ryosuke told him not to be too disappointed. Then, Atohira, together with Ichi, called out that it turns out that he’s[/they’re] there and that the 6 o’ clock competition has ended. Kawasumi stood up and congratulated Atohira for winning the championship. He smiled and said that in the end, Atohira is quite amazing. Atohira told him that he cannot go to Shuei High. Looking away, he said that he already decided to go to Chijou Technical [School]. Ryousuke said in surprise that place doesn’t have a karate club. Kawasumi isn’t reacting as Atohira looked at him. End flashback. While the others are breathing hard, a guy asks Ryousuke what’s up with Kawasumi who is still jogging when practice is already over. Still catching his breath, Ryousuke says that is a man’s war[/conflict]. While washing his face, Kawasumi thinks that it was still the first time he dueled with Atohira since that official tournament. “Cannot lose.” He puts on his school uniform and goes to his class. He looks at Suiren who is chatting with Meguna. Then, he blushes a bit. Kawata calls out his name that Kawasumi exclaims in surprise. Kawata wants to see his English homework which Kawasumi quickly gave him. While Kawata is busy copying, Kawasumi is relieved that he wasn’t seen by Kawata. He doesn’t want to cause any problems for Suiren in class. While Meguna is showing something cute on the magazine, she glances at glum Suiren then at Kawasumi.