Synopsis

Yuki focused, the weight of expectation settling upon him as he prepared for the race. Shindo approached, and Yuki channeled his anxiety and regrets into a quiet strength, awaiting the starting signal. Across the country, in Yokohama, Kakeru and Haiji waited for Sections 9 and 10 to begin. A growing unease tightened Kakeru's chest as minutes ticked by and Haiji remained absent. The apprehension solidified when a sports doctor emerged from Haiji’s room. Kakeru questioned him, but Haiji offered