Kakeru's final shot fails to enter the goal post and the game ends in a tie. FC's coach, Teppei Iwaki, discusses the future of the representation team with SC's coach, Coach Kondou, and the two decide to have Iwaki merge the team and select new regulars. A few days later during practice, Araki regained his lost weight. Consequently, Kakeru and Nana has Araki's mother put him on a diet. After receiving advice from Araki, Nana helps Kakeru overcome his habit of looking at the ball when dribbling. Once home, Nana meets a representative of Nadeshiko Japan who asks her to play for them.