Team FC's laxed training regime causes the three of the members from the SC club to quit. During practice, a scuffle between Matoba Kaoru and Michiro Takase occurs. Later, Kaoru has Kakeru and Nana accompany him so he can apologize to Takase. There, they learn about Takasa's past from his siblings, and how he had to abandon basketball for soccer in order to attempt the pro leagues to support his family. Kaoru decides to drop his apology after concluding Takasa is playing soccer for money. That night, Kakeru sees Takasa practicing soccer at the park and calls Kaoru where the three practice together. The next day, during practice, they discover most of the SC members have quit.