While she is alone, Masumi Fujita questions her ability to compete. Meanwhile, Nonoka decides to cheer on Konomi, Jun, and Sayo. Inside, Konomi notices some of their rivals are training when Kurea approaches her. Afterwards, the semifinals commences. In the stands, Asuka reveals to Nonoka that she helped set up the routes. Konomi goes first and she uses her analytic skills to send Problem A in one-shot. Maruno Satō goes next, but she runs out of time. When Konomi takes on Problem B, she is able to send it in one-shot as well. While this is happening, Kaoru Niijima takes on Problem A and she shows why she is known as "Zombie Niijima" as she climbs higher and higher with each attempt. In the back, Jun tells Konomi to take a break...