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.