As both Iwatobi and Samezuka continue to train for nationals, Rei worries about Haruka, who is unable to participate in the freestyle event. Haruka is later approached by Sosuke, who tells him he must move forward so Rin can improve alongside him. Makoto and the others further unknowingly pressure Haruka by expressing their desire to help him find a dream. Things come to a head when Makoto once more presses the issue and Haruka rebukes him as a hypocrite. Makoto then reveals his untold plan to attend a university in Tokyo, leaving Haruka stunned. When Haruka secludes himself, Makoto asks Rin for help, who takes the despondent swimmer to Australia.