Returning to Japan, Haruka thanks Rin and tells his teammates he will begin focusing on his dream of swimming on the global stage. Haru and Makoto make amends and Makoto shares that he plans to become a swim coach. On the night before nationals, the group reminisces about their time together, Nagisa and Rei becoming emotional and Haruka assuring them that they will always stay connected. At nationals, Iwatobi wins their heat and takes 6th place overall. Rin makes Aiichirou Nitori Samezuka's new team captain and tells Sousuke that he'll wait for him to return to the world of swimming. The Iwatobi team buries a time capsule containing the sights they saw at nationals before joining Rin in a petal-filled pool at Samezuka. A flash forward shows Haruka and Rin facing off at the college level. End credits show Makoto and Haru attending university in Tokyo.