Fortunately, Haiji is able to avoid crashing into the fallen runner, but he puts all his weight on his right leg. The fall causes a commotion at the water station. The cold rain mercilessly pounds down on the runners and the fans watching over them. Eventually the races moves into the city streets, and the runners' race for survival accelerates. After everyone manages to finish, the results of the Tokyo-Hakone Collegiate Ekiden Relay Race is announced for all to hear. After considering the results, Taro and Jiro start to wonder about why they all run and for what purpose.