Shunya Asano

Once a powerhouse in the Hakone Ekiden, Meisei Gakuin University has failed to qualify for the main race for two consecutive years. With their fourth-year ace returning from injury, the team enters the crucial qualifying race determined to earn its long-awaited return to Hakone. Meanwhile, the Sports Department at Dainichi Television is preparing for its Hakone Ekiden broadcast. Chief producer Tokushige Ryo faces mounting pressure, unexpected crises, and difficult decisions as race