Ep 7. Road.7 The Pack Approaches

The episode titled "Road.7 The Pack Approaches" of the second season of Yowamushi Pedal opens on the eve of the qualifying rounds for the Inter-high cycling competition. The Sohoku High School cycling team is feeling the pressure and tension as they prepare themselves for the big race. Their opponents, Hakone Academy, have already secured their place at the competition and are in high spirits, ready to face their competitors the following day.

As the day of the competition arrives, the Sohoku team is pumped and ready to take on Hakone Academy. Tension rises as both teams take their positions at the starting line. With the sound of the starter pistol, the race begins and the competitors take off at an incredible speed. Sohoku's strategy is to stick together as a pack to reduce air resistance and gain an advantage over their opponents. Their team captain, Kinjou Shingo, leads them as they work together to gain an advantage over their rivals.

The first part of the race is relatively uneventful as each team tries to find its groove. However, things start to heat up as the teams reach a hill climb. This is where Hakone Academy shows their dominance over their competitors. They take the lead and start to pull away from Sohoku, leaving them behind. Sohoku's confidence is shaken as they struggle to keep up.

The team decides to switch up their strategy. They split into two groups, with Kinjou leading the first and Teshima Junta leading the second. Their goal is to catch up and overtake the Hakone Academy team. However, the plan doesn't work as expected, as Hakone Academy keeps pulling away even further. In the midst of all the action, the viewer is shown flashbacks and memories of each member of the Sohoku team, showing their determination and passion for cycling.

As the race approaches its end, the Sohoku team is in a dire position. Hakone Academy continues to extend their lead and it seems as though there's no way for Sohoku to catch up. However, the team captain Kinjou hasn't given up yet. He decides to take one last gamble - to lead his team in a high-speed downhill descent that could potentially close the distance between them and Hakone Academy.

The descent is treacherous and fraught with danger. The Sohoku team must navigate hairpin turns and steep drops at incredibly fast speeds. Despite the risks, Kinjou leads them, and the other members follow. The descent is truly heart-stopping, with the viewer on the edge of their seat. In the end, the Sohoku team catch up to Hakone Academy and both teams are neck-to-neck as they cross the finish line.

This episode of Yowamushi Pedal is a thrilling ride from start to finish, showcasing the intense and competitive world of cycling. It's also a testament to the importance of teamwork and the never-give-up spirit that's essential to succeed in anything in life.