Samezuka continue to give their all in their practice sessions.
At the same time, Iwatobi Swimming Club also give everything they have, training right through to sunset.
Amakata worries about Haruka and the team, who have said that they want to continue training right up until the last moment.
That's when they get a visit from their guidance counselor and the school principal...

As the competition continues, Sosuke thinks about the conversation he had with Rin a while ago.
Rin's worried about Sosuke's absent-minded behavior, so goes to speak to him, but...

Meanwhile, Iwatobi have a relay race to contend with, and despite Haruka trembling with fear on the inside, the contest finally gets under way.

Iwatobi continue their training.
Haruka continues to practice in silence, cutting a somewhat lost figure that gives appears to simply come and go. Makoto and the others are worried about him, but the smile doesn't come back to Haruka's face.
At that time, Sousuke pays Haruka a visit...

Invited by Rin, Haruka decides to go to "that place."
Haruka is worried about the biggest obstacle of them all... his future. Rin starts to talk about his feelings and thoughts, and then quietly ask Haruka what he wants to do next...