Ikuya and Haruka face off in the Individual Medley, mending their middle school rift. Hiyori and Ikuya also make amends, swimming the relay as Shimogami U. teammates against Haruka's Hidaka U. team. Ryuji watches, commenting that Haruka has yet to reach his full potential. Natsuya reunites with Ikuya and reveals his newfound goal of swimming on the global stage, then apologizes to Hiyori for his absence. Finally, Hiyori, with a better understanding of Haru and confidence in his friendship with Ikuya, is comfortable seeing his friend spend time with his middle school comrades once more.