The school prepares for the annual sports tournament; students note Minato's absence; a familiar sound tells his friends where they can find him.

Each participant in the regionals has their own worries and hopes; they are all different, but the one thing that unites them all is kyudo.

Kazemai's performance earns them victory. However, another team quickly shots up to the top of the rankings after their unconventional yet effective kyudo techniques.

Minato finds himself forbidden from wielding his bow after being exiled from the shooting range on Masaki's orders. Meanwhile, Kaito blames himself for the team's poor performance.

Minato endures Masaki's deluge of instructions. Meanwhile, Nanao tries to fix the rift between Nanao and Kaito.

Seo, Hanazawa and Shiragiku participate in their first kyudo city tournament as a trio while the boys volunteer to cheer them on.