Ippon Again!

Michi may be in high spirits, but Sanae knows her friend and can sense that something is bothering her.

Sanae's parents insist she focus on her grades instead of judo, but that would mean giving up her passion and letting her friends down, too.

The judo club has an advisor, and they are extremely worried about who it could be; to make matters worse, Towa is about to run into someone she may wish she hadn't.

The judo club takes part in their first qualifier, so it is normal to feel the pressure; Sanae is such a bundle of nerves that it may affect her performance.

Michi and Ami find themselves evenly matched, and, as the seconds tick down, both girls grow more determined to score an ippon to win.

Nagumo is great at kendo and loves the sport, but something is missing.