Minato regains consciousness but has no memory of junior high where he excelled at water polo. Quitting the sport seems to be the only choice in sight for him.

Minato comes to realise that he can get nowhere near to the water polo prodigy that he once used to be before the fateful accident changed everything.

Amihama competes with the water polo club to settle the question of whether he must join them or be left alone; he gives them an advantage and makes winning more difficult for himself.

Amihama discloses why he is so adamant about not joining the Yamanami water polo club. However, he unexpectedly changes his mind shortly thereafter.

After a loss, Minato and Eitaro start doubting their abilities and future in water polo; Eitaro makes a significant confession; Minato regains his confidence after talking to Bizen.

Hyped up for the tournament, the team enjoys the Golden Week to the fullest. However, a complication seems to have ruined everything for Ushimado.