Japanese gymnastics captain Jotaro Aragaki is preparing to retire, but he can't bring himself to tell his family.
Jotaro must figure out his next steps after he decides not to announce his retirement at the press conference.
Up-and-coming young gymnast Tetsuo Minamino challenges Jotaro to a gymnastics duel, putting Jotaro's career on the line.
As Jotaro works hard to prepare for the NHK Cup, Leo notices Rei is acting strange and tries to find out what's wrong.
It's time for the NHK Cup, Jotaro's first official competition after the infamous press conference, but all eyes are on the young gymnasts he's competing against.
Rei's birthday is approaching, but she's left alone to face her feelings as Jotaro prepares for the joint training camp with China.
Daisuke Namikawa
Jotaro Aragaki
Kensho Ono
Leonardo Sturges
Yuki Kaji
Tetsuo Minamino
Ken'yû Horiuchi
Noriyuki Amakusa
Rina Honizumi
Rei Aragaki