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 have been told they will get an advisor and they're worried about who it could be; Towa runs into someone she may wish she hadn't.

The judo club feel the pressure as they take part in their first qualifier; Sanae is in such a bundle of nerves that it may affect her performance.

Michi and Ami find themselves evenly matched. 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.