The nationals begin in this episode but interestingly, the atmosphere feels very similar to the qualifiers, if anything it seems even more relaxed. Just like in the qualifier episode, Yukio doesn’t get much of a spotlight or any real showdown during her turn, which feels a bit disappointing. During the competition, more attention is given to standout shooters from other prefectures which is somewhat understandable. However, same as with the qualifiers episode, the soundtrack does a great job of carrying the overall mood preventing the episode from feeling monotonous. The well-timed comedic scenes also help balance out the tension and keep things engaging.