This episode focused more on learning about the history behind the third year's previous year experience at the Inter-High and how the Hakone team captain and captain know each other. It's an interesting and honestly realistic story that you would not expect to come out in a sports anime. However, the truth of the matter is that it did happen. And seeing it happen and seeing the consequences and seeing the aftermath really does put into perspective why the third years are so focused on winning the Inter-High this year.