Jo, the water polo captain, proposes that the team creates an original jersey. But emotionally attached to his own, Amihama declines saying, "I don't need a jersey."

It's finally time for their second match of prefecturals--the long-awaited showdown with Shogakukan. Minato, Eitaro, Jo, Amihama, Ejiri, Babayaro, and Ushimado join their seven hearts as one and challenge the best team in Japan.