Fujiko enters the match too stiff and nervous to get her rhythm right and falls behind in points. However, at Shinnosuke's suggestion that he say "something romantic" to relax and encourage his girlfriend, Hanazono is able to muster, "Once this match is over, let's go and have some tea!" Fujiko fights better afterwards, ekes out a lead, but loses it by trying to follow Jigoro's advice "always go for an ippon win, don't win by points or decisions." Jigoro cannot help giving her the right advice because he is touched by her fighting spirit and adherence to his "ippon only!" victory.
プレッシャーに弱い富士子にとって、応援は逆効果。肩車で投げられて有効を取られてしまう。しかし、風祭の指示を受けて接近した花園は彼なりの愛の言葉を叫ぶ。富士子は滋悟郎の言葉をも思い出し奮闘する。
