100 METERS (ひゃくえむ。)

That distance is what gives power to time.

That distance determines the value of a person.

That distance is what I bet my life on.

- That distance is 100 meters. -

Set…

TOGASHI

Togashi, you could totally become the best in the whole world.

I don't know.

Running against us must not be any fun for you.

I don't think like that 'cause I normally have fun running against anyone.

You're the fastest sixth grader in all of Japan!

You're so whatever about it, Togashi.

You think so?

- - Huh?

Are…

You okay?

Yeah… I'm… okay.

But you seem like you're about to die any second now.

- No, I'm fine. - You're not okay. You're out of breath.

I'm used to it. This is normal for me.

Normal?

- Thanks a lot. - Sure.

Uh…

- -

Hmm?

Alright, time to settle down, everyone.

We have a new classmate joining us today.

I know him.

You do?

He's the transfer student that I mentioned. This is Komiya.

Alright. Let's make him feel welcome.

I, um…

Huh?

Go on, say hi.

Um… Hi… My name's…

Nice to meet you. I'm Komiya.

I can't hear you!

Me neither. Can you repeat it louder?

Come on, guys.

What did I just say?

But how can I welcome him if I don't even know what his name is?

- - That's enough, Genta.

The interior angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees.

Some think it's 360. That is incorrect.

Now parallelograms are a bit tricky, so pay attention.

Okay, next.

Oh, man. What'll I do if I lose?

Get set…

Wow.

- Bye! - Bye. See you tomorrow!

Hmm?

Komiya!

Komiya!

Hey, wait up!

Komiya!

Hold on!

Togashi…

What happened? Where am I?

You're in my neighborhood right now.

I'll walk you to that riverbank we were at before.

So, do you like to run?

Not really. It's pretty hard.

Okay, then why are you always running?

'Cause it gets blurred.

What do you mean? What's blurred?

- The world. -

When I run, it hurts, more than reality, so it distracts me.

See you.

Okay, but…

-If that's your reason for running, -

don't you think you're misusing it?

- Misusing it? -

Oh, uh… How do I explain?

Well, running's all that I have.

Huh?

I'm a loner, I'm shy, I have no friends.

I'm never really sure how to solve the problems in my life,

so I just keep running away.

I know it's only a temporary fix, though.

But running for that reason is good enough for me.

So I keep doing it,

even though I know my problems can't be solved by running.

But you're wrong about that, Komiya.

Huh?

It's true, you won't solve anything by just coming out here and running.

But I know one thing.

And what is that?

There is one simple rule that I believe in this world.

It's more than just a sport.

Running the 100-meter dash faster than anyone else

can solve almost anything.

It can solve almost anything?

How can you be so sure about that?

Well, it's because… it works for me.

Uh… I see.

So then… the 100 meters…

Is it possible?

For me to get faster?

You're going to have to decide that for yourself.

That decision is mine.

- Bye, everyone! - Bye!

- Togashi. -

You want to come play games at Kawano's house?

Can't. Sorry, I have somewhere to be today. Maybe next time.

See you tomorrow.

- Huh? - How lame. He's no fun.

That's it! Swing your arms more!

Imagine kicking the ground as hard as you can!

Get your knees higher.

- -

Hey, Togashi, want to game at my house today?

Uh, unfortunately, I've already got plans.

- What? You're ditching us again? - Sorry, I can't.

See you tomorrow.

I don't get why he keeps bailing on us like this.

Don't you get tired running everyday?

You're getting better, but like, isn't it hard?

I'm okay. It's like the more I train, the lighter my legs are starting to feel,

and it's even kind of fun.

Well, Sports Day is coming up, so you should really take a day off to rest.

It seems like a waste to rest.

Besides, I need to learn more from you.

Yeah, but resting's a part of training too.

Oh, and you should really get some new shoes.

Oh yeah. Right.

Good thing I had arts and crafts today.

- I'll just wrap this around, then. -

No, no, wait, Komiya! I don't think that's gonna…

There, that should do it.

I don't know about that. Your shoes look pretty ugly.

They feel fine now.

They're barely holding together.

Oh, is it because your parents won't buy you a new pair?

No.

Actually, they keep telling me they want to get me a new pair of shoes.

But because I've been running in these for so long, I kinda wanna race in them.

Oh yeah. If I end up winning the 100-meter dash,

does that mean I'll get a medal?

Huh? Yeah. One from the 100-yen store.

I'd like that.

I would love to win a gold medal, just once.

That would be really nice.

The boys' 100-meter dash will be beginning shortly.

You guys can do it!

- -

Wow, that kid's so fast.

That's Togashi, isn't it?

Everyone who's just finished, please come this way.

What was the point of racing Togashi?

Because it's Sports Day, that's why.

Wait, where is Togashi?

- Hey, new kid. -

Did all that training help you get any faster?

Are you seriously gonna run in those shoes?

Fine, ignore me.

Hey, Togashi! Get over here!

On your marks,

get set…

- -

Come on, Komiya! Give it everything you've got! Don't forget how fast you are!

Yes!

Up next will be the 100-meter dash's award ceremony.