The All-Japan Invitational hosts swimmers hoping to qualify for global competition. The character of Kinjou Kaede appears for the first time. The Kirishima brothers race together and find peace. Rin qualifies in the 100m butterfly while Haruka loses his first heat. Afterwards, Rin, Haru and Makoto share their personal goals in a private moment. The following day, Haru's last heat takes place with the outcome unstated.