Das Training des Iwatobi-Schwimmclubs geht weiter. Doch die Zeichen der Unsicherheit in Harukas Schwimmleistungen werden immer deutlicher. Makoto und die anderen sind um ihn besorgt, aber geben sich weiterhin fröhlich und tun so als ob alles in Ordnung wäre. Doch plötzlich erscheint Sousuke, der mit Haruka sprechen will.
As both Iwatobi and Samezuka continue to train for the nationals, Rei worries about Haruka, who is unable to participate in the freestyle event. Later, Haruka is approached by Sousuke, who tells him to move forward so that Rin can improve alongside him. As Obon arrives, Makoto and the others confront Haruka that he isn't being his usual 'free' self, expressing their desire to help him find a dream. However, Haruka refuses to hear Makoto out, becoming further upset when he reveals he plans to go to a university in Tokyo. As Haruka starts to seclude himself, he is approached by Rin, who decides to take him with him to Australia.
Les nationales approchent et les deux équipes de relais s'entraînent. Mais Haru semble perdu et malgré les progrès de Makoto, Rei et Nagissa, le chrono du relais d'Iwatobi stagne. Réussiront-ils à sortir de l'impasse ?
Gli allenamenti al club Iwatobi non si fermano mai, ma qualcosa è cambiato nello stile di nuoto di Haruka. Makoto e gli altri sono preoccupati per lui, e infine decidono di affrontare il difficile argomento.
지역대회 이후로 변해버린 하루카의 자유형에 이와토비 팀은 왠지 모르게 의욕을 잃는다.
그리고 그들의 혼계영 기록도 점점 나빠지고 있었는데.
한편, 린에게는 호주에서 온 편지가 도착한다.
Haru sigue evidentemente perdido sin saber a qué futuro quiere dirigirse. Y, aunque odia que todo el mundo le diga cómo debe ser, sus amigos se preocupan por él e intentarán ayudarlo.
