Two old friends go to spy on a new table tennis champ at a rival high school, but meanwhile their own team is falling apart.

Coach Koizumi has started working Smile hard, and he definitely doesn't appreciate the extra attention.

All the teams gather at the prefectural qualifiers, and China gets to play Smile at last.

Dragon's obsession with Smile prompts Akuma to do something rash.

Players, coaches, captains, and their families.

In the third round, Dragon has an unexpected visitor, Sanada questions himself, and Peco scares lots of people in lots of ways.

The final match is on.