Bitter tears

Synopsis

Tsubasa's blocked shot hits the post and bounces back. The backspin carries strong topspin into Frano's goal! Nankatsu secures three consecutive national championships! At match's end, players collapse in exhaustion. Tsubasa and Matsuyama, the rival captains, acknowledge each other's effort with a firm handshake. Beautiful friendship born through intense soccer battle. Frano's manager Yoshiko prepares to leave for America due to her father's transfer. She says farewell to Frano's players and Matsuyama silently. But Matsuyama discovers Yoshiko's message in the headband given before the match. He rushes to catch her taxi to Narita, promises to cherish this headband forever, and smiles to send her off.