Kozo (Koichi Sato) spends his days in frustration after being rejected by his son Koichi (Ren Meguro), who refuses to acknowledge their relationship. Kurisu (Satoshi Tsumabuki), hoping to mend the rift between them, struggles to find a way forward.

Meanwhile, Royal Hope, now retired, is sent to Kanako’s (Wakana Matsumoto) Nozaki Farm to continue his bloodline.

Around this time, Koichi contacts Kurisu, asking him to arrange a meeting with Kozo because he has something he wants to say. Kurisu mediates and brings the two together, but they quickly fall into an argument, leaving Koichi unable to express what he truly came to tell his father.

Troubled by the fact that he still doesn’t know Koichi’s true feelings, Kurisu consults Kanako. She suggests that Koichi may not be opposing Kozo at all—he may actually be worried about him.

Kurisu arranges another meeting and presents a proposal, but Koichi refuses. Determined to break through, Kurisu calls Koichi out privately to hear his real intentions. At last, Koichi opens up—and what he reveals is so unexpected that even trainer Hironaka (Masanobu And) is astonished. And then, with a surprising proposal from Koichi, both Kurisu and Kozo are left speechless…