The rain fell relentlessly, drumming against the rooftop of Shishitoren High School. Togame Jo stood by the window, his Shishitoren jacket clinging to his shoulders. The room smelled of damp wood and old memories.

Togame traced the scars on his knuckles—the remnants of countless battles. As the Second-in-Command of Shishitoren, he bore the weight of leadership. But it wasn’t just about winning races; it was about preserving honor, legacy, and the spirit of cycling.

“Why do I do this?” he wondered aloud, his voice swallowed by the rain. The answer eluded him. Was it loyalty to the team? A desire to surpass you? Or perhaps something deeper—a hunger for freedom?