: To prevent a suspension, Takumi Hidaka makes several players—including Sousuke, Ethan, and Syouta—pledge not to fight back regardless of the other team's actions.
: Some viewers felt the transition from the match to the aftermath was abrupt, particularly the "cut away" to a hospital scene followed by the revelation that they had lost the match. number24 Episode 7
: While the drama felt forced to some, others appreciated the added depth to characters like Taisei, whose hostility was revealed to stem from a deep admiration for his seniors. : To prevent a suspension, Takumi Hidaka makes
Reviewers from platforms like Reddit noted that this was one of the series' "heavier" episodes in terms of forced drama. : To prevent a suspension