Kinjou (Team Captain) assigns Sakamichi a specific task: to stay behind to help an exhausted teammate (usually during the high-pressure Inter-High race) and then make a mad dash to catch up with the leaders.
It marks a shift where Sakamichi realizes he is no longer just cycling for fun; he is cycling for his team. 19 : Sakamichi's Job
"The Evolution of Sakamichi Onoda: From Otaku to Reliable Climber." Kinjou (Team Captain) assigns Sakamichi a specific task: