With an important match approaching, the team goes on a training retreat. Tensions flare between Ryu and Zen, prompting the coach to tie their wrists together and force them to spend 24 hours as a pair. During this time, Atom visits, adding fuel to Ryu’s jealousy.

Ryu is injured by Inter-High players and recovers at Zen’s home. Atom proves his innocence by confronting his teammates. Learning that Ryu is staying over, Atom finds a reason to stay at Zen’s house too, intensifying the silent rivalry between him and Ryu.

After confessing his feelings to Zen, Ryu and Zen’s relationship takes a turn. But Ryu is abducted by the gang trying to lure him back. Zen, worried after losing contact with Ryu, tracks his location and charges into the gang’s hideout alone to save him.

Zen’s grandmother suddenly collapses and is hospitalized. Faced with costly surgery, Zen is at a loss. Atom proposes entering a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to win the prize money. He, Zen, and Ryu form a team and strive to win together.