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Kakeru Kurahara, a former ace runner from Sendai Josei High School, finds himself in trouble after being caught shoplifting. While fleeing the scene, he encounters Haiji Kiyose, a fellow university student who is impressed by Kakeru's agility. Haiji offers Kakeru a place to stay in Chikusei-sou, a run-down apartment he shares with eight other students. Desperate and out of options, Kakeru reluctantly accepts the offer.
During Kakeru's welcoming party, Haiji reveals his ambitious plan: he wants all ten residents of Chikusei-sou to compete in the Hakone Ekiden, a prestigious university marathon relay race. However, apart from Haiji and Kakeru, the other residents are complete novices when it comes to running and have little interest in the endeavor. With only months left before the race, Haiji faces the daunting task of training the group and inspiring them to embrace his dream of running in the Hakone Ekiden.
