Reviewers from platforms like Reddit noted that this was one of the series' "heavier" episodes in terms of forced drama.
: The episode ends on a particularly emotional cliffhanger where Seiichirou tells Natsusa not to attend the matches anymore, signaling a major rift in their childhood friendship. number24 Episode 7
: The episode centers on Doushisha University's game against Chasagakuin University . The opposing team is notoriously provocative, aiming to mess up Doushisha's plays and goading them into a physical brawl similar to one that occurred the year prior. Reviewers from platforms like Reddit noted that this
: 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. number24 Episode 7
