by Kenjiro Hata

With a prize of 150 million yen on the line, the traditional sports event at Hakuou Gakuin--the paired freestyle marathon--finally begins. Honor, pride, and even the fate of Hayate's employment are on the line, but how can he hope to win when his mistress Nagi would sooner French-kiss a king cobra than participate in anything remotely close to exercise?! What cruel mishap will befall the embattled Hayate this time--especially when victory is but a short jog away?