After Yukimura died from his injuries, the bonds between several members of Rikkai Dai fell apart, with Sanada and Niou being the most prominent examples.
What no one expected was that both Yukimura and Niou would get the chance to start over. Niou still clashes with Sanada as always, Yukimura is still the new captain, and Rikkai Dai still dominates the national tournament. The harsh winter has passed, and the stars shine bright once more.
Note: Rikkai Dai has won the national championship three years in a row and the Kanto championship sixteen years in a row.