After a troubled encounter at a convenience store, ex-track star Kakeru crosses paths with Haiji, a fellow student who admires his speed. Haiji offers Kakeru a place at Chikusei-sou, a worn-out apartment housing eight other students. Struggling with a recent gambling loss, Kakeru reluctantly agrees. To his surprise, Haiji discloses that the apartment is home to the Kansei University Track Club, with a bold ambition to compete in the prestigious Hakone Ekiden relay race. Despite the residents' lack of running experience and disinterest in Haiji's grand scheme, time ticks away towards the race deadline. Can Haiji rally this unlikely group to chase his Hakone Ekiden dream before it's too late?