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Shingo Kinjō, a devoted cyclist, captained Sohoku High’s Bicycle Racing Club as its ace, renowned for his composed and analytical nature. He focused on nurturing his teammates’ potential, challenging their boundaries while fostering their growth as cyclists and individuals. His leadership blended meticulous race strategies with the freedom for teammates to adapt instinctively, striking a balance between discipline and trust.
As a freshman, he forged a partnership with Yusuke Makishima and Jin Tadokoro, steering Sohoku to victory in the Chiba Prefecture Newcomers’ Tournament. His dedication emerged early through meticulous solo training chronicled in over 83 practice journals, a discipline maintained before high school. Winning the First-Year Welcome Race secured his role mentoring recruits, including Makishima and Tadokoro. By sophomore year, he solidified his position as the team’s official ace.
At the 41st Summer Inter High, Kinjō clashed fiercely with rival Juichi Fukutomi, their rivalry marked by mutual respect despite Fukutomi’s earlier unintended role in Sohoku’s defeat. A left knee injury on the race’s second day pushed him to persevere through the finish, though it forced his withdrawal on the third. He later celebrated Sohoku’s triumph under Sakamichi Onoda’s leadership, pride evident in his team’s tenacity.
Post-graduation, Kinjō enrolled at Yonan University, joining its cycling club alongside former rival Yasutomo Arakita. The spin-off *Spare Bike* depicts his pursuit of a driver’s license to aid friends, persuading a reluctant Arakita to follow suit—showcasing his practical supportiveness amid cycling ambitions.
Dubbed the “Snake of the Stone Path” for relentless pursuit tactics and the “Man Who Will Never Give Up” for steadfast resolve, Kinjō’s technical prowess shone in moments like executing a precise high-speed U-turn to prevent Onoda’s crash. Beyond cycling, he savors yakisoba, practices sleight of hand (with varying success), repairs team jerseys through sewing, adheres to pre-sleep exercise rituals, and crafts detailed training regimens for teammates.
As a freshman, he forged a partnership with Yusuke Makishima and Jin Tadokoro, steering Sohoku to victory in the Chiba Prefecture Newcomers’ Tournament. His dedication emerged early through meticulous solo training chronicled in over 83 practice journals, a discipline maintained before high school. Winning the First-Year Welcome Race secured his role mentoring recruits, including Makishima and Tadokoro. By sophomore year, he solidified his position as the team’s official ace.
At the 41st Summer Inter High, Kinjō clashed fiercely with rival Juichi Fukutomi, their rivalry marked by mutual respect despite Fukutomi’s earlier unintended role in Sohoku’s defeat. A left knee injury on the race’s second day pushed him to persevere through the finish, though it forced his withdrawal on the third. He later celebrated Sohoku’s triumph under Sakamichi Onoda’s leadership, pride evident in his team’s tenacity.
Post-graduation, Kinjō enrolled at Yonan University, joining its cycling club alongside former rival Yasutomo Arakita. The spin-off *Spare Bike* depicts his pursuit of a driver’s license to aid friends, persuading a reluctant Arakita to follow suit—showcasing his practical supportiveness amid cycling ambitions.
Dubbed the “Snake of the Stone Path” for relentless pursuit tactics and the “Man Who Will Never Give Up” for steadfast resolve, Kinjō’s technical prowess shone in moments like executing a precise high-speed U-turn to prevent Onoda’s crash. Beyond cycling, he savors yakisoba, practices sleight of hand (with varying success), repairs team jerseys through sewing, adheres to pre-sleep exercise rituals, and crafts detailed training regimens for teammates.