This story is fiction. The names of people, places and groups are imaginary. Obey traffic rules and drive safely.
Kogoeta machi ni giniro shita kemuri...
...misugita yume no daisyou.
Kogoeta karada furikirenai omoi.
Accel funde gomakasu.
Yoru ni kowareta mama shisen tsuyoku togarasete.
Dareno kimagure kara sekai sae mo owarisoude.
"Break in 2 the nite" It's that time.
Obieta me wo shite lost in the night.
Ochiteku yume ni dakareru.
Kodoku ga kowakute missin' my heart.
Jibun sae mo kizu tsukete.
Taoreru kurai ni love me so much.
Subete wo suttee anata wo...
...ai suru koto sae dekitara...
...kitto sunao ni naresou.
Is there a good cure to save Takumi from his lovesickness?
Today's Friday, so September 15th is still a week away.
We're lucky that it's not tomorrow.
By the way, there's a race between the Redsuns and the Myogi Night Kids.
That's it!
We'll drag Takumi out there, and watch the battle!
He'll be stimulated and recover!
That's a good idea! That's it!
Why don't we knock him out and save him from his lovesickness.
Severe Hill Climb
Hey, Dad, I've been thinking.
What is it?
I drove on Mt. Usui the other day.
At first, I thought Usui was totally different from Akina.
But...I don't know how to say this...
They seemed almost the same after I started driving.
Well done.
"Well done?"
Akina and Usui are totally different...
...but you simply drove in the same manner.
You tried what you do on Akina in a different place.
Well, take care of the delivery.
Yeah.
Try what I do on Akina in other places...
I know what you meant to say...
...just a little.
I'd better take a nap when I get home.
Takumi looks totally bored.
Alright, it's the time to proceed with the plan.
Hey, Takumi! Takumi!
Hey, big news. Don't be surprised!
The Redsuns and Night Kids are racing! And it's tonight!
Wha...?
Don't give me "wha," will you?!
You're racing against Takahashi Ryosuke next week...
...so you shouldn't miss this.
Right?
Alright, we've decided.
And it'd be a waste of gas to go in two cars...
...so we'll go in your Eight-Six?
My...
I'm so excited!
Aren't you excited?!
I'll be at the usual place at seven o'clock tonight...
...so make sure you borrow the Eight-Six, okay?!
As I thought, there're so many people.
Have you seen Takumi and Itsuki?
No. I guess they aren't here yet.
I let Itsuki handle it, but I'm worried if they'll make it.
What're you doing, Takumi? It's gonna start soon.
Since you didn't want to take the highway, we got lost.
You're so stingy.
What're you talking about?
You wanted to save gas and didn't drive your Eight-Five.
Man, I've never heard of a Road Racer who's bad at directions.
It must be because of a girl.
Okay, I got it.
Hurry, we don't have much time.
I've been waiting.
The hero always arrives late.
Myogi's valley is deep.
You'd better be concerned about your life.
Can it. Aren't you shaking from fear?
I'll defeat you so easily.
No one in the Night Kids can match me.
I hope your overconfidence doesn't kill you.
We'd better start before the rain comes.
Right.
The Eight-Six! It's Akina's Eight-Six!
The Eight-Six?
Wow, look at all the people in the galleries...
First, let's find those two.
I know. Since there are so many people, it's tough.
Where should we park the car?
Should we go to the peak? There's a big parking lot there.
Okay. I'll head for the peak for now.
So he's come after all.
It excites me whether I like it or not.
Eight-Six...
...I'll show you how much I've improved.
It's the Eight-Six.
From Akina?
Yeah.
So, that's the one.
Hey, Takumi, I noticed earlier.
Don't you think they're watching us?
Dunno...
"Dunno...?" We really stand out...
...because Akina's Eight-Six is famous.
Everyone thinks so highly of you.
I was right about coming in the Eight-Six.
What're you talking about?
Alright.
Forward.
Alright, alright.
Okay. No oncoming traffic.
Starting the countdown!
Five...
...four...
...three...
...two...
...one.
Go!
What an incredible rocket start.
Keisuke'll win. I know it.
Don't lose. We can't disgrace ourselves by losing on our home course.
Takahashi
It's begun.
Rain...
The FD's greatest advantage is its manueverability.
Don't forget that, Keisuke.
Hey, Takumi, don't you think Myogi's passes are similar to Akina's?
Are they?
I'd say that they remind me of Usui.
What?! They're nothing like it.
It's no use. His sickness is deeper than the Marianas Trench.
Alright, Takumi, look carefully.
It's not as narrow as Usui, and this dynamic climbing path is very similar to Akina's.
That's not what I mean. The rhythm is similar.
"R...rhythm?"
He's tough.
The FD's fast in the corners.
I didn't expect anyone to keep up with my R and I on Myogi.
He's started steering hard.
Is he going to increase the pace to try and outrun me?
If you do that on the downhill, the tires will definitely lose grip.
This's the midpoint, and they just went past.
The 32 is ahead, but the gap is minimal.
I see.
Tell me one thing.
Is Nakazato pulling away from Keisuke at the corner's exit?
Well, he's slightly slower at the exit, but he's keeping up overall.
His driving is very smooth.
It's very different from Nakazato's drastic driving.
Okay, I got it. Thanks.
If you're doing that, you've improved, Keisuke.
The R32 is ahead, but there's no gap in between.
They just passed us.
The 32 is ahead, but the FD is right behind it.
Takeshi seems to be doing alright.
He's been practicing so hard.
Yeah, he's been totally different since he was defeated by Akina's Eight-Six.
I've considered him my enemy even though we're on the same team, but now...
...when I think about him driving for our pride, my chest aches.
I've never had a feeling like this.
Here comes the 32. The FD's right behind it.
Please win, Takeshi. I'm counting on you.
I can only hear the sounds.
They're taking so long to get up here.
What?
Rain.
This is bad. It's in the middle of an attack at max speed.
The beginning of a rainstorm is the most dangerous.
The dust and sand on the asphalt are stirred up by the rain...
...and the road'll be extremely slippery.
You can lose grip very suddenly.
It's started raining.
Damn, the goal is so close.
The beginning of the rain is most dangerous.
When you skid, it happens without any warning.
It's getting heavier. I hope it won't be canceled.
Say, Itsuki...
...the goal is over there, which means this is the last corner, right?
That's Myogi's peak, so this short section just before the goal is slightly downhill, isn't it?
So, the last part is downhill...
Here they come!
Now it's time to settle this match!
Impossible! You won't be able to turn at that speed!
That idiot's gonna crash into the cliff!
I can do it. I have feedback.
My FD's telling me to go.
It's coming this way! Run!
Goal! The FD won!
Cool! It's so awesome! Takahashi Keisuke is incredible!
This is the first time...
I've never been excited by watching someone else race before.
I can't stand still after watching something as incredible as that.
You were lucky, Takahashi Keisuke.
No, it was because of my skill.
Say what?
The last corner was downhill...
...so I knew that the key would be the front tires' condition.
Didn't you wear down your tires, so the feedback from the front felt sluggish?
I saved my tires while I kept pace with you.
It was because of the difference in our abilities.
Keisuke, that's just like you!
What should we do about the downhill?
We'll have to cancel it because of this heavy rain.
Yeah...
Then, Keisuke, let me race against Akina's Eight-Six.
What?
It's okay since it's not our home course, right?
This isn't his home course either, so the conditions are equal.
Hey!
Senpai...
Who's he?
I don't know.
Kenta...
You're Fujiwara Takumi, aren't you?
I'm Nakamura Kenta of the Redsuns.
What do you say? Will you accept my challenge to a rain battle?
Hey, Kenta, without checking with my brother...
Let's ask the galleries, Keisuke.
Guys, do you want to see a rain battle between me and the Eight-Six?!
Go for it!
Do it!
T...this is bad.
He can't say no in this situation.
B...but Takumi has a battle against Takahashi Ryosuke next week.
I'll race you first.
If you lose to me, you don't deserve to race against Ryosuke.
Don't just stand there. Say something.
I'm confident driving in the rain.
Don't tell me you're scared of the rain.
No, the timing's bad.
He's not in the right mood...
Okay, I'll do it.
W...wait...
No one can stop them now.
But...
The Eight-Six isn't only our target.
All Road Racers want to race against the Eight-Six.
You understand that, don't you?
That's what I want.
When it comes to the downhill in the rain, we can compare our techniques.
Go get your Eight-Six, and pull up next to me.
Come with me, Itsuki.
Am I riding with you?
If I leave you here, I'll have to come back and pick you up.
I don't want to waste my time, so let's go home after we get to the base.
Okay, I'm getting in.
Hold it.
Sorry, Itsuki, but would you sit in the back?
In the back? Okay.
Is there any reason for this?
Well, maybe there is and maybe there isn't...
What do you mean? Aren't you sure yourself?
How should I hold my body during drift?
I'll leave it up to you.
Up to me? Hey!
It's just a short ride to the base, so hang in there, okay?
They're not gonna cancel! There'll be another downhill race!
The Eight-Six... Akina's Eight-Six is gonna race!
Okay, no oncoming traffic.
Let's start.
This is totally unexpected.
Yeah, but there was nothing we could do.
Please watch me, Keisuke.
I like rain.
Before I joined the team, when I practiced drifting alone, I chose rainy days.
I was poor, so I liked driving in the rain because the tires didn't wear out so quickly.
I like your confidence, but don't underestimate the rain.
I have more experience in the rain than anybody else.
Don't worry. If it's raining, I have the advantage.
I'll win, because the rain is on my side.
Hey, Takumi, you don't look very nervous.
Are you alright with this rain battle?
I don't know.
I can't go as fast in the rain, so I'll just drive like I normally do.
I don't know if I can drive fast or not.
I'll try not to push myself too hard.
If I damage the car, Dad'll hit me.
I see.
But if he loses, what'll happen to the battle with Takahashi Ryosuke?
I'll start the countdown.
Five...
...four...
...three...
...two...
...one.
Go!
You call this normal?!
a remake standalone sub based on fansubfilesanime's release
Original translations and scripts by Central Anime
Ai ni tsukarehate samayotte ta koro
Repro sub by FXM-ID Project
Yokubou dake ni kararete miushinatteita
Kimagure na unmei wa mujaki na hitomi ni miserate yuku
By Fans for the Fans! Not for Sale or Rent!
Sake bara no youni akaku
Tsuyoku tsuyoku kimo wo daite
Tatta hitotsu kono omoi wo shinjitu da to ieru
Yorokobi wo kanadeyou
Kagayaku mirai e
Ah Kazoekirenai hodo tashikameaou
Jounetu yo eien e todoke
Sake bara no youni akaku
Tsuyoku tsuyoku dakishimete
Tatoe nani wo ushinattemo kono ude wo hanasanai
Utsukushiku Karen ni sake
Kiseki no hana yo
A rain battle... Will you be alright, Kenta?
Yes, I'm confident.
Besides, Keisuke's watching, so I have to win!
But your opponent is the Eight-Six, and even Keisuke couldn't beat him.
That's why I want to avenge him! It's for Keisuke!
But it's a route you've never raced on before.
I'll be alright. I'll drive so that I won't disgrace Keisuke!
Wait a minute. Don't tell me that Keisuke's your...
Well...
Next time on Initial D:
Initial
Next Time:
Downhill Rain Battle
Don't miss it.