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.
Yo, Takumi!
You look sleepy.
It's my nature.
Hey, it's time.
For the battle against Takahashi Ryosuke.
I'm looking forward to it so much that I can't concentrate on studying.
He's the fastest in Gunma.
And Takahashi Ryosuke's very popular with the girls!
Hey, Takumi, do you have a plan?
Not really.
I'm not that smart that I can change strategies according to my opponent.
It's the same every time.
I'll just drive the fastest way I know how.
If he's faster than that, I lose...
...and if he's slower, I win.
That's true.
But I'm counting on you.
If you defeat Takahashi Ryosuke...
...you'll be great! It's so cool, isn't it?!
I'm so lame.
The White Comet of Akagi!
Welcome!
Oh, Kenji.
I've got something interesting.
Interesting?
Could that be that rare adult video you have?
Sorry, it's not. It's even more exciting.
More exciting?
It's a battle.
It doesn't look like Akina.
Just keep watching.
Hey, let me see that part again, slower.
I...it's Takahashi Ryosuke!
He looks a lot younger.
It's a battle from three years ago.
How did you get this?
An enthusiast took a few videos.
Incredible!
Look at that sharp turn-in. It's the work of a god.
Awesome.
I was in the gallery at this battle.
It's so nostalgic.
Takahashi Ryosuke didn't belong to any team then, and he drove alone.
He was called the White Comet of Akagi.
"The White Comet of Akagi...?"
Sounds so cool. I'm getting excited.
Then, what about the Redsuns?
He formed the Akagi Redsuns later, by gathering highly skilled drivers.
So they're all high level, and different from a group of friends like us.
Today, after adding his brother, Keisuke, they became known as the Takahashi Brothers.
But the "White Comet of Akagi" still sounds right to me.
What're you guys watching?
Oh, I'm sorry.
Turn the video off.
No, it's alright. Let's take a look.
It's incredible.
Takumi is racing against those guys?
Yes.
The galleries will be completely packed at the next battle.
Naturally, because of Takahashi Ryosuke...
...but also because Takumi is famous as the driver of Akina's Eight-Six.
Right.
He's the mysterious downhill specialist who appeared so suddenly on Akina.
Something like that, and it's so exciting.
Who do you think will win?
Well?
I'm sorry to say this, but I honestly don't think Takumi has a chance of winning.
He's got a tough opponent this time.
I think so too.
Takahashi Ryosuke is fast. Ultra fast.
Is he that fast?
Yeah, he was way out of our league even three years ago.
And he's improved his skills since then.
Not only on the mountain passes...
...but he's also continuously winning in autocross and circuit racing.
He's rewritten many course records, and he hasn't been defeated.
His undefeated legend hasn't been ruined yet.
And they say there hasn't been a race that's made him drive seriously yet.
They say that he can defeat any opponent with just half his skill.
So no one has seen him driving at his limit.
Well, if Takumi can keep up with him, that'll be enough.
No...
Here you go with the pessimistic thoughts again.
Why can't you be more optimistic?
Then, who do you think will win?
T...Takumi defeated his brother, Keisuke, and the Night Kids' Nakazato!
He defeated the Sil-Eighty on Usui!
He also won the gumtape death match and the rain battle!
I...I think he can compete.
Ryosuke even outclasses the rest of the highly skilled Redsuns.
He's charismatic.
He's not on the same level as Keisuke or Nakazato.
Well, if it were a boxing match, the betting would be ten to one, I guess.
I want Takumi to win.
Not only because he's my friend...
...but also I want my dream car, the Eight-Six, to outrun the FC!
Don't cry.
Guys like cars, don't they?
Yeah.
Are they that great?
They are. I can go anywhere I want.
If you were told to choose between your girlfriend and a car, which would you choose?
I can't compare them.
A girl is a girl, and cars are cars.
Driving a car is difficult.
Lately, I've been thinking more about how to drive faster.
I feel good when I think about it.
Takumi, you're...
...perverted.
What do you mean, saying that I'm perverted so suddenly?
Sorry, I just felt like it. It's girl's intuition.
But now I know.
I feel like I know the secret of your charm.
W...what're you talking about? You're not making sense.
It's alright. I don't think you'd understand.
Geez.
When's the battle?
The night after tomorrow.
You're going to race against a very fast person, right?
Yes.
I want to see you race.
But I'd better not.
Just don't have an accident.
You can lose, but don't have an accident.
No matter what. Promise me?
Hey, Ryosuke, there's another professional team asking you to join.
They contacted me.
Another one? Cool.
Which one?
That famous Hoshiya Racing Team.
They're looking for a promising young driver.
They say they want to see you as soon as possible...
...so they're asking you to contact them soon.
You'd be very competitive in professional racing.
I'm excited just imagining it.
What're you going to do, Brother?
Please decline.
As I said before, I have no intention of becoming a professional driver.
You deserve it.
Why don't you at least listen to them?
He's right, Ryosuke.
I'm not interested in professional racing.
Street racing is more interesting because anyone can race freely.
To me, autocross and circuit driving are only processes for mastering the street.
All I care about now is the Eight-Six this coming Saturday.
Hey, you're closed, right? Why don't you come for a drive?
With you?
Yeah.
I changed the suspension settings, so I'm going to take it for a test spin.
Take a test spin...?
I don't like the way you say that.
Hey, Bunta...
Yeah.
Did you change the suspension settings to win the next battle?
Sort of.
Yuichi, I'm gonna push it a little.
W...wait.
Okay, but just for a little.
Here it is. Here comes the corner.
Incredible entry speed.
Geez, I feel the side G force from a little aft.
Hey, y...you idiot!
Bunta, what're you doing?
Well, I feel like a smoke.
S...stop!
How can you look away?!
No.
Not bad...
Okay, now I'm gonna drive seriously.
Let me out!
The engine and suspension tune-ups for winning the next battle are complete.
How much is it making, Brother?
Well, it's about 260 horsepower at max.
260 horsepower?
That means it's been detuned.
I believe you had at least 350 hp.
Correct.
You lowered the power.
What's the point of making it slower?
You'd better remember this.
In order to drive fast, sometimes you have to lower the power.
That's the difficulty of street racing.
The key to mastering the downhill is total balance.
I tuned my FC to have total balance for both downhill and uphill.
Because I had confidence in handling big power on the downhill...
...I changed the turbine, and increased the pressure.
But now, I have to lower the power.
For whatever the reason, this detune is disgraceful for me.
Even if I lose my pride, I still have to win.
Which means Akina's Eight-Six is that fast, doesn't it?
I'm glad to have met someone who can make me feel this way.
After such a long time, my Road Racer blood is boiling.
Follow me.
He's fast.
Although he lowered the power, the exit speed is definitely faster.
He won't lose. No way he will.
I'm not the Redsuns' Takahashi Ryosuke now...
...I'm the solo driver, the White Comet of Akagi...
...Takahashi Ryosuke.
I'll win the battle no matter what.
Takumi!
Hey!
Race day's here.
Yeah.
I'm frustrated, because everyone says that Takahashi Ryosuke will win.
It's like a match between a champion sumo wrestler and a neophyte.
Aren't you frustrated?
Don't you have a secret plan to turn the situation around?
"Secret plan...?"
Nope.
Road Racers are heading for the mountain.
It's time.
Manager.
I've cleaned the outside, so let me call it a day.
Okay, good work. You're going to see the battle tonight, right?
Yes.
Do you still think Takumi will lose?
Yes.
Even if Takumi's a genius, he's only a high school kid.
He hasn't experienced that many battles.
I wonder how long he can keep up with Takahashi Ryosuke.
I disagree.
I think he might be able to win.
Why?
Because...
Yo.
We're in a hurry, so excuse us.
Okay.
I have only one reason for thinking that he might be able to win.
Takumi is Bunta's son.
That crazy Bunta.
As I thought, the galleries are packed.
If I were Takumi, I'd run away.
I'd be so nervous if I had to race in front of so many people.
That's Usui's Sil-Eighty.
As I thought...
They're both pretty nice...
Yeah.
Let's see... I think this is the place.
We should be able to see the battle in a combination of corners.
By the way, Mako...
...which one are you rooting for?
Which one...?
The Eight-Six, isn't it?
Me too.
That Eight-Six has a mysterious charm.
The charm that can only be felt by those who've raced with him.
Even if you lose, you still want to support him.
Besides, he's...
...so cute, right?
Oh, Sayuki.
It's almost 9:30. It's almost time.
I'm so excited!
Here come the Redsuns.
That's the Takahashi Brothers! They're so cool!
Yeah, the king of the streets!
Ryosuke!
Finally, Takahashi Ryosuke has appeared.
When Takumi appears, the cast will be complete.
The Eight-Six isn't here yet.
As usual.
He always shows up at the very last moment.
Keisuke, I've been thinking about this for a while.
If I lose on the street...
...I'll retire.
What're you talking about? You won't lose.
Just listen.
That doesn't mean I'll stop driving.
I'll withdraw from being top driver.
I'll still be involved with the team in a different way.
What about the Redsun's project to be the fastest in Kanto?
If you don't drive, it'll be impossible.
Don't make such a pathetic face.
I haven't lost yet.
But I want you to know that there'll be a time for a new generation to take over.
Someday, I'll lose to someone.
Now that I've said that...
...I can say that I've met two drivers who might defeat me.
One of them is you, Keisuke.
Me?
Yes. I can sense a promising talent in you.
You will definitely get faster.
And the other is...
He's come! Takumi's here!
Hey, Takumi!
Brother, could the other be the Eight-Six driver?
I haven't lost to anyone yet.
Tonight, I'll drive, drifting at full throttle.
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
What's wrong, Takumi?
I've been racing because the situation called for it.
This time, I feel like it's a little different.
I'm so excited, but I don't know what to do.
It's fun and interesting to drive.
Anyway, I don't know how much I can do, but I want to try my best.
He's different from the usual Takumi.
Takumi is hyped up!
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