This story is fiction. The names of people, places and groups are imaginary. Obey traffic rules and drive safely.
Raveman plays the "Blazin' Beat"!
Let's go!
Initial
Remember? Why don't I pull out that CD I no longer listen to?
For the sake of those nervous couples.
Yeah, yeah, check it out!
It's got that fast melody which was forbidden in the past.
It hits the spot and shakes the Earth.
Blazin' beat! Let me have that aching shower of love.
Blazin' beat! Love me with the wind's screaming echo.
Naked mind. Longing for desire isn't a sin.
Forget your fears and free yourself.
Blazin' beat! Let's go buzz buzz haywire!
It's okay to ignore morals.
Let's step out by your own desire. It's the weekend, so let's all together.
M-O-V-E, Move. Burst out and get moving!
Let's look for a goosebump raising thrill. It's the time!
The Seal Has Been Removed...
Thank you.
Hey, Itsuki!
Itsuki!
K...Kenji.
Itsuki, why're you so out of it?
He's been like this for a while.
I guess he caught Takumi's airheadedness.
Ummm...well...
Kazumi, what happened? Are you off today?
Kazumi...?
I'm sorry I'm bothering you at work.
N...no problem.
When will you get off work today?
I'm free the rest of the day...
...so I want to see you after you get off work.
I'll go kill time somewhere until then, so...
W...wait just a bit.
Two minutes...
No, one minute'll do it. Just stay there.
Hey!
Manager!
I'm leaving work early for personal reasons!
What the...?
Where are you going?
Itsuki...
Sorry, Takumi. I'll leave the rest to you.
Get in, Kazumi!
Is it alright?
It's alright, so hurry.
He's hopeless.
But, oh well, I understand.
Who was that? Itsuki's new girlfriend?
Guess so.
No way.
He was dumped recently, and he already has a new girlfriend?
What happened to the lonely driver?
Was it okay to leave work?
It's alright. It's not a big deal.
The manager might yell at me tomorrow, but I don't care.
I've been thinking about you all day.
I wanted to see you so much.
And you came to see me.
I was so happy, I couldn't stay there.
So skipping work isn't a big deal.
I've always been with my brother since I was little.
You two look like you get along very well.
Even after he got involved in cars...
...I rode with him whenever he went driving.
I used to pitch in almost all the money I earned into his car.
I didn't have anything I wanted to do...
...so it was easy to go along with him.
But that's not right.
My brother has to have his life and I have to have mine.
I should find something I want to do.
It's so frustrating that I don't have anything I want to do now.
But I must find my own dream.
I've never met anyone I could talk to about this before.
So I'm glad I met you.
Me too. I'm really glad I met you.
The power is being restrained on purpose.
What for?
A racing engine...?
I don't know what's going on.
I really do lack something important.
It's dark already.
Let's get something to eat, and I'll take you back to the inn.
I don't want to go back.
Oh, you don't want...
Something happened today and I just couldn't take it.
What was it?
There's a mean senior worker.
She blamed me for her mistakes, and told lies to the manager.
I couldn't stand it.
Okay, I'll stay with you until you feel better.
I can stay up forever.
Now...
...press the brake a little, and turn in gently.
Okay.
Pretty good, Itsuki.
Yeah, that felt good.
You're much easier to understand than Takumi.
I learned while sitting next to my brother...
...so I remember it unconsciously.
You'll be a good driver quickly once you get a license.
I don't think so. I can only talk about it.
I wouldn't be able to drive the mountain passes well.
Driving the mountain passes is only part of the pleasure of driving.
You should get a license.
Seriously, once you sit behind the steering wheel...
...the world will be different.
After you finish training school and get your license...
...you might be able to find something you want to do.
If you step on the gas pedal yourself and hold the wheel with your hands...
...you can go anywhere you want.
A car can really be fun.
I can't lose to you.
We'll settle this someday soon.
I guess I have to accept...
...his challenge.
Itsuki, are you asleep?
No, I'm not.
I was thinking of quitting my job and going back to Saitama.
But I've decided not to.
It's easy to quit, but then I'd just repeat the same mistake.
Hey, Takumi.
Oh, Itsuki.
I've been with you since last night...
...okay?
You came home in the morning?
Were you with Kazumi?
Yeah.
Why're you blushing? You've got the wrong idea!
We were tackling the mountain passes, and we fell asleep in my car!
But it's gonna be a problem. Kazumi is a girl.
But she said she didn't want to go back.
It's a man's duty to stay with a girl.
Is that so? I don't know.
I'm so glad that I could talk to Kazumi about so many things yesterday.
We're much closer now.
I feel like it's a dream
Takumi, how're you guys doing?
Natsuki has been taking days off from school recently.
Is she sick?
I don't know.
You don't know? What's wrong with her?
Dad...?
Isn't he home?
Hello, Fujiwara Tofu Shop.
Wha...?
You're wondering why I know your phone number?
I remembered that Fujiwara Tofu Shop was written on your car.
I'll be coming to Gunma to bring my sister home.
I was told that she left work, and then she didn't come back until morning.
I don't know what her problem is...
...but I get upset with irresponsible people, even my sister.
This's bad, Itsuki.
Well, that's my own concern. This is what I wanted to talk to you about.
I want to challenge you...
...so I want you to keep tomorrow night open.
Make sure that you can use the full potential of your engine by then...
...or it'll be meaningless.
I'm asking you, okay?
I'll call you again.
Oh, Takumi, what's up?
I have a favor to ask.
I might have to race against that Eight-Six Turbo tomorrow...
...so I want to make this engine usable by then.
I want you to help me install a new tachometer in my Eight-Six.
Tachometer...?
You're good at mechanics, but I'm clueless about it.
I beg you...
Tell me how.
Sure.
I can't describe it to you exactly...
...but I can tell at a glance that this engine is extraordinary.
It's got a very nice carburetor, and the exhaust headers look awesome.
I think it's highly tuned based on the new five-valve head engine.
I can't understand why it's less powerful.
That Wataru guy told me very clearly that if I rev it higher, it'll produce more power.
I want to trust him.
Removing the seal from the upper range...
If that's true, that'll be exciting.
It's not difficult to install the meter...
...but one thing bothers me.
Takumi, is it alright to touch your father's car without his permission?
Dad has gone somewhere, so he isn't home.
Besides, he wouldn't say yes very easily, even if I asked him.
So I've made up my mind to do it myself.
I want to use the power of this engine by tomorrow night.
I understand.
In that case, I'll help you.
I'll start looking for a meter tomorrow morning, and get it for you.
As soon as school is over, bring your Eight-Six to the station.
Thank you very much, Iketani.
You've really saved me.
I owe you and your Eight-Six a lot...
...so this is nothing.
It'll take a week? I need it today.
No use. No one has one in stock.
There aren't many cars that use a tachometer with a 10000 scale.
How do I tell Takumi?
No one has it after all?
Manager, do you have any idea where to look?
Hold on... Maybe...
Yes?
Oh, Yuichi.
Yeah, I have one.
W...what?
Did you say you have one? Really, Masashi?
Bunta asked me to order them to be installed in the Eight-Six.
Racing tachometer, water temperature and oil pressure gauges.
Hold a second.
What a surprise, Iketani.
I'm so thrilled.
This is what Bunta means by the seal.
Hey, Masashi, I'll take them all, so bring them to me right now.
Hey, Takumi!
Why're you in such a hurry?!
Mogi...
Takumi...
I'm in a hurry. Sorry.
Takumi...
Mogi...
Alright. Finish it by securing it with the bolts.
That'll do it.
Okay, that'll do it. It was easier than you thought, right?
Thanks to you.
Without you, I couldn't have done it myself, because it's still too complicated for me.
Although you have the tachometer, this isn't over yet.
Even if it's a high rev engine, it still has a rev limit.
So you can't race at full throttle unless you know its limit.
Your dad'll know it.
You have to ask your dad, or you might damage the engine.
Dad, huh...?
That car...
Looks like you're ready.
Then let's do the battle tonight.
You can choose the location. Where do you want to go?
Isn't that the Eight-Six Turbo from the other day?
Yeah, and he's the brother of Itsuki's girlfriend.
What's going on? It's so complicated...
Alright, that'll do it.
Let's meet there.
Bye.
Takumi, where are you going to race?
We'll go watch.
Brother...
Don't screw around.
I told you not to embarrass our aunt.
Dad and Mom are worried, too.
Once today's work is over, pack your stuff to go home.
Don't decide things without asking me!
I know it's my fault that I didn't come home until morning without telling anyone...
But nothing happened that I have to hide.
So I don't think there's a reason to go home.
You need to tell Dad and Mom that.
If you have something you want to do here, explain it to them and then come back.
I think you've really changed.
You're more responsible, and I have to admit that you've grown up.
But they don't know that yet, so they're worried.
If you explain and convince them, they'll feel relieved.
Okay, I'll do what you say.
What do you want to talk about?
I'm going to race tonight.
With who?
Is it Kazumi's brother?
Yeah. So, I have a favor to ask.
I want you to come with me, because I'll be nervous if I'm alone.
Oh, sure, I'll come.
Arigato.
I'll come pick you up later.
What is it?
I'm racing with the car tonight.
I replaced the tachometer...
...and I want to know how high I can rev it.
Please.
You can rev it all the way up to 11,000.
Don't lose.
Arigato, Dad.
Takumi, this is the highway. Where are you going?
He said I could pick anywhere I wanted.
Where did you choose?
Shomaru Pass.
Say what? That's his home ground!
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I always see your smile, whenever I look into the past.
Original translations and scripts by Central Anime
Repro sub by FXM-ID2 Project
Even the day when I stood still after a draining walk...
By Fans for the Fans! Not for Sale or Rent!
...or the day with little happiness...
You taught me love, that fills both of my hands...
...and more...
Ah, I remember the warm breeze, that blows quiet and soft.
I'm alone and gazing at the sky.
ou are smiling at me...
...so charming... Just like that day.
You're waving at me.
You are my everlasting memory.
Takumi's new engine versus Wataru's turbo engine. This'll be the climax.
Eight-Six versus Eight-Six, the Battle of Their Souls
Next time on Initial D 2nd Stage:
"Eight-Six versus Eight-Six, the Battle of Their Souls"
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