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Initial
Raise up your hands takaku
(Everybody now te wo agero saa)
Tsukame brand new tomorrow
(You don't stop)
Kaze no naka de jibun wo shiru
Zutto zekkei no dream darou
(Let's go)
Oh
Oh (Let's go)
Oh, raise up your hands now.
Ikiteru dake de marumouke nara ganbarouze marugoto ittennbari
Onaji mission, onaji isshou
Dondake yume atsuika ga shobu darou
Escalator nashi no eien
Ashi koshi kitae reruze yeah, yeah
Douse noboru kaidan
Kokoro kocchi ni customize shichaeba ii
Kezurarete sugiru mainichi
Kezurarete sugiru mainichi (But you know ?)
Semegai no aru game to warai tobashite
Let's see how fast you can do it.
Raise up your hands zutto
(Everybody now te wo agero saa)
Hashire sleepless challenger
(You don't stop)
Ima ni ikiru riyuu sagasu
Yume tsukinai quest
(Let's go)
Oh
Oh (Let's go)
Oh, raise up your hands now.
Fog...?!
I can't see anything...
A white void !
Incoming call...
...which means no oncoming traffic in the target area.
Nice Kenta. Perfect timing.
Full throttle in these conditions...?!
That's impossible for a human.
Cleared the fog, and visibility is back.
I lost.
What a guy.
That was so splendid that for some reason I smile before feeling the frustration.
If someone can pull that off, there's nothing you can do.
Your performance is beyond my imagination.
It's my total defeat, Project D.
White Demon
Keisuke...
You did it !
Yeah.
It worked out well, Kenta.
I was scared to death.
The fog was thicker than expected, and I was so anxious while I was waiting.
When your FD burst out from that white fog...
...I was so thrilled that I had tears in my eyes.
Keisuke came up with the idea of where and how to make his move.
I gave him some hints, but I didn't give him any concrete advice.
Is that right ?
You've really grown, Keisuke.
Aren't you saying the same thing after every battle ?
That's what I think every time, so it can't be helped.
It was incredible that you made your move in the high-speed segment.
That segment has an S-curve, so it's not a simple straightaway.
I'm impressed that you kept the throttle open.
I spent a lot of time on rehearsal, and the usual blind training must have helped, too.
Still, the fear of not being able to see is strong.
I couldn't have stepped on the gas unless I was sure there'd be no oncoming car.
My temples are still throbbing.
I must have really exceeded the limits of my concentration.
I tired myself out by building up the pace in the fog.
In the end, I didn't have enough mental strength.
Maybe this is the result of the difference in our fighting spirit.
I can't accept the result of this battle.
We should request a rematch.
There's no way you'd lose in normal conditions.
How can you be so sure, Sakamoto ?
You might have to race in order to see it.
Sure the road was wet, and the visibility was the worst thanks to the fog.
The time must have been far slower than the course record.
But I'm satisfied with the race's quality, which can't be shown by just the time.
We used everything we had at unimaginable speed in the fog.
I can't repeat such a miracle battle even if I'm asked to.
Such moments only come once.
That's why I'm satisfied.
As long as we race on public streets, the weather can't be an excuse.
This also means the Zero theory is not perfect yet.
Improvement begins with a realization like that.
I just have to keep improving myself and my Zero theory.
How could he choose the lead in this fog ?
Ikeda lost because of his strategy.
In the first run, I'll just put on pressure from behind.
If I'm lucky, my opponent will crash on his own.
Fog is that dangerous.
It's nothing when you drive slowly, but once the pace picks up, it's like walking on a wire between tall buildings.
In any case, I won't be the lead because the chaser has a definite advantage.
That was quite a "meaty" hill climb, wasn't it ?
Very interesting.
Yeah, more or less.
Street battles are so deep.
That dramatic scenario could only be equaled by top-category motor sports.
I feel sorry for the gallery of spectators.
Without any info, they don't know what's going on.
Quite literally, you can't see anything.
What a shame, because the upcoming downhill will be even more impressive.
They chose to be the chaser.
I see.
Let me give you some advice on pace management.
Visibility is poor, so go at 80% right after the start.
Once you pick up the rhythm, raise it to 90% and when you're confident, go full throttle.
I see. How long should I wait for that timing ?
No more than one-third of the course. Finish it off before that.
I'm starting the count down.
Five...
Four...
Three...
Two...
One...
Go !
It's begun.
Is that so ?
Okay, I'll tell him.
As you expected, the yellow car won.
Two cars are coming down the hill, and Hojo said you should pay attention to them.
To be honest...
...I'm not interested, at all.
Here they come.
I saw wings.
Huh ? Wings ?
On the white one in the lead.
On the Eight-Six ? It didn't have a wing.
No, I didn't mean that.
I saw...
...white wings like on birds.
Alright, I can do this.
He's not slow, but not as fast as I thought.
It's only natural because of the fog.
I'm gonna give you a hard time by putting pressure on you from behind.
I was absolutely right when I chose to be the chaser.
You told Fujiwara something before the start, didn't you ?
What's your strategy ?
It's not exactly a strategy. Fujiwara can win thanks to these conditions.
Then what did you tell him ?
An instruction about not giving too much data to our opponent. My mind is already on the next race.
You mean the final battle against Sidewinder ?
Yeah, you could say that.
But before that, I have a battle of my own.
He picked up the pace.
Even though he's not a local, he can see the course in this poor visibility.
This isn't about technique. He's got good driving sense.
But he won't be able to continue this pace for very long.
Even that tough Ikeda lost his concentration.
Keep trying as hard as you like.
You'll make a mistake in the second half. That's when I'll make my move.
If you ask me, I'd say the result was obvious even before the race began.
But the opponent's car is so well-tuned.
I'm a Silvia owner myself, so I can tell by just looking.
I think the balance of turning, braking, and acceleration are better than Fujiwara's Eight-Six.
Normally, he'd be at a disadvantage.
What do you mean by "normally" ?
Like driving on a circuit on a sunny day ?
If that's the case, vehicle potential makes a difference.
But in conditions like these, it's all about the driver.
My brother's blind training was inspired from Fujiwara's natural cluelessness.
Not just visibility, but as all the conditions deteriorate...
...the Fujiwara zone gets refined.
So much so that I hate it.
I keep telling you the same thing over and over, Kenta.
The most fearsome mountain pass driver is...
...him.
The way this guy's stomping on the accelerator is scary.
This speed feels twice or even three times faster because of the poor visibility.
What kind of nerves does he have ? The next turn is a right-hand hairpin.
Is he challenging me to a braking battle even in visibility as bad as this ?
No thanks. Nobody can be sure whether he'd wreck his car or not.
I don't want to be involved.
Even if I fall behind a little during braking, I should be able to recover my loss during acceleration.
I'm not going with you. Go ahead and disappear from the course alone.
You went in way too fast ! You won't be able to turn like that !
What the hell...?!
Is my sense of speed dull because of the fog ?
What's important is not to panic in a situation like this.
If I accelerate precisely while minimizing wheel-spin, the car will narrow the gap by itself.
My car is tuned to do exactly that.
Even if I don't take a risky gamble, if I keep driving so I won't lose, victory will end up in my hands regardless.
He's fast. What happened ?!
This's ridiculous !
Is that a 4WD ?!
It disappeared...
It really disappeared from the course !
Alright !
I knew the conditions were dangerous because I drove the course myself.
But Okuyama isn't a weak driver who would be affected by the fog.
After all, he's our team's number two driver.
I knew he'd be able to finish the race safely.
But at the same time, I was sure he wouldn't be able to win no matter what.
The reason why I let him race without any advice...
...is because I thought he'd gain an experience he'd never be able to have otherwise.
He must be shocked since everything he's built has crumbled, but...
...that will definitely help Okuyama grow.
This frustration will drive him up to the next level.
Oh man, is this what they mean by getting bewitched by a fox ?
Both Ikeda and Okuyama got defeated while we're still trying to figure out what happened.
This is a big miscalculation for our recon team.
We couldn't even learn half of what we wanted because of the fog.
Takahashi Ryosuke seems to be lucky. I don't like that.
He can bring luck to his side because he's so well prepared.
You look happy, Hojo.
Of course I am.
This festivity will finally reach the climax.
A stage we could never have even wished for has been prepared for us after all.
Oh, I've been waiting for you, Takumi !
Looks like you keep winning.
I have tons of things I want to hear from you.
Spiral's car for the downhill was an S15, right ?
What was the car like ? Was it tough ?
Well, actually the course was covered in fog, and the surface was partially wet, so...
...the car looked quite powerful, but the conditions didn't allow the driver to step on the gas very hard.
You still race, even in the fog ?
It's a street racing rule that we race in any condition so long as both teams agree to participate.
This time, we were lucky because our opponent accepted our challenge.
You may be right.
It'd be a pain for you guys to drive all the way from Gunma for another day.
That's true, but what I really meant was...
...I didn't want the race to be canceled because I tend to focus better when the conditions are severe.
Just like I said, right, Senpai ?
Yeah.
It rained over here that day.
Kenji and I were worried about the weather in Hakone.
But Itsuki stated that rain would give you an advantage. He was confident about that.
Ahem !
Still, it feels like you've really hit the moment of truth.
You've accomplished something great. The next one is the final battle.
Even the high-level Kanagawa racers are no match for Project D.
Even though we were afraid of a salary cut, we still asked the boss for a day off.
Both of us are going to take a vacation that week.
I'm already so excited !
All of the Speed Stars members will come watch your race.
I believe we'll witness the birth of a legend.
How is it ?
Just like you. Your work is perfect.
I can't feel the benefit of the wing on the streets of Akagi, but I really wanted stability in high speed corners.
All that's left is how well I can manage this car after a little hiatus.
Ryosuke, do you really have to do this ?
I wouldn't say anything if the opponent was someone else, but...
The next one will be the final away race for Project D. If something happens to you, we can't redo this.
You shouldn't do this. This isn't like you, Ryosuke.
Sorry, Matsumoto, but this is a fate I can't avoid.
I can't leave that person as he is. This is something only I can do.
It's difficult to settle the next battle, but don't worry. I'll return no matter what.
If you insist...
I have one condition.
Huh ? Are you joking ?
No, it's true, Keisuke.
Someone saw Ryosuke and his FC here.
Plus the FC had a huge wing.
A wing ?
That's strange. Was it really my brother ?
He said he saw his face clearly, so I'm sure of it.
An Akagi street racer wouldn't mistake anyone else for Ryosuke.
I was thinking that I hadn't seen my brother's car in the garage from time to time.
If that's true, why does he need a wing ?
I have a bad feeling.
Hakone's fog is nice.
It hides the dirty side of reality.
When I stand still like this, there's nothing other than absolute silence...
...and overwhelming loneliness.
This is the state of nirvana, right, Kaori ?
Ever since I lost you, I feel like I've been standing in the fog.
I'm going to have a race against Ryosuke where we both bet our lives.
I'll send one of us to your side.
So make a choice.
This time, follow your heart, Kaori.
Fujiwara Takumi: Takahashi Ryosuke: Takahashi Keisuke: Ikeda Ryuji: Okuyama Hiroya: Hojo Gou: Kubo Eiji: Matsumoto:
Miki Shinichiro Koyasu Takehito Seki Tomokazu Nakai Kazuya Sakaguchi Shuhei Kiuchi Hidenobu Kase Yasuyuki Nishi Ryotaro
Yuugure ni kawaranai keshiki
Takeuchi Itsuki: Iketani Koichiro: Kenta: Fumihiro: Inui Shinji: Shinji's Mom:
Iwata Mitsuo Yao Kazuki Okano Kosuke Hosoi Hajime Abe Atsushi Hirose Yuuka
Furikaeru tadottekita michi
Setsunasa mo, yorokobi mo, kienai itami mo
Kazoetetara kiri ga nai ne to hitori aruku
A Central Anime Production Translation: Hiro-kun Timing: Todd Perkins Editing: Lillian-Hime Barbara Todd Perkins Brain Dave Mouse Steve S. Nomake
Kazoekirenai hodo no zanzo
Gambaru ikinuite kita zattou
Toki ni tatakai toki ni wakari ai
Kireigoto bakari ja nakatta shinjitsu
Shotta mama arata na ippo
Akane gumo ga machi wo someru
Kono yuku saki wo sotto toitakete miru
Sora wa nani mo iwazu
Dakedo watashi ni kono michi wo terashiteiru
Sukitooru keshiki wo kanjite
Senritsu wo yuuhi ga kanadete
Sukitooru keshiki wo kanjite
Senritsu wo yuuhi ga kanadete