Subtitled by: CENTRAL ANIME (Kansas) Retimed by: SoB
Bring it back, yo, rock'n roll!
INITIAL
Life goes on. I was content with a little bit of hope
Life goes on. manzoku shiteta sukoshi no kibou dake de
If I wait for it, someone will automatically set up my future
mattereba dareka ga mirai kimetekureteita
Just got to get yo back and bring it back on
Just how small I was. Bust it up!
nante chiisai jibun nandarou
Here we go, 1, 2
Move it up and break it!
Now, let's run to your dream
ima sugu yume made hashirou
Bring back yo it's the right time, hey boy, rock'n roll!
Gamble, you gotta chance to make a rumble!
It's a stage on the edge
giri giri no stage
( Oh, yeah )
Gamble, you gotta dive into a scramble!
Not even a millimeter of hesitation
ichi miri mo mayowazu
( Check it out come on! )
There aren't many things that you should hold so dear
mamoru beki mono nante jitsu wa sonnani nai
Give it up yo! Give it up yo!
Act a bit tough and bet with everything you have
sukoshi dake tsuyogatte kakemasyou zenbu
Play the game!
Let's gamble, hey jumbo, now shake your bum and do the rumble
Three sharp lines and ever-rising tension
surudoku line wo sanbon tension agarippanashi de banbo
The move's three appear while everyone's asleep
toujo move sanninshuu minasama no anmin cyuu
Even if they call us annoying for all the noise...
bakuon de omaera uzai toka iwaretatte enento...
That's all.
Hey, you wanna stop by the cafe?
Sounds good.
What about you, Natsuki?
Sorry.
I have a job.
What? You have a job?!
What a surprise...
Hey, let's go eat.
Hungry already?
Hey, Takumi?
Itsuki.
What's up?
With what?
Well, I'm talking about your car, obviously.
It's fine. I can drive at my own pace.
You said it was hard to drive after the engine was swapped out.
It changed drastically after the tachometer was installed.
The car is fast.
Geez, I want to say the same phrase at least once.
Give me a ride on the mountain pass someday.
I don't mind, but you'll be scared.
What do you mean by that?
You'll faint.
How dare you say that?
Kick!
Takumi...
Thank you very much!
Takumi, what're you looking at?
Can I ask you something?
What is it?
How did you learn so much about mechanics?
How...?
Well...
I played around with motorcycles when I was in high school.
Once I got my own car, it became even more fun.
I became familiar with mechanics before I noticed it.
Takumi, you seem more interested in mechanics.
No.
I finally realized it, although I'm still uncertain.
For example...
...after the tachometer was installed, and the engine was revved up higher...
...it changed the characteristics of the car.
I didn't expect that a mechanical change would affect the driving style that much.
There's a limit to what a driver can do...
...so I think I'll have to learn a lot more.
I've realized that.
Takumi has awakened!
What progress...!
True.
You didn't even know it was called an Eight-Six until this summer.
But after your debut on Akina's downhill, you won one race after another.
We had so much trouble dragging him to the battle.
Yeah, but it's a pleasant memory now.
I don't like battles.
He isn't braking in the hairpin?!
What was that?
I have no choice but to accept challenges?
I don't like that.
W...what the...?!
From outside?
I'll do anything, even if it's a gum tape death match!
I can clear corners faster if I steer less.
I don't understand how he can pass me!
This is my battle.
I...I'll race my way.
We can't win.
We've chosen an outclassing monster.
He's improving, one race after another.
I don't think I'm faster. I really don't.
Fujiwara Takumi, you were faster.
See you again.
Takumi is improving race by race.
He's been devoted lately.
It's such a big improvement.
A white FC?
Welcome.
Let's see...
...just fill it up with high octane.
Okay.
It really is the White Comet of Akagi, Takahashi Ryosuke.
Filling it with high octane.
I have something I want to talk to you about.
Can I see you after work?
See me?
If you don't have time, I'll ask you some other day.
No, it's no problem.
Once I get off work, I'll be free.
Then, once you're off, call me.
This is my cell phone number.
Okay.
I'll be waiting.
Thank you very much.
Hey, hey, Takumi!
What did Takahashi Ryosuke have to say?
I'm not sure.
Why're you blushing?
No, I don't really...
I don't know why, but I become nervous when he gets near.
Out-of-prefecture expeditionary team?
Yes.
Gather a small number of highly skilled drivers from this area...
...visit mountain passes outside the prefecture and challenge the locals.
Rewrite their course records, leave a legend behind and disband.
Unfortunately, I don't have much time left.
I think my limit is one year.
I want to see the end of the game before then.
Let me come right to the point.
I need your technique.
Would you join our expeditionary team as a driver?
M...me?
You're the one who stopped my consecutive win record.
Of course, this is my game...
...but if you cooperate, I think I can make it rewarding for you.
Rewarding?
You've been driving with your talent and sense only...
...but you'll soon face something like a wall.
To overcome that wall to reach a higher level...
...you'll need driving skills based on sound theory.
Haven't you begun to realize that you'll need knowledge to drive even faster?
I know it...
...because you're the same type of driver as my brother.
Keisuke?
You'll be unmatched when your talent is backed up by theory.
I'll teach you what you want to know.
It's best to learn it in a racing environment.
Let's do it together.
You don't have to answer now, but think about it.
Okay.
I'm looking forward to an affirmative answer from you.
You were invited to join a new team being formed by Takahashi Ryosuke?!
He said it's a special expeditionary team to race outside the prefecture...
...which'll last for only one year.
C...c...cool!
I...it's super cool big news!
I wanna tell Iketani now!
Please don't stir things up.
I'm still thinking about it.
What's there to think about?!
My first battle was only this summer, and it hasn't even been half a year.
I've just become more interested in cars.
I'm wondering if I deserve to be on that team.
What're you talking about?
You've been driving to deliver tofu since you were in 7th grade, haven't you?
There shouldn't be a problem.
I want to join, even if I'm only a gofer!
Awesome!
Too awesome!
My...
My rival is getting even farther ahead!
In any case, I've been confused since last night.
I feel like I have a few things I have to do before I join the team.
Awesome.
So that's what Takahashi Ryosuke had to say.
See?
It's incredibly big news, isn't it?
Yeah, Takahashi Ryosuke is the most charismatic of the road racers.
He's the king of the mountain pass and has so many victories.
Of course, it was Takumi who defeated him...
...so if they cooperate, it'll be a strong team, but...
I'm confused.
Takumi is the hero of Akina.
Don't you feel like the Red Suns are taking him away?
I support the idea of Takumi going even further.
I want him to improve even more.
It's acceptable if we think of it as letting Takahashi Ryosuke train Takumi for a year.
Expeditionary team, huh?
We thought about the same thing before.
He should do it.
Takumi isn't someone who'll be satisfied only in Akina.
An engine blow means defeat.
Hello?
Yes, it's me.
Sorry, but this has nothing to do about what we talked about last night.
It's not entirely unrelated, but I want to know something.
The leader of the Emperor team?
You mean Sudo Kyoichi?
Yes. Do you...do you know where I can find him?
Kyoichi is an old acquaintance...
...so I know how to reach him whenever I want.
I...
...want to race with him when another chance comes.
I see.
Where are you going to race?
On his home ground.
Kyoichi's home course is the Iroha Slopes in Nikko.
He's extremely tough to beat on his home course.
He has a strong fighting instinct despite his attitude.
I like the idea of visiting the enemy's territory.
It's a necessary quality to be able to drive faster.
Tochigi Prefecture
This is Fujiwara Tofu Shop.
Hello, this is Takeuchi.
Oh, Takumi?
He's not home.
Not home?
He went out with the car?
Where?
I don't know.
So, this is the Iroha Slopes.
I thought it was strange because there were two roads with the same name on the map...
...but now that I'm here, I understand.
Each up and down lane is one way, and they're separated.
I didn't know of a road like this.
This downhill is incredible.
H...hey, that was...
Yeah.
Huh? Say what?
Hey, look.
That's...
...Akina's Eight-Six?!
Huh? What did you say?
Alright, I got it.
Kyoichi, it's a call from the base.
It's most likely him, and he's climbing fast.
Brother, are you in?
Keisuke? What's up?
I was informed that Akina's Eight-Six was headed for the Iroha Slopes.
I see.
I thought so.
You already knew?
Sort of.
Does he want revenge?
I don't think he's really that concerned about winning or losing.
He must have gone to the Iroha Slopes to prove something.
Here he comes.
What? The sound is different from the previous Eight-Six.
A while ago...
...I heard that a small shop in Shibukawa had a strange engine from an unofficial source.
Strange engine?
Although it's no longer around...
...there was once a popular touring car race category, called Group A.
You remember that, don't you?
Is it a Group A engine?
Most likely.
If it's an engine built by TRD, which was in the AE101 of Group A...
TRD = Toyota Racing Development
...it can produce 240 hp at above 11000 rpm out of its 1.6 liter natural aspirated engine.
It's an ultra high performance engine.
It's been detuned for street use and is sitting under the hood of Akina's Eight-Six.
Even if it's a racing engine, there's a limit to the power a 1.6 liter NA can produce.
Correct.
Did you fix the Eight-Six?
Yes.
Do you remember what I told you in Akagi?
I said I'd put off the match until you got a better and more competitive car.
This is different from the previous car.
To me, this is a better car.
Won't this do it?
Fine.
It's an unfinished battle.
I'll settle it here.
What I'm interested in isn't the power...
...but the cornering.
The sporting ability will drastically improve by installing that engine.
Its potentially superior cornering performance will be even more refined.
It might be able to equal Kyoichi's misfiring system.
This is a one round downhill match.
When we approach the base, there will be three bridges.
The goal is at the end of the third bridge.
You go ahead and I'll follow.
If you maintain your advantage until the goal, you win.
If I pass you, I win.
Is that alright?
But if so...
If you think I'm at a disadvantage, that's an insult.
Don't forget that the Iroha Slopes are my home course.
Unless I give you a handicap, it won't be a fair match.
If you want to say something, I'll listen to you after the race.
Let's begin.
The Iroha Slopes' downhill is like an autocross course with a steep slope.
No one can defeat Kyoichi.
He learned his technique in autocross, so he's the master of slow speed corners.
I see. It's a little faster.
Unlike a turbo, it's got the extended acceleration of a mechanically tuned car.
But no matter how you tune the car, it's an Eight-Six after all.
I've got 350 HP.
It's an incredible high rev engine.
What an attitude.
Do you think you can match my misfiring system with such a trick?
No matter what kind of car I race against, I can't lose here.
Just like Ryosuke rules in Akagi, I'm the emperor here.
I won't miss my target once I aim at it.
He's right on my tail.
I just have to push myself as much as possible.
The slope will level out soon, so the Eight-Six will lose speed.
You won't be able to get away from my counterattack.
The biggest pitfall of this course...
...is that after driving the slow corners, the senses can't re-adjust to high speed ones.
Even experienced road racers tend to be caught by this trap.
Because it's a natural human reaction, as well as a technique.
No one can switch to the high-speed mode...
...except one person.
The White Comet of Akagi, Takahashi Ryosuke...
He's the one.
A bridge?
The goal is near?!
The steep slope is over before the first bridge.
You'll need real power now.
I'll show you the winning formula of Sudo Kyoichi.
Second one.
It's a high speed right bend, like a catapult.
It's such a scary feeling after having gotten used to the slow speed section.
An optical illusion makes the road look narrower...
...and you can't approach the outside enough.
Once I poke my nose out just a bit...
...I'll win the match.
The third bridge...!
The inside and outside positions will be reversed on the bridge.
It's my usual finish.
When we drive side by side, everything will be over.
I see it.
Should I?
Go!
No way!
Do you want to die?!
You're going too fast!
You can't turn!
It will turn.
Please turn, my Eight-Six!
Can I?
The key point of the battle...
...was the position switch in the left bend just before the third bridge.
An ordinary Eight-Six couldn't make that turn.
A driver with normal senses wouldn't dive into the corner like that.
Were you certain?
I usually see it.
Even at that time, I was able to visualize the line the outside tires were going to follow.
I thought I'd be able to clear it at the very edge, so I didn't step on the brake and let it go.
I can't explain it well, but it happens all the time.
When I can see it, I can go.
I see.
It's a weird car.
It's not a car everyone can master, but I admit...
...it's a good car.
You do?
I lost.
See you whenever we have a chance.
I'm so glad, but I don't feel like I won.
It was more like a tie, to be fair.
Hey, Takumi, get up.
You were out late last night.
Where did you go?
Iroha Slopes.
Dad, starting today, this'll happen more often.
Coming back home just before going on the delivery.
As long as you come back in time for the delivery, I don't mind.
Anyway, here.
I don't want you to doze off and damage the tofu, so try not to spill the water.
I know.
Well, I'm off.
Keisuke...
I heard that you raced against the Evo III on the Iroha Slopes.
You know about that already?
News like that spreads quickly.
Winter is near.
Our expeditionary team will become fully active...
...when the ice on the street melts next spring.
You're going to join our new team, aren't you?
If my brother's time limit is one year...
...I want to spend that year trying my best to help my brother realize his dream.
The kind of catharsis waiting at the end of the great game he's so devoted to...
I want to know what it is.
You'll become incredibly fast after my brother trains you for a year.
But I'll train myself to go beyond that.
Until then, our rematch will be postponed.
When the year is over, I'll defeat you and try to turn pro.
I'll become big in the major arena.
Join us, and let's do it together.
Incredible.
What incredible people they are...
Wha...?
Is that true?
It's true.
It was a one round match on the Iroha Slopes against Sudo of the Emperor team.
And the result?
Takumi said it was a tie.
A tie?
Yes, but he looked satisfied.
He should.
Everyone knows how fast Sudo is.
Besides, it was his home course.
That new engine in the Eight-Six must be something incredible.
Takumi's technique is really great...
...but if it can equal the potential of the Lan Evo...
That's big news in itself.
Big news?
Yes, Takumi has obtained a machine in which he can utilize his full potential for the first time.
The real undefeated legend of Akina's Eight-Six might be starting now.
Welcome.
High octane. Ah...twenty.
High octane, twenty liters.
Oh, wait.
Fifteen is fine.
Are you the driver of Akina's Eight-Six?
No, I'm not. Who are you?
I was told that I could find the driver of Akina's Eight-Six here.
I'm Kogashiwa.
Kogashiwa?
He can't be.
Alright.
Here I go.
Don't go over there. It's dangerous.
Here's an order.
Fast burger, small fries and straight ice tea, one of each.
Okay.
He's not here right now, but he will be at five o'clock.
Oh yeah, he said he was going to stop somewhere.
Okay, I'll come back later.
Sir, you said you're Kogashiwa.
I might be mistaken...
...but could Kogashiwa Ken be your...?
Kogashiwa Ken is my father.
Thank you!
Manager, could you tell us about that customer?
What was that all about?
You mean Kogashiwa Ken?
Yeah, yeah. Who is he?
It's been such a long time since I've heard his name.
I wonder how long it's been.
Twenty years?
No, I guess it's even longer.
Bunta and I went around to many mountain passes.
Kogashiwa Ken was a rally driver from the Iroha Slopes...
...and he was Bunta's toughest rival.
His driving was outrageous.
They raced many times, and Bunta won a very decisive match.
I haven't heard of him since then.
Takumi's father was a legendary road racer, and Fujiwara Bunta's rival...
His son has grown so much, and then comes to see Takumi...
Pretty good skill...
What was that?
What happened?
I felt a shock just passing each other.
I don't know why, but this is great.
A challenge for a battle?
It appears that's what he wanted to do.
That's right.
It was a SW20 with Tochigi tags.
It's a midship, so its combat potential is high.
Midship?
The midship has the engine behind the driver.
Most cars have the engine in the front, but the midship is just the opposite.
In the case of rear wheel drive, it's better to have the engine toward the rear.
The rear tires don't skid when you open the throttle.
So it has better acceleration at a corner's exit.
Agility is improved if a heavy engine sits near the center of the car.
And all Formula One cars are midship.
H...here he comes!
Hello, this is Fujiwara Tofu Shop.
Kogashiwa?
Kogashiwa Ken?
What's going on?
I wonder how long it's been since I've heard your voice.
So you're the driver of Akina's Eight-Six.
I heard that you defeated Sudo of the Emperor team on the Iroha Slopes.
Sudo was my target.
That annoying Evo III was said to be unbeatable in our area...
...but I was confident that I could defeat him.
But you stole my thunder.
Naturally, you've become my target.
I want to challenge you.
How about it?
I wouldn't say I defeated the Evo III...
...but if that's what this is about, I won't run away.
I can't say when, but I'll go to the Iroha Slopes before the snow season.
Alright, then.
I'm looking forward to it.
My name is Kogashiwa Kai.
What's yours?
Fujiwara Takumi.
I'm afraid that I'm working right now, so...
Yeah, sorry about that.
Oh, one more thing.
Were you driving on Akina a while ago?
No.
Okay.
Never mind then.
Wha...?!
What're you doing, dad?
Takumi...
...someone in a car called a SW20 came to see you today, right?
How did you know?
Are you going to race him?
Yeah.
I don't want to run away.
You'll lose.
Dad, I went to see Akina's Eight-Six.
I see.
So you're going to race against Fujiwara's son.
Do you know him?
Yeah, because of my connections.
Kai, there is a strategy to defeat Akina's Eight-Six.
Bye.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Takumi...?!
Takumi, don't ignore me.
I have something I want to talk about.
Can you meet me later?
Why me?
We're friends, aren't we?
Friends?
You told me we weren't really going out...
...but we're friends, aren't we?
If you're my friend, why can't I ask you for some advice?
Takumi, wait!
Please meet with me!
I'm busy.
Takumi!
When are you going to go to the Iroha Slopes?
I've decided to do it, so the sooner the better.
The situation won't improve, even if I put it off...
...so I'm going tonight.
No kidding.
Are you serious?
I'm serious.
Tomorrow is Saturday, so we only have half a day of school.
Even if I can't sleep well tonight, I won't have to worry too much.
You're incredibly decisive.
By the way, what about the new team?
You're joining, aren't you? Did you give him an answer?
Not yet.
Not yet?
It'll be spring when the team takes real action.
I still have time until then, so I'm going to think about it.
Think...?
I know I want to, but I'm hesitating.
Both Ryosuke and Keisuke are great, and they have a clear goal.
All I want to do is drive faster.
Goal?
Are you going?
Yeah.
I see.
He's a tough one.
Why don't I give you some advice?
What's gotten into you?
Shut up and listen.
I'll only say it once.
Your overtake point is on the last bridge.
Your opponent will be ahead of you at that time.
You don't know that.
Alright.
Listen, Kai.
Your opponent is Fujiwara's son.
He must have splendid technique.
In order to win, it's important to have not only technique, but also a strategy.
I'll tell you the strategy to defeat Fujiwara's son.
First, let him get ahead.
Are you out of your mind?!
How can I take your advice?!
If you let the one who seems faster get ahead, that means defeat!
If you do it straight, you have no chance at winning!
Sure, if you do it straight, you won't be able to pass him.
That's why a strategy is called for.
Sometimes there are lines inside the inner shoulder on the Iroha Slopes.
You want me to take that line?!
Are you sure, dad?!
I don't know what'll happen to the car!
It's alright, just do it.
Passing your opponent is like a knock out in boxing.
You should be concerned about this way of winning, which is obvious to everyone.
Listen, Kai, the attack point is just after the mid section.
Keep up with him no matter what, until that point.
Tochigi Prefecture
He's been intensively trained by his father, and he's been winning in kart since he was little.
Why is someone so earnest racing in the street?
Who knows.
At least he was the fastest motorcycle rider on the Iroha Slopes.
Oh, remember Iwaki Seiji of the Emperor team, who drives the white Evo IV?
Yeah, that stinking jerk, who ties his hair back.
When the Emperor team invaded Gunma, he defeated everyone.
That Iwaki guy was easily defeated by the SW recently.
Not you again.
No, I'm not going to mess with you guys tonight, Iwaki.
I just wanted to say hi.
Say "Hi"?!
I'm racing against Akina's Eight-Six tonight.
Say what?
We can't let the outsider defeat us again.
I'll stop him, Sudo.
You little...!
It'll be an interesting match.
Akina's Eight-Six and an ex-kart driver, Kogashiwa...
I'm interested in how it'll turn out.
Thanks for coming.
Don't you want a warm up run?
I already took one.
I got here early, so I've driven it once.
Then let me explain the rules.
Start at the same time...
...and the goal is the end of the third bridge.
The one who pulls away, wins.
Is that alright with you?
Let's begin.
No doubt.
That panda Trueno is the Eight-Six I passed on Akina.
So at that time...
...the one who was at the steering wheel was Fujiwara Bunta, who defeated my dad.
And he is his son.
When I met him at the gas station, I didn't sense it, but now I do.
He's fast.
I'm getting excited.
I've got to do it.
Okay, got it.
They're going to start.
Alright.
Ryosuke...
I was told that I could see an interesting battle.
Do whatever you want.
It's windy tonight.
This could be bad.
There must be many dry leaves along the shoulder of the street.
This could be the factor that determines the result of this battle.
Unpredictable leaves...?
Takumi, how's it going?
Don't expect too much, okay?
Don't you have a plan?
Didn't your father say anything?
Well, he said something, but he didn't make sense.
Hey, give us a break.
I just have to do my best.
Good luck, Takumi.
I believe that you'll outrun him.
Let's start!
Five...
...four...
...three...
...two...
...one...
Go!
Wow, the Eight-Six took off!
You're fast, Takumi!
Incredible.
The midship has the advantage at the start.
The new engine of the Eight-Six is awesome.
It's fast.
That's not an ordinary Eight-Six.
Its engine is more powerful than my two-liter 3S.
Dad said it'd be like a KO, if I pass him.
Fine, that's what I want, too.
I'll outrun your fast Eight-Six.
Okay, got it.
The Eight-Six is ahead at the start.
Kogashiwa is just a big talker.
Even Kyoichi couldn't pass him.
Now that he let him get ahead, that non-turbo SW doesn't have a chance.
I wonder.
I was so confident of my counterattack near the goal...
...that I got careless.
So?
I refused to pull any nasty tricks and tried for a clean run.
My sense of pride got to me.
If he plays dirty, Kogashiwa has a chance.
What do you mean?
It's the line.
There are special lines on the Iroha Slopes, known only by the locals.
An ex-kart driver'll use his left foot for braking.
Leaving the right foot on the gas pedal...
...he uses the left foot to brake and shift the load forward to eliminate understeering.
That way, he can dive into a corner at full throttle.
I bet there are things only the locals know in a distinctive mountain pass like this.
Kogashiwa must have a plan, so Takumi's at a disadvantage.
But Takumi's father defeated Kogashiwa's father here before, didn't he?
Yeah, I thought he gave him some advice...
...but Takumi said he didn't make sense.
He'll be in trouble.
There're so many leaves tonight.
And because of the wind, there are piles of them here and there.
This is tough. If I go over them, I'll instantly lose control.
But the Eight-Six is ahead me, so this is even harder on him.
He doesn't know when he's gonna skid.
It's so hard to drive.
I'd better let the car drift itself.
Skid the rear early and let all four wheels drift.
What the...?!
Into the pile intentionally?
So a sloppy street is easier to drift on.
You're tough, Fujiwara Takumi.
A cheap trick won't work.
There are lines inside the inner shoulder of the hairpins of the Iroha Slopes...
The timing for trying that is important.
Yes, this is corner no. 33.
The sound of their exhausts is getting louder!
They're approaching this hairpin!
Alright.
When they arrive, report.
It's about to start.
I have a bad feeling.
I don't know what it is, but he's going to do something.
I can't wait, dad.
Is it alright to do it now?
I can feel it.
Something's going to happen!
I should attack in corner 33!
There they are!
They're here! The Eight-Six is ahead!
Now!
What the...?!
What?! What happened?!
What? The SW took the inside of the inner line?
What?
He passed the Eight-Six?!
The Eight-Six was passed?
Local special, huh?
So you did it, Kogashiwa.
What?
The SW passed the Eight-Six?
Huh? In corner 33?
Hey, this is getting to be a more heated battle.
How did he do that in a hairpin like this?
Did you hear?
This battle is hard.
Takumi...!
Sorry about that, but the line inside the inner shoulder is in the air.
The Iroha Slopes hairpins have a big height gap.
It's the ruleless driving of the locals.
I've won this race!
I'll lose.
At this rate, I'll lose.
What do you think, brother?
There are eleven hairpins left, so I don't know who will win yet.
What do you mean, Ryosuke?
Kyoichi, the race is going as you expected...
...but don't you think he made his move a little too early?
Early moves give the opponent time to recover from mental shocks.
I see them.
This is corner 37.
At this rate, the gap will widen more.
Damn, what a guy.
Okay, I'd better do it again.
He jumped.
Go!
What a guy!
He managed to jump on the first try!
He's got all the senses of a mountain pass driver.
But once you let me get ahead, you have no chance.
I'll keep this pace until the goal.
The line can't be blocked no matter what?!
Nope.
Why didn't you tell him about it?
When you go down the Iroha Slopes, there are bridges and a tunnel, aren't there?
Yeah.
I told him that the last point is the only place he can attack.
I said he would undoubtedly be behind.
He looked confused, but I wonder if he's figured it out by now or not.
Did you give him any advice on how to pass?
Sort of.
If he understands what I said...
...he has a fifty percent chance of overtaking him.
What?
Only fifty percent?
That's low.
Of course.
His opponent is running away like hell.
Bunta, this time you'll be the one who's frustrated.
He's very good.
Watching from behind, I can see it well.
We're almost the same on the straightaway, but he's so fast in corners.
I'm struggling just to keep up with him. How can I overtake him?
I'll lose like dad said.
Come to think of it, what was he saying?
The overtake point is at the bridge section.
Your opponent will be ahead of you at that time.
You don't know that.
Yes, I do.
This is more important, so shut up and listen.
Dry leaves start to pile up on the Iroha Slopes this time of year...
...and that's where your chance is.
Once you poke your nose in on the first bridge...
...two cars can enter the second, although it's tight.
You have the technique to stay right beside him.
While tangled up and entering the third bridge, only luck will decide the match.
Do your best.
So dad knew that Kogashiwa would use the jump.
But I don't know what to do next.
Dry leaves are starting to pile up...?
What should I do?
One more left.
The next is the last hairpin curve
You can't do anything in the medium-high speed section.
I feel good, dad.
Everything is going as planned.
I can see the edge of asphalt through the dried leaves.
I got it.
He meant to do "it."
Now, that's the last chance!
What the...?!
How did he accelerate like that?!
What the hell happened?!
Dammit all!
Here they come!
Who's ahead?!