They're side by side!
Shit, if one misses the line, both'll hit the concrete wall!
I lost.
A local driver was defeated because of the fallen leaves?
But you're awesome, Fujiwara Takumi.
The Eight-Six won.
Kogashiwa spun out just before the goal.
I see.
Brother.
Let's go home, Keisuke.
Okay.
Fujiwara Takumi...
...he'll be big.
So big that he won't stay in the Gunma area.
I understand why Ryosuke favors him.
And he's a driver who will eventually surpass Ryosuke.
Okay, we'll head home, too.
It's over.
The Eight-Six won!
Banzai! Takumi won!
I...incredible.
The new legend of Eight-Six has begun.
Akina's Eight-Six is so awesome.
Hey, don't cry, Iketani.
But I'm so glad.
I can't keep from crying!
Thanks for dodging me.
I didn't get hit because of you.
This is my father's car, so I wanted to return it without any dents.
Same with me.
I passed by the Eight-Six in Akina once.
I thought I wouldn't be able to win...
...even though I wasn't going to race against your father.
It was so sensational.
Now that I'm defeated, my premonition was right.
It's shocking to lose in my own home area, but it was a meaningful experience.
You and your father are great.
Why don't we race again someday?
I'll train myself hard.
Bye.
It's cold today.
Takumi, don't you have a pocket warmer?
I don't.
I hate the cold weather and the dry wind.
Takumi, what're you going to do after you graduate?
Graduate?
Yeah.
You aren't going to college, are you?
No.
Are you going to a vocational school or something?
Don't know.
If you haven't decided, how about applying here as a full-time employee?
Here?
I'm gonna ask the manager to hire me as a full-timer starting in April.
Why don't you?
You'll waste your time if you hesitate.
Bye then.
It's different, isn't it?
Your seat and the driving feeling is different from before.
Hey Takumi, what're you going to do on Christmas?
I dunno.
Are you going to have a party at home?
We haven't done anything special for Christmas since I was little.
I don't have a mom either.
Anyway, what did you want to talk about?
I broke up with the man in the Benz.
It...it's none of my business.
You're lying.
If you thought so, you wouldn't ignore me.
Because you're involved with me, you ignore me.
We went to the beach in summer and kissed...
Because you think you were betrayed, you're upset, aren't you?
I'm sorry.
It's cold.
Winter is near.
I want to be your friend again.
I can't.
I can't change my mind so easily.
I don't like it either!
I won't give up!
I'll restore our friendship!
I want to ask you something.
You're popular...
...so if you wanted to go out with someone else, he'd be easy to find.
That's not like you to say that.
Why me?
Why?
I don't have any reason.
It's because I love you of course!
Thank you!
senpai...
...it might snow anytime.
Sure, it's cold today.
Anyway, Itsuki, what're you going to do on Christmas?
What am I...?
It's so obvious.
Have a party with your friends?
It's the last Christmas during your high school life.
No, I'll be working.
I have to change the tires of my Levin to the studless ones before winter.
Hey, just like me.
What about Takumi?
Takumi?
He's completely out of it.
Especially today.
Hey, dad...I...
I'll graduate soon, so...
Do whatever you want.
Either take over the tofu shop or whatever...
How can you be free on Christmas Eve?
Don't you have anywhere else to go?
Don't say that.
No matter where I go, it's tough for Mr. Lonely.
There are couples wherever you look.
Why don't we go out and eat something good?
Sounds good.
What're you going to do?
Of course I'll go, because I'm free.
What about you, Takumi?
I don't have any money, so I'd better not go.
Why?
You're not sociable.
Tofu shop...Tofu...
There, I finally found it.
Okay, here I go.
It's getting cold.
It must be snowing on the mountain.
Ah...tofu...
I mean...I'm a friend of Takumi's.
He hasn't come back from work yet.
I see...
Umm...
It's alright. It's nothing.
Bye.
She looks like a peddler.
Hey, ah...
Your bag seems heavy.
If you came to see my son, he'll be back soon...
...so why don't you come in and have some tea?
You don't mind?!
Christmas is boring.
I only have tea.
So that's what your big bag was for.
It's cute, isn't it?
It lights up like this.
It's beautiful.
An Eight-Six?
It's handmade, and I made it myself.
Takumi likes the car so much.
Takumi is late. I wonder where he's wandering around.
When are you supposed to meet him?
Well, we didn't set any time.
This is just my own Christmas visit without an appointment.
I'll take these.
Okay.
I've been wondering.
You're the one who called often during summer, aren't you?
Yes.
You stopped suddenly, so I was wondering what happened.
Because of a situation, it looks like Takumi hates me.
I don't want to graduate with it like this, so I'm trying hard.
But he hasn't forgiven me.
I don't know what happened, but he's not that good at deciding whether to forgive or not.
I don't think he hates you.
He's like a stubborn old man, despite his age.
Once he's determined, he sticks to it.
And when it happens, his action is the opposite from what he wants to do.
I'm home.
Someone's here?
Merry Christmas!
What the heck this?
Merry Christmas.
Dad, what the hell are you doing?!
Merry Christmas!
It's so fun!
What should I sing next?!
How can he be like that without alcohol?
So lonely...
How pathetic...
Mako....
Road racers don't need a girl after all!
Takumi, move the tree, please.
Okay.
I've liked Christmas a lot since I was a child, so I wanted to celebrate Christmas with you.
You told me that you've never had a Christmas party.
Let's eat cake.
Ta da!
Light the candles.
Dad, fire.
I'm gonna turn the lights off.
What?
Did he go to sleep?
Wha...?
What're you going to do after you graduate?
I haven't decided.
Have you?
Me?
I've been wondering about it, but I don't think I can stay like this.
I should find something I want to do...
...so I'm going to go to a school in Tokyo.
Happy New Year!
We're glad to see you this year.
Happy New Year.
Glad to see you guys, too.
There could be a lot of customers at the beginning of the year, so do your best.
Count on me, manager.
You're energetic, Itsuki.
Why not?
I'll be working here full-time, starting in April.
Gotta clean over there.
I have to see him every day, starting in April?
Should I be happy or sad?
Takumi, don't just stand there, clean the window!
Go find work to do yourself!
How impressive.
My social consciousness is different from Takumi's.
Thank you very much.
Natsuki, you're working hard at the start of this year.
Didn't you have any plans for going somewhere?
It's alright.
I'm happy working for now.
I see.
After I got the job, I realized that it's hard to earn money.
Yeah.
Welcome.
May I take your order?
When you decide...
Natsuki?
What's wrong? Don't be a stranger.
Did you forget me?
Miki?
I'll take a cheeseburger and shake.
Okay.
Cheeseburger and shake, one of each.
What about going for a drive after work?
I'll take you home.
No, thanks.
Are you worried?
I won't bite.
Okay.
I'll be done soon, so...
I came home for winter break.
I'm surprised to see you working.
You've changed.
Have I? I'm normal.
You've changed.
You've grown up and become more attractive.
Do you have a boyfriend?
That's none of your business.
You sound like you don't have one.
If so, why don't you go out with me?
Let's have fun like we used to.
You couldn't have forgotten me, could you?
Here's fine.
Stop.
What? Are you upset?
I'm afraid I have no intention of going out with you.
I don't have a boyfriend, but I have someone I love.
He's precious to me.
Bye.
Stop, Miki!
Don't sweat it, and spend more time with me.
Let's talk about your precious one.
How scary. He's...
We're leaving.
It's started snowing hard.
Hey Takumi, do you want to come to my place?
Let's see...
I can, but...
You don't have anything to do at home, do you?
Where are we going?
Let's talk in detail, where no one will interfere with us.
The night is young.
Takumi...
At that time, Iketani...
What's wrong, Takumi?
I'd better not go today.
Why not?
I don't feel like it.
And dad went to a New Year party, so he'll get drunk and ask me to pick him up.
Leave him alone.
See ya.
Geez, you'd better leave home already.
Natsuki, we used to have fun.
You listened to me and did anything.
Let's have fun, just like old times.
Okay?
No.
Why not?
I'm different now.
Don't give me shit like that!
When did you get so boring?!
You used to be more loose and interesting!
Girls change when they find someone to love!
D...don't be so stubborn.
Hey, you!
Hey, wait!
Hey, Natsuki!
Takumi, please pick up!
D...dammit.
Shit.
You can't escape.
Takumi...
Please pick up!
Hello...
Takumi, help me...lake...
Hello?
Is this Mogi?
Hello?
What happened?
Hello, hello?
She was serious...!
Lake?
Akina?!
You said Takumi, didn't you?
You don't mean that the guy is Fujiwara, do you?
So it is him.
Shit.
How could you, Natsuki?
So you're going out with him?
Stop talking like that!
What's with you, Takumi?
You dare to go against a senior?
I hate remembering that.
You'll be beaten up again.
You little...
Think before you ask for help.
How could he come here without a car?
He will.
He's fast when he drives on the mountain.
He has a car?
Shit, come with me.
Owww...let go of me!
Shut up, and get in the car!
Don't pull!
Do it now!
It hurts, stop!
Where are we going?
Someone might bother us, so I'll change location and go down the mountain.
Be prepared.
I won't let you go home until I'm satisfied.
He's really crazy.
What should I do?
Takumi...
Please come, Takumi.
Takumi!
No way!
It's too soon!
Takumi has come for me.
I wondered what his car is, but it's a junker from the distant past.
Don't sweat it, just because of a drift like that.
Natsuki, sorry, but it's impossible to keep up with my car in that thing.
Takumi will, because he's a good driver.
Nonsense.
It's not a matter of being a good or bad driver. Mine is a 4WD.
It's common sense in this universe that 4WD cars are superior on snow.
I can go this fast on snow.
Just three more curves, and his car will be far behind.
How could he?!
Shit!
Impossible!
How could a junker like that tailgate a 4WD?
It's not because of the car.
Maybe you're driving too slow.
Say what?!
How dare you insult me like that?!
If you look away, you'll have an accident.
Shit, he's tailing me like a shadow.
How about this?
Not good...
It won't turn!
Please, stay away!
Takumi!
Mogi.
Takumi, you came.
What happened?
I didn't know what was going on, but I rushed here.
Who's in that car?
Do you know him?
I'll tell you in the car, so let's go, Takumi.
Are you upset?
I'm sorry.
It was because I got in Miki's car.
It's okay.
Takumi...
I'll give you a ride to your house.
No, I can't go home like this.
I don't think I'll have another chance to say this, so I want you to listen to me.
The man I was going out with...
You know, the man with the Benz.
I was getting money from him.
I regret doing that so much now.
I felt like I was losing many important things every time I received money.
The reason I started working is because I thought I'd be able to regain what I lost.
And I wanted to show you that I was trying hard...
...and wanted you to look at me and understand me.
Oh no, I can't.
I never wanted to cry in front of a man because it looks bad.
I'm terrible.
When did I become a crybaby?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Takumi.
I want to say something.
This is how I really feel.
I...
...love you.
A battle with me?
Yeah. Please.
I haven't heard whether you're joining my team or not.
I want to decide after the battle.
Please.
Okay.
What are your conditions?
You go ahead and I'll follow you.
The location is Akagi.
I don't think I can win...
...but it was Akina last time, so I wanted to do it on your home course.
I feel like I can find my answer.
Alright.
I'm looking forward to next Saturday.
Teach you about the setting?
Yeah. Just a little advice is fine.
I want to do it myself.
Who are you going to go against?
The FC...
I mean myself.
Yourself, huh?
Time for "graduation", I guess.
Okay, let's begin.
Go!
Awesome!
In the blink of an eye...
That's twin drift.
Incredible sight.
I can feel him so strongly.
You must be concentrating on driving as fast as you can.
Show me your driving.
Awesome.
So exciting. It's great.
The FC is incredible, but the Eight-Six is awesome, too.
I see his aura in his driving.
Hey, Takeshi, don't stand so close to me.
A stranger would think we're friends.
O...okay.
I wonder what's gonna happen, Keisuke.
Kenta, Ryosuke won't lose on his home ground.
But something might happen.
It doesn't matter.
Winning or losing is irrelevant in this battle.
As long as they drive at their full potential, that will be fine.
I'm envious that they can drive so seriously.
Wonderful.
He's so wonderful.
He's improved drastically since the battle on Akina.
It's strange.
When I drive with you...
...I discover something new in my driving, which is supposedly complete.
I've never had so much fun in a battle.
All my worries are gone.
I just have to follow him.
Takumi...
We've graduated.
I'm gonna see my friends later...
...but I'll just show my face and leave, okay?
Natsuki, we're leaving.
Okay, I'm coming.
Bye.
Hey, Takumi!
Here you are.
Graduation is sad indeed.
What're you going to do now?
Are we going to talk at my place?
Well, I'm...
Could you be going to see Mogi all alone?
Well, ah...
It's okay.
Why don't you go?
I'm a lonely driver, after all!
I'll go talk with Iketani at the station, and then I won't feel sad about it!
The ice in the lake has melted.
It's getting warmer and warmer.
You got a job at a local delivery service, right?
Yeah, I don't think I can think of life without a car.
I don't want to be without you.
I knew it would happen, but I don't like it after all.
Why don't you go to Tokyo with me?
Why not?
I'll stay here.
I've been thinking about something since last year.
What is my dream?
I thought about it during the entire winter, and I finally found it.
I like to drive, and I want to drive faster than anybody.
So I want to be a professional driver.
Because of that, I'll be staying here.
Because of that?
I want to join a new team and learn many things.
And I want to be a top driver, whom no one can defeat.
Incredible.
You're incredible, Takumi.
You're incredible.
I'll be lonely, but I'll bear it.
If it wasn't for you, my high school life would have been full of only bad memories.
Because you were with me, I've had lots of happy memories.
I'm not enough for you, am I?
But I'll never forget it...
...because my memories with you are so precious.
So make your dreams come true.
Takumi!
Takumi, I will try hard and never give up.
A dilemma has come over me
itsudatte dilemma tsukimatou
It keeps bothering me
boku wa sore ni nayamasareru
News is full of selfishness and hypocrisy
migatte na gizensha darake no news
I can't stand watching it
unzari de mou mirenai
Being apart is like a feeling of despair
hanare banare ni narutte zetsubou ni yoku nita kanjou
But I can be reborn because I've met you
demo kimi to aeta koto de boku wa umarekawaru no sa
And then, under the same sky, the same kind of love...
soshite onaji youna ai ga onaji sora no shita de
...will begin today. So many of them
kyo mo takusan umareteku
The Earth keeps going around
maware maware chikyuu
Strong and unmatched energy will be created
nani yori mo tsuyoi energy afuredasu
There's nothing to be afraid of
kowai mono nanka nai yo
Because your feelings are always by my side
kimochi itsumo soba ni aru kara
Takumi: Miki Shinichiro Itsuki: Iwata Mitsuo Natsuki: Kawasumi Ayako Bunta: Ishizuka Unshou Iketani: Yao Kazuki Kenji: Takagi Kazuki Yuichi: Nishimura Tomomichi
Ryosuke: Koyasu Takehito Keisuke: Seki Tomokazu Kyoichi: Tanaka Masahiko Seiji: Kawahara Kazuhisa Kai: Kanna Nobutoshi Ken: Arimoto Tetsuya
Miki: Yamazaki Takumi Takeshi: Hiyama Nobuyuki Shingo: Fujiwara Keiji Mako: Neya Michiko Sayuki: Kakazu Yumi Kenta: Okano Kousuke Chief: Hosoi Hajime