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This story is fiction. The names of people, places and groups are imaginary. Obey traffic rules and drive safely.

Initial

The summer break was over. The stories about Akina's Eight-Six, which had won many battles, spread throughout the area.

Just after that, the Emperor Team, led by Sudo Kyoichi, defeated the Night Kids, the fastest on Myogi, and started their campaign to conquer the Gunma area...

Mako, you could've pushed it harder in that corner!

You usually take a more direct line.

You missed it by 15cm or so.

O.K....

Someone's coming down.

Hey, that's Mako's Sil-Eighty.

Awesome.

That blue Sil-Eighty is the fastest on Usui.

Impact Blue!

No good!

That wasn't like you, Mako. You've got to concentrate.

What's wrong with you ?

Beyond Impact Blue...

So that's it.

You were dumped by that Iketani guy.

Yeah...

I guess so.

That explains it.

I thought something was wrong.

Your mental state shows so plainly in your driving.

You're one of those emotional types.

What're you talking about?!

Listen, Iketani!

To love someone means to accept everything about her!

Don't think about anything, just go to the place where she's waiting!

You'll have your sermon after that!

I'll be waiting for you at about 8:00 pm, in front of the signboard where we first met.

The manager is right.

Mako is always serious, but I...I...

I'm so stupid!

My feet hurt.

I hate sandals.

Please, God, give me one more chance.

A traffic jam?

I'll never wear sandals again.

I don't get it.

How could you get dumped?

He seemed so in love with you, no matter how I look at it.

There could've been an accident.

I thought of that, so I wondered if he'd call me.

But he hasn't.

Why don't you call him?

I can't act so desperate.

I waited there three hours after the time I said.

He didn't try to follow it up, so he's not interested in me.

But you were so serious that it's affected your driving, hasn't it?

Yeah.

I thought I wanted him to have it.

Have what?

My virginity.

I don't know if you're modest or just bold.

What do you like about him anyway?

How can I say it...

He's honest and generous.

When we talk about cars...

...we lose track of time.

Hello?

Hey, Shingo, it's been a while.

What's up?

Oh, nothing much.

Actually, Sayuki...

Say what?

The Lan-Evo Corps has appeared on Myogi?

Brother, did you hear that the Lan Evos from Tochigi have shown up on Myogi?

I see.

The Night Kids were blown away.

That idiot, Nakazato...

How could he be defeated by those outsiders?

I know who they are.

Their leader is Sudo Kyoichi.

They're Road Racers whose home course is the Iroha slopes in Nikko.

Kyoichi, what're you up to?

It's been a while, Shingo.

Yeah.

Anyway, the Night Kids are so pathetic.

That's such a kind greeting.

She's Sayuki. An old friend of mine.

Hi.

So cute...

This's the guy who raced.

He's Nakazato.

Nice to meet you.

How could you be defeated on your home course?

I'll defend "Fortress" Gunma.

I'll send your ambition deep into Myogi's valley!

What the...?!

This can't be happening! But I still have a chance.

If I don't stop them...

...then who will?!

They're called the Emperor Team, a one-make team of Lan Evos.

Takeshi had just been defeated by the Redsuns in a hill climb battle...

...so he was mentally out of it.

Your driving rhythm was unstable.

I guess so.

His driving is unstable...

...and he sucks when it comes to pressure.

I won't let you say more than that.

Well, no one can drive the 32 better than him.

He's the number one 32 driver in this area.

But he was outrun, so that Lan Evo was very fast.

They said they'd conquer the entire Gunma area in a month...

...so they'll come here soon.

Watch your back, Sayuki.

Myogi and Usui are very close.

Alright, that's good.

We aren't called Impact Blue, the fastest on Usui, just for convenience.

She's strong-minded.

Let me warn you.

You'd better not get involved in this.

What do you mean by that, Shingo?

Are you saying that we've got no chance of winning?!

No, I don't mean...

Bouncy...

You shouldn't take us lightly just because we're women!

We won't run away, no matter who challenges us!

S...strong...

If that's all, I'm going home.

What's with that saucy attitude?

I don't care what's gonna happen.

Hey, Takeshi, I brought you here so you could let her know how tough the Emperor Team is.

You've got to talk.

Hey, are you listening, Takeshi?

Bouncy...

Incredible.

Anyway, the Emperor Team of Lan Evos has made a raid on Gunma.

I heard about that.

It's caused a huge uproar.

The Night Kids' sticker was cut in half and placed upside down on the rear wing.

You don't usually go that far.

I wonder if they'll come here.

What're you going to do when they come here, Sayuki?

It's stupid to ask.

Isn't that right, Mako?

Yeah.

I'll take any challenge, no matter who it is.

We're Impact Blue, the fastest on Usui.

That's it, guys. So be prepared.

When you see a suspicious Lan Evo, call my cell phone immediately.

Okay.

It's been two days, and the Lan Evos haven't appeared yet.

Maybe they won't come to our area.

If they don't, that somehow relieves me.

I haven't been in my best condition lately.

If I'm caught in a battle...

...I'm not confident of driving my best.

But I want to get rid of this uneasy feeling.

I want to forget about Iketani.

Hey, you!

S...Sayuki, why're you in my bathroom?

You don't have time to relax and take a shower, Mako!

What's the matter?

I came to pick you up! Let's go!

Go where?

To Usui Pass!

The Lan Evos have appeared!

Don't just sit there, put your panties on!

W...wait!

Oh, no!

Here come the Lan Evos!

No doubt about it. They're from the Emperor Team.

They've really come.

Did you call Sayuki?

Yeah.

What? The Lan Evos have shown up?

Yeah, it's the Emperor Team you were talking about.

We're on our way.

Okay, got it.

Takeshi...

...the Lan Evo Corps has shown up on Usui.

They've shown themselves.

Are we going, Takeshi?

Yeah.

A bunch of drift kids with FR cars.

The level of the Gunma area isn't very high.

Let's head back and report to Kyoichi.

Right.

Hey guys, if you're looking for a battle, we'll take it.

Our Sil-Eighty is the fastest around here.

Hey, Shingo...

...what's between you and that Sil-Eighty girl?

You mean Sayuki?

She's just my childhood friend.

We went to the same elementary and junior high schools.

Our homes were close together.

I see...

Yeah.

Could she be your type, Takeshi?

Well...

Forget about her. She's a pain in the ass.

She's not the type to listen to the advice of others.

Even though their Sil-Eighty is the fastest on Usui...

...they're no match for a Lan Evo.

Their drift technique is incredible...

...and no one in the area can beat them...

...but they have no experience with the strict control needed to compete with speed.

Their technique is like a game, so it shows mildness in control.

That won't work against a serious 4WD.

You know that, don't you, Takeshi?

I'm not gonna say women are slow...

...but they have no chance of winning.

Oh, it's a Sil-Eighty, huh?

And its driver is a woman.

How interesting. Let me play.

Hey, is it alright to do that without permission?

We're on a scouting mission.

We'll get chewed out by Kyoichi later.

Don't be so rigid.

We've come this far...

...so we won't be punished for having a little fun.

As long as we win, it'll be alright.

But if the worst happens...

Gimme a break, Ren.

In the first place...

...how could my Evo IV be defeated by pathetic women?

Did you hear that, Mako?

That tears it.

He said a forbidden word.

The most disgusting are the ones who look down on us just because we're women.

He's got nerve, doesn't he? I won't hold back.

Her eyes are serious.

Mako's fast when she looks like that, because she's driven by tension.

One race on the downhill.

Usui's road is narrow, so it has to be run and chase battle.

When the chaser overtakes the runner, the game ends.

If not, we switch positions and start over, and repeat it until it's settled.

How does it sound?

Good.

Which position will you take for the first run?

Alright, then...

...I'll be the chaser and watch your butts.

Okay, let's begin.

We'll go full throttle at the end of the first corner.

That's the starting point.

Got it?

Yeah, okay.

Hey, are you alright?

Don't make me say the same thing over and over.

I'm pretty good in the Emperor Team.

My Evo IV won't lose to a Sil-Eighty driven by a woman.

I'm 200% sure of it.

Now, let's go.

I can't lose to a driver who looks down on female drivers.

You're in the mood, Mako.

Let's go, Sayuki.

Okay.

An easy win.

An Evo IV will never lose to a Sil-Eighty.

It's begun.

When the time comes, women are really gutsy.

I wonder if they can win.

Their opponent is from the Emperor Team, which defeated the Night Kids.

It's a high powered turbo with 4WD.

Normally, you'd want to run away.

If they can't win, no one else can.

I don't know who started calling them Impact Blue, the fastest on Usui.

All we can do is believe in them.

Sayuki's blue Sil-Eighty is the fastest around here.

Not bad.

Just like a local driver. She follows a good line.

No oncoming traffic! Drift as hard as you can!

The drift of my Evo IV is nothing like that of a cheap FR.

Entering a corner at high speed, it's 4WD drift at full throttle.

Mako, you're doing well.

Get close to the inside and grip in the next corner.

So far, we're evenly matched.

He's following right behind us.

I'm not sure if it's because of the Evo IV's potential or his driving skill.

Sure, you're right. Flashy drift is partially a game.

How to use the tires is the key.

Yeah.

When did you see the Sil-Eighty race last?

In the spring, I guess.

Then, it might've changed drastically.

It happened to me, too.

Once a driver faces a big loss, one with good sense will change.

True.

There's an FR driver like that of Akina's Eight-Six.

So there could be another FR which could defeat a 4WD.

But that Eight-Six is in a whole other class.

But if Sayuki and her have had a chance to see the Eight-Six's driving...

...it could be a different story.

How impudent for a woman.

We won't lose, no matter what!

Incredible.

Mako's driving is different.

Her steering angle is noticeably smaller.

That driving image must've been learned from the battle against Akina's Eight-Six.

Mako has awakened.

Great, Mako. You can win this battle.

That Evo IV can't push hard enough in the corner.

He isn't as good as I thought.

He's probably not the guy who defeated the Night Kids on Myogi.

Now that I know that...

...it's frustrating to allow him to keep staring at our rear end.

Mako, let's finish this in the next corner.

It's C-121.

I think you can see for yourself by now that your straightaway speed is faster today.

You're gonna enter the corner at a higher speed...

...so make sure you control the car right.

Alright, no oncoming traffic.

Go!

My Evo IV can handle any corner a woman can clear!

Dammit! I've lost grip!

I couldn't follow the same line!

It's over, Mako.

Hey, are you alright?

Hey, keep this a secret from Kyoichi, alright?

S...sure.

Sayuki, what happened with the Lan Evo Corps?

You're so slow, Shingo.

It's over.

Over?

I see.

Don't be depressed.

We lost on our home course, too.

What're you talking about?

We won.

We won.

You won?!

Mako was awesome. She's a genius.

Not really...

Let's go home.

See ya, Shingo.

H...hey, we came to cheer you up...

That Sil-Eighty is emitting an indescribable aura.

It's definitely something.

You're really incredible, Mako.

That Lan Evo driver from yesterday wasn't so good after all.

That's not true. He was very skilled.

It would've been a tough battle if he'd come before we were defeated by Akina's Eight Six.

Yesterday, you showed your improvement in cornering with a minimum steering angle...

...proving you did your homework.

But that decisive cornering in C-121 was unavoidably showy after all.

I entered that corner at an incredible speed.

It scares me even now when I think about it.

It's no laughing matter.

I thought I was gonna die.

Mako, you're definitely the intuitive type.

You change drastically when something triggers you.

I feel like my mind was washed clean.

But we have a long way to go.

I'm chasing something beyond that blue sky.

I don't need any guy for a while.

You'll regret it, Iketani.

Bang!

Did you catch cold, Iketani?

No. Not really.

Early Autumn