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Leave him alone.

He's fired.

We now have a very good racer on our team.

He's faster and younger than you.

Your professional career has ended.

I'm not done with it yet!

- What are you doing? - Get up and work.

You can't stay here for free.

I finally get why you're divorced.

As if a lousy racer who got fired would know anything.

Get up quickly! You'll be late.

Hurry up. It's time for school.

I'm heading out!

Safe journey.

Shunta.

Akira, did you bring your calligraphy brushes?

Morio, hurry. You'll be late.

Hurry up. Get going.

Haru and Nao, greet me before you go.

We're off to school.

Step aside.

Daisuke, give me your pants!

Shunta, what should you say?

- I'm off to school. - Good, safe journey.

The kids won't listen if you nag too much.

I'm off to school.

Shuhei, safe journey.

Did you brush your teeth?

- Do you have your school badge? - Yes.

What about your homework?

Misae, thanks for being so helpful.

Did you also stay up late studying yesterday?

No.

Your exam is tomorrow, right?

I hope you'll get good grades.

- I'll pray... - That hurts!

It's already late.

Can't you wake up earlier?

Sorry, I'm still jet-lagged. Sorry.

You're such a wannabe racer.

What did she just say?

"A wannabe racer".

A slide to the bottom.

It's dangerous to play here.

- Jiro, you're so slow! - Get off from there.

- So slow! - Okay, I heard you!

What is this?

Why is this on the driver's seat?

Whose is this?

It must be yours, right? Take it.

Found you.

Little tortoise

No one in this world

Runs faster than you do

Why do you run so fast?

Good morning.

Safe journey.

Hey!

I'm not a wannabe racer.

I have an FIA racing license.

Say something.

- Hey! - Hi.

What a beautiful morning.

The sun always shines fair and bright for everyone.

All men are equal before God.

Can you give me a ride to Dominic College?

No, I'm not a taxi driver.

Just drive along the road to the city hall...

Should Misae have her own room?

A single room? Why?

When I was cleaning her room yesterday,

I saw some documents about universities.

I called her homeroom teacher and asked about it.

Her teacher said that Misae wants to go to university.

Misae said she wants to get a job after finishing high school.

I think she's worried about the tuition fees.

But there are full scholarships at some universities.

We can give her a better space for studying.

How about we let her give it a go?

In my experience, special treatment doesn't end well.

As for Misae,

there are also issues with her parents.

It's better that she becomes financially independent soon.

We can't decide for her.

We'll ask her when she gets home.

If so, can you...

leave this to me?

What?

I'll be responsible for this.

Watch out for cars.

- We're off now! Jiro, bye! - We're off!

Didn't I tell you to call me sir?

What are you doing? Get out.

I want to pee.

You're almost at kindergarten. Hang in there.

I'm going to pee.

What are you doing? Stop it.

Don't pee in the car.

Stop torturing me!

Pee here.

It's like tiny garlic.

I can't pee.

I'm joking. It looks good. Hurry up.

All right. What's that called?

Hurry up, pee.

Testarossa.

I can't pee, Jiro!

Who cares? Hurry up.

What on earth am I doing?

(Engine: Lap 2)

Jetus has just joined Team Ichinose this year.

They are introducing this year's new car.

The driver of this race car...

is definitely Team Ichinose's number one racer, Sugawara Hiroto,

and Jetus' Mr. Yamagata.

- It's all yours. - You can count on me.

Gentlemen, please look over here.

He refused to see me?

I just want the coach to check out my techniques.

We already have an outstanding racer.

Tamaki, wait.

Aren't you a bit too harsh?

Aren't you a bit too friendly?

I'm sorry.

Sugawara Hiroto.

Does he really drive that fast?

He's good at spontaneity.

He's still very young, right?

It's said that he has been driving since he was three years old.

He's a rich boy.

His dad is the owner of a medical device company.

That's why he has brought many sponsors with him.

It's because of money, right?

It costs three million yen to do a lap in Formula races.

I know that.

So, just give it up, Jiro.

You can't be a professional racer just by driving fast.

How much?

What?

His sponsorship.

What can you do?

Do I have a chance if I also get a sponsor?

No one will pay for you.

('99 All-Japan Formula 3 Championship)

(Round 1: Suzuka Winner)

('99 All-Japan Formula 3 Championship)

(Series Champion)

('02 International F3000 TEAM FOGO Transfer "Japan's Fast Turtle")

That's hard to say.

I had a sponsor when I went to Italy.

But now?

What about the current Kanzaki Jiro?

I told you.

I'm not done yet.

Can anyone give me a hand?

That's why I said I don't need a different room.

I hope you can realize your dream.

Stop it.

I won't sit for the university entrance exam.

Don't be so polite and you shouldn't worry.

You'll have my full support.

Why are you cheering me on?

This makes Yukie very uneasy.

Yukie is fine with this, right?

Yes, I don't mind at all.

Thank you.

Can you tidy up your stuff?

Sure.

What?

What's with you?

I knew it.

Why does she go looking for trouble?

- What is this color? - Rose pink.

She's so senseless.

I can sense it.

Is this your sixth sense again?

Are you okay?

Misae will also cry.

I also want my own room.

It's really vexing to share my room with this kid.

That's impossible. There aren't that many rooms.

So the best kid is the one who does best in studying.

That's why I object to this in the first place.

Yukie, it's okay.

I really won't attend university.

Misae, wait!

Didn't you tell your homeroom teacher...

that you wish to attend university?

It's because he said it's a shame that I won't.

Why can't you be more honest with yourself?

What's going on?

This desk is...

The desk should be in the room. Don't block the corridor.

Don't you know such a simple theory?

- I finally moved it... - Be careful!

That hurts.

Come on, move it back inside.

Do you have a hay fever?

This is so annoying.

It must be hard taking care of kids every day.

This is a place where all sorts of people live together.

By the way, we're having fish cakes stew tonight.

That sounds great.

Is Mr. Goto there?

Hello, sorry for not being in touch.

I got back to Japan last week.

Yes, excuse me. My phone is dying.

Excuse me, I'll plug it in first.

Hello? Sorry.

Jiro, what's wrong?

Get out.

- I'd like to meet you. - I just peed.

I know.

- I peed. - Great.

I'd like to meet you and have a chat.

Yes.

For now, I have three appointments.

I can cancel them. It's okay.

When will you be available?

- Tomorrow? - This is mine.

- It's mine. - Tomorrow? Yes.

I'll visit you. What time will work for you?

Noon?

Yes, I see.

Yes, good.

Yes, thank you.

Yes, I'll hang up now.

Awesome!

I'll still definitely make it.

Here.

Sit on me. This is a workout.

Awesome!

Hold on.

Misae.

I don't want to talk to you. Leave the room.

This is a list of universities with full scholarships.

I hope you can leave this place with hope.

This will also motivate Yukie and the others to study hard.

Do your best for tomorrow's exam.

- Keep going. - Sit tight.

Again!

Are you tired?

Shut up, kid.

I'm sorry.

It's all because I cried.

What nonsense is that?

I'm fine now.

We can swap rooms.

You should do your best to get into a university.

Don't bother.

I don't need any hope.

You get it, don't you?

My hopes can be crushed by my parents anytime.

Everything she does is pointless.

- We also want to play. - Twenty-five...

- Twenty-six. - No.

Why?

- Twenty-seven. - I said, no boys.

Why?

You're so annoying.

Let me join you.

Don't come here.

What is that look?

I told you not to come here.

Europe is very nice.

- They treat racers differently. - Yes.

They regard them as noble.

In Japan, racers are seen as Bōsōzoku, biker gangs.

Speaking of which, you're really fond of racing.

Why would I invest in racing if I don't like it?

I'm really glad that people like you exist.

This steak house is the best in Tokyo.

It looks good.

- Is it okay to ignore it? - Sure.

- Sorry, you're so busy. - No worries.

Well, should we get a bottle of Château Lafite Rothschild?

You can drink freely now that you've retired, right?

But what are your plans now?

A racer that gets off the track has no other strengths.

I haven't retired yet.

I'm now looking for Japanese sponsors.

That's why I'd like to know if you'd sponsor me?

Well...

I still have it in me and I can still win in Japan.

I can also promote your company.

Excuse me, I have to go.

Are you still using the tortoise logo?

You helped me realize my dream once.

Come to me again anytime.

Thank you.

I'll always support you personally.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

How would you like your steak?

- You're really serious about it. - Yes.

Although it's a bit embarrassing,

this is the first time in the past three months that I feel confident.

As long as I give it my best, they will understand me.

I don't think it's that easy.

- But... - Misae's school just called.

They said she was absent from the exam.

What?

Ayumi.

Ayumi.

My teacher praised me today.

What did you draw?

Mom.

I'm home.

Mom? Sister?

Sister? Mom?

Dad?

(Fight!)

That hurts.

Why?

I told you, you were too full of yourself.

But she took the documents that I gave her.

So why didn't she attend the exam?

Why isn't she home yet for dinner?

It's mean of you to cry now.

- I'm not crying. - How is that not crying?

- I'm not. - Okay, she didn't cry.

Sir, what do you think?

In my experience, the better the student,

the worst it is when they make mistakes.

If anything goes wrong...

We have to believe that Misae will return.

Just wait.

It's always easy to rely on trust.

This isn't easy at all.

I'm totally clueless as well.

But at such times, it's best to just take it easy.

- The ramen is really good. - Really?

If I knew, I'd skip the steak. I feel awful.

What are you doing here?

The so-called good student.

Misae.

I'm home.

Why didn't you take the exam?

I didn't want to take it. That's all.

It's your choice. I trust you.

Let's be clear about it.

I won't apply for university.

It's pointless anyway.

Pointless? I don't think so.

- Your future career... - Don't you get it?

You should know that my parents are in a huge debt.

They ran away while I was on my graduation field trip.

Mom? Dad?

My parents and my sister, whom they took with them,

I have no idea where they are or what they are doing.

I don't even know if they are dead or alive!

Even if I go to the best university,

what company would hire me with this on my resume?

Why would I bother attending university?

I don't need any false hope.

Don't push yourself into a dead end.

Whatever happened in the past is not your fault.

You're like everyone. Anything is possible for you.

Enough of those high-sounding words.

Misae!

Come for dinner.

No, thank you.

Forget about universities. Come and have dinner first.

Misae.

I don't want to eat with this woman.

You have to be here whether you eat it or not.

We're all waiting for you!

Misae.

Silly boy, get in here.

Silly boy?

I'm home.

I'm starving.

We still can't eat yet?

Misae will be right down. Let's wait for a while.

Gen, when is she coming?

When is she coming?

I reckon it will take ages.

A group of people waiting for one person.

It's like the army.

I'm starving.

My stomach is cramping up.

Let's eat. It's 8pm.

- Hey! - What are you doing?

What do you mean?

Aren't you embarrassed? The kids are all waiting.

How can you not feed kids who are still growing?

You're the odd one out. Everyone is waiting nicely.

I'll wait. I won't eat.

I'll wait until Misae is here.

Get down here right now.

We can't have dinner because of you.

What nonsense is that?

I didn't even have lunch.

- It has nothing to do with her. - We're just waiting...

You're so loud!

Hold on, Misae!

The doorknob really hurts.

Wait!

Listen.

Misae, where are you going?

I don't want any of your high-sounding words.

That hurts.

I really don't get you.

Is the battery dead? Come on.

- That hurts. - There's one here.

Darn it.

Is this the problem?

Darn it.

There's more here.

Hey.

- What? - Not you. Uniform girl.

What?

Come and take over.

Take over?

I'm starving because of you.

I want to eat out, but the car broke down.

As the culprit, you should help me fix the car.

That's unreasonable.

Shut it. Get in the driver's seat.

Why?

Go home. Everyone is waiting. Please?

Get in the car now.

Hurry up.

Weird temper.

Turn the car key.

How?

Clockwise. What did you learn in school?

I'm not in an automotive school.

Shut it, just hurry up.

Why doesn't the fuel come up at all?

It's not ready yet.

What?

Hey, what are you messing with?

Hold on, don't you dare touch the car key.

I heard you.

Well...

What's going on now?

Well...

Hold this.

- What? - Hold this.

- Wait. - Okay.

Sorry, it's too dark. Bring the light here.

Gas.

The gas is fixed. What about water?

Hand me the toolbox.

What?

Isn't it there? The all-purpose plier.

- All-purpose plier? - The spanner.

It's split at the top with a round bottom.

- Bottom... - You're touching it. That one.

- This? - Give it to me.

You're doing great.

Darn it.

Get moving.

Get moving. Come on.

Come on.

Okay.

Turn the car key again.

The accelerator is on the far right.

Awesome. It's started!

Enough with the light. Thank you.

They are off.

- Come on! - Come on!

- What will happen? - How come?

- What will happen? - You keep repeating that.

Kids!

Let's play origami wrestling.

- No! - No!

Hold on, where are you going?

It's just a test drive.

What? Let me out now.

Sure.

This is due to g-force.

Please get out now.

What?

Didn't you ask to get out?

Is it just me?

Are you scared?

Not at all.

Wait...

He really drove away.

She's all alone.

Will she be okay?

Are you worried about her?

Why should I worry about someone like her?

Really?

Everything she does is pointless.

All she says are pretty words.

Okay.

It's the same for everyone? Life isn't fair at all.

I do really dislike kids.

Unfair?

Everything in the world is unfair.

Racing is the espresso of unfairness.

Racing?

Rich boys with wealthy parents...

get to be raised in elitism.

They spend millions at a time.

There are racers like that.

There are also racers like me...

who lost their parents at a young age...

and can't buy the easy way in.

But I still love racing and became a racer.

You lost your parents?

God created a bunch of high and mighty people...

and loads of downright lowly ones.

I'm like 30 laps behind the others.

- You lost your parents? - What?

Your parents...

When I was a kid,

my dad, mom, and older brother died.

What's the headmaster to you?

He's not my real dad.

Is it the same for Chihiro?

She's not my real sister.

How can you talk about this so easily?

There's nothing to be ashamed of.

Why don't you talk about your parents?

I don't want...

to recall any of it.

I don't want...

to lose anyone again so suddenly.

Not again.

Is that why you don't want a single room?

It's not me.

It's not the hay fever girl who's scared of being lonely.

It's actually you, the straight-A student.

- It's not true. - Stop acting tough.

I'm not!

- What are you doing? - What nonsense is that?

Just admit that you're scared of being lonely.

- Why? I don't feel lonely! - What?

Sit down! You're so loud.

How annoying.

That hurts.

But this isn't zero.

What?

I just said it's normal that life is unfair.

But someone with nothing to lose also has a chance of winning.

Someone who has everything doesn't have zero possibility.

- Is it about racing again? - Of course.

Besides, you have your own race.

What?

An important race that's solely yours.

This sound is totally different.

Are you stupid?

Where was I going?

Aren't you sneaking out for dinner?

How is that possible? What nonsense is that?

- Hey? - What?

Why would I do that?

(Ramen)

The ramen is really good.

- Bon appétit! - Bon appétit!

This has been stewing for a while. It's really good, right?

Have some pickled radish.

Jiro, don't pick out the elephant yam.

I am eating them. Look at me before saying that.

You're an adult. Stop being picky with food.

Didn't I tell you I'm eating them?

Thank you, I really love elephant yam.

Sure, you're welcome.

By the way,

I'll consider attending university.

But I can't decide right away.

I do want to give it a go.

Ms. Tomomi is very concerned. Just do your best.

But I want to live with Yukie.

Just do as you please.

"Chikuwa" tastes better than steak.

This is so good.

There you go.

Sir, you also pick out the elephant yam.

- No... - Are you being picky?

- He is. - I'm not.

I'm saving it for last.

Like father, like son. Aren't you embarrassed?

Right.

- What is it? - Nothing.

It's not zero.

What?

Misae, what's wrong?

This is so good.

Didn't it wrap up nicely?

Yes.

You have to go through these a bit at a time.

At first, I also acted pointlessly.

Well...

Excuse me. You can head home first.

- What? - I left something behind.

Please wait a minute.

Wait! Please wait a minute!

What is it?

What did you say to Misae?

What did I say?

She was so adamant.

What did I say?

I think it can't be...

Wait.

Can you tell me? I'd like to learn from you!

Why are you so loud?

I want to help those kids.

I might be inexperienced,

but I really wish to help them.

Aren't you tired?

I won't get tired.

Is that so?

I finally...

became a caregiver.

I don't have the time to get tired.

Fortify the front coil spring.

Will it stay balanced?

Should it be lubricated?

It's training time.

Sir?

Coach.

Please watch me race.

This isn't a good time for it.

Please?

I don't have any sponsors.

But if it's just racing, I can do it.

Please.

Please head back.

- Coach, please. Please? - Kanzaki.

- Coach. - Kanzaki.

Coach, please. I mean it.

Coach!

Isn't this pretty good?

He's ready to be tested.

Just let him.

How about a match with me?

What?

I'm betting my life on this.

If I lose, I'll never return again.

It's really silly to bet someone's life on this, right?

Are you going to kiss?

Shut it, kids.

I don't want to see my dad like that.

Morio said he is scared to see if his dad hasn't changed at all.

Shut it. I'll be scared as well.

Where are we going?

It's about time you face it.

Do you really think you'll win? You are at your limit.

You're the one who doesn't understand how I feel!

- Jiro is dumped - Jiro is dumped

You will lose...

if you run away.

(This is a work of fiction.)