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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION.

PLEASE DRIVE SAFE AND FOLLOW THE RULES.

(Initial D Fifth Stage)

After graduating from high school, Takumi Fujiwara

joined the racing team "Project D" established by Ryosuke Takahashi.

He entered the races along with Keisuke Takahashi on behalf of the team.

As a driver specializing in downhill races,

he successively won in expedition races in Tochigi, Saitama, Ibaraki and so on.

But in the duel against the final opponent "Purple Shadow",

in that race between him and Joshima Toshiya,

he lost to Joshima Toshiya but won the game, which left painful memories.

Single-handed steering indeed gives a feeling of discord.

If any unexpected situation occurs, there won't be enough time to react.

The so-called "single-handed steering"

is to completely foresee all situations that will occur when driving at the limit,

and to ensure that everything is under your control.

Just like Ryosuke said.

If you are not confident that you can control everything,

you cannot use this move in actual race.

The delivery is done.

Thanks.

I will go sleep for a while and then go to work.

Where are you guys going next?

We are taking a break this week.

Because I need to repair my 86.

Next week is the last race in Ibaraki.

I heard that after Ibaraki, the next stop will be Kanagawa.

It will probably be very tiring. Kanagawa is far from here.

Has the time finally arrived?

The truly difficult races

are just about to start.

(Episode 1: Encounter of Destiny)

Takumi.

Hi, Takumi.

Hello.

Hello, senior Iketani, senior Kenji.

It's late and still so hot, the work must be hard.

Don't compare me with Kenji.

I'm working, he just comes to kill time.

Iketani, what's that? You don't need to describe me like that.

Exactly.

Senior Kenji is just someone without a lover.

Shut up!

A street racer... doesn't need a girlfriend.

Speaking of which... how many times have you said this line?

Is the new 86 ready yet?

You've probably made a lot of modifications.

This time, I focused on the chassis.

Like changing the tire size.

Enhance the vehicle's rigidity, reduce the weight...

You didn't change the car's appearance, but only upgraded the internal parts?

I wonder what the car will end up like.

Awesome, just awesome!

After all, you are the unbeatable downhill racer of "Project D".

By the way, Takumi.

Apart from the "Project D" expeditions,

have you ever raced with Keisuke Takahashi?

Eh... No, I haven't.

Senior Kenji, why do you ask?

No, just something a friend of a friend told me.

He said on the mountain road of Saitama last week,

he met the dual ace drivers of the "Project D",

said he was really excited.

But I didn't go.

I reckon so.

I also felt something was off.

But what could this mean?

Could he have misidentified someone?

See my heel-and-toe technique.

Takumi, what do you think?

One day, I will also appear in a downhill race with this LEVIN.

This is my dream.

... The reality is pretty cruel.

What do you mean by that?

I'm not talking about you.

Now I'm always driving around in the day working as a freight driver.

I would think so every time I see those high school students having fun.

Now that I think about it, summer vacation really is great.

You can do nothing and have fun every day.

I only understood the bliss of being a student after I entered society.

Indeed.

We had summer vacation last year.

It's completely different in just a year.

The thought that we will no longer have summer vacations makes me sad.

Hey you.

Don't you ever feel lonely?

I'm talking about Natsuki.

The reason why I'll stay here

is that I want to join a new racing team and learn new things.

I think this is the way for me to get closer to my dream.

You want to go to Tokyo, right?

Then you must go.

If you are now blinded by emotions and give up what you want to do,

you will definitely regret it in the future.

At the beginning, I did feel lonely.

But I have let go.

I don't feel lonely now,

because she went to Tokyo for her dreams.

Is that so?

I sincerely wish her well now.

Do you often come to this mountain road?

I think this is my second time.

Always staying in Akina can be boring.

Really?

What's going on over there?

The "Project D" Dual Aces are here!

Really? That's awesome!

-Let's go check it out. -Okay.

Eh, what's going on?

No idea.

A Panda-style 86 and a yellow FD.

What... what is that?

What's with that T-shirt with the team logo on it?

And both of them are wearing the same ones.

I've never seen anything like that.

Um... excuse me.

Are you Mr. Takahashi and Mr. Fujiwara from the "Project D"?

A moment.

Sorry, we can't directly answer your question.

You understand, right?

Today is not an official expedition of the team.

Today, we are on an incognito tour.

We do not want to cause too much commotion.

Right, Keisuke?

He even called the name Keisuke so affectionately.

And that Keisuke,

isn't he way too short?

Takumi, is it okay to let them do that?

They are obviously impostors.

No matter what,

I do not want to get involved with them.

Just looking at them makes me feel super embarrassed.

Um...excuse me.

Can we take a photo with you?

They are even so popular with the girls, what a joke.

I can't let them off.

Well, fine.

Hey, you two fakes!

Who are you?

I want to ask who you are.

What did you say...

What do you mean by this?

I know it.

You two are not from the "Project D" at all.

How can you prove we are not?

Of course I can.

The proof is...

the one next to me is the real Takumi Fujiwara.

What...

It sounds super fake.

I also have physical evidence.

Takumi, give me your driver's license.

Um...

I left my license in the car.

What? You idiot!

How can you not carry such an important thing with you?

I see.

You two are the impostors.

Just look... you're driving a shabby LEVIN.

What? Shabby?

Speaking of Takumi Fujiwara, he must have a panda-style 86.

See for yourself.

That's right.

Get lost, fakes.

What? How rude!

I knew it would turn out like this.

I guessed it.

The real 86 is being repaired now.

During the last downhill race in Ibaraki, it hit the curb while overtaking,

and damaged the chassis.

Well, what can you say now?

Only the genuine knows this kind of information.

Don't make up something like that.

Not to boast, but I, Takumi Fujiwara,

am most famous for my precise driving skills.

There's no way I could have damaged the car by hitting the curb during a race.

What...

I will pretend that nothing happened today.

Please don't go around impersonating us anymore.

Keisuke, let's go.

Are you kidding me?

Stop, come back!

What, you met imposters?

Yeah.

I knew it.

I thought there must be imposters.

I felt something was off.

Um, excuse me.

I'm trying to find Mr. Takumi Fujiwara.

I heard I can contact Mr. Takumi Fujiwara from the "Project D" here.

Are you Mr. Takumi Fujiwara of the "Project D"?

Yes, I am.

(Initial D Fifth Stage)

(Initial D Fifth Stage)

Although I hold no grudge against you,

this slap is for Tomoko.

You remember her, don't you?

Who is Tomoko?

I don't know her.

Are you still playing dumb?

You won't take responsibility?

Wait a moment... Calm down.

I'm not sure what's going on, but it's better to talk it out.

Are you his friends?

I don't trust you guys, there's nothing to talk about.

How... How can you say that?

Anyway, this person lied to my friend.

He broke her heart.

I understand she's partly at fault for trusting others so easily.

But, she's a really innocent nice girl.

Just because you are a bit famous, you went out to deceive others.

I can't forgive a man like you who plays with a girl's feelings.

You are simply hypocritical and terrible.

That's all I want to say.

I'm leaving.

No, I didn't mean that.

Is he really the one who hit on your friend?

How could I have done that?

Stop joking, senior Iketani.

Okay, I got it.

It must be the doing of those imposters.

Imposters?

That's right.

Someone is pretending to be him.

A fat guy and an ugly guy.

That doesn't sound real.

I won't believe you guys.

Anyway, you should first check whether it really is him.

Just take a picture of him and send it to your friend to identify.

Then you'll know if it's really him.

Since you guys said so...

I can't get through her phone...

Is she in a place without signal?

I'll text her first.

What's with this drama?

I have to leave.

I still have to catch the train.

I was worried that this would happen.

Impersonating people and going to hit on girls.

They are shameless.

I feel totally perplexed.

Why would this happen?

You might want to inform Ryosuke Takahashi about this.

Takumi.

Hello.

Fujiwara, what's wrong?

Someone is impersonating you.

I also heard about it from other people.

Yes, and then...

What? Really?

Since they've done such things, we can't just sit back and do nothing.

I see, I will also take action on my side.

Don't worry, as long as we use our intelligence network,

it won't take long to catch those two rats.

Leave it to us.

You're really unlucky, Takumi.

You don't need to take it to heart.

After all, it was just a misunderstanding.

I know.

But I still feel down.

The girl was really mad at me.

I've never been stared at by a girl that way before.

Her eyes were even more shocking than the slap.

Although I hold no grudge against you,

this slap is for Tomoko.

You still remember her, right?

What's happening to me...

This irritating and restless feeling.

It's really weird.

Hello, Tomoko, this is Mika.

Have you seen the photo yet?

What?

They look completely different?

How is that possible?

Take a closer look.

Well... maybe my photo isn't clear enough.

It's impossible...

He's not the person you talked about at all?

Which means...

I didn't just lay blame on him,

I also hit him.

I slapped an innocent person full force.

Thank you for coming.

It's hot today.

What? Is that so?

I think there's a good chance.

Senior, what are you talking about?

We're talking about the girl from yesterday.

It seems like she and Takumi might have some sparks.

Just look.

Their encounter was quite romantic.

My intuition tells me

there might be some sparks between them.

Hearing you say that...

Takumi seems to care about her too.

Right...

Any normal person would care about that.

She suddenly appeared, slapped him, and walked away.

Just like that.

But that's all there is to it.

I think it might not just be that.

That's my intuition.

Hello, Ryosuke, it's me.

The 86 is ready.

I'm on my way to send it to Fujiwara.

I see. I was just about to call you.

The imposters you mentioned last time, I have found their license plate number.

Already?

I'm too busy to handle this myself, so I've asked Keisuke to take care of it.

I did tell him not to go overboard.

But just in case, can you help keep an eye on it?

I understand, leave it to me.

Also, it may be early,

but I am taking Kenta to investigate the Kanagawa route tomorrow.

I see. It's finally come to this point.

Our "Project D" is finally approaching the final stage.

What a journey it's been.

The crucial part is just about to begin.

I will observe the race route more carefully than before.

Good.

There's still one more race in Ibaraki's expedition.

This time's opponent isn't very difficult.

After this race, we will be going to the holy land of racing, "Kanagawa".

The future races will likely be more difficult,

but as long as we overcome this hurdle,

we will truly realize the "D" in "Project D".

Are you Mr. Fujiwara of the "Project D"?

Who are you?

I'm just a nobody named Wataru Akiyama.

Don't stare at me like that, let's talk.

I'm not here to pick a fight with you.

After all, we are all 86 drivers.

How should I put it?

As an 86 driver,

I'm very interested in Takumi Fujiwara's world-renowned techniques.

Can you fulfill this wish of mine?

Let me witness your extraordinary driving skills.

No...

I can't do that...

Just a beautiful drift around the corner will do.

I don't demand much.

You just need to enter the corner on that bridge sideways.

Then...

No, Ryosuke forbids us to race outside.

Because the exit of the curve is 90 degrees.

as long as you control the throttle well, you can flash out directly.

It would definitely look amazing.

Just get the route right...

Don't joke with me. It's not as simple as you made it.

How could anyone possibly pull off this kind of god-like technique at once?

Yeah, normally it's impossible.

He's here?

But there is always someone better than you.

There is an idiot who can do it without rehearsing.

He's the only one...

Alright, everyone, look here.

You better open your eyes wide and watch this carefully.

You don't get to witness this technique at such a close distance every day.

This is real drifting.

It's a panda-style 86.

So fast.

That guy's skills have gotten even better.

What was that just now?

Is he the real one?

That's the only possibility.

Could there be any other 86 drivers who could do this?

I suddenly remembered that we have an urgent matter. Let's go, Keisuke.

OK...

What a coincidence, your name is Keisuke too.

Me too.

Long time no see, Wataru.

You seem to be doing quite well.

He is really the real one...

Alright.

Now what shall we do with these two guys?

The most unforgivable thing

is that you impersonated the "Project D".

The reputation of the team is earned by every hard-fought victory.

It's as precious as a badge.

I'm sorry.

Please forgive us.

The second unforgivable thing

is that the person impersonating me turns out to be so ugly.

We should at least break one or two of your ribs.

I'm sorry I'm so ugly...

I'm just kidding.

We won't get physical.

But don't do things like this anymore.

We have already found out your names and addresses from the license plates.

Don't underestimate our information network.

We won't do it anymore.

Jo... Joining the "Project D" has always been our dream.

Right, Fujiwara.

You have something to say to them, don't you?

I'm asking you.

Did you approach a girl named Tomoko?

I got into trouble because of it.

Can you please contact her, apologize to her,

and help me clear this up?

This really has me troubled.

I will...

I'm truly very sorry.

Go and apologize to her properly, understood?

Yes...

That's the level of a local driver.

So fast and steady.

I wonder if the "Project D" can compete with us.

I will make you understand

just how big a gap there is between you and the holy land of racing, Kanagawa.