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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION.

PLEASE DRIVE SAFE AND FOLLOW THE RULES.

(Initial D Fifth Stage)

The fog of Hakone... It's really nice.

It can sweep away the filth of reality.

Just by standing here,

I can feel absolute silence,

and an unparalleled sense of loneliness.

This must be the feeling of Nirvana.

Kaori...

Ever since I lost you,

my life has been shrouded in thick fog.

I will have a death duel here with Ryosuke.

I will send one of us to accompany you.

You make the choice.

This time, you have to choose the one you want.

Kaori...

Long time no see.

Ryosuke.

You seem... a bit frivolous.

Long time no see.

Rin Hojo...

Senior.

I've heard everything...

I just called Ryosuke but his phone is turned off.

I left him a voicemail, but he didn't respond.

He doesn't seem to be in his university research room either.

If Ryosuke really modified his FC privately,

he must have done it for some purpose.

His FC has always been handled by Matsumoto for maintenance and modification.

So I called Matsumoto, thinking he might know something.

But I can't get in touch with him either.

They both lost contact at the same time

Something feels off.

If that's the case...

Let's not interfere with this.

It won't help just trying to guess here.

How can we?

Aren't you worried?

My brother always has his reasons for everything he does,

including his decision to go solo without saying a word.

He has always been like this.

You should know it well, Hiroshi.

The decisions that my brother makes are never wrong

He will definitely come back as if nothing happened.

We just need to trust him and wait for his return.

You don't need to worry about him.

Just go back to your own business.

What we need to do now is to prepare for the final race.

If my brother were here, he would definitely say the same thing.

Nothing will go wrong.

Don't forget, my brother is the smartest street racer in Japan.

(Episode 9: Grim Reaper)

Ryosuke...

I'll wait here for you.

Come to pick me up after your race.

I plan to sit on the passenger seat of your car on our way back to Gunma.

Unless you take me back, I won't leave here in any other way.

No matter how long it is, I'll wait here for you.

Even if it's raining.

Even if it's pouring rain.

Simply put, unless you come back to pick me up,

I would never leave this place even if I die.

Given your personality, you would really do that.

I will come back.

Thank you.

Ryosuke... We have a deal.

Please, make sure you come back safely.

A white FC?

Yes.

The guy who went to Akagi last time said he saw it.

So you mean Ryosuke Takahashi is making a comeback?

How is that possible?

It must be one of his die-hard fans imitating him.

If only that was the case.

Is it an impostor like last time?

That's unlikely.

Akagi is Ryosuke Takahashi's turf.

Anyone trying to impersonate him would be caught out instantly.

Exactly.

Oh, has Takumi said anything to you?

He didn't say anything.

I'll call and ask him.

If he prioritizes his love life over his friends again,

I definitely won't forgive him this time.

Ryosuke...?

No, I didn't hear anything from him.

Maybe it's just a similar car?

Bye.

What happened? Are there imposters again?

No, I don't think so.

Looking back now, I should thank those two impostors.

I got to know Takumi because of them.

That's right.

Takumi, where should we go next?

We went to the beach last time. Let's go to the mountains next.

It's really dangerous.

I've never seen a downhill race at such a breathtaking speed before.

Choosing to lead first against a local driver is a huge disadvantage.

Ryosuke hasn't been racing for a long time.

And he didn't have time to get accustomed to his newly upgraded FC.

But now, I can only trust him.

I can only trust his driving skills when he was known as the "Akagi White Comet".

Ryosuke...

It was three years ago.

I fell for a woman.

She was my senior in college, one year ahead of me.

I had never met a woman like her before.

She was free-spirited.

She was a mix of maturity and naivety.

Strong yet vulnerable.

She was a person full of contradictions.

But I...

Perhaps I was drawn to her unique qualities.

My affection for her was so strong that even I couldn't control it.

It might surprise you.

That I have this side in me.

I haven't told anyone about this until now.

Matsumoto, can you listen to me?

The cornering performance of our cars is about the same.

But it's clear that I have more horsepower than you.

In terms of braking force, you may have an advantage as your vehicle is lighter.

As the race progresses, this edge should become more apparent.

But...

It's just what I wanted...

If I can't stop the car,

it would be justified to crash into you.

Only one lap.

As long as you can escape, you win.

But... I don't think you can.

Ryosuke.

Have you ever wondered

why you were born into this world?

Here you go again.

Kaori's Zen Q and A.

Don't dodge the question, just answer me.

What is it that you truly want to do?

Do you genuinely want to carry on your father's profession?

Do you really want to be a doctor?

Is that why you came to this university?

This is not happiness,

rather, it's a misfortune.

You are living a boring life with no other options.

Kaori, you've hit a nerve.

What is your definition of happiness?

What is real happiness?

Don't you have a dream?

What is Ryosuke's dream?

So what is it?

I have already confirmed it. That's indeed the Grim Reaper's R32.

It is pursuing a white car at an astonishing speed. It should be reaching you shortly.

Ikeda, you must be very careful.

I know.

I finally found you.

Grim Reaper...

(Initial D Fifth Stage)

(Initial D Fifth Stage)

"Team Spiral" has the responsibility to maintain order in the Hakone area.

I can't let anyone break the rules of the mountain road.

I will stop your dangerous actions today.

By the way,

who's the guy in the white FC?

He dares to run in front of the Grim Reaper, that's bold.

He's definitely not ordinary.

Is he...

that man?

Ryosuke,

there's something I didn't tell you.

My parents

have already decided my future spouse for me.

In a few years, I will have to marry that person.

Kaori, this joke isn't funny.

Is following your parents' instructions what you really want to do?

This doesn't seem like something you would do.

You just don't know the real me.

Then let me get to know you from now on.

I won't give you up just like that.

No...

You should give up on me...

Why are you so upset?

No matter what happens, I will protect you.

Ryosuke, what's wrong?

You seemed a bit lost when entering the corner.

Are you scared of this high-speed race?

Or is it because of your break?

Ryosuke, you're too naive.

If you're not awake yet, let me help you.

Did he make a move so quickly?

Getting hit right after a turn when the car hasn't stabilized

is the worst thing for RWD cars.

The Grim Reaper targeted its weakness.

You must bring it back.

Wow, that's really impressive.

That's what makes it fun.

I'm only saying hello.

I can control it...

The car is modified very well.

Matsumoto, you're really good.

In this case, there won't be any issues.

I can focus on...

rushing into the lands of the extreme.

I'll hit you one more time.

It won't be as simple this time.

No.

It's different this time.

The reaper is getting serious this time...

Did he miss?

He avoided the reaper's fatal strike.

His cornering is so good.

That FC... It can't be wrong.

The strongest driver in North Kanto is making a comeback.

What is going on?

Ryosuke...

What's with all this?

Something's off about the Grim Reaper. He's brimming with a killing intent.

The man of his target seems to know this, but he doesn't plan on leaving the battlefield.

This is not a normal race.

It seems I got drawn into a huge battle.

Ryosuke, that's impressive.

Your confusion just now has disappeared.

Your adaptability is really strong.

Your skills surpass my imagination.

Kaori...

You must be nearby watching us, right?

I will dedicate this race to you.

Even if I die here tonight, I have no regrets.

I have no fear anymore.

Mr. Hojo, I'm sorry.

I can't marry you.

Wait a minute.

Why is this?

Please tell me why.

It's not because of my parents' demands that I want to marry you.

Do you understand, Kaori?

I really love you.

This is terrifying.

Both sides are going all out.

Let alone overtake and get between those two cars,

even catching up to them is tough for me.

This Ryosuke Takahashi.

I heard he's theory-oriented.

But the person who said this is completely wrong.

Only a genius driver can perform like him.

On an unfamiliar mountain road, he can actually race at this speed.

This is simply a miracle.

This mountain road is very special.

The locals wouldn't go full throttle to sprint downhill here.

Because doing so, you could die a hundred times.

So fast.

His skill in controlling a rotary engine is simply an art.

He possesses both a genius-like intuition and a clear mind.

This is the true color of the theory-oriented racer Ryosuke Takahashi.

However, the true horror of the Grim Reaper

is just beginning to reveal.

Ryosuke...

You are truly amazing.

Despite being younger than me, you are so calm and composed.

Even though I don't really like that about you,

you are always straight-forward, gentle, and strong.

Someone like you must be able to make a girl happy.

Am I really the one?

I don't have that kind of confidence.

I might not deserve your love...

Maybe.

As long as I can always be by your side...

I would be content just staying by your side.