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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION.

PLEASE DRIVE SAFE AND FOLLOW THE RULES.

(Initial D 2nd Stage)

(Episode 13: Change of Season)

Rarely do races last this long.

It's turned into a war of attrition.

Enduring strong centrifugal forces

while being extremely focused,

it is a great burden on both body and mind.

Not to mention they're driving on such a difficult mountain road.

Most would have thrown up by now.

Is it about who runs out of stamina first?

All I know is,

whoever loses focus first will lose.

If Kazumi goes back to Saitama like this,

we may never see each other again.

What should I do?

What should I do?

At least... at least I need to tell her.

Even though this may not change anything,

I still want to tell her that I fancy her.

What's wrong?

Well...

I...

It's the third lap.

The two of them are both going all out.

Even watching it makes me itch.

The LEVIN is different from the first lap when it was leading.

Really impressive.

What's going on?

His driving is completely different from just now.

It's so fast, I can't afford to be distracted.

I didn't hold back in the first lap.

When facing unknown conditions in the first lap,

not going full throttle is the basic theory of mountain racing.

But this time, I'm going to shake you off with all my might.

I don't want to lose here.

I have to keep up with him no matter what.

Finally, the 86 moves the way I want.

I want to win. I've never wanted to win so much.

Is it because we both drive 86?

Anyway, I have to beat him with this car.

This is bad.

No!

That was close.

If I lose focus, it's over...

By then, I'll lose more than just the race.

Come to think of it, am I tired?

Since a while ago, my route has been off.

Could it be...

The tires? At a time like this...

The rear of the car is starting to lose stability.

Has the grip of the rear tires decreased?

This is not good.

If it's a tire problem, I'm helpless.

I struggled so hard to get to this point.

I may not have a chance.

Am I going to lose like this?

Why?

My car should have slowed down now.

But why hasn't he shaken me off?

Could it be...

No, this can be the only reason.

He's in the same situation as me.

His car... The tires can't hold up anymore.

Ta... Takumi.

This marks the fourth round.

It has truly turned into a brutal war of attrition.

Your rear wheels should also be worn out by now.

As soon as the horsepower increases, it directly burdens the tires.

After all, these are power-upgraded cars, racing at the same speed up to this point.

Our tires should be equally worn out.

He's really amazing. From behind, I can clearly see it all.

It feels like the more unfavorable the situation,

the sharper his driving becomes.

But he is, after all, only human.

Whoever's body gives out first will lose.

Now it's a matter of endurance.

The fact that the lack of tire grip making it easy to skid

has helped me understand the limit of this car.

I don't feel anything unusual.

It can move like my own hands and feet.

I can control it.

This is my 86.

Basically, it's about cornering by stepping on the gas,

just like the previous car.

But there's one thing that's different than before.

As long as I decisively let the car slide, I can clearly feel the difference.

Dad, I now know how to drive this car.

Um... Which lap is this?

My brain is about to go blank.

It seems I'm really exhausted.

But, that guy is probably the same.

Moreover, as things go now,

the mental pressure is greater for the person chasing from behind.

Even if I'm a bit slower,

there's no overtaking on this mountain road.

If anyone loses, he will lose because he lets the lead car shake him off.

Which means the person in front won't lose.

Next is that corner where the dirt pile collapsed.

No matter how hard you try, you can't overtake from the side.

This way, I can make it through this lap.

Just wait. Before you run out of energy and make a mistake,

I can run as long as you like.

(Initial D 2nd Stage)

(Initial D 2nd Stage)

What...

The pile of dirt has become even flatter than before.

Don... don't do anything foolish.

This is not a place where you can overtake.

How... How can he...

I won...

Damn it.

That mound was flattened and became wide enough for a car to pass.

I didn't notice at all.

And he precisely cut in from there.

This guy,

I'm nowhere near his level.

Their speed has slowed down.

It seems like there is a winner.

Who won? TRUENO or LEVIN?

TRUENO won.

Takumi won.

He did it!

That's great...

Takumi won!

He won!

They are back.

Brother.

Takumi...

Sorry to keep you waiting.

We made it back safe and sound.

But I'm almost exhausted.

Kazumi, get in the car.

We're going home.

Kazumi...

Well, goodbye, Itsuki.

I can't even say goodbye,

because I don't want...

to part with you like this.

Takumi,

how was the race?

I won.

I see...

You're really amazing.

I'm no good at all.

It's rare for you to care so much for me,

bringing me here to meet her.

But I couldn't tell her my feelings.

Since yesterday, my head has been full of Kazumi.

Since I fell for Kazumi, I realized

being in love with someone is so painful.

When you love someone, you love them with all your heart.

That's why it hurts so much when you part.

You might laugh at me.

I wouldn't laugh at you.

You can understand?

Mm-hmm.

FUJIWARA TOFU STORE

You're back really late.

Yeah...

You only have a bit over an hour left before delivering the goods.

I know.

I'll go to sleep first. Wake me up when it's time.

Alright.

I really didn't expect this car to be so great.

Dad, um...

When you have time,

can you teach me about engines?

Why do you suddenly want to learn that?

I already know what I'm lacking.

Takumi, Itsuki seems strange.

You'll find out sooner or later, I might as well just tell you.

I see, that's what happened.

I thought it'd work between them.

Is he going to be the "lonely racer" again?

Itsuki.

Ka...Kazumi.

How come... didn't you go back to Saitama?

I left in a hurry last time.

I came back today to collect my luggage here.

I see.

But what I left here is not just luggage.

I was in a hurry last time. I didn't say goodbye to you properly.

Kazumi,

do... do you have time now?

Just one hour would be enough.

I do have time.

Itsuki has to leave early due to personal reasons...

Again?

He's young after all.

This is more important to him than anything else.

By the way,

Takumi, your girlfriend, Natsuki,

she seems to have started working.

How's it going between you two?

She...

The maple leaf season is almost over.

I won't forget the maple leaves of Akina.

When the maple leaves start to turn red, I will surely remember them again,

those people I met in Gunma.

Among them,

there's someone who's a bit conceited, but very gentle to everyone,

always cheering me on,

a year younger than me, like a younger brother.

I think... I absolutely...

will never forget him.

Thank you for visiting.

Welcome.

Are you dining in?

SHIBUSAWA STATION

Goodbye, Kazumi...

SHIBUSAWA STATION

Even though I couldn't say it,

I like you.

FAST HAMBURGER

Brother, as for the selection of the Gunma team...

I've roughly decided on the list.

Next, let's see whether they are willing to accept my invitation.

I won't just swallow this.

Whether it's the "Emperor" or the Akina's 86,

I will definitely take my revenge.

SEE YOU AGAIN