Initial D Fifth Stage

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

Initial

Raise up your hands high.

Take hold, there's a brand new tomorrow.

It's a beautiful eternal dream...

...where you learn about yourself.

Oh

Oh (Let's go)

Oh, raise up your hands now.

If you think you're lucky just to be alive go for the highest stake in the gamble.

Same mission creates similar lives.

But your passion for your dream will make a difference.

You can never use the escalator.

But you can build up your strength, yeah yeah.

You must eventually climb the stairs.

Customize them the way you like.

Intense days go by.

Intense days go by. (But you know?)

Just laugh it off, 'cause it's a game worth competing.

Let's see how fast you can do it.

Raise up your hands forever.

Run, sleepless challenger.

It's a quest of the never-ending dream...

...where you now search for the reason to live.

Oh

Oh (Let's go)

Oh, raise up your hands now.

After graduating from high school, Fujiwara Takumi joined the Project D team organized by Takahashi Ryosuke, and won victories as a downhill specialist in out-of-prefecture races in Tochigi, Saitama and Ibaraki, along with the hill-climber Takahashi Keisuke.

However, Takumi's race against his last opponent, Joshima Toshiya of Purple Shadow, ended on a bitter note with his winning in the overall results, but losing in the battle.

I really do feel awkward with just one hand.

I won't be able to respond fast enough if something unexpected happens.

One-hand steering only works...

...when you're absolutely confident in your driving...

...while anticipating the future with 100% accuracy, even when pushing yourself to the limit.

It's exactly like Ryosuke said.

Without having 100% confidence in controlling everything...

...you can't fight a battle like this.

Tofu

Shop

I'm done with the delivery.

Good job.

I'm taking a nap before going to work.

Where are you going next ?

There's no race this week because the Eight-Six has to be repaired.

The last battle will be in Ibaraki next weekend.

After that, we'll head to Kanagawa.

Going that far is gonna be a pain.

You're finally going to face real difficulties.

Fateful Encounter

Takumi.

Yo, Takumi.

What's up ?

Hi, Iketani, and you too, Kenji.

I feel sorry for you, since it's still hot at night.

Hey, don't treat me like Kenji.

I'm working, but he's just goofing off.

What's with you ?

Can't you put it a little differently, Iketani ?

Right.

Kenji has no date to spend time with.

Shut up !

Street racers don't need girls !

How many times have I said that ?

Hey, when will your Eight-Six be ready ? You're doing more mods again, aren't you ?

This time, the main issue is the suspension, and the tire size is being changed, too.

And strengthening the chassis plus the reduction of weight...

You're leaving the looks completely unchanged, but modding what's inside, huh ?

I wonder what kind of car it's going to be ?

It's awesome ! Totally awesome !

After all, you are Project D's undefeated downhill ace, with an uninterrupted series of victories.

Oh, that's right, Takumi.

Do you go on trips with Takahashi Keisuke, other than Project D's expeditionary races ?

Huh ?

Um, no, I don't.

What made you ask that, Kenji ?

My friend's friend apparently raved about meeting Project D's double aces last weekend, on a mountain pass in Saitama.

What ?

I never went somewhere like that.

I thought so.

It didn't sound right.

Then what the heck's going on ?

Mistaken for someone else ?

Higashi-Chichibu

Heel and toe !

How was that, Takumi ?

Someday, I'll emerge as a downhiller with my Levin.

That's my dream.

Reality is harsh.

What ?

What do you mean ?

I'm not talking about you.

You know I drive around town for deliveries during the daytime, right ?

When I see middle and high school kids having fun, that thought pops into my head.

Uh-huh.

I've come to think that summer break is incredible.

You can play around every day.

Now that I've got a job, I feel such a stark difference.

I see.

We had summer break last year.

One year makes a huge difference, doesn't it ?

It makes me sad to think that we'll never have such a summer break again for the rest of our lives.

Hey, do you miss...

...Natsuki ?

The reason I said I have to stay here...

...is because I want to join a new team and learn a lot.

I think that will bring me closer to my dream.

You wanted to go to Tokyo, didn't you ?

Then you have to go, no matter what.

If you don't do what you want because you let a temporary emotion take control...

...you'll eventually come to regret it in the future.

Well, I guess I did for a while, but I'm over it.

I don't feel lonely.

She went to Tokyo to pursue her dream.

Is that so ?

I'm honestly rooting for her as she chases her dream.

Do you come to this mountain pass often ?

This is the second time, I guess.

It's boring to only drive on Akina.

What ?!

Seriously ?!

I wonder what's going on.

They're getting excited for some reason.

I heard Project D's double aces are coming !

Really ?

Awesome !

Let's go see !

Yeah !

How could that be possible ?

No idea.

A panda Trueno and a yellow FD !

W...what the...?

T-shirts with logos ?

And dressed the same way ?

I've never seen anything like that.

Excuse me, but you are Takahashi and Fujiwara of Project D, aren't you ?

Hold on.

I'm sorry, but I can't answer yes or no to that question.

You see, we didn't come here for an official visit.

In other words, this is supposed to be a secret, so we don't want to create a buzz.

Right, Keisuke ?

He's acting so casual with Keisuke.

Besides, that Keisuke is too short.

Hey, is it okay for you to let them do whatever they want ?

It's obvious they're imposters.

Okay or not, I don't want to get involved.

They're too embarrassing to watch.

Excuse me.

Do you mind if I take a picture with you ?

Yay !

They're popular with girls.

Screw it.

I can't stand this.

Now I'm gonna be in trouble.

Hey imposter !

Who the hell are you ?

Hey, that's what I want to ask you.

What ?

What do you mean ?

I know you're not with Project D !

What makes you say that we're not with Project D ?

I have proof, which is....

...this guy next to me.

He's the real Fujiwara Takumi !

Say what ?

It sounds so fake.

We have proof.

Hey, Takumi, show them your license.

Um...

I left it in the car.

What the...?!

You moron !

How come you're not carrying such an important thing ?!

Oh, I get it.

You guys are imposters.

Looks like you've got a Levin, which is so bogus.

Say what ?!

Bogus ?

Fujiwara Takumi drives a panda Trueno...

...like that.

He's right ! You're a fake !

You're an imposter !

What was that ?

That's rude !

I knew it.

I had a bad feeling that something like this would happen.

The real Trueno is being repaired !

The suspension was damaged when the car hit the curb during the last downhill battle in Ibaraki !

Well ? Surprised ?

Only the real person knows that.

Hey, keep your mouth shut if you don't know.

With all due respect, I, Fujiwara Takumi, am famous for my precise vehicle control.

I'd never hit the curb and damage my car during a battle.

What the hell is with him ?

I'll forget what I saw today...

...so never pretend to be us again.

Let's go, Keisuke.

Don't mess around with us !

Hey, wait !

What ?

You met the imposters ?!