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INITIAL

Information, spreads in a matter of seconds.

...but we don't know how to choose it.

Those who say, "Money can't buy my love..."

...deserves a lariat three times.

We make love according to the manuals.

We don't notice the lack of love.

Before we suffocate, let's yell. Ho!!!

In the midnight dream.

No place to relax in the sleepless city.

We smile without dropping our guard.

It's safe to lie and the truth is empty.

I desperately wanna shut and break out.

Now, we gotta start. Let's get moving.

Let's move into the brand new world.

Let's dive into the brand new trip.

You're afraid of a big world.

It's just begun.

Now we go full speed and funky beat.

You'll surely shine.

Around the world.

Trip to the world.

Yo! Here we go to an unknown world.

You're a newborn traveler.

Unstable footsteps are fun to watch.

Get things done right, only when needed.

So many people in this world...

...sometimes, you'll receive slanders.

Let's warp uninteresting things...

...and lead at least a rational life.

That's our law.

As usual...

Ultimate Tofu Guy Drift

1,300,000 yen ($13,000) for a 1991 model.

As I thought, the S13 is expensive.

It's the Eight-Six after all. It's more realistic.

The car has to be F/R, right, Takumi?

Takumi?

Hey, are you listening?

I am, Itsuki.

So, how much is that Eight-Six thing?

Well, there's one for 300,000 ($3000).

It needs the tag though.

And how much do you have saved so far?

A little over 50,000 ($500).

Long way to go.

Where can I find a good job for quick money?

Even if I work full time this summer at the station we're at...

...I can only earn 120,000 ($1200) at most.

I wonder if I can find a better paying job.

You guys have jobs?

Mogi?

What, is it so surprising for me to talk to you?

Not really.

120,000 for full time during the summer?

How long do you work a day?

From the morning until the night.

You work that hard, and you only earn 120,000 a month?

That's a ballpark figure.

Pay's really low for high school students.

I didn't know. I've never had a job.

Work hard, okay?

Let's go out together when finals are over, okay?

Yeah!

She just said "go out together", didn't she?

Yeah.

With Mogi?

Cool, cool!

Takumi, why didn't you tell me?

You should've told me that you knew her.

It's been almost a year since I last talked to her.

We were in the same club...

...so we used to talk often, until last summer.

What're you talking about? It doesn't matter anymore.

Mogi Natsuki, huh?

What a nice turn in the story.

My eyes can't help following her. She's so cute.

Takumi?!

Hey, Takumi!

You look out of it!

We've gotta hurry! We have a grammar test!

H...hey!

Say, why don't we buy an Eight-Six together?

If we combine our pay, we can pay the loan.

I don't want to.

Why do you want a car so badly?

Your family has one, don't they?

It's no good.

My dad's car is automatic and front wheel drive.

And the engine is diesel.

It sucks. It's not even a car.

If it runs on four tires, it's a car.

You don't know anything.

If it's not enjoyable on the mountain passes, I don't call it a car.

What do you do on the mountain passes?

It's so obvious.

Tackle the corners.

The corners?

Is it fun doing that?

Of course.

You're a man, and you don't want to tackle the corners on the mountain passes?

I'm tired of that kind of thing.

What do you mean?

We just got our licenses last month.

You're pretty.

You look best in your uniform.

Do I?

Thank you, Papa.

Papa, my schoolmate has a job.

Even if he works throughout the summer, he'll only earn 120,000 or so.

Well, that's about right.

I guess it's hard to earn money.

I receive 300,000 ($3000) a month by only seeing you three times.

Is it alright to get that much?

It's alright, because you're worth it.

Is it? I don't know.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much. Thank you very much.

Hey, Takumi, think about the Eight-Six, okay?

Forget about the Eight-Six.

You guys have good taste, looking at an Eight-Six.

Right, right, right?

You think so, too, Iketani?

Yeah, the Eight-Six is a good car.

See?

Well, to tell the truth, I don't know anything about the Eight-Six.

Who makes it?

Are you serious, Takumi? Wanna drink some high octane?

It's pitiful for someone working at a gas station not to know about the Eight-Six.

Well, I guess it can't be helped.

When you guys were in 3rd or 4th grade, the 92 was already available.

There's an old car we use for work, at my place.

Don't compare it with that!

Even if it's old, the Eight-Six is different!

If I bought an Eight-Six, could I join your team?

I've been dreaming of joining the Akina Speedstars.

Sure.

By the way, it's Saturday, so people will be gathering on Mt. Akina tonight.

You wanna come along?

Can we?

But we don't have a car.

I'll give you a ride.

In your S13?

I will, I will! I'll definitely go!

You're going, right, Takumi? We don't get a chance like this very often!

Yahoo, I'll join the Speedstars!

I didn't say I was going.

We're leaving!

Alright, and I'll pick you up at the bus station at 8:00pm!

Okay!

You're really into it. Which mountain pass are you going to?

Manager, Mt. Akina is the only place to drive around here.

Our team is proud of being the fastest on Mt. Akina.

There are many guys who proclaim themselves the fastest on Mt. Akina.

When I was actively driving...

...there was a guy everyone knew was the fastest on Mt. Akina.

And he's still driving on Mt. Akina.

Even now?

I know most of the people driving on Mt. Akina, but I don't know anyone that old.

He doesn't drive at the same time you do.

He's an old guy, who runs a tofu shop.

He delivers tofu to the hotel by Akina Lake around 4:00am.

His speed on the downhill is well worth watching.

He has to drive in rain and snow, because it's his job.

If it's Akina, he knows everything, even the stains on the asphalt.

I bet the fastest on Mt. Akina...

...is the Eight-Six from a tofu shop.

The Eight-Six from a tofu shop?

Are you going out, Takumi?

Yeah, I'm supposed to meet with Itsuki.

I don't mind you staying out late...

...but I'll beat you until you wake up in the morning.

I know. You don't have to tell me.

Well, I'm leaving.

Shut up, Takumi! You'll disturb Iketani!

Even if you say so, what's scary is scary!

It can't be helped.

Everyone's scared when riding with a Road Racer.

Next, it's a hairpin curve in 2nd gear.

Shut up, Takumi!