Initial D Extra Stage (頭文字D Extra Stage インパクトブルーの彼方に…)

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

Initial

The summer break was over. The stories about Akina's Eight-Six, which had won many battles, spread throughout the area.

Just after that, the Emperor Team, led by Sudo Kyoichi, defeated the Night Kids, the fastest on Myogi, and started their campaign to conquer the Gunma area...

Mako, you could've pushed it harder in that corner!

You usually take a more direct line.

You missed it by 15cm or so.

O.K....

Someone's coming down.

Hey, that's Mako's Sil-Eighty.

Awesome.

That blue Sil-Eighty is the fastest on Usui.

Impact Blue!

No good!

That wasn't like you, Mako. You've got to concentrate.

What's wrong with you ?

Beyond Impact Blue...

So that's it.

You were dumped by that Iketani guy.

Yeah...

I guess so.

That explains it.

I thought something was wrong.

Your mental state shows so plainly in your driving.

You're one of those emotional types.

What're you talking about?!

Listen, Iketani!

To love someone means to accept everything about her!

Don't think about anything, just go to the place where she's waiting!

You'll have your sermon after that!

I'll be waiting for you at about 8:00 pm, in front of the signboard where we first met.

The manager is right.

Mako is always serious, but I...I...

I'm so stupid!

My feet hurt.

I hate sandals.

Please, God, give me one more chance.

A traffic jam?

I'll never wear sandals again.

I don't get it.

How could you get dumped?

He seemed so in love with you, no matter how I look at it.

There could've been an accident.

I thought of that, so I wondered if he'd call me.

But he hasn't.

Why don't you call him?

I can't act so desperate.

I waited there three hours after the time I said.

He didn't try to follow it up, so he's not interested in me.

But you were so serious that it's affected your driving, hasn't it?

Yeah.

I thought I wanted him to have it.

Have what?

My virginity.

I don't know if you're modest or just bold.

What do you like about him anyway?

How can I say it...

He's honest and generous.

When we talk about cars...

...we lose track of time.

Hello?

Hey, Shingo, it's been a while.

What's up?

Oh, nothing much.

Actually, Sayuki...

Say what?

The Lan-Evo Corps has appeared on Myogi?

Brother, did you hear that the Lan Evos from Tochigi have shown up on Myogi?

I see.

The Night Kids were blown away.

That idiot, Nakazato...

How could he be defeated by those outsiders?

I know who they are.

Their leader is Sudo Kyoichi.

They're Road Racers whose home course is the Iroha slopes in Nikko.

Kyoichi, what're you up to?

It's been a while, Shingo.

Yeah.

Anyway, the Night Kids are so pathetic.

That's such a kind greeting.

She's Sayuki. An old friend of mine.

Hi.

So cute...

This's the guy who raced.

He's Nakazato.

Nice to meet you.

How could you be defeated on your home course?

I'll defend "Fortress" Gunma.

I'll send your ambition deep into Myogi's valley!

What the...?!

This can't be happening! But I still have a chance.

If I don't stop them...

...then who will?!

They're called the Emperor Team, a one-make team of Lan Evos.

Takeshi had just been defeated by the Redsuns in a hill climb battle...

...so he was mentally out of it.

Your driving rhythm was unstable.

I guess so.

His driving is unstable...

...and he sucks when it comes to pressure.

I won't let you say more than that.

Well, no one can drive the 32 better than him.

He's the number one 32 driver in this area.

But he was outrun, so that Lan Evo was very fast.

They said they'd conquer the entire Gunma area in a month...

...so they'll come here soon.

Watch your back, Sayuki.

Myogi and Usui are very close.

Alright, that's good.

We aren't called Impact Blue, the fastest on Usui, just for convenience.

She's strong-minded.

Let me warn you.

You'd better not get involved in this.

What do you mean by that, Shingo?

Are you saying that we've got no chance of winning?!

No, I don't mean...

Bouncy...

You shouldn't take us lightly just because we're women!

We won't run away, no matter who challenges us!

S...strong...

If that's all, I'm going home.

What's with that saucy attitude?

I don't care what's gonna happen.

Hey, Takeshi, I brought you here so you could let her know how tough the Emperor Team is.

You've got to talk.

Hey, are you listening, Takeshi?

Bouncy...

Incredible.

Anyway, the Emperor Team of Lan Evos has made a raid on Gunma.

I heard about that.

It's caused a huge uproar.

The Night Kids' sticker was cut in half and placed upside down on the rear wing.

You don't usually go that far.

I wonder if they'll come here.

What're you going to do when they come here, Sayuki?

It's stupid to ask.

Isn't that right, Mako?

Yeah.

I'll take any challenge, no matter who it is.

We're Impact Blue, the fastest on Usui.

That's it, guys. So be prepared.

When you see a suspicious Lan Evo, call my cell phone immediately.

Okay.

It's been two days, and the Lan Evos haven't appeared yet.

Maybe they won't come to our area.

If they don't, that somehow relieves me.

I haven't been in my best condition lately.

If I'm caught in a battle...

...I'm not confident of driving my best.

But I want to get rid of this uneasy feeling.

I want to forget about Iketani.

Hey, you!

S...Sayuki, why're you in my bathroom?

You don't have time to relax and take a shower, Mako!

What's the matter?

I came to pick you up! Let's go!

Go where?

To Usui Pass!

The Lan Evos have appeared!

Don't just sit there, put your panties on!

W...wait!

Oh, no!

Here come the Lan Evos!

No doubt about it. They're from the Emperor Team.

They've really come.

Did you call Sayuki?

Yeah.

What? The Lan Evos have shown up?

Yeah, it's the Emperor Team you were talking about.

We're on our way.

Okay, got it.

Takeshi...

...the Lan Evo Corps has shown up on Usui.

They've shown themselves.

Are we going, Takeshi?

Yeah.