0 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,100 Translated by Mad David Corrected by Meteor 1 00:02:06,268 --> 00:02:12,0040 That at the very end Takumi's opponent would be an 86, I never imagined. 2 00:02:12,352 --> 00:02:18,341 Yeah, there is the difference of being a 2-door or 3-door, but it's the same Trueno. 3 00:02:19,850 --> 00:02:26,984 Besides, it has an aura somehow different from that Akiyama guy and his Levin before. 4 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:29,223 I can feel that too. 5 00:02:30,528 --> 00:02:33,259 Something unexpected is going to happen. 6 00:02:33,863 --> 00:02:34,866 All that pressure... 7 00:02:36,300 --> 00:02:38,108 Look, I have goosebumps! 8 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,931 For some reason I'm shaking too. 9 00:02:42,780 --> 00:02:45,139 The only question is what's going to happen. 10 00:03:13,394 --> 00:03:14,153 Why is this? 11 00:03:17,776 --> 00:03:21,872 I can follow him in tight corners, but I fall back just a little. 12 00:03:22,941 --> 00:03:24,784 It's an 86 like mine, so why? 13 00:03:31,497 --> 00:03:32,907 I can't keep up in corners! 14 00:03:34,932 --> 00:03:37,180 I've never seen anything like this before. 15 00:03:45,750 --> 00:03:49,770 THE STRONGEST ENEMY 16 00:03:58,554 --> 00:04:01,423 To think that Shinji-kun is really Takumi-kun's opponent... 17 00:04:02,042 --> 00:04:04,147 This turned out to be totally awesome! 18 00:04:04,679 --> 00:04:08,842 The quiet type just got all sharp all of a sudden. 19 00:04:09,604 --> 00:04:12,808 That's right, he's just the same type as Takumi-kun. 20 00:04:13,600 --> 00:04:15,284 The cars are the same 86. 21 00:04:16,994 --> 00:04:18,617 The drivers are the same type too. 22 00:04:18,997 --> 00:04:22,614 How this race turns out is anyone's guess. 23 00:04:59,733 --> 00:05:01,039 He's your strongest enemy. 24 00:05:05,472 --> 00:05:07,349 Pull away even if you wear your tires. 25 00:05:10,200 --> 00:05:11,840 He is tough. 26 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:13,610 I understand. 27 00:05:14,306 --> 00:05:15,380 I will do my best. 28 00:05:20,970 --> 00:05:23,180 Even if I do my best... 29 00:05:24,700 --> 00:05:25,444 I can't keep up! 30 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:27,870 I'm falling behind. 31 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:50,582 Did you see? 32 00:05:51,100 --> 00:05:51,627 Yeah. 33 00:05:52,551 --> 00:05:55,950 On the straights Fujiwara's 86 is faster. 34 00:05:56,640 --> 00:05:57,394 He's keeping up. 35 00:05:59,347 --> 00:06:01,426 That's quite a special engine. 36 00:06:02,100 --> 00:06:04,980 Ryosuke must have tuned it well over the last year. 37 00:06:06,356 --> 00:06:08,050 Even so, the 86 in front... 38 00:06:09,182 --> 00:06:12,631 Its run is simple and elegant. It makes no impact. 39 00:06:14,777 --> 00:06:17,590 It's a manner of driving that seems like being smooth is all it's good for. 40 00:06:21,100 --> 00:06:26,058 If that practical Kubo handpicked that driver precisely for this specialty, 41 00:06:27,685 --> 00:06:30,772 it's the worst possible scenario for Project D. 42 00:06:47,031 --> 00:06:50,697 The true meaning behind the initial D in Project D... 43 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:57,979 If it weren't for both Keisuke and Fujiwara Takumi, I wouldn't have started it. 44 00:07:03,799 --> 00:07:07,332 This battle is about more than winning or losing. 45 00:07:09,10 --> 00:07:11,470 Fight the boundaries, Fujiwara! 46 00:07:13,100 --> 00:07:15,035 For the sake of you taking the next step, 47 00:07:16,030 --> 00:07:17,892 there couldn't be any better opponent! 48 00:07:39,536 --> 00:07:41,360 Should I explain it to you, Seiji? 49 00:07:42,979 --> 00:07:47,500 The meaning of that Trueno being the worst possible opponent for Project D. 50 00:07:48,519 --> 00:07:48,955 Yeah. 51 00:07:50,294 --> 00:07:53,000 Basically our idea of tackling mountain roads in Lan Evos 52 00:07:53,840 --> 00:07:58,852 is that a driving style reminiscent of WRC racing is considered to be ideal. 53 00:08:00,268 --> 00:08:03,142 The idea is to suddenly swing into a huge slide when entering a corner, 54 00:08:03,837 --> 00:08:05,261 then drift through to clear it. 55 00:08:09,798 --> 00:08:15,590 As far as the nature of rallying is concerned, that style makes sense because it's safe. 56 00:08:16,655 --> 00:08:21,940 It's a style that uses steering only at the beginning, then turns using only the accelerator, right? 57 00:08:22,628 --> 00:08:24,524 Is that method safe? 58 00:08:25,470 --> 00:08:31,038 There still is a safety margin somewhere, beyond which point you'll lose it. 59 00:08:32,614 --> 00:08:36,814 Race drivers running on the closed circuit are not acquainted with that kind of driving. 60 00:08:38,240 --> 00:08:42,997 They make clever use of grip, knowing that good tire management results in overall speed. 61 00:08:45,500 --> 00:08:46,100 However. 62 00:08:46,800 --> 00:08:51,870 On the mountain pass where it's not as effective, the rally style is believed to be more advantageous. 63 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:57,600 All of the fastest on the mountains drive according to that. 64 00:08:58,630 --> 00:09:00,185 Fujiwara isn't an exception either. 65 00:09:01,170 --> 00:09:04,050 He's a driver who pushes his car to the very limits. 66 00:09:05,001 --> 00:09:08,520 However Sidewinder's 86 is different. 67 00:09:09,463 --> 00:09:10,996 Wait a minute, Kyoichi! 68 00:09:12,377 --> 00:09:14,230 It's getting complicated. 69 00:09:15,790 --> 00:09:17,600 He's too dumb to understand. 70 00:09:19,520 --> 00:09:21,771 It's all theory and speculation. 71 00:09:23,500 --> 00:09:27,200 If a driver who is used to the open visibility of the circuit were to race 72 00:09:27,200 --> 00:09:31,008 on a pass with a complex layout like this, where you can't see what's coming up... 73 00:09:32,090 --> 00:09:37,372 In case he's familiar with the course to an extent that's beyond common sense... 74 00:09:41,100 --> 00:09:44,500 The drift run of Fujiwara Takumi, North Kanto's so called fastest, 75 00:09:45,370 --> 00:09:47,476 can't defeat that practical grip run. 76 00:09:49,200 --> 00:09:50,000 You get it, right? 77 00:09:51,400 --> 00:09:53,594 It's a fundamental problem. 78 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:55,123 Really? 79 00:09:55,745 --> 00:09:56,725 Damn! 80 00:09:57,868 --> 00:09:58,766 Actually... 81 00:09:59,693 --> 00:10:00,800 I don't get it at all. 82 00:10:22,765 --> 00:10:26,384 He's not particularly faster at the entry or the exit either. 83 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:29,500 Yet his entire cornering is faster. 84 00:10:31,255 --> 00:10:32,000 Little by little... 85 00:10:32,684 --> 00:10:34,300 Even if only very little at a time... 86 00:10:35,400 --> 00:10:37,700 I'm losing him in the corners. 87 00:10:39,200 --> 00:10:45,065 On the mountains the exit of most corners is not visible at the moment of entering them. 88 00:10:46,180 --> 00:10:51,539 Regardless of how experienced a driver is, everyone will instinctively take a safe line. 89 00:10:52,460 --> 00:10:55,430 It's not a matter of technique. 90 00:10:56,911 --> 00:11:00,000 But Shinji-kun is not hesitating at all. 91 00:11:06,680 --> 00:11:13,374 He alone seems to be able to predict the exit of a blind corner. 92 00:11:15,666 --> 00:11:17,182 Why is that exactly? 93 00:11:21,120 --> 00:11:21,900 He... 94 00:11:23,440 --> 00:11:26,940 While I was driving he was doing nothing, 95 00:11:26,940 --> 00:11:31,530 but always sitting in the passenger seat and observing his side of the course. 96 00:11:40,120 --> 00:11:44,770 He was staring at the shoulder of the road looking really interested every time. 97 00:11:46,250 --> 00:11:48,100 For ten years, every day. 99 00:11:54,300 --> 00:11:58,476 He was even able to clearly see things that aren't visible at night. 99 00:11:59,952 --> 00:12:05,100 He was in the passenger seat and not behind the wheel, thus he noticed a lot of things. 100 00:12:07,300 --> 00:12:11,623 Like the subtle changes in the gradient of the entrance and exit of each corner, 101 00:12:12,300 --> 00:12:14,167 easily distinguishing certain variations. 102 00:12:16,400 --> 00:12:18,350 The tiny cracks on the asphalt. 103 00:12:19,600 --> 00:12:21,690 The flow of the water on a rainy day. 104 00:12:23,020 --> 00:12:24,095 The floating of sand. 105 00:12:25,577 --> 00:12:30,850 Even the gutters' exact position, which is hidden by growing summer grass in this season. 106 00:12:33,840 --> 00:12:37,950 In the winter he could see the direction of the teeth on them too. 107 00:12:42,097 --> 00:12:43,200 I see... 108 00:12:44,200 --> 00:12:47,550 He remembers both sides of the whole course. 109 00:12:48,300 --> 00:12:51,380 For him every corner exit is like an entry. 110 00:12:52,100 --> 00:12:56,250 He remembers both sides of every corner?! 111 00:13:18,231 --> 00:13:21,041 Even if I somehow catch up to him on the longer straights, 112 00:13:22,360 --> 00:13:27,061 there are no straights on the last section of the course, but tight corners only! 113 00:13:29,000 --> 00:13:31,193 I won't be able to keep up there. 114 00:13:32,333 --> 00:13:33,120 What should I do? 115 00:13:38,800 --> 00:13:39,400 This is bad. 116 00:13:43,740 --> 00:13:44,300 This is bad! 117 00:13:48,700 --> 00:13:50,700 This is really bad! 118 00:15:19,850 --> 00:15:21,570 It's not something you see every day. 119 00:15:23,970 --> 00:15:28,872 To think that the finale of this big event turned into an 86 showdown... 120 00:15:30,195 --> 00:15:31,600 What do you think, Daiki? 121 00:15:32,400 --> 00:15:35,773 In terms of braking Fujiwara is superior. 122 00:15:38,850 --> 00:15:40,928 His braking points are excellent. 123 00:15:42,277 --> 00:15:45,524 His heel & toe technique is on a professional level too. 124 00:15:50,200 --> 00:15:54,590 On the other hand the braking of the leading 86 is weak. 125 00:15:55,160 --> 00:15:58,265 Its heel & toe timing seemed a little early too. 126 00:16:00,705 --> 00:16:01,389 However. 127 00:16:02,719 --> 00:16:06,954 Its release points for the brakes are surprisingly perfect. 128 00:16:07,700 --> 00:16:10,225 He must know this course very well. 129 00:16:13,285 --> 00:16:15,133 As expected of Daiki. 130 00:16:15,940 --> 00:16:17,354 He sees everything. 131 00:16:17,840 --> 00:16:21,959 Even I can see that Fujiwara's race technique has improved. 132 00:16:23,056 --> 00:16:26,180 But even then, how about that wide gap? 133 00:16:28,560 --> 00:16:29,553 It's not wide. 134 00:16:30,750 --> 00:16:33,662 It's only because the pace is fast. 135 00:16:40,700 --> 00:16:44,400 Even if they run at the same pace, Fujiwara doesn't have the advantage. 136 00:16:045,630 --> 00:16:46,930 He's attacking with everything he's got. 137 00:16:48,900 --> 00:16:52,800 On the contrary, his opponent's control is smooth. 138 00:16:53,940 --> 00:16:56,450 It puts less strain on the car and the tires. 139 00:16:58,120 --> 00:17:00,400 It's not flashy but it's elegant. 140 00:17:01,490 --> 00:17:03,600 It's completely different from the Todo School's style. 141 00:17:05,320 --> 00:17:08,747 This is a bit awkward for Project D, isn't it? 142 00:17:09,751 --> 00:17:13,890 If it goes on like this, Fujiwara's tires won't hold out. 143 00:17:25,900 --> 00:17:028,660 His braking on the straights is pretty weak. 144 00:17:29,620 --> 00:17:31,748 It's like mine a year ago. 145 00:17:33,020 --> 00:17:34,500 But even then, why? 146 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:43,250 It's getting more and more difficult to follow him in the corners. 147 00:17:44,290 --> 00:17:45,158 What's different? 148 00:17:46,240 --> 00:17:47,800 Is it the performance of the 86? 149 00:17:054,070 --> 00:17:55,550 Not a chance! 150 00:17:56,300 --> 00:18:01,190 This car is maintained by the unbeatable combo of Ryosuke-san and Matsumoto-san! 151 00:18:02,855 --> 00:18:03,548 Which means... 152 00:18:05,150 --> 00:18:07,450 It's my fault that I'm falling behind. 153 00:18:11,100 --> 00:18:14,400 After the next hairpin it'll be even worse. 154 00:18:30,325 --> 00:18:31,650 Why? 155 00:18:31,650 --> 00:18:32,300 What for? 156 00:18:56,320 --> 00:18:57,820 Unbelievable... 157 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:00,310 What's he thinking? 158 00:19:06,100 --> 00:19:06,840 I saw them. 159 00:19:09,820 --> 00:19:13,950 I saw wings on the back of his car back then. 160 00:19:15,602 --> 00:19:17,918 I want to see the wings again. 161 00:19:19,395 --> 00:19:21,200 Those breathtaking, amazing wings. 162 00:19:23,200 --> 00:19:25,145 But I can't if you're behind me. 163 00:19:025,980 --> 00:19:27,485 Show me once again! 164 00:19:39,650 --> 00:19:40,905 Did you see that, Kobayakawa? 165 00:19:41,500 --> 00:19:44,285 Yeah, he handed over the lead. 166 00:19:45,325 --> 00:19:47,300 It's an unprecedented outrage. 167 00:19:48,400 --> 00:19:52,180 Maybe we don't understand the rules of this battle. 168 00:19:53,920 --> 00:19:55,105 Say what?! 169 00:19:55,350 --> 00:19:57,640 He turned on the hazards and dropped behind? 170 00:19:58,205 --> 00:19:59,273 Are you sure? 171 00:20:00,130 --> 00:20:03,621 It's what the timing staff we have nearby saw and reported. 172 00:20:04,410 --> 00:20:06,400 I don't understand the situation at all. 173 00:20:08,060 --> 00:20:09,959 The bad feeling I had was right... 174 00:20:10,952 --> 00:20:13,030 Why did he choose to lead in the first place? 175 00:20:13,450 --> 00:20:14,400 I don't get it. 176 00:20:15,100 --> 00:20:16,210 Wait... 177 00:20:16,210 --> 00:20:19,857 Doesn't he even understand what the basic rules of this battle are? 178 00:20:20,270 --> 00:20:21,540 I-I'm sorry! 179 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:27,358 Now that the positions are changed, unless he overtakes him somewhere, it's the end! 180 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:28,884 It's useless. 181 00:20:29,467 --> 00:20:30,270 We've lost. 182 00:20:31,000 --> 00:20:36,209 I can't possibly stay in this business anymore if I lose two battles in a row like this. 183 00:20:38,910 --> 00:20:41,360 He's really something, a masterpiece. 184 00:20:42,663 --> 00:20:43,521 Hojo-han... 185 00:20:48,960 --> 00:20:52,617 Sidewinder's 86 driver gave up the lead! 186 00:20:52,617 --> 00:20:53,696 What the hell for? 187 00:20:54,190 --> 00:20:55,100 Wait a sec! 188 00:20:55,100 --> 00:20:56,060 What's that supposed to mean? 189 00:20:56,500 --> 00:20:57,066 No idea. 190 00:20:57,450 --> 00:20:58,620 I don't get it! 191 00:20:59,100 --> 00:21:01,049 What is that kid thinking? 192 00:21:09,300 --> 00:21:12,570 He told me he wants to be a hero. 193 00:21:18,680 --> 00:21:20,668 I was watching you drive, Hojo-san. 194 00:21:21,000 --> 00:21:22,270 My feelings have changed. 195 00:21:23,200 --> 00:21:24,990 I want to be like a hero. 196 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:26,555 I want to race! 197 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:28,190 Please let me do this! 198 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:32,420 Now that's a good attitude. 199 00:21:32,926 --> 00:21:33,500 Let's try then. 200 00:21:34,600 --> 00:21:35,627 Not to mention... 201 00:21:37,080 --> 00:21:41,100 You are the only one who can stop Project D's complete victory now. 202 00:21:42,400 --> 00:21:45,490 No, it's meaningless for you to do that. 203 00:21:47,347 --> 00:21:49,588 You should just do as you like. 204 00:21:50,610 --> 00:21:52,966 Freely enjoy your race! 205 00:21:55,120 --> 00:21:58,024 Today's stage is going to be the best. 206 00:21:59,650 --> 00:22:01,982 You are very lucky, Shinji. 207 00:22:02,480 --> 00:22:02,800 Yes! 208 00:22:06,516 --> 00:22:08,710 You can't be a hero if you lose. 209 00:22:09,175 --> 00:22:12,149 It's not like he doesn't know the rules. 210 00:22:13,012 --> 00:22:14,663 He's going for the win, no doubt. 211 00:22:15,550 --> 00:22:016,150 In other words. 212 00:22:16,630 --> 00:22:19,982 He's confident he'll be able to get back in front. 213 00:22:21,900 --> 00:22:29,060 No driver has ever made a fool out of North Kanto's undefeated so called fastest downhiller like this. 214 00:22:30,246 --> 00:22:32,170 Now everything is messed up. 215 00:22:32,930 --> 00:22:34,333 I don't know what will happen. 216 00:22:35,900 --> 00:22:38,800 They must be panicking over on Project D's side. 217 00:22:39,680 --> 00:22:43,483 At this point Ryosuke and I too are merely part of the gallery. 218 00:22:56,160 --> 00:22:57,302 What's the meaning of this? 219 00:22:59,060 --> 00:23:00,760 This is a battle, right? 220 00:23:07,600 --> 00:23:10,468 What are you thinking? 221 00:23:19,731 --> 00:23:20,330 Bro... 222 00:23:21,300 --> 00:23:24,240 If it was you, what would you do, Keisuke? 223 00:23:24,900 --> 00:23:27,433 I wouldn't do anything but panic. 224 00:23:28,280 --> 00:23:31,865 Having the lead just handed over during a battle, for the first time ever too - that's humiliating. 225 00:23:33,930 --> 00:23:35,630 My motivation would drop for sure. 226 00:23:36,900 --> 00:23:39,200 It would take time to get over that feeling. 227 00:23:40,400 --> 00:23:41,100 It's like that, right? 228 00:23:41,900 --> 00:23:44,132 I couldn't have predicted this. 229 00:23:45,177 --> 00:23:47,150 However, this isn't bad. 230 00:23:48,500 --> 00:23:53,105 From how my simulation of it went, this battle was likely to end in our failure. 231 00:23:53,760 --> 00:23:55,000 I looked through everything. 232 00:23:55,800 --> 00:23:57,480 Something had to be changed. 233 00:23:58,550 --> 00:24:00,497 I can't control it any longer. 234 00:24:01,356 --> 00:24:01,860 However. 235 00:24:02,650 --> 00:24:06,517 For this final play of Project D, this is suitable. 236 00:24:07,600 --> 00:24:08,880 The actors are all on stage. 237 00:24:09,450 --> 00:24:11,000 An odd scenario like this needs no direction. 238 00:24:12,700 --> 00:24:14,440 The greatest drama is coming alive! 239 00:24:29,800 --> 00:24:32,123 Iketani-senpai, Kenji-senpai... 240 00:24:32,997 --> 00:24:34,732 What is going on? 241 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:37,980 How are we supposed to know that?! 242 00:24:38,250 --> 00:24:39,243 That's right. 243 00:24:40,100 --> 00:24:43,340 We just have to have faith in Takumi. 244 00:24:44,220 --> 00:24:46,420 In our downhill ace!