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Initial D: Fifth Stage
Raise up and soar, you can't stop
Everybody gonna tell I can't stop
tsukame brand new tomorrow
Hold the brand new tomorrow in your hands
You don't stop
kaze no naka jibun wo shiru
Believe yourself in the wind
zutto saikou no dream darou
It must be the best dream forever
Let's go!
Oh
Let's go!
Oh raise up, you can't stop
ikiteru dake de marumouke
It's good to just be alive
gamble wo semaru koto ni tenpari
Always in a rush to get into a gamble
onaji mission
Same mission
onaji isshou
Same life
don dake yume atsui ka ga shoubu darou
It's all about who has a more passionate dream
escalator nashi no eien
There's never a shortcut in life
ashikoshi kitae let's begin yeah
Train yourself and let's begin, yeah!
douse noboru kaidan
You have to climb up these stairs anyway
kokoro kouki ni customize shichaeba ii
Just customize yourself to have a bigger heart
kezurarete sugiru mainichi
Every single day, I'm being consumed
Raise you up
semeteiru aru game to
Think of it as a game you're playing and
warai tobashite
Laugh everything away
Let's see you come in front
Raise up you can zutto
Raise up you can forever
Everybody now
hashire secret celebration
Run! Secret celebration
You don't stop
ima ni ikiru riyuu wo sagasu
I seek the reason to live in the present
yume tsukinai quest darou
It must be a quest with endless dreams
Let's go!
Oh
Let's go!
Oh raise up, you can't stop
Are you Mr. Fujiwara from Project D? You are the worst liar!
What's the matter, don't have to work today?
I changed my shift for today
So you got someone to substitute you
Oh yeah, that Ibaraki's match is over right?
Did you lose?
We won
Then why are you looking so numb?
Because of other things
Who is this?
Hello..
Oh, no.. Ehh, that..
Oh no problem..
Hold on a second, wait..
What the
So it's a girl
Hello
That.. sorry for calling so suddenly
Actually I wanted to contact you as soon I can to apologize
Ah, that's quite okay.
But how do you know my number?
I called the gas station
the people there told me
Ah, I see
I am really sorry, what I said was out of line
That's fine as long as you know I wasn't that person.
I.. it doesn't feel right to do this over the phone. I would like to apologize in person
Although I want to see you, I can never find the right time until now
I am so sorry..
I will make time to go to your place again
I.. how about I come over.
Eh?
If it isn't too troublesome for you, then I..
It won't be a problem even if I have to drive to your place
What the heck am I saying
Ah, really?! Is it really OK?
ACT.2 "The New Battlefield"
Thank you so much for going out of your way to come here
When I show your picture to Tomoko and she said you are not the one
I felt so relieved, so happy
When we first met, I knew you are not someone who would do those things
But instead you did something unexpected to me
I couldn't help it, I guess I am an impulsive person
Sorry, it hurted didn't it? My league activity includes physical exercises
What kind of league?
Golf! I started playing since I was a kid
I have take part in many matches before
My summer is filled with practices
That's why I couldn't go to Gunma all these time
But I am very happy that you came all the way here
Because I was forced to learn golf by my Dad, if I slack off he will yell at me
Oh.. feels very similar to my situation
It was the same for me, Dad forced me to drive since middle school
I even got in arguments with him before because I didn't like being forced to drive
Don't know when, but I started to drive on my own will
I understand that feeling very well
I also get into arguments with my father all the time
But now golf has became part of my life
We have so much in common
What? you met up with the girl in Saitama today?
Then what happen? Did you two talked a lot?
Not really, we just spent about a hour at a family restaurant
What's her name? How old is she?
Her name is Mika Uehara, a year younger than me, she's in 12th grade
What else? Does she have boyfriend? Are you planning to go out with her?
Hah? Who ask that kind of question on the first meet? I am not you
Oh yeah? That's very important though
Anyways, because it was very short, we didn't chat about anything special
Time went by so fast
You are the only one I am telling this to.. I am afraid it's love at first sight
Waaaaaaa, you really said it. I admire you!!
Even I think it's strange too
This feeling.. I don't know what I should do
What is there to be hesitant about? Since you like her, then take out your courage to act!
But.. only I am thinking this way. She might not think the same
The legendary genius street racer is actually a weakling
What does this have to do with being good at driving?
I don't have any confidence
We have prepared four lines of defense to strike against Project D
Team Sidewinder Leader Go Hojo
This is Hakone region's skirmish, let's carefully observe Project D's style on this mountain pass
Team Sidewinder Adviser Eiji Kubo
Organize a few data gathering team to thoroughly analyze their strength
Count on me to complete that task
Knowing is half the battle
Racing these days is all about gathering intel and data
I don't think our opponent has reached the level that it needs the three strongest teams in Kanagawa to discuss countermeasures
No matter what it should be over once it's my turn to take them down
I am sorry, but you won't get a chance to race them
You are so confident
Then I look forward to your battle
Team 246 Leader Satoshi Omiya
They are making a big fuss out of nothing again
Team 246 Driver Kobayakawa
This order is making me irritated
It's like we have to lose for sure because we are the first one to go against them
Then might as well lose on purpose so the teams behind us can get a chance to race them
Don't say that, it's best if we beat them as soon as possible
Those guys from Team Sidewinder also annoys me
We didn't ask for their help, and now they are acting all tough in the background
You don't have to mind a bit about those guys
No need to go easy on them, show them what Team 246 is made of
Very good, such a long shot but can still maintain the path in the center it
Did something happen, Mika?
Takumi-kun, what are you doing right now
Hey Fujiwara! Stop dazing
Ah, sorry
Oh no Iketani-senpai! Take a look at this!
What? Golf magazine?
Take a look here
It's this girl, look!
Potential new star in the world of women's golf
Mika Uehara, only 17 years old?
Is it the one that slap Takumi...?
I am very sure! Look at that face
Ah, if I knew she's so famous, I should have asked for her autograph
The genius young girl that swings and hit the pure white golf ball under the bright sun and
The genius street racer that speeds in the dark of the night?
It's such a high contrast between the two
Would this relationship last?
This is downhill no.3 check point, the 86 just passed here
Uphill no.7 check point, FD just went by
How many years haven't I seen him, really is long time no see, Ryousuke Takahashi
Looks like it's very difficult to control due to the increase in horsepower
No other way, uphill is a competition of raw power
Compare to this, there is another thing that really bothers me
There are people with stopwatch throughout the track
Are they checking our time?
Perhaps, although it's useless to calculate our time right now
It's still in the tuning phase, we don't even have a strategy for this track yet. It's completely different than actual racing speed
But still, being tracked like this is very annoying
It's all set, let's go Mr. Keisuke
That Fujiwara is still running in top condition like in the past
Seems like he's enjoying this strategic-difficult track
No matter how you think, it's still not an easy ride to handle. But he said it's very easy.
Fujiwara is like an alien in this regard
Is this really okay, Ryousuke?
I'm afraid that throughout the track there are massive amount of organized data being gathered
Have to increase the pace in the second half
If it's being seen by those guys, wouldn't they have a considerable grasp on our strength?
Just about
Is there a way to camouflage our strength?
No, there is no need to do anything about it
If they want data, then we'll give them everything today
Don't worry, Fumihiro. This is a decision after my thorough consideration
There is one thing for certain
The people gathering data and our rival this time are not together
Eh, really?
Think about it, the battle is tomorrow Where do you find the time to deliberately tune your car to go against these data?
I'm afraid that they are opponents later down the road
Knowing these also means we also have some time here
For now we need to focus on the opponent in front of us
The first half is relatively steep and then the second half is gently flat
Wait no, this is looking from the uphill's direction
Downhill is exactly the opposite, right?
Yeah, but regardless if it's uphill or downhill
The main characteristic of this track is perhaps the fact that the width of the road will suddenly change
Places like one side of this two lane road suddenly disappear are very common throughout the track
It will become a fierce fighting zone
Yeah, even though I memorize everything in my head
The local racers know this kind of things much better
They will never let these characteristics become their disadvantages
I'm afraid you will get counterattack if you are overly aiming here for attack
Ah ah, Lan Evo again?
Why are all my opponents 4WD?
It makes me throw up how many Lan Evo I have beaten
How about just call yourself the Akagi's Lan Evo killer?
Oh please, don't talk like this had nothing to do with you
To be honest with you, that's the kind that I don't want to go against the most
It's outrageously fast
We decide whether to strike first or chase after What do you think, Kobayakawa?
It doesn't matter for me, I guess I just want to observe my opponent
It won't be that easy to get left behind by a two wheel drive car right?
First round I'll observe, then showdown on the second round
OK, that settles it
I am Kobayakawa
I am Keisuke Takahashi
Since you are going to lead, then you know what to do even without me telling you right
Of course, half of my task was completed yesterday
You wanted to say this, brother?
That's right, I'll leave it to you
Countdown starts
5
4
3
2
1
GO
Roughly predict the outcome of this battle
Even though you said it's roughly, but it's not easy to tell in the current phase
Lots of horsepower and pretty good footwork too
However, after this the surface of the track will become very harsh to handle. What will become of this, show me!
I know the data is insufficient, that's why I asked you to predict the result
If we had all the data, then your prediction becomes 100% advanced notice
Here the road will become wide and then sudden become narrow again
Then let me talk about my prediction
It's just a prediction
My predicton will be..
Really excellent
To my surprise, rear wheel drive can behave so agile on uphill is really rare
But it feels like something's not right
I am unable to agree with that obsession to rely solely on the car's performance
I can not detect any protential from the driver
The driver's sense of presence is too thin
You are plenty fast Keisuke Takahashi, but it's too boring
Mr. Omiya, what do you think of Kobayakawa's decision?
Completely correct, chasing for the first round
After all it's very narrow here
Even if they drag this out, I can't find any disadvantages for Kobayakawa
If he can understand exactly what the difference between his own style and his rival's style in the first round, He can go all out in the second round showdown
Mr. Omiya, do you also plan to use the same tactics?
How should I say it, I guess I will have to see the result from the uphill match first then consider
What result? Kobayakawa is overwhelmingly superior
The opponent is just a FD
To me, there is no absolute advantage. Because no one knows what would happen at the end
Amazing
On such harsh road condition you can still control the car to not spin at all
Without considerable techniques one can't do it so thorough
But that robot-like feeling really irritates me
I already understand completely
You as a racer have no substance at all
As of late, the conversation between Ryousuke and Keisuke is like exploring Zen
I just can't understand anything even if I stand near
The advice before the race was also like this, what does it mean after all?
About half of Keisuke's task was completed yesterday
There is no complicated meaning
Because we live together, so we understand each other even without saying it
The principle for leading first is striving for a quick battle
Because the first half of the track being rather steep
So we strive to reduce tire wear in the sections where the FD is at a disadvantageous point
In order to give a few approrpriate attack points in the second half of the track
So he can use up all the tires for a full sprint
Only half of the track remains, compare to the first half, from here on the slope will gradually flatten
Where will you attack? Where?
Simple and clear fits Keisuke's style the most for battle
Going against Lan Evo, even dragging it out to multiple rounds, it'll only increase our disadvantages
The key to victory depends on how much can Keisuke accelerate to
And that's the meaning by yesterday's practice is already half completed
Where? You detestable being, where will you attack in the end?
I already see through your attempt, when it comes to explosive force, the Lan Evo will not lose to any cars
Next it'll depend on concentration
It is a contest of concentration between the two
Even a small mistake is deadly
The road will become wider here, it's here right? Here?
Both the racers who drive Evo or Impreza have something like a belief
And that is cars that are developed for Rally must be the fastest on the street
Sprint?
No, not yet, not here
Here? Where is it, damnit!
But Rally is a sport that's originally conducted on snow or gravel
On dry road the legend of 4WD is not absolute
Therefore, victory will be decided on the first round
Entering the section where the road is narrow and has poor visibility now
No matter how good you are this is not the place...
Before the finish line, a place about two to three minutes in time
If the opponent can keep up with the Keisuke that's focused and going all out, then..
Keisuke will lose
The victory belongs to..
I will not let you run away
Evo let's sprint too!
So careless, I didn't think that he would attack there
In the end, there is no fair or unfair on the street
In the zone that doesn't have any escape, the winding section with complex lines
it's impossible to reach the limit in the strict sense
What requirements does it need to be a street elite
Courage, fighting spirit, and experience
Sometimes it even need young people's wildness
Keep up, must keep up!! Must keep up again!
And that certain potential that only the ones who are selected by God have
Falling perfect lighten the focal
kurai michi no saki ni bonyari nijimu akari
Blurry light shines at the end of this dark path
If the tires strike a silent wind
tayori ni naru mono wa sore shika mienakatta
It was the only thing I saw that reassured me
kono namikimichi wo nukete ikeba kitto
I feel like I can reach it
tsukameru you na ki ga shita
if I drive through this tree-lined street
Get up! I just can't understand
soto ni wa mada sagashimono wa nani mo nakute
There is still nothing to search for outside
Yeah, it stops at this moment
kono basho kara
From this place
Please stand up on the flyleaf
I lost my way
shiroku kumotta mado to matohazure na navigation
With these clouded windows --> my navigation is all wrong
akaku kawatta shingou de
When I stopped in front of a red light
saidomiraa ni utsuru shikai wo saegiru light
A light in the side mirror blocked my vision
tsumetai kaze ga hairikomanai you ni
I gently closed the window
mado wo sotto shimetanda
to keep the cold wind out
Get up! I just can't understand
soko ni hirogaru michi wo erande susumu boku wa
I choose to go forward on the road in front of me
Yeah, it stops at this moment
kimi ga iru nara
If you're here
Please stand up on the flyleaf