Chicane: Bonus Page - The Report

[QuarterRutger]

Hey there guys! Good morning! I am drinking my coffee as I type this.

This story is about to end (and as usual, a Bonus Page will come afterwards); but currently, I'm stuck as to whether I'll come up with a sequel or not.

Another route I'm possibly taking after this current story is a spin-off (which was cancelled even before I posted it) which is based on GT Academy wherein the lead character is a GT5 Player and he got hooked on it until an event sends him to real-life professional racing. Some characters on the other stories might be present, but will play only a very small role each.

The racing scenes in that spin-off are virtual races. And the character only uses DS3...

Damn.... I can't decide which one.

Don't stop these stories. Maybe you could mix these ideas that Takanori goes to the gt academy winner. But it's not my story. it's just that I'm thinking that if you make a new one. It's not as good as you hoped, and you miss making stories about the kanonjis, and go back to them. But i could be entirely wrong.

 

[RCKakashi14]

I could include another Kanonji member in the sequel. And it's a female character....

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 10 - Located


After receiving a gold trophy, not to mention that he is also being showered by the confetti, Takanori goes to the pits. As usual, Makoto hugs him tightly and then gets his trophy.

Makoto: "You did it again, Takanori!"

Takanori: "Well, I gotta do what I gotta do."

He kisses her and then goes out to face the audience cheering for him at the bleachers. He shows his signature thumbs up and smile to them. Takuma sees this and then shows a thumbs up as well. However, the sun's bright rays are blocking Takanori's view, and thus can't see Takuma at all.

Takuma: "Huh, I never thought that his thumbs up could be that contagious..."

He steps down from the bleachers. Then Takanori also heads back to the pits to inspect his GT-R GT500.

Gan: "Nice job. As expected from a Takanori Kanonji."

Takanori: "Thank you, Gan-san."

He bows as a sign of respect.

Gan: "You can call me Otoosan or even Oyaji now! Haha!"

Takanori scratches his head once again.

Takanori: "Er... ummmmm... Sure, Otoosan!"

Gan: "That's what I want to hear!"

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Upon exiting the track, two men in executive suits follow Takuma. He hears their rather heavy steps and looks behind. He increases his pace, but so does the two men.

Feeling that he is truly being followed, Takuma stops and faces the two men. The two men attack Takuma, but he immediately counterattacks one of them with a roundhouse kick. The other one strikes a punch at Takuma, but he catches the goon's arm and breaks it. Takuma follows it up with a strong punch on that man's face, taking out two teeth and knocking that man out.

The other one, still able to fight, unleashes a punch, but Takuma once again catches it. Then he goes behind the goon and breaks that goon's neck, incapacitating the assailant.

Takuma: "What do you want?"

He notices a cellphone ring from one of the unconscious goons. It's a text message. He picks it up and reads it.

"When the Kanonjis come out, it's time to finish them off. Remember, they are The Stigs."​

Takuma: "Takanori is in danger again. I must protect him without him knowing. If I have to risk my life and die again, then so be it!"


An hour later, Takanori and the rest of the crew also come out. Upon arriving at the parking lot, they see crowds of people.

Makoto: "I wonder what's the fuss about?"

Takanori sees the two unconscious goons. The police arrive and drives away the crowd to start their investigation. Paramedics are also present.

While walking back to the SUV, he hears one of the people saying:

"I saw a race car driver in black beating up those men. I wonder what's going on?"​

Takanori: "Aniki?"

He once again runs around, looking for Takuma once again.


Takanori: "Aniki? Aniki!? Aniki!? Where are you!?"

Makoto and Gan catch up with him.

Makoto: "Takanori..."

Gan: "He misses Takuma a lot, huh? I'm sure they were really close."

Makoto: "Takanori... Please move on."

Takanori: "I saw him just recently! And then now, he is the one who beat up those two men! It's clear that he's alive!"

Makoto: "When you saw him, I'm sure that's his soul trying to tell you to move on. He's gone."

Takanori: "Aniki...."

They get in the SUV, with Takanori once again depressed.

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At midnight at the Shuto Expressway...

...a midnight purple, heavily-tuned Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R tears up at 340 KM/H.

The racing exhaust produces a deafening note that echoes all throughout the tunnel.

After a brief run, the R33 takes an exit.

And it heads to Aoyama.

When it arrived there, it enters at the small neighborhood where the Kanonji residence is located.

The driver steps out, clad in purple race suit and helmet.

Then that driver's cellphone rings. The driver picks it up.

"Hello? Well, I have just located them. Now, I will just make some observations. I will report to you tomorrow morning."​

The call ends, and the driver looks at Tomoko's house which is just steps away.

"So this is where the Kanonjis live, huh?"​

End of Page 10

 

[Auraxir]

oh oh, someone is going to be 4sskicked

 

[RCKakashi14]

oh oh, someone is going to be 4sskicked

Page 10 just hints on the upcoming sequel. The sequel will include a lot butt-kicking action.

For now though, the mysterious driver and the R33 TC will just appear on that page and won't be elaborated further in this current story.

 

[Mat123]

👍

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 11 - Takuma's New Dilemma

On a hot, sunny Saturday morning, Takanori waits for Axel to come down.

Takanori: "Good thing this car still has air conditioning despite being stripped off a lot of weight. Seesh, it's hot!!!"

After several minutes of humming with the tunes, Axel comes out of the condominium and gets in the R34.

Takanori: "Yappari osoi da yo, Onii-san! Kyou wa totemo atsui da yo!"

Axel: "Sorry, I just prepared Katrine her breakfast before she heads out. Shall we go?"

Takanori: "Okay then!"

Takanori shifts to first gear. Then the R34 launches instantly like a rocket.

Axel: "Woah! Rushing much?"

Takanori: "Since it's early, there's no traffic yet! I let my car do some stretching every morning, you know?"

The R34 instantly hits 300 KM/H.

Axel: "No wonder the GT-R is really respected all-throughout the world. It can easily eat supercars and is tuner-friendly. And the way this car accelerates is similar to a Group C car!"

Seeing an intersection from a distance, Takanori slams on the brake pedal.

Takanori: "Whoops, red light."

Axel: "Where are we heading, anyway?"

Takanori: "The hills! Hey, this country also has amazing mountain passes just like in Europe, you know?"

Axel: "Oh, what's that called? It's the... To... ummmm."

Takanori: "Touge!"

Axel: "Oh right. I keep hearing that in a racing anime that I watch every weekend nights."

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In Mt. Aso, Takuma is honing his driving skills with his RX-7. He's been going up and down the hill since dawn.

However, he is feeling uneasy ever since the incident in Fuji Speedway.

Takuma: "As far as I know, Takanori has not made any enemies in his life. I'm being targeted too, but my family's safety is my priority! I'm not afraid to die!"

Then suddenly, he sees a corner coming up. Takuma applies the brakes, but the car is still too fast and understeers as a result.

Takuma: "Dammit!"

He feathers the accelerator to keep the car on the road.

Takuma: "I must shape up if I got to win the Dream Car Championship! And yet, I'm facing this new dilemma of my family's safety in jeopardy!"

Takuma: "What shall I do?"

Then he floors the throttle once again.


Takuma: "But... I have to protect my family without them knowing. I don't want them to worry about this pressing issue."


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In Hakone, Takanori's R34 tears up the mountain road.

Axel: "Heh, so the stuff I'm seeing in that racing anime is real!"

Takanori: "Of course! They're based from real-life locations! And there are tons of them!"

Axel: "I also heard the term "Hashiriya". What does it mean?"

Takanori: "Hashiriya means street racing. Though it happens at night, of course."

Axel sees Takanori's footwork. The R34 is smooth-sailing, without any sign of oversteer nor understeer.

Axel: ("Impressive... He can control this car with monstrous power in its arsenal! This is a mountain pass; yet he treats it like an open-wide race track!")

Then the R34 reaches a corner.

Axel: "We're too fast!"

Takanori puts up a grin on his face.


Takanori: "3... 2... 1..."


Then he applies the brakes just in time. The R34's large carbon brakes can slow down this monstrous car effortlessly.

Takanori: "DORYAAAAA!!!"

He exhibits lightning-fast heel-and-toe downshifts. And then the R34 corners with speed. Axel is holding on as he feels lots of G-forces pushing his body.

Axel: "You're insane! You take on mountain passes without fear! No wonder you defeated me in that Downhill Rally in Germany easily!"

Takanori: "Dad used to take me here every weekend when I was a kid. Because of that, I got familiar with it."

Axel: "In Europe, no one bothers racing in mountain roads, you know?"

Takanori: "I would love to take this R34 to the Col De Turini and let her rip!"

Axel: "You have guts of steel..."


They stop by at a restaurant to have some breakfast. Axel checks out the menu.

Axel: "I want to try out Japanese breakfast, you know?"

Takanori: "Then try natto!"

Axel: "Natto?"

Takanori: "It's fermented soybeans with raw egg topped on rice. Dad also used to make that dish for me every morning."

Axel: "Then natto it is!"

After placing their orders, Takanori is just playing with the spoon dipped in his coffee. He shows a rather gloomy face.

Axel: "Something wrong?"

Takanori: "Sigh... Well, am I getting crazy?"

Axel: "Why?"

Takanori: "I'm seeing Aniki... but is he just an apparition?"

Axel: "Probably because you are still grieving. I think Takuma's soul is showing up because he wants you to move on and be happy."

Takanori: "You're right... I'm being such a wimp lately."

Axel: "I can tell that you and Takuma are very close. It seems that your bond as twins are so strong."

Takanori: "Aniki was my inspiration... I want to be as cool as he is. And I had a lot of fun bickering with him. But at the same time, he opens up to me."

Axel: "I guess you two are inseparable. Hey, I'm your brother too, you know? We can open up to each other. I'm here if you are have any problems."

Takanori: "I know that, and I'm also happy to have you as such."

Axel: "So cheer up! It's not like your whole family is gone, right? We're all here for you. Takuma lives in our hearts forever, remember that. And you should not forget him while moving on. If he's your inspiration, then keep going even though he's gone!"

Takanori: "Okay then. Thanks, Axel. You lighten me up."

Then the two continue their chat as they wait for their breakfast to be served.


End of Page 11

 

[WTFnews]

cool man!

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 12 - A New Takuma


Upon heading home, Takuma receives a call from Alessandro.

Takuma: "Hello?"

Alessandro: "Grab a next flight to Germany. I'll meet you in Berlin."

Takuma: "Why?"

Alessandro: "Some FIA executives will watch the upcoming race in Nurburgring. And I have acquired a car for the race. Just bring yourself here, okay?"

Takuma: "What happens if I win?"

Alessandro: "Then you'll be able to race in the Dream Car Championship! You must win it!"

Takuma: "Sounds like a splendid idea. I'm in."


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While Tomoko is making Mochi, her mobile phone receives a text message from Takuma. She reads the message.

"I'm heading to Europe. Please just stay here in Japan. Keep yourself safe."

Tomoko: "Oh Takuma... He's always preoccupied with his racing career."

Takanori and Makoto arrive, with the latter now holding her big stomach.

Tomoko: "Oh hello there! Seems that I am seeing my grandchild soon!"

Takanori: "Seems like it. Hey, we're having dinner here. We want to give you company now that you're always alone here in the house."

Tomoko: "That's so sweet of you! But, I am all right by myself. You don't have to do this every night."

Takanori: "But you don't have Aniki anymore to keep you company, that's why we're doing this."

Tomoko: "Today, I'll be cooking Takuma's pasta!"

Takanori: "Sounds great! Heck, I'm even smelling it from the kitchen!"

Tomoko: "Just give me a moment, okay?"

She heads back to the kitchen.

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The next morning, Takuma arrives in Germany. He wears a cap and sunglasses to conceal his identity upon heading out from the airport.

Alessandro picks him up and they head to Berlin.

Alessandro: "Oh, where is the Black Stig suit?"

Takuma: "In my luggage."

Alessandro: "You are not going to wear it in the upcoming race."

Takuma: "I see. Besides, I have to stop Takanori from chasing me by wearing a different suit."

Alessandro: "Hehehehehe..."

They arrive at a tuning shop in the city. Alessandro points at a tuned, green Lotus Evora.

Takuma: "A Lotus Evora, huh? Neat."

Alessandro: "It's perfect for the job, amico mio. Oh, wear this."

Alessandro gets a green racing suit with yellow stripe and helmet and shows them to Takuma.

Takuma: "Lotus colors, huh?"

Alessandro: "Yes."

Takuma: "All right. Besides, they look awesome."

Alessandro: "This is the stepping stone for your goal, right?"

Takuma: "Absolutely."

Alessandro: "You know, you are already a Class 1 driver. No need for you to participate in this qualifying race."

Takuma: "Remember, I have to discover myself. And through these races, I am slowly finding out my worth. Now, I am close..."

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At the race day, the FIA executives arrive at the Nurburgring GP and watch the event. When they sit, the race has already started.

Takuma: "The Z33 350Z is rather sluggish for me."

Then the Evora overtakes a tuned BMW Concept tii even without braking at that corner.

Takuma: "I'm starting to love this car already. I think this is one of the best handling cars I've ever driven."

As Takuma shifts up gears, he notices the revs have dropped significantly.

Takuma: "The Evora has tall gears, huh? This is not something that Lotus does. Well, the 3.5 liter V6 from a Toyota Camry packs a punch, though. But still, this is a surprise."

The Evora drafts by at three cars at the main straight. And then it overtakes them easily at the first hairpin.

Takuma now sees the lead car.

Takuma: "I got you now in my sights. Nigasanai yo!"

The Evora's amazing handling allows it to tackle the corners with finesse.

Takuma: "The Evora is a perfect track tool if tuned properly. Even this car only has minor modifications; yet I can keep up with that Lotus Esprit over there."

Takuma: "It's over, Esprit."

Takuma: "Even though Lotuses have modernized over the years, this is something that Colin Chapman would still approve. I like this car a lot!"

Meanwhile, the FIA executives are impressed by the Evora's performance. They head to Alessandro's crew and talk to them.

Takuma: "You'll never pass me again. You'd be feeling dreary if you find out who I am. I am...



....Takuma Kanonji! I proudly bestow the Kanonji name! I am speed! Determination is my weapon!"



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There's something familiar....


Can you guess what it is?

 

[DarkAvengerZR1]

A blue ZZ-S.

Edit: No, it is actually the Esprit. I have seen it before.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Okay, so Page 12 is basically a reference to Takuma Sato, and he drove a Lotus Evora GT24 in the same color.


Page 13 to be posted later!

 

[Mat123]

Can't wait!

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 13 - The True Battle

The next morning, Takanori takes a shower. After that, he looks at the mirror starts to sing a chorus from Takuma's song once again.

Telling me to spread these wings and fly
To far away from your Earth fly
To feel the new sunrise
Because I can't take this anymore the way you're building me inside, inside
The day that makes us live to ride

He puts on a towel and heads to the closet. He wears his usual casual clothing. Then Makoto calls him out.

Makoto: "Hey, breakfast is served!"

Takanori: "Coming!"

Which he does. He sees natto and miso soup on the table, and he is so delighted to eat it that he gobs them up really fast.

Makoto: "Hey! Easy on the food!!! You're always like that!"

Takanori: "With my favorite breakfast? Hah!"


Makoto: "Oh boy..."

Takanori: "Oh, I wonder when our child will come out."

Makoto: "Pretty soon. Well, I already asked one of our neighbors there just in front of our room to rush me to the hospital in case it happens while you're away."

Takanori: "Hey, just call me up, okay? I'll be at the hospital in no time at all."

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In Ben's mansion, while Ben is slurping his coffee, he hears a doorbell and then goes to the gates to check. It turns out that Sander's daughter, Jenny, is the visitor. He lets his niece in.

Ben: "So, what's that nitwit's daughter doing here?"

Jenny: "I have to tell you something. It's very important."

Ben: "Then what is it?"

They get in the living room.

Ben: "Coffee or tea?"

Jenny: "Tea, please."

Ben is preparing tea as Jenny sits down on the sofa.

Ben: "So, what's that important message you want to say?"

Jenny: "About Nikko Sakamoto."

Ben: "What about him? As if I care."

Jenny: "You buried him."

Ben: "What the bloody hell are you talking about?"

Jenny: "You buried Nikko instead of Takuma!"

Ben: "Nonsense, I even saw Takuma lying down like a vegetable in the casket."

Jenny: "It's because Father ordered me to make Nikko's body look like Takuma! And that makes me feel guilty everyday that I can't take it anymore that I have to go all the way here! Playing the dead is not in my vocabulary."

Ben: "So, you're saying that Takuma is alive? If so, you know where he is?"

Jenny: "I have no idea."

Ben: "Then what makes you say that fact?"

Jenny: "Nikko Sakamoto died the same day that Takuma got shot and "died", you know? Before I can even cut open Takuma for embalming, he miraculously woke up! All along, the Nikko you met is Takuma!"

Ben: "So, you're saying that Takanori is not grief-strickenly crazy?"

Jenny: "Yes. And I'm worried for him."

Ben: "Here's your tea, young lady. Enjoy."

After serving the tea to her, he goes out to the garden, still slowly drinking his coffee.


Ben: "Oh.... bloody.... hell."


Jenny: "And now, my father is missing."

Hearing that, Ben looks at her and then goes back in the living room.

Ben: "As if I care, sunshine. Look, your father is all grown-up. I'm sure he knows what he's doing. Assuming that he does, though."


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Finally, the big day has arrived. A lot of sponsors, event organizers, spectators, and racing crews gather in Eifel for The Dream Car Championship Event.

Then a reporter is at the bleachers. She is starting her coverage on the event.

Reporter: "I'm currently here at Eifel. As you see, there are tons of racing fans here, rooting for their favorite racing teams! Let us see the racing crews from here. Oh look! There's the mysterious Black Stig! Apparently, he also raced in the Historic Racing Car Cup more than a month ago. Well, let's see if he will once again take the podium! The race will start after a short while."

At the pits, Takuma gets in his FD and straps himself. Alessandro goes to him.

Alessandro: "You nervous?"

Takuma: "Why would I? I'm ready..."

Alessandro: "That's a Kanonji! Always ready and determined to win!"

Takuma: "Though I admit that the competition here would be rough."

Alessandro: "Take care, amico mio."

Takuma: "I'll do my best."


The race cars have lined up for the rolling start.

Takuma: "Huh, the gap between cars is rather big. Heh, but this is just a walk in the park with this FD!"

And the race starts. The spectators cheer wildly. Takuma's FD instantly shortens the gap.

It overtakes an NSX in the first corner.

Takuma: "I love the NSX, but I'm afraid my FD is far more superior than yours!"

Takuma: "Allow me to demonstrate on how to drive the FD properly!"

He applies more pressure on the accelerator. Then the turbo boosts up to 1.5 bar. As a result, Takuma's FD set a significant gap from his fellow FD opponent.


Then the FD goes side-by-side with the RX-8 race car.

Takuma: "The RX-8 never really got my attention. The RX-7 is much better!"

Takuma: "Smooth-sailing so far."

Alessandro communicates to Takuma via a radio system.

Alessandro: "How is the car's performance?"

Takuma: "Perfect."

Alessandro: "Glad to hear, amico mio."

Then Takuma sets his sights on more powerful opponents.

Takuma: "The FD is praised all over the world because of its ultimate balance! I'll show you!"

He takes advantage of the FD's 50:50 weight distribution that provides impressive handling.

However, a Camaro race car blocks his way. As a result, the FD rear ends it.

Takuma: "Oops. Am I too fast for you?"

They're back at the main straight.

His next opponents are 2 powerful Ford GT LM race cars.

Alessandro: "These 2 Ford GTs are really fast. Plan your attack carefully."

Takuma: "Heh. Koko kara....





....HONTOU NO SHOBU WO HAJIMETA!!!"


End of Page 13

 

[Mat123]

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[RCKakashi14]

Page 14 - That Noisy Rotary


At the main straight, Takuma's FD blitzes by at 320 KM/H.

Takuma: "662 horsepower and 975 kilograms.... This can eat a Bugatti Veyron!"

At the first corner, the FD cuts a bit from the apex.

Takuma: "Turn-in is so sharp in this car."

Takuma: "There they are... The 2 Ford GTs."

Alessandro: "Careful now, the drivers of these two cars are the same level as you are."

Takuma: "Got it."

The 2 Ford GTs show impressive speed through the corners.

Takuma: "This is interesting. At least something fun for a while!"

Upon approaching the next corner, Takuma slows down and performs heel-and-toe downshifts. Flames spit out from the FD's exhausts.

He tries to attack the other Ford GT, but his FD oversteers. Takuma instantly catches it.

Takuma: "Whoops, too much!"

Then the two cars battle it out on the next corner, with Takuma's FD taking the inside.

And overtakes it.

Alessandro: "How's your status?"

Takuma: "Only one opponent left, the Zonda."

Alessandro: "You own a Zonda, right?"

Takuma: "Yes. And I think it would be hard for me to keep up with it. But it won't be unless I try!"

Alessandro: "Good!!! Now get going!"

Takuma: "Roger that!"

Takuma: "We can do it, right?"

Takuma: "Sigh.... Just concentrate, Takuma. Just concentrate."

Then he has the Zonda in his sights at the next corner.

Takuma: "All right! The battle begins!"

He shifts up a gear and presses harder on the accelerator.

Takuma: "Let's go 20B twin turbo! I won't lose!"

Takuma: "I still have grip. That's good."

Takuma: "Mr. Zonda, are you hearing the the glorious 20B sound? It's coming towards you..."


However, he goes in too fast at a blind corner, sending him off-course.

Takuma: "Shoot! That blind corner again!"

The gap between them has increased thanks to that mistake. The last lap has started.

Alessandro: "It's the final lap. The gap is rather big. What happened?"

Takuma: "Come on, my noisy Rotary! Let's take this Zonda alive!"

The Zonda tries to block the FD, but Takuma trades paint so as to overtake.

Takuma: "I will no longer hesitate to overtake even if it means scratching my car! Battle scars are also a proof of your determination and hard work!"

The FD's performance allows it to spread the gap.

And crosses the finish line first. The checkered flag is waved and the crowds cheer.

While decelerating, Takuma opens up the window. Then he puts out his right arm and raises it up with his clenched fist. Finally, he shows a thumbs up.


Takuma: "I did it, Takanori.... This is for you."


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In Japan, Takanori rushes Makoto to the hospital since the latter is about to give birth.

After some grueling hours, the baby is finally born. It's a baby boy.

Makoto: "A baby boy..."

Takanori: "I'll tell you his name. His name is Takuharu."

Makoto: "Nice name."

Takanori: "It's a mix of names of two of the most important persons in my life. These two people taught me a lot."

Makoto: "I see."


The next day, they are transferred at a normal room. Tomoko, Gan, Axel, and Katrine visit them.

Tomoko holds the infant.

Tomoko: "My grandson is sooooo cute! He looks exactly like Takanori, you know?"

Takanori: "Really? Ehehehehehe...."

Makoto: "No fair, not even a single feature in that boy's face came from me!"

Takanori: "Probably his intellect."

Gan: "It's such a wonderful day today! I have a grandson; a grandson that will become great someday."

Axel: "Congratulations, Takanori!"

Axel gives Takanori a strong pat on the shoulder.

Takanori: "Thanks, Onii-san!"

Katrine: "Oh, we have some gifts for you! We could have given these for you at the baby shower, You haven't told us!"

Makoto: "Thank you, everyone! I guess Takanori and I will face the greatest challenge together."

Takanori: "Being a parent is much harder than winning the 24 Hours of Nurburgring."


They continue their chat. The sun shines brightly outside.


The End

 

[Mat123]

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[RCKakashi14]

Bonus Page - The Report

At around noon, Ben is dressing up since he is going to visit Takanori and Makoto who are at the hospital. When is about to get in his car, he sees Takuma, smiling at him.

Takuma: "Otoosan..."

Ben: "Oh, it's my beloved twit!"

Takuma rushes and hugs Ben.

Takuma: "I'm so happy to see you..."

Ben: "You imbecile! You made me depressed all the time."

Takuma: "I'm sorry. I made everyone worried."

Ben: "And you also turned Takanori into a crybaby. Have you known already?"

Then the two walk around just outside.

Takuma: "What is it?"

Ben: "He's a father now. He has a baby boy named Takuharu."

Takuma: "I see. Congrats to him, then."

Ben: "Why not say that to him personally?"

Takuma: "There's a right time for that, Otoosan."

Ben: "Otoosan? Why call me that now?"

Takuma: "Because you are my father. Even though not biologically, you raised me up and loved me like your own. Come, I shall have a lot of catching up to do!"

Ben: ("Takuma isn't as cold as he was before.... He's changed.")

The two get in the FD and head to the mountains.

Ben: "Since when was the last time I rode with you? By the time you started your career years ago, I think."

Takuma: "Yeah, and we were in your R34 then."

Ben: "I gave my R34 to Takanori."

Takuma: "What!? That little wimp gets to drive your R34 all by himself now? That's unfair! I just hope he treats it right. That car has tons of sentimental value to me, you know!?"

Ben: "Yes, yes, I know that. I did that in order for him to remember you..."

Takuma: "I see."

Ben notices Takuma's improved accelerator control.

Ben: "You've improved on feathering the throttle, huh? That's some nice work there, chap."

Takuma: "I have been traveling the world and improving myself while I was away."

Ben: "It's such a nice view of the mountains."

Takuma: "Yeah... Remember the time that you always take me here to enjoy the scenic view when I was a kid?"

Ben: "And then cried all the way even in the airplane when we left for London? Yeah, it's still does ring a bell."

Takuma: "Hahaha!"

Ben: "It seems that you have warmed up, Takuma. That's what you should be. You will gain more friends that way."

Takuma: "Takanori is always been my inspiration, that's why."

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At the evening, the midnight purple R33 once again heads to Aoyama, but not to where the Kanonjis live.

Instead, it heads to a big tower.

It parks along the street.

Coming out of the car is the racing driver in purple. It turns out that the building in question is the CIA headquarters in Japan.

The driver takes the elevator and heads up to the top floor. Then that driver enters a big room.


Purple Driver: "I am here to report."

The chair behind the desk rotates. A middle-aged man in an executive attire is sitting on it and faces that driver. The man's name is Agent Clinton.

Agent Clinton: "What is there to report?"

Purple Driver: "Another racing driver here in Japan is gone missing."

Agent Clinton: "Huh, three disappearances in one day? It's getting alarming now."

Purple Driver: "Yes, it is such an alarming rate."

Agent Clinton: "What about the Kanonjis?"

Purple Driver: "It's not gonna be the problem."

Agent Clinton: "You very well know that they are one of the prime targets of the Grim Reapers, right?"

Purple Driver: "The Kanonji twins excel in various martial arts. They can fend off for themselves, so their safety could probably be just a minor issue. Observing them is only I can do. I'll blow my cover if I interfere any further. Just recently, Takuma Kanonji almost killed those two assailants from that particular organization. And Takanori...


...slaughtered an entire Yakuza clan in cold blood."

Agent Clinton: "Those two assailants from Grim Reapers are in hospital arrest and one of them is in coma. They are now at our custody and we will interrogate them once they have recovered."

Purple Driver: "See, now you know what they can do."

Agent Clinton: "But still, they have to be safe. We have to stop these race car driver disappearances. We also have to know the true purpose of the Grim Reapers."

Purple Driver: "I'm on it. I can handle this mission. I'll report to you whenever there is a new development in this case. I'll take my leave."

Agent Clinton: "Take care."

The purple race car driver leaves the room. Agent Clinton then stands up and gazes at the window viewing the Tokyo skyline at night.


End of Bonus Page.

 

[Mat123]

It's cool, but, the pictures are wrong where the purple R33 heads to the tower and parks along the street.

 

[RCKakashi14]

It's cool, but, the pictures are wrong where the purple R33 heads to the tower and parks along the street.

Nah, I just parked it there.


EDIT: The sequel will be posted later!

 

[BobbyBRAKEaNek]

Good read.

 

[Mat123]

Nah, I just parked it there.


EDIT: The sequel will be posted later!