Takuma Gaiden II: Road to America (Pt. 2) - Page 31: LFA's Song

[RCKakashi14]

Page 9 - The Plan

Time to end this nonsense. Street racing never really gave me accomplishment after all. Yet why a lot are enjoying them?

Meanwhile, Takanori has heard of his twin's stunt over the radio.



(Background Music starts here)




Takanori: "All right! Now, show no mercy!"



Sam observes the sudden reaction from the 25-Second Club's members, and as well as Takanori's outburst.


Sam: "As usual, the very energetic Takanori. But he's more than just a moral support. He has the potential too. Those club members, on the other hand, have no idea who they're messing with...


...and never really accomplished anything. They may be the fastest in Osaka loop, but that's all what they are. They just live by it."







Tomoyuki: "I fell for it. Never realized he's just playing with me. I thought he uses a direct approach in his circuit races!"

Try keeping up...


...if your car's engine can.

Tomoyuki: "He's not just drifting! It's even a fast cornering!"

Start of third lap! I'll end this once and for all! I just don't really feel winning a street race, you know?



Seeing the two cars pass by, Takanori cheers louder.




Takanori: "I don't care if I'm being noisy! Beat 'em to a bloody pulp!"

Tomoyuki: "What's the matter, my FD?!? Why aren't you keeping up?!? You are the fastest Rotary around the loop! You're even as fast as Kenichi's R33!"



Tomoyuki sees Takuma's FD flickering while cornering. His eyes couldn't keep up with that car's cornering speed.

Tomoyuki: "Even my eyes couldn't keep up!"

Tomoyuki: "Okay, I'll just accelerate out of the corner, to take advantage of the ported engine! Then that would shorten the gap!"


He proceeds as planned, but... he suddenly hears judders from the engine.




Tomoyuki: "What?!? The engine!"

All right, fourth lap... wait. Why did Tomoyuki stop? Something wrong? Anyways, I decided to be a Good Samaritan for tonight.

Takanori: "Eh??? Why make a u-turn?"

We got out of our cars.



Tomoyuki: "Why are you here? You should just take this race."



Takuma: "I'm sure you must know that I don't find any sense of accomplishment in winning a street race. I treat this as just a run."



Tomoyuki: "Just a run?"



Takuma: "I wasn't even giving my all here. If you do want to see me in full swing, then go to a race track."



Tomoyuki: "No wonder you made that fabulous speech when you defeated Jintei."



Takuma: "What seems to be the problem?"



Tomoyuki just popped the hood. I do help fellow Mazda Rotary owners. I returned my car for a bit and got a wrench and wore my gloves.




Takuma: "Let me just check."



The engine may seem normal, but it really isn't. I can tell. I am the Rotary Meister after all.



Takuma: "I see the problem. And I am just appalled. If you are considering yourself as the Rotary Meister, then why aren't you considering the fact that Apex Seals can wear out?



Tomoyuki: "Just as I suspected."



Takuma: "That's the price you pay for overly tuning a delicate engine. Too much boost pressure, along with the Peripheral Porting make the Apex Seals fail even faster. Peripheral Porting is indeed a great way of increasing power of a Rotary, but it is only useful for race track use. It isn't really helpful on a street race, wherein the engine will struggle picking up after powering down from cornering in twists and turns.


That is precisely why my FD's engine is focused on balance. How ironic, my FD is suited very well for the streets, yet can hold its own on a race track too.


If you're proclaiming yourself as a Rotary Meister just because you take pride of your FD's abilities, then consider yourself a failure."



There, I said everything that needs to be said. Time to head back.



Takuma: "I don't consider this as a win in my part. So don't feel bad, and besides, I felt the same way you're feeling right now."






I can pity him, because the same thing happened to me when I raced against Yuki. My precious FD became handicapped, until a miracle happened. But an Apex Seal failure is something that cannot be recovered by a mere miracle.

Takuma: "Hop in, little shrimp. Let's head back."


Takanori: "Okay. I'm getting sleepy, anyway."

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Meanwhile, Sam has just left the crowd, intrigued at what just took place.





Sam: "Interesting conclusion, indeed. The truth is, Takuma and I share the same sentiment when it comes to street racing."


After walking for a few minutes, he enters in a parking building. In just among the few cars sitting in there, he approaches the R390.

Then he gets its keys, and then enters the car. He starts it up.





Sam: "Everything is going on as planned. I have really intended to lure out the twins, and just used the interview as a bait. The truth is, I want to race them. I want to see how I stack up against some real racers! I am seeing that they are not just motoring journalists! They really are from the Dream Alliance, no doubt.



But more importantly...




...I am cleansing Osaka from this dirt. Street races make the loop dirty. Come on, Takuma... let us cleanse the Kanjou loop!"




With that, the car leaves the parking building, leaving a loud noise echoing the rather sleepless city.






End of Page 9

 

[RZQSPEED]

Normal? But it seemed that Tomoyuki stopped because, maybe this?

Spoiler: why Tomoyuki stopped?

Corporal Pig doesn't know that Tomoyuki was a Rotary Meister, but he still believes Takuma as Tomoyuki ran away... or The Harbingers trying to assasinate the 25 Second Club's leader?

 

[RCKakashi14]

Harbringers isn't really in this story, so...


...it's really an apex seal failure.

 

[RZQSPEED]

I mean SomeDude's Harbringers

 

[RCKakashi14]

I mean SomeDude's Harbringers

I know. But why would I determine the fate of the villains (or the rest of the characters) from another story? That would violate rules of a crossover, you know?

That group was only mentioned just once, and that's it. Crossovers, by the literal sense of the word, meant that there were some points of their plots that joined together in one occasion, but the two stories must run on their own without the other.


Also, crossovers aren't meant to have showdowns of characters from two parties. This is not Marvel X Capcom.

 

[RZQSPEED]

Or not Bad Piggies X Takuma Gaiden

EDIT: not even the Mythic themselves!

EDIT 2: The teaser of a crossover fanfic is set 1 year after the 1st Dream Alliance and the story itself will be the piggies will battle against the Hiramoto Clan before Little Nobu's death

 

[RCKakashi14]

Or not Bad Piggies X Takuma Gaiden

Exactly. You can run your story without having to initiate a showdown from characters of different stories all the time. Think of your own villains. Because if you don't, your story will not survive because of the fact that it always needs the presence of characters from the other stories in your work. Crossovers are rare events.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 10 - Sam's Vendetta (Crossover with NS Part 3)



Location: Osaka Kanjou loop
Time: 5 am, the next day



Since he's still on a vacation, Sam decides to go all-out and will sleep in the day instead. He returned to his home after that race for a little recuperation, and then headed out at dawn, to have a little warm up on his R390...

It is intriguing why Sam holds the same sentiment as Takuma does when it comes to street racing, yet he storms around the loop like embracing it.

Sam: "Takuma... provided me the push. He inspired me to start a vendetta against street racers."

Sam: "As a motoring journalist, I am obliged to promote responsible motoring. But there is more to that obligation."

Sam: "It's more of a personal thing. Street racing took the life of my dearest friend. He even had a family to feed. But not anymore..."

Sam: "He was just an innocent driver, on his way home... until a street racer collided at his car at high speed. He did not make it. And that made me very upset. More upset than the family he left behind.



I am just appalled why they consider this "fun", wherein they put their lives and others in danger. The moment that Takuma mentioned that there is no accomplishment from that, makes me cling on to my beliefs even stronger.



YOU CANNOT MAKE A LIVING OUT OF A STREET RACE, FOOLS! Go to a track, for goodness sake! TRY GETTING A REAL JOB!


The reason why I'm running, is to show you imbeciles how dangerous your "fun" is. My speed, will make you work up, and crash... then you'll regret. I want those racers to regret what they're doing.




I shall race Takuma... and see if he holds on to his beliefs. He seems to enjoy the act of street racing, seeing the way he won that race. But... he held on to his pride, that made him decide to race Tomoyuki. That pride, is something that should be kept at bay..."

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Location: Tsutenkaku
Time: 9 am



Whew... I'm glad I went down from the right side of the bed today. Time to have another tour. Let's have some breakfast outside, Takanori.

We returned to Tsutenkaku, to have a breakfast in one of the restaurants there.



Takanori: "Man, I love the way you told that guy off."


Takuma: "He just needs a little bit of education."



Takanori: "Now... I'm going to try contacting Isami-san. How about he bring us around the city? It's about time to get to know more about him, you know?"



Takuma: "You stole my idea, haven't you? Well, too bad... even I cannot contact him. Probably he's enjoying his vacation too much, since he is to work with us starting next month, after moving in to Tokyo and all."



Takanori: "Bummer... But I'll try contacting him this afternoon."




And then suddenly, Rob Allsop and Kaza entered. Huh... so fate decided that we should meet them again, eh? I guess it's reminding us that we should help them.




Rob (NS): "There you are, chaps."




Takuma: "It's you again."




Takanori: "So.... how did the engine swap go?"




Kaza: "It's done. And actually, we will have a shakedown tonight."



Takanori: "I can come with you, if that's what you want."



Rob (NS): "You can be my passenger."



Takanori: "Sounds good to me!"



Takuma: "And I will watch over you, kiddies. I can't let you do this on your own."



Kaza: "The engine we put in is actually a non-turbocharged version of the RB26 we sourced from an R34 GT-R."



Takanori: "Interesting. But does it make more power than stock?"



Rob (NS): "Around 500 BHP. And the absence of blowers make it lighter, by a bit."



Takuma: "Well, Takanori... you're the genius. What's your say?"



Takanori: "I have heard of this just now, so I cannot pass judgement until I experience it.


Konya mata hashirimashou, Aniki." (Let's have a run again tonight, brother)



Great... another run for tonight. As if fueling a Rotary engine is cheap. My FD does 1.7 km/l! (that's 4 MPG...)




Takuma: "Sore wa ii da. Demo, omae wa FD no gasorin wo haratte iru zo." (That's fine. However, you'll be paying for my FD's fuel.)

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Location: Rob's home, London
Time: 12 am




After what seemingly took forever, Rob Hatch finally arrives home, however with Jenny along. She places her stilettos on a table while still holding on to her wedding gown. It turns out that the two just went around the city, just for Rob to console her.



Rob: "Fancy a beer?"




Jenny: "No... I want coffee."





Rob: "I'm out of those."





Jenny: "No... I mean the other coffee."



Rob: "What? Oh..."




She then drags Rob upstairs, to his room. The two make out... with Jenny unbuttoning Rob's shirt.



Rob then closes the door, and finally switches off the lights.






End of Page 10





AUTHOR'S NOTES:




- And with that, ladies and gentlemen, another badass will be conceived...

 

[AudiMan2011]

Bow chicka bow wow.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Rob Haitch, doing his finest job in raising the number of badasses in the entire world. You go, Haitch! Nail that landmark!

Also, damm these rotaries are quick, they really want to clean Osaka...

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 11 - The Concept of Pride (Final Crossover Part)


Location: Osaka Kanjou Loop
Time: 11 pm




As planned, Takanori and I met up with those DR30 drivers. Takanori has already gotten excited, the moment he saw the engine. What's there to be excited about, when the engine is as heavy as a tank?

All right... time to burn fuel again. Takanori is in the DR30's front passenger seat, with Rob behind the wheel. I will keep an open communication with my twin, and in loudspeak.




Takuma: "Let's see how an RB engine breathes without its turbos. It's go time, Takanori."



Takanori: "Ready to roll, Rob."

Fascinating, the DR30 became more responsive the moment we set off. I guess natural aspiration has that as its secret weapon.

Takanori: "Ooooooooh.... I can really feel the power! Yep, it is still a proper RB engine."

But being nose-heavy... even nose heavier, the handling is compromised. I can already see the car trying to dive its nose out of the turns.



See? I can even squeeze through the left when I want to.

We're carrying along... oh... is that a Ford GT over there?

Huh? It suddenly gained on us. Is that Ford trying to initiate a race? Damn... our cars can attract attention from other racers.


Takanori: "Huh? What's that one following us?"


Kaza: "It's very fast. Rob, take caution. A very fast car is approaching."

Rob (NS): "At this rate? I'm giving the full beans, you know?"




It easily overtook the DR30. And it's now preying on me.



Takanori: "A Ford GT?!? Well, those are very fast after all."


Kaza: "Don't tell me..."

Hey, we're just having a shakedown, you know? Leave us alone!

I can shake it off in the turns, though...



Takanori: "Aniki's FD is undoubtedly a cornering monster, but..."

And then it rocketed away the moment we entered a high speed section of the highway.

Takanori: "It's very fast!!!"




Rob (NS): "Bloody Nora!"



Kaza: "There's no mistaking it."



All right, time to end this nonsense. I backed off the accelerator, and then contact Takanori.




Takuma: "Let's call it quits. We cannot afford to damage a newly-modified car. You cannot risk a new engine."



Takanori: "All right. You heard him. Let's pull over."

We pulled over. Then all of us got out of our cars.



Takanori: "Man, that GT is fast."


Takuma: "I don't care. Give us a race track, and I can even lap over that Ford GT."


Rob (NS): "So, what now?"


Takuma: "You'll accomplish nothing in this game. Street racing is a dead end. You might enjoy it, but you'll eventually see my point. Even that Ford GT driver will feel it."


Takanori: "Aniki..."



Takuma: "I didn't bet my pride on this. Don't worry. I didn't intend to race that thing, anyway. But let's talk about that DR30."



Takanori: "It is fast and all, but isn't perfect. You still have to work on the chassis. But having being outran by something as fast as the Ford GT, it's easy to see its limit."




Takuma: "It's up to you now about the next step."



Kaza: "However, that Ford GT isn't the only ominous thing that terrorizes this highway. Have you heard a blue Nissan R390 making rounds in the loop recently?"





Takanori: "Nissan R390? It's stashed in the Nissan Zama Warehouse, am I right? Now it runs? That I wanna see!"

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Location: The St. Regis hotel
Time: 9 am, the next day





I simply gotten over that encounter last night. I want no involvement in that cartoonish-fast Ford GT, anyway.

A brief moment in the shower will help. Okay, what's the itinerary...


...oh right. Yesterday afternoon, we managed to contact Sam and we will meet him today. He'll take us around the city, and then we can finally go home after two days, perhaps.




And then we finally met him again, at the same restaurant where we conducted our interview. He's just looking on his smartphone...




Takuma: "Hey."


Sam: "Oh there you are. Earlier than expected."



Takanori: "Good morning, Isami-san!"



Sam: "You're the only person I've known calling me that. And I appreciate it."



Takuma: "So, have you arranged your place to stay in Tokyo?"




Sam: "It's an ironically easy task. I have found a nice place, nearby the places I want to go, and a station away from your workplace."



Takuma: "That's nice. Oh, you'll be doing reviews for our YouTube Channel for the meantime, until we hired some more reviewers."



Sam: "I'm fine with it. I am not in the position to choose yet."



Takuma: "You seem excited."



Sam: "Of course. I have finally climbed up another step in the ladder."



Takanori: "That's glad to hear!"



Takuma: "I am intrigued, though... you are also vocal against street racing, particularly here in Osaka. I read your blog posts before we even interviewed you."




Sam: "We just have to be responsible drivers, am I right? Having a driver's license is a privilege. It's a privilege too good to lose."



Takuma: "I agree on that. Though we are somehow different. I believe street racing will lead one to nowhere. It's not a profession, it's not a living, it's basically... nothing. You just waste fuel, tires, and probably your life doing so."



Sam: "Of course. You are the sole reason why I'm still having this fight. I'm glad that someone is also taking a stance against it."



Takuma: "So, how are you going about it?"



Sam: "By showing them."



Takanori: "Showing what?"



Suddenly, he shifts to a serious demeanor. Man, that's a cold expression from his face.




Sam: "Showing those street racers how their lives can be wasted, to the point of making them regret what they're doing."



Takanori: "I don't get it."



Sam: "I am doing the same thing they're doing - by racing. My car is too fast for them handle, that they'll make a mistake and probably crash. I do want to see them crash, so that they can feel my anger."



Takuma: "Anger? What's there to be upset about? I'm sure there is a deeper meaning to your crusade."



Sam: "Oh definitely. And I shall take this opportunity, to challenge you to a street race.... tonight."



Takanori: "A race?!?"



Sam: "I do see you're enjoying the wonders of street racing, Takuma. I want to see if your beliefs still hold water. Your pride is something that pushes you to do so, am I right? You didn't even back down in that race against Jintei last year - showing your burning pride."




Takuma: "Pride is something too difficult to risk. That is why I don't back down, even in a street race."




Sam: "Then that just means you're letting go of your stance."



Takuma: "Heh... it's not what you're seeing, Isami. I guess you misunderstood the concept of pride.


I am a fighter. I NEVER BACK DOWN from any challenge. My stance on street racing is a different story."




Oh boy... it seems that the city tour will not push through. But I shall show him how pride can move mountains.




End of Page 11

 

[RZQSPEED]

There's no crash i made in Osaka wangan where i come to the corner too fast? But i rocketed away!

 

[KazaMR2]

Very nice ending to the crossover! I enjoyed it a lot!

 

[RCKakashi14]

With the crossover parts finally done, it's time for the final battle!


Then, time will come to think up of another filler arc.

 

[RZQSPEED]

Grand final?

 

[RCKakashi14]

The final battle of Osaka Chronicles, I mean. And then another filler arc will follow. I am basically playing the waiting game for the remaining VGTs.

 

[KazaMR2]

Maybe a Nagoya arc? aha I kid

 

[RZQSPEED]

GFOS arc?

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 12 - The Radical Way


Location: The St. Regis Hotel, Osaka
Time: 4 pm



That... was a shocker. Sam has been racing for long. Well, he can handle a high-performance car thanks to his reviews in the past. But the surprising part is the fact that he is challenging my stance on street racing, and see if it still holds water.


It turns out that he has been rampaging around the loop for some time. His vendetta against street racing is so deep. But why? Why would he endanger the lives of street racers? Just to show how wrong the act is?


And... the city tour didn't go as planned. Oh nuts...




Takanori: "Check this out, Aniki. I am reading his blog. Most of his entries are his views on street racing, from his random encounters against street racers up to his vocal stand against it."


Takuma: "They may look simple, but what everyone does not know that he does things radically. He will stop street racing at all costs."


Takanori: "For him to be doing that for some time, I wonder what car is he using for him to accomplish such things successfully? It has to be a very fast one."



Takuma: "Definitely it has to have a dominating performance. Anyhow, we're going."



Takanori: "Roger."



Takuma: "Isami and I share the same belief, but it's for me to teach him a lesson."


Takanori: "Hell yeah!"

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Location: Osaka Kanjou loop
Time: 10 pm




Kenichi has gotten the message as well, though it is in a form of an unknown number, confirming the R390's driver...


He prepares for this dangerous duel. He had changed his R33's tires and double-checked the engine to see if it's in perfect form.

Kenichi: "All right. I'm all set. This will be a tough one, though. Heh... going under the alias of "Osaka's Savior"? He's going ridiculous."



Kenichi then enters the loop, to meet up with Isami at the appointed time.

Kenichi: "As the leader of the 25-Second Club, I must stop your insanity once and for all, in behalf of all street racers in Osaka!"

Meanwhile...




We are all here, but Isami told us to wait and cruise first. And his car? A light blue Nissan R390. Heh, so that's what Kaza is talking about.



Takanori: "How the hell did he source that one? It must have been so expensive!"



Takuma: "Beats me. But we will have one hell of a showdown."

We hear another car oncoming, and then my phone rings.



Sam: "There he is. Allow me to show you what I'm on about. Let's go."



It's a red R33 GT-R. So he intends to show me how he "cleanses" the loop. You're insane, Isami.

Takanori: "It's the start!"



Time to turn up the heat. All right, I'll let you do your thing, and then I'll knock some sense to you later on.




(Background Music starts here, replay if necessary)

The R33 isn't bad, either. It has excellent traction out of the turns, and shoots away like a bullet.




Isami: "Hehehehehe... I expect nothing less from a GT-R. It truly shines in this loop, no question. But a prey is still a prey."

Kenichi: "Something is not right for tonight. Last time I encountered that R390, it was too fast."

Isami is putting pressure on the GT-R. Hang in there, R33 driver.





Takanori: "Seesh... this will get out of hand."




And those two Nissans are simply flying away. Stopping Isami might be impossible!

Takanori: "That R390 is really fast! Well, that was once a race car after all, competing in the GT1 class of Le Mans!"


A car with a racing pedigree, eh? That's sweet, but its driver is rotten on the inside!

Takuma: "Now I'm starting to get what Isami is trying to do."


Takanori: "What is it?"


Takuma: "He pushes his opponents to their limits. His R390 can ace any car it faces. Look at how we are close to that GT-R."


Takanori: "And then that pressure... will eventually lead the driver to commit a mistake!"


Takuma: "Exactly showing how dangerous a street race can be. We are in an uncontrolled environment, and Isami is using it!"

That's it. Out of the way, R33. Retire if I were you!

Kenichi: "An FD?!? Takuma Kanonji's FD! What's he doing here?!?"




Both the FD and the R390 overtake the GT-R. I'll act as a shield if I can. But still, even that R390's straight line speed is simply staggering! It makes my FD puny in comparison!

Isami: "Now watch, how that R33 will push itself very hard."




However, in an evil twist, the R33's brakes lock upon engaging.

Kenichi: "The brakes!"




Suddenly, we heard a screech, and Takanori looks at the rearview mirror.



Takanori: "Aniki! The R33 crashed!"

Takuma: "Bad luck, I suppose. But I'm sure it's another prey taken care of, for Isami."

Isami: "Now you see... how dangerous it is. Even the great leader of the 25-Second Club has fallen."




It's just you and me now, Isami. Hopefully Lady Luck is on my side.


But no matter what, I WILL END YOUR DELUSIONS! There is a right way of protesting!




End of Page 12

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Man, this might be the only time I am happy to see footage of me crashing... Yay, I screwed it up! Solid job as always, time to see how the battle without me... er, I mean the R33.

 

[RZQSPEED]

Kakashi, here are the possible choices for the next arc:

the Nagoya arc

or

the Goodwood Festival Of Speed arc

or

The Slashers 2 (more TXR rivals)

or

History Of The GT-R (special arc about the GT-R, a sports car by Nissan that start from Hakosuka to the end of Skyline GT-R with the R34 GT-R to the current R35 GT-R)

 

[RCKakashi14]

Unfortunately, none of those you suggested will make it. Nagoya isn't as worth mentioning as Osaka (nor a street racing hotspot in real life), then the FoS will just be too short, and the GT-R history is pretty much explained in my entire fanfic universe.

 

[RZQSPEED]

Unfortunately, none of those you suggested will make it. Nagoya isn't as worth mentioning as Osaka (nor a street racing hotspot in real life), then the FoS will just be too short, and the GT-R history is pretty much explained in my entire fanfic universe.

another possible choices:

the Fukuoka arc (use Route X for reference)

or

Super GT: Fiction VS Reality (fanfic Super GT drivers will pit against real life Super GT drivers)

or

the Lunar Exploration arc

or

the Rallying arc (not only Chamonix and Eiger rallies, but also Matterhorn and Sierra rallies)

or

the VGT arc (the racers will fight against the VGT Project)

 

[RCKakashi14]

another possible choices:


the VGT arc (the racers will fight against the VGT Project)

You should be aware by then, that the Vision GT Saga is CURRENTLY happening. Filler arcs are just needed, though, as a lot of VGTs are yet to be unveiled.

 

[KazaMR2]

Fukuoka has less action than Nagoya as far as street racing, route 7 would suit it more too. But still I don't think they would work well.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 13 - Turning the Table


Okay, one man down. But even though it was just an accident, Isami pushed it. So this is how far he'll go to achieve his personal mission, eh? That's a lot of bull...


Moooooooo!!!



Anyhow, his R390 is serious business. I am seeing a race car at work!




(Background Music starts here)

Sam: "What's wrong? I thought you're known for your fighting spirit? Where is it? Or is it because you're strongly holding your stance against street racing?"

Takanori: "The R390's body is very similar to its racing counterpart. The homologation rules for GT1 cars were quite crazy, back then."



Takuma: "Race cars for the street is just a marketing gimmick, Takanori!"

Takuma: "I gotta admit though, he's a worthy adversary. One that I can race again someday."

But... I have to end this right now. I will... turn the tables! I'll show how ruthless a street racer can be. I will be the one preying on him!

Takanori briefly looks at his twin, and then puts up a smile.



Takanori: "That face... I can tell it. HE'S ON FIRE!"



(2nd Background Music)




Sam: "He's increasing his pace. Soon, that will be his downfall."

Sorry R390. You may be an impressive bit of kit, but I have to be a jerk for a while.


For starters, I will give him a little tap.

Sam: "Tsk! What gives?"



I am showing to you WHAT YOU ARE DOING to others! Let's see if you'll like it! Allow me to demonstrate to you how truly dangerous a street race can be!

Sam: "Understeer! Takuma thrown off my rhythm right there, an act of a street racer!"



Now, I'll try to outrun you, and see for yourself what you are trying to do.

Or not... Isami's R390 spun out.



Takanori: "Isami-san!"



Sam: "Dammit... I've pushed it too hard. The battle has became too intense."

I decided to turn back.

We headed out of my car, and check if Isami is doing fine. He got out of his car like nothing happened. He retained his usual composure.



Before he could talk, though, I approach him and...




...give him a backhand slap on his face. His glasses fell off.




Takanori: "Aniki!"




Sam: "Heh... I deserved that, don't I?"




Takuma: "What jerks on the road rightfully deserve. And you are one of them."





Sam: "Heh... What would you do, if your loved one died because of this? What if that person is just driving along, until he became a victim of a crash done by a street racer? Would you just sit down and do nothing?"



Takuma: "I cannot afford sitting down, that's for sure. But I am not going to resort to vengeance!"




Sam: "You think simple words in a speech, or even in a blog would pass on? Action has to be done!"



Takuma: "I agree! But not this way. I admire your dedication for responsible driving, but endangering others just to prove your point is not the right way to convey your message!"




Sam: "Then what?!?"




Takuma: "You underestimated the power of words. You failed to realize how they can have a lasting effect. Sooner or later, people will recognize you and your dedication to road safety.

Do not expect it to take effect immediately. Racers will soon recognize what's more important. They have to feel it on their own.



And have you realized what I was doing a while ago? I'm doing what you are doing to other racers. Now you even fell to your own trap, and saw how perilous street races can be. Street racers know no rules, and they can do whatever they want to win. You just saw the true nature of it, and in the end, you can't handle it."




Sam: "Takuma..."



Takuma: "I do hope this experience won't sour our work relationship. Consider yourself warned, but you are still welcome in the office. I expect to see you next month, in the Editor-In-Chief's office, first thing in the morning. I won't tell our boss about this, and we will welcome you in open arms.


Let's go, Takanori."





And we stormed off, leaving him alone.

I hope you put my words into your heart. You'll just feel how powerful they are.





Sam: "Takuma Kanonji... you truly are a powerful person. You have my full respect."





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AUTHOR'S NOTES:


- Destination Blackout by Yuzo Koshiro is just one of the themes I picked for Takuma, being the Black Dragon and all.

 

[KazaMR2]

Wahooo WMMT OST!

 

[RCKakashi14]

Page 14 - Editor-In-Chief



Location: Tokyo, Japan
Time: 7 am, Monday


The twins have returned to Tokyo by Sunday evening, after deciding that there is nothing left to do in Osaka after the race the other night. And besides, they have found their new Editor-In-Chief, so for them it is an accomplished task.



At the beginning of the week, things don't start well for Takanori, however...

Takanori: "I'M LATE I'M LATE I'M LATE!!!"


He takes advantage of the short stretch that has no traffic, to use a bit of his Nismo GT-R's 700 horsepower.

Takanori: "Thankfully the GT-R is a fast car in everyday situations! But Aniki will have my head for sure!!!"




He arrives at the office, and he is surprised at the presence of Sam in the office, being welcomed by the other employees, and guided by the Director in his new office.



Takanori: "Huh?"



Takuma: "Oh you're a bit too late for our little celebration. Too bad breakfast is all gone."



Takanori: "Isami-san is already here?!?"


Nobuhiko: "We're all surprised, actually."



Nobuyuki: "At first, I thought he was a guest of our show that arrived too early."




And then work has started. Sam is already proofreading the writings of the four journalists. He then summons his secretary. Moments later, the secretary approaches Takuma in his cubicle.


Secretary: "Takuma-san, you are being summoned by Isami-san in the office."



Takuma: "Oh. Okay."



What seems to be the matter? I did all the proofreading before we even left for Osaka, you know? I enter in his office, and he wears the glasses that, thankfully, didn't get any damage at all.




Isami: "Good morning, Takuma. I called you here not because of your work, but because we need to talk."



Takuma: "What's the matter?"



Isami: "I would like to thank you, actually. I never had the chance after you slapped me and left."



Takuma: "I apologize if that seemed too much for you."



Isami: "Not at all. I should be the one apologizing to you. I questioned your credibility, and thought that you are just a brash young man who fights his way through. Turns out that you're more than just a tough guy."



Takuma: "There's more to me than just a tough guy facade. We'll get to know more each other as days go by. Let's just forget the mess that happened last week."



Isami: "Agreed, and I am looking forward to get to know my colleagues. You can go now."




I stood up and then just about to head back to my cubicle.



Isami: "And you spelled "Koenigsegg" wrong."



Heh... he's really professional, huh? It's typical for an Editor-In-Chief to look every single detail.

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Location: Kanagawa Prefecture
Time: 3 pm

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Meanwhile, Anton Volkov is staying for long in Japan, not only that there is a task to be done, but also he finds it "fun" to race around in the country with his AMG Vision Gran Turismo. He explores on a new venture, though...



Anton: "So this is what the locals call the "Touge", am I right?"

Anton: "I guess it'll be more fun than ripping up in the highway, it seems. No doubt that this is the ultimate street car!"

Anton: "For Kazunori-san, I shall do this. I shall prove that this is the ultimate road car! This car defies all convention! Raw power and precise handling without any form of restriction! Vision Gran Turismo... is the future of racing!


Maybe I can be a hero here... Hmmmm..."

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Location: Rob's Home, London
Time: 6 am




A luggage can be seen pushed out of the front door the moment a taxi arrived. And then Rob and Jenny come out.



Jenny: "Looks like another mission for you, Agent Hatch."



Rob: "It'll be only for a while. And definitely, our child will see his father."



Jenny: "Correction... badass father."



Rob: "Take care, okay? Don't strain yourself. You just got pregnant, but you must start to be careful."



Jenny: "I will. Take care too, okay?"




The two then kiss, and Rob puts the luggage in the taxi's boot.





Jenny: "Say hi to Takuma for me, okay? I miss my crybaby cousin so much... Have fun in Tokyo!"




In the taxi, Rob can only do but look his wife, waving goodbye, at the rear view mirror.


Enough of little drama, as Rob returns to his usual, cool composure. For him, it's the start of another mission.

THE END




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[AudiMan2011]

Yuki will something to say if Anton attempts to muscle in on his territory.

 

[RZQSPEED]

Top Gear mispelling on Koenigsegg reference?