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The Highway Girl: Page 9 - The New Reina
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Hey guys!
Out of boredom, I drew what I envisioned as Takuma Kanonji. I am not a good artist, but I did my very best here.
I might draw the other characters in the future.
Tomorrow, the next page will be posted.
Out of boredom, I drew what I envisioned as Takuma Kanonji. I am not a good artist, but I did my very best here.
I might draw the other characters in the future.
Tomorrow, the next page will be posted.
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Page 4 - Bitter Words
How rude of me, really. I just stormed out just because I heard my father's name? Am I gotten nuts?
I just need time to think. It's not good to just being like this. Have I really moved on? Have I really buried the hatchet? I have already known more or less about my father! But why do I still feel this way?
The next day, I head to a racetrack nearby Milan. It's an open track day. Oh well, I might use a bit of fun...
And then I saw a black Ferrari Enzo zooming past. This is the first time I saw an Enzo.
It returned to the pits. Coming out of the car is no other than Steven Fox. It's been a while, eh?
Steven: "What a pleasant surprise. How are you doing?"
Takuma: "Just fine."
Steven: "Nice Miura you have, I must say."
Takuma: "It's Sir Ben's Miura. He hasn't used it in years. It's time to stretch..."
Steven: "I never seen him driving a Miura."
Then I am seeing more cars entering the track and doing runs.
Steven: "Let the fun begin. Well, I gotta play with these leprechauns. Let's see if you can catch me with that Miura."
And so I joined the fray. Shame on you, guys; you can't outrun an old, cranky supercar?
Suddenly, those bitter words entered my mind.
"What a shame... Michiharu Kanonji is a good-for-nothing person."
"I don't recognize someone named Michiharu Kanonji."
"Michiharu died? Serves him right..."
"Then where were my parents when I needed them!? They were nowhere to be found! Whenever I'm sad, where were they, huh? ANSWER ME!!!"
Crap! I am hitting a wall! But thank goodness the Miura barely scraped the wall...
Damn! Just forget them, Takuma! Don't live in the past!
Okay, I am back on track!
And I am already seeing Steven's magnificent Enzo.
Steven: "Bloody hell! How could this be!?"
Bye bye Steven. Well, time for me to tear up!
Even I got struck by my own words. I guess this is Karma, huh?
After the run, I immediately head out of the track and I am on my way to Alessandro's house. Hmmmmm.... what shall cook for dinner tonight?
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Technical Specifications of Lamborghini Miura used for the story:
Color: Ardenza Amaranth (Autobianchi)
Power: 375 HP
Weight 980 kilograms
Tuning parts:
- Sports ECU
- Fully Customizable Suspension
- Adjustable LSD
- Sport Soft tires
How rude of me, really. I just stormed out just because I heard my father's name? Am I gotten nuts?
I just need time to think. It's not good to just being like this. Have I really moved on? Have I really buried the hatchet? I have already known more or less about my father! But why do I still feel this way?
The next day, I head to a racetrack nearby Milan. It's an open track day. Oh well, I might use a bit of fun...
And then I saw a black Ferrari Enzo zooming past. This is the first time I saw an Enzo.
It returned to the pits. Coming out of the car is no other than Steven Fox. It's been a while, eh?
Steven: "What a pleasant surprise. How are you doing?"
Takuma: "Just fine."
Steven: "Nice Miura you have, I must say."
Takuma: "It's Sir Ben's Miura. He hasn't used it in years. It's time to stretch..."
Steven: "I never seen him driving a Miura."
Then I am seeing more cars entering the track and doing runs.
Steven: "Let the fun begin. Well, I gotta play with these leprechauns. Let's see if you can catch me with that Miura."
And so I joined the fray. Shame on you, guys; you can't outrun an old, cranky supercar?
Suddenly, those bitter words entered my mind.
"What a shame... Michiharu Kanonji is a good-for-nothing person."
"I don't recognize someone named Michiharu Kanonji."
"Michiharu died? Serves him right..."
"Then where were my parents when I needed them!? They were nowhere to be found! Whenever I'm sad, where were they, huh? ANSWER ME!!!"
Crap! I am hitting a wall! But thank goodness the Miura barely scraped the wall...
Damn! Just forget them, Takuma! Don't live in the past!
Okay, I am back on track!
And I am already seeing Steven's magnificent Enzo.
Steven: "Bloody hell! How could this be!?"
Bye bye Steven. Well, time for me to tear up!
Even I got struck by my own words. I guess this is Karma, huh?
After the run, I immediately head out of the track and I am on my way to Alessandro's house. Hmmmmm.... what shall cook for dinner tonight?
End of Page 4
Technical Specifications of Lamborghini Miura used for the story:
Color: Ardenza Amaranth (Autobianchi)
Power: 375 HP
Weight 980 kilograms
Tuning parts:
- Sports ECU
- Fully Customizable Suspension
- Adjustable LSD
- Sport Soft tires
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Page 5 - Limbo
I am on my way home to Alessandro's home. Suddenly, my phone rings up; and Takanori is on the other line.
Takuma: "Hello? Why did you call up?"
Takanori: "I'm currently here in a hotel in Paris with little Ben. After all, that's your request, right?"
Takuma: "Oh good. Thanks for bringing him here. I'll be there next week. For the meantime, let him enjoy the sights around the city."
Takanori: "Got it!"
Takuma: "Takanori..."
Takanori: "What is it?"
Takuma: "Oh shoot... it slipped from my tongue. Don't worry, I'll remember that question."
Takanori: "Take care, okay?"
Takuma: "I will."
The call ends. I am just cruising along with the Miura.
You know, I wish I could turn back time and get to know him...
Time to tear up. There's no traffic, anyway.
Such a sensational car. No wonder Otousan and Oyaji were having the time of their lives here. To think that it could breathe down the neck of the modern supercars, it's just awesome.
I wonder what Oyaji said about me. I wonder how...
...he feels about me even from beyond the grave.
Suddenly, I saw a raccoon cross the road. Since I am travelling in high speeds, I lost control when I evaded it.
****! I'm gonna crash!
I crashed at high speed, the car takes the guardrail with us...
...and then a steel pole impaled my chest. I am feeling numb... my life is fading away.
Am I finally gone? Okaasan... little Ben.... Kokoro... Takanori... and everyone else I care about... It's so dark...
**********************************************************
I am just walking through the darkness. I keep on walking, until I saw a bonfire and a man sitting on a bench. Upon drawing closer, I realized that it's...
...Oyaji just looking at the fire.
Michiharu: "Finally. At long last, I saw you. Care to have a seat?"
Takuma: "O... Oyaji?"
Michiharu: "Oh, want a smoke?"
He offers me a stick of cigarette. Huh, you can bring cigarettes in the afterlife? I took it and then light it up.
Michiharu: "It's been 22 years, Takuma."
I just could not reply. After all the bitter words I said against him, I can't look at him. I am a disgrace in front of him...
Michiharu: "Oh look, you have your mother's hair color, huh? The last time I saw you was...
...when your mother and I were looking at you at the nursery. When the two of you were born, she happily held both of you. And you know what? She smiled at you a lot because you share the same hair color as hers."
Takuma: "Oyaji... I..."
I finally met him. What should I say? Or do I really deserve to see him after all what I have said against him?
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I am on my way home to Alessandro's home. Suddenly, my phone rings up; and Takanori is on the other line.
Takuma: "Hello? Why did you call up?"
Takanori: "I'm currently here in a hotel in Paris with little Ben. After all, that's your request, right?"
Takuma: "Oh good. Thanks for bringing him here. I'll be there next week. For the meantime, let him enjoy the sights around the city."
Takanori: "Got it!"
Takuma: "Takanori..."
Takanori: "What is it?"
Takuma: "Oh shoot... it slipped from my tongue. Don't worry, I'll remember that question."
Takanori: "Take care, okay?"
Takuma: "I will."
The call ends. I am just cruising along with the Miura.
You know, I wish I could turn back time and get to know him...
Time to tear up. There's no traffic, anyway.
Such a sensational car. No wonder Otousan and Oyaji were having the time of their lives here. To think that it could breathe down the neck of the modern supercars, it's just awesome.
I wonder what Oyaji said about me. I wonder how...
...he feels about me even from beyond the grave.
Suddenly, I saw a raccoon cross the road. Since I am travelling in high speeds, I lost control when I evaded it.
****! I'm gonna crash!
I crashed at high speed, the car takes the guardrail with us...
...and then a steel pole impaled my chest. I am feeling numb... my life is fading away.
Am I finally gone? Okaasan... little Ben.... Kokoro... Takanori... and everyone else I care about... It's so dark...
**********************************************************
I am just walking through the darkness. I keep on walking, until I saw a bonfire and a man sitting on a bench. Upon drawing closer, I realized that it's...
...Oyaji just looking at the fire.
Michiharu: "Finally. At long last, I saw you. Care to have a seat?"
Takuma: "O... Oyaji?"
Michiharu: "Oh, want a smoke?"
He offers me a stick of cigarette. Huh, you can bring cigarettes in the afterlife? I took it and then light it up.
Michiharu: "It's been 22 years, Takuma."
I just could not reply. After all the bitter words I said against him, I can't look at him. I am a disgrace in front of him...
Michiharu: "Oh look, you have your mother's hair color, huh? The last time I saw you was...
...when your mother and I were looking at you at the nursery. When the two of you were born, she happily held both of you. And you know what? She smiled at you a lot because you share the same hair color as hers."
Takuma: "Oyaji... I..."
I finally met him. What should I say? Or do I really deserve to see him after all what I have said against him?
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Page 6 - 22 Years of Tears
While inside in the hotel room eating take out food for dinner, Takanori opens the TV. He changes the channel in which little Ben wants to watch.
Takanori: "You watch French drama?"
little Ben: "Sometimes. Daddy would translate the dialogue, since he speaks French too."
Takanori: "French language is hard to study. Actually, any foreign language is hard to learn."
little Ben: "Daddy should be here cooking dinner for us. Haha!"
Takanori: "Well, he'll be here next week. Let's go around Paris tomorrow, okay? And we might meet your new Mommy."
little Ben: "I want to!"
Takanori then changes the channel to FIA channel to learn the latest in racing. Suddenly, a breaking news comes in.
"This just in. S-Rank racer Takuma Kanonji has been involved in a serious high speed crash in Tuscany, Italy. According to the doctors who treated him, he is in very serious condition because he was impaled by a steel pole in the chest nearby his heart during the crash. The pole was successfully removed at the operation; but they are not sure on the chances of his survival."
Takanori: "Aniki!!!"
The little boy then starts to cry.
little Ben: "Daddy!!! I want to see him!"
Takanori: "Stay strong, little Ben... Your father will fight for you. We'll go to that hospital in Italy tomorrow."
"Stay tuned for the latest developments of this news."
**********************************************************
Oyaji puffs out a smoke. He has a short brown hair and a moustache. He looks like the older version of Takanori. I don't know what to say...
Michiharu: "I understood what you went through. I didn't have the strength to save you back then. I was just looking at that burning building while holding the infant Takanori. I was waiting for you to come out..."
Takuma: "Did you even try looking for me?"
Michiharu: "Of course. I poured all my efforts in looking for you. I even cried when I finally gave up."
Takuma: "Then why did you give up!? Answer me!!! You realized how sad I really was!? Otousan took me in, but I was still waiting for you to pick me up and bring me to your home!!!"
I have to take it all out. I have to tell what I really feel.
Michiharu: "I'm truly sorry, my beloved son. I guess this meeting will not be enough to make up for that 22 years of abandonment."
Takuma: "But I was wrong, either. I never realized how much of a great father you really are, until I met Takanori."
Michiharu: "What you achieved so far, I am very proud of you. And you are Takanori's inspiration."
And then I looked away. I don't deserve seeing my father after all my bashing towards him. I am so pathetic. Then I started to cry...
Takuma: "I... I'm really sorry! You must hate me! I don't deserve to be your son!"
He puts his hand on my hair.
Michiharu: "I should be the one apologizing. For I was not a good father..."
Takuma: "I've said everything bad about you! I've cursed you! I am a rotten person!"
Michiharu: "It's nothing. Forget about the past. You will have your own family soon, right? You will be a great father..."
Tears just keep flowing and flowing. I have to release all 22 years of anger and bitterness towards him. Then I just hugged him.
Takuma: "I love you, Oyaji!"
Michiharu: "I love you too, Takuma. I can finally move on. I am very eager to see you. And you know what, you will become a great man. You will be looked up by many. Ben raised you to be a great person, and I am happy the way you are right now."
I am just crying and wailing.
Michiharu: "Just keep on crying... You have to release all of your feelings. That's good. Even a man has to cry, you know?"
Then after that hug, Oyaji starts to disappear.
Michiharu: "I am finally happy. I can finally move on. Thank you, Takuma."
Takuma: "I love you, Dad... I will think of you."
When he's totally gone, I just smiled. I finally met him in person. And even though he's not living, he is in my heart forever.
Now, I am complete...
A ray of light appeared right before my eyes. I started walking to it...
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While inside in the hotel room eating take out food for dinner, Takanori opens the TV. He changes the channel in which little Ben wants to watch.
Takanori: "You watch French drama?"
little Ben: "Sometimes. Daddy would translate the dialogue, since he speaks French too."
Takanori: "French language is hard to study. Actually, any foreign language is hard to learn."
little Ben: "Daddy should be here cooking dinner for us. Haha!"
Takanori: "Well, he'll be here next week. Let's go around Paris tomorrow, okay? And we might meet your new Mommy."
little Ben: "I want to!"
Takanori then changes the channel to FIA channel to learn the latest in racing. Suddenly, a breaking news comes in.
"This just in. S-Rank racer Takuma Kanonji has been involved in a serious high speed crash in Tuscany, Italy. According to the doctors who treated him, he is in very serious condition because he was impaled by a steel pole in the chest nearby his heart during the crash. The pole was successfully removed at the operation; but they are not sure on the chances of his survival."
Takanori: "Aniki!!!"
The little boy then starts to cry.
little Ben: "Daddy!!! I want to see him!"
Takanori: "Stay strong, little Ben... Your father will fight for you. We'll go to that hospital in Italy tomorrow."
"Stay tuned for the latest developments of this news."
**********************************************************
Oyaji puffs out a smoke. He has a short brown hair and a moustache. He looks like the older version of Takanori. I don't know what to say...
Michiharu: "I understood what you went through. I didn't have the strength to save you back then. I was just looking at that burning building while holding the infant Takanori. I was waiting for you to come out..."
Takuma: "Did you even try looking for me?"
Michiharu: "Of course. I poured all my efforts in looking for you. I even cried when I finally gave up."
Takuma: "Then why did you give up!? Answer me!!! You realized how sad I really was!? Otousan took me in, but I was still waiting for you to pick me up and bring me to your home!!!"
I have to take it all out. I have to tell what I really feel.
Michiharu: "I'm truly sorry, my beloved son. I guess this meeting will not be enough to make up for that 22 years of abandonment."
Takuma: "But I was wrong, either. I never realized how much of a great father you really are, until I met Takanori."
Michiharu: "What you achieved so far, I am very proud of you. And you are Takanori's inspiration."
And then I looked away. I don't deserve seeing my father after all my bashing towards him. I am so pathetic. Then I started to cry...
Takuma: "I... I'm really sorry! You must hate me! I don't deserve to be your son!"
He puts his hand on my hair.
Michiharu: "I should be the one apologizing. For I was not a good father..."
Takuma: "I've said everything bad about you! I've cursed you! I am a rotten person!"
Michiharu: "It's nothing. Forget about the past. You will have your own family soon, right? You will be a great father..."
Tears just keep flowing and flowing. I have to release all 22 years of anger and bitterness towards him. Then I just hugged him.
Takuma: "I love you, Oyaji!"
Michiharu: "I love you too, Takuma. I can finally move on. I am very eager to see you. And you know what, you will become a great man. You will be looked up by many. Ben raised you to be a great person, and I am happy the way you are right now."
I am just crying and wailing.
Michiharu: "Just keep on crying... You have to release all of your feelings. That's good. Even a man has to cry, you know?"
Then after that hug, Oyaji starts to disappear.
Michiharu: "I am finally happy. I can finally move on. Thank you, Takuma."
Takuma: "I love you, Dad... I will think of you."
When he's totally gone, I just smiled. I finally met him in person. And even though he's not living, he is in my heart forever.
Now, I am complete...
A ray of light appeared right before my eyes. I started walking to it...
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The Right Tune
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Next page will be posted later.
The Right Tune
You'll surely know what will be the cars featured there.
Next page will be posted later.
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Page 7 - Acceptance
I am slowly seeing the light of life... I hear someone crying...
It's.... little Ben. He is crying on me. I am in a hospital room, lying like a vegetable.
Takuma: "Hey... little Ben."
little Ben: "Da... daddy!?"
Takuma: "Don't cry. Daddy's here..."
little Ben: "Daddy!!!"
He just keeps on crying.
little Ben: "I don't want to lose another Daddy!"
Takuma: "I'm sorry. I made you worry..."
Kokoro: "Little Ben tells his stories while you were out. And then he cries afterwards."
Takanori: "Aniki, you made us worry a lot!"
Takuma: "You know, I'm so happy."
Takanori: "Why?"
Takuma: "I finally met... Oyaji."
Takanori: "You met Dad?"
Takuma: "Yeah. And it was a very meaningful talk."
Takanori: "I'm sure he's very eager to see you."
Takuma: "Indeed. I am very happy to have a father like him. Truly, it was a life-changing moment. Despite all what I said against him in the past, he's still happy to see me and he's very proud of me. That pain I brought all my life is finally gone."
Takanori: "Good for you!"
Takuma: "Now I shall carry on the flames of determination our father once had! This is the new me!"
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I have recovered for a week. That was rather quick. Anyways, I headed back to Alessandro's garage to check the damage that the Miura got. It's totally ruined.
I'm sorry, Otousan... Perhaps you won't let me eat for a month, huh?
Alessandro: "The engine is very much alive and kicking like a raging bull!"
Takuma: "How long do you think that can be fixed."
Alessandro: "Probably by months. I can't say."
Takuma: "I see. Well, time to get that LP400, then."
Alessandro: "You know, there is something you should drive."
Takuma: "Huh?"
He leads me to another space behind the shop. Upon unveiling the cloth cover, it is a Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary painted in Blu Hera.
Alessandro: "This is Michiharu's Countach!"
Takuma: "I never knew that he also owned a Countach."
Alessandro: "Care to drive it?"
Takuma: "Heh. Indeed."
We took it out for a spin. It drives totally different from the LP400. It's more stable through the turns.
I enjoy the car's handling already. Oyaji, you own one hell of a car!
And then I started to sing... Hey, not only Takanori gets to sing, you know?
What do you say when you write with no words?
(feel it)
Feel a song that's never been heard?
(sing it)
How do know if you did it all?
(answer)
What do you do when you've done it all?
(ball)
Cannonball (cannonball)
Cannonball (cannonball)
Cannonball
It's not what you do
It's how you do it.
Be anything you want to be
It's not what you got
It's how you use it
You be you
And I'll be me
It's just a matter of style
You can fake it
Mile after mile
Feeling free
If you got the soul
you can make it
Move-em out (move 'em out)
Let 'em roll (let 'em roll)
From sea to shining sea
Ball (ball)
Cannonball (cannonball)
Alessandro: "Heh... You have such a good voice. It seems you love this car."
Takuma: "Indeed. Now, I am back in Fighting Bull mode!"
Oyaji... You are now a part of my life. With this car, it's like I'm spending moments with you. I am now proud to say that I am the son of...
...Michiharu Kanonji!!!
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I am slowly seeing the light of life... I hear someone crying...
It's.... little Ben. He is crying on me. I am in a hospital room, lying like a vegetable.
Takuma: "Hey... little Ben."
little Ben: "Da... daddy!?"
Takuma: "Don't cry. Daddy's here..."
little Ben: "Daddy!!!"
He just keeps on crying.
little Ben: "I don't want to lose another Daddy!"
Takuma: "I'm sorry. I made you worry..."
Kokoro: "Little Ben tells his stories while you were out. And then he cries afterwards."
Takanori: "Aniki, you made us worry a lot!"
Takuma: "You know, I'm so happy."
Takanori: "Why?"
Takuma: "I finally met... Oyaji."
Takanori: "You met Dad?"
Takuma: "Yeah. And it was a very meaningful talk."
Takanori: "I'm sure he's very eager to see you."
Takuma: "Indeed. I am very happy to have a father like him. Truly, it was a life-changing moment. Despite all what I said against him in the past, he's still happy to see me and he's very proud of me. That pain I brought all my life is finally gone."
Takanori: "Good for you!"
Takuma: "Now I shall carry on the flames of determination our father once had! This is the new me!"
**********************************************************
I have recovered for a week. That was rather quick. Anyways, I headed back to Alessandro's garage to check the damage that the Miura got. It's totally ruined.
I'm sorry, Otousan... Perhaps you won't let me eat for a month, huh?
Alessandro: "The engine is very much alive and kicking like a raging bull!"
Takuma: "How long do you think that can be fixed."
Alessandro: "Probably by months. I can't say."
Takuma: "I see. Well, time to get that LP400, then."
Alessandro: "You know, there is something you should drive."
Takuma: "Huh?"
He leads me to another space behind the shop. Upon unveiling the cloth cover, it is a Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary painted in Blu Hera.
Alessandro: "This is Michiharu's Countach!"
Takuma: "I never knew that he also owned a Countach."
Alessandro: "Care to drive it?"
Takuma: "Heh. Indeed."
We took it out for a spin. It drives totally different from the LP400. It's more stable through the turns.
I enjoy the car's handling already. Oyaji, you own one hell of a car!
And then I started to sing... Hey, not only Takanori gets to sing, you know?
What do you say when you write with no words?
(feel it)
Feel a song that's never been heard?
(sing it)
How do know if you did it all?
(answer)
What do you do when you've done it all?
(ball)
Cannonball (cannonball)
Cannonball (cannonball)
Cannonball
It's not what you do
It's how you do it.
Be anything you want to be
It's not what you got
It's how you use it
You be you
And I'll be me
It's just a matter of style
You can fake it
Mile after mile
Feeling free
If you got the soul
you can make it
Move-em out (move 'em out)
Let 'em roll (let 'em roll)
From sea to shining sea
Ball (ball)
Cannonball (cannonball)
Alessandro: "Heh... You have such a good voice. It seems you love this car."
Takuma: "Indeed. Now, I am back in Fighting Bull mode!"
Oyaji... You are now a part of my life. With this car, it's like I'm spending moments with you. I am now proud to say that I am the son of...
...Michiharu Kanonji!!!
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Page 8 - Takuma's Rampage
I have finally recovered. And I have enjoyed Oyaji's Countach. Seeing that and Otousan's LP400 parked beside each other in the garage reminds me of their special bond. Or perhaps a brotherly bond.... similar to what I and Takanori have.
While I am cooking lunch for everyone, and little Ben can't wait to eat. Alessandro comes in, visibly happy.
Alessandro: "There will be a race event in Rome named The Lamborghini Exclusive. I assume that you're in, Takuma."
Takanori: "You're gonna use which Lamborghini? Well, the Aventador is here, ready to rampage."
Takuma: "I will use Oyaji's Countach."
Takanori: "Even against Murcielagos and Gallardos?"
Takuma: "As long as I am the driver. And as long as I have our father's genes running in our blood, no one can touch us."
Takanori: "That's right!"
Takuma: "And it's a fighting bull. Fighting bulls don't know when and how to give up."
Alessandro: "Allow me to fiddle with the car for a bit before heading out."
Takuma: "Please do so."
I head out to Rome when the weekend came. Some streets are closed, signifying that I am at the race location. It's an all-comers event, so anyone with a Lamborghini can just enter and have fun.
I joined in. I want to make Oyaji proud. It's the least I can do! I want to show my love to him! Despite what had happened in the past, he still loves me even in the afterlife.
What is this feeling? It's like the car pushes me to drive further.
I get it... It's in me, actually.
I am fired up! I am more determined than ever! Let's go, Fighting Bull! Mooooooooo!!!!
This is what I call a Rampage. Even a Murcielago is my prey...
I took the event by storm. Everyone cannot believe that a 23-year old car can make mincemeat of the more modern supercars.
Thank you, Oyaji. You made me complete. You made me a proud and true Kanonji. No wonder you were the greatest racer. You always believe in yourself and your unwavering determination is your sole weapon to success.
When I returned home by evening, I am just looking at the starry sky, thinking of you.
Takanori: "Such a very starry sky."
Takuma: "Indeed. You know, I am thinking of Oyaji right now."
Takanori: "Really? Well me too! Everyday!"
Takuma: "Wow."
Takanori: "Even though my time with him was short, he already is the greatest person I have ever known. He had inspired a lot of people."
Takuma: "And that includes me now. Meeting with him was a life-changing moment."
Takanori: "I guess you don't hate him now, huh?"
Takuma: "I love him. But I still have lots of things to do to patch up my mistakes. I have a lot of catching up to do."
Takanori: "Don't worry, I'll help you with that... Well, don't you realize it? Even before meeting him, you've already done a lot that made him proud of you! Just continue his legacy! That's the key!"
Takuma: "Right. Let's do it together."
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Meanwhile, along the Sierra Nevada mountains in U.S.A.
"I am the king..."
Raging Determination - END
I have finally recovered. And I have enjoyed Oyaji's Countach. Seeing that and Otousan's LP400 parked beside each other in the garage reminds me of their special bond. Or perhaps a brotherly bond.... similar to what I and Takanori have.
While I am cooking lunch for everyone, and little Ben can't wait to eat. Alessandro comes in, visibly happy.
Alessandro: "There will be a race event in Rome named The Lamborghini Exclusive. I assume that you're in, Takuma."
Takanori: "You're gonna use which Lamborghini? Well, the Aventador is here, ready to rampage."
Takuma: "I will use Oyaji's Countach."
Takanori: "Even against Murcielagos and Gallardos?"
Takuma: "As long as I am the driver. And as long as I have our father's genes running in our blood, no one can touch us."
Takanori: "That's right!"
Takuma: "And it's a fighting bull. Fighting bulls don't know when and how to give up."
Alessandro: "Allow me to fiddle with the car for a bit before heading out."
Takuma: "Please do so."
I head out to Rome when the weekend came. Some streets are closed, signifying that I am at the race location. It's an all-comers event, so anyone with a Lamborghini can just enter and have fun.
I joined in. I want to make Oyaji proud. It's the least I can do! I want to show my love to him! Despite what had happened in the past, he still loves me even in the afterlife.
What is this feeling? It's like the car pushes me to drive further.
I get it... It's in me, actually.
I am fired up! I am more determined than ever! Let's go, Fighting Bull! Mooooooooo!!!!
This is what I call a Rampage. Even a Murcielago is my prey...
I took the event by storm. Everyone cannot believe that a 23-year old car can make mincemeat of the more modern supercars.
Thank you, Oyaji. You made me complete. You made me a proud and true Kanonji. No wonder you were the greatest racer. You always believe in yourself and your unwavering determination is your sole weapon to success.
When I returned home by evening, I am just looking at the starry sky, thinking of you.
Takanori: "Such a very starry sky."
Takuma: "Indeed. You know, I am thinking of Oyaji right now."
Takanori: "Really? Well me too! Everyday!"
Takuma: "Wow."
Takanori: "Even though my time with him was short, he already is the greatest person I have ever known. He had inspired a lot of people."
Takuma: "And that includes me now. Meeting with him was a life-changing moment."
Takanori: "I guess you don't hate him now, huh?"
Takuma: "I love him. But I still have lots of things to do to patch up my mistakes. I have a lot of catching up to do."
Takanori: "Don't worry, I'll help you with that... Well, don't you realize it? Even before meeting him, you've already done a lot that made him proud of you! Just continue his legacy! That's the key!"
Takuma: "Right. Let's do it together."
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Meanwhile, along the Sierra Nevada mountains in U.S.A.
"I am the king..."
Raging Determination - END
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The Right Tune
Page 1 - Mechanic's Pride
Kokoro and I came from the hospital. Well, she's been doing good in her pregnancy so far. I am so excited to have my 2nd child. Even I deserve a happy family, huh?
As usual, she continues to study in France, while little Ben and I just stayed in Axel's house in Germany. Ben is curiously looking at the sausage maker at the kitchen.
Little Ben: "Hey, is this the one making hotdogs?"
Takuma: "Yep. Germans make the best sausages ever."
Little Ben: "If you will make one, then I'm sure it would be a lot better!"
Takuma: "I'll work on it."
Suddenly, I got a call from Horacio Pagani. What a surprise. To think that he would be the one doing the call. All I hear is good news.... hehehe.
Axel: "What is it?"
Takuma: "They will arrive now."
Axel: "Quit keeping us in the dark. What is it?"
Takuma: "You'll see."
And they did. I see a trailer parking at the road. Then it unloaded my Zonda R... Oh how I miss her. Then they push it towards to the driveway.
Axel: "Violet?"
Takuma: "Aside from black and orange, violet is also my favorite color."
Horacio Pagani: "I present to you. The Zonda R 760 Takuma!"
Little Ben: "Wow!"
Takuma: "Pretty neat. My name in Kanji, you got it just right."
Horacio Pagani: "I have made the changes to your car as per your request."
To think that you see Horacio Pagani personally delivering the car for you! What an honor....
Takuma: "Grazie."
That's all I can ever say. I'm just starstruck!
Horacio Pagani: "I suggest taking it to the Nurburgring! That's her playground."
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I did take her to the Nurburgring. Man, the car feels better than before!
It's more stable on the corners now. I had complained the car's stability before.
Though this car taught me the importance of accelerator control. I have done serious practice with it using this car.
I can do 100 km/h at the Karrusell without fear!
With an extra 20 horsepower and revised gear ratios, acceleration and top speed have improved as well.
I have set a lap time of 6 minutes and 15 seconds. A new personal best!
Upon getting out of the car, Axel and Mr. Pagani applaud at me.
Axel: "Brilliant tuning. I wish I have the same mechanical know-how as the engineers of Pagani."
Takuma: "Hey, don't let yourself down. You're also a great mechanic. Without you, we could have lost the Nurburgring 24 Hour Race last year."
Axel: "Look at those engineers. They can even set that Zonda R with their eyes closed."
Takuma: "Nah, no one can beat your preciseness. Just believe in yourself, Axel."
Axel: "I'm actually nervous. I have signed up for FIA's annual Tuner Challenge for aspiring tuners. It will be held in the USA this year. I have a car ready as well, but the only thing I lack is a driver. The rules say that the mechanic should have a driver for the car. Just like you two, I also want to show the world what I'm capable of."
Takuma: "Then count me in. Besides, you are my brother."
Axel: "Half-brother, that is."
Takuma: "Still a brother to me. You are a part of the Kanonji family. It's time to get to know more about each other. Sorry for being such a cold person back then. I just want to warm up..."
Axel: "Alright. Rest assured, I will be the best tuner! I won't let you down! It would be a pleasure to work with the Takuma Kanonji."
Seems that a special bond would be formed, eh? This would be the start...
End of Page 1
Page 1 - Mechanic's Pride
Kokoro and I came from the hospital. Well, she's been doing good in her pregnancy so far. I am so excited to have my 2nd child. Even I deserve a happy family, huh?
As usual, she continues to study in France, while little Ben and I just stayed in Axel's house in Germany. Ben is curiously looking at the sausage maker at the kitchen.
Little Ben: "Hey, is this the one making hotdogs?"
Takuma: "Yep. Germans make the best sausages ever."
Little Ben: "If you will make one, then I'm sure it would be a lot better!"
Takuma: "I'll work on it."
Suddenly, I got a call from Horacio Pagani. What a surprise. To think that he would be the one doing the call. All I hear is good news.... hehehe.
Axel: "What is it?"
Takuma: "They will arrive now."
Axel: "Quit keeping us in the dark. What is it?"
Takuma: "You'll see."
And they did. I see a trailer parking at the road. Then it unloaded my Zonda R... Oh how I miss her. Then they push it towards to the driveway.
Axel: "Violet?"
Takuma: "Aside from black and orange, violet is also my favorite color."
Horacio Pagani: "I present to you. The Zonda R 760 Takuma!"
Little Ben: "Wow!"
Takuma: "Pretty neat. My name in Kanji, you got it just right."
Horacio Pagani: "I have made the changes to your car as per your request."
To think that you see Horacio Pagani personally delivering the car for you! What an honor....
Takuma: "Grazie."
That's all I can ever say. I'm just starstruck!
Horacio Pagani: "I suggest taking it to the Nurburgring! That's her playground."
**********************************************************
I did take her to the Nurburgring. Man, the car feels better than before!
It's more stable on the corners now. I had complained the car's stability before.
Though this car taught me the importance of accelerator control. I have done serious practice with it using this car.
I can do 100 km/h at the Karrusell without fear!
With an extra 20 horsepower and revised gear ratios, acceleration and top speed have improved as well.
I have set a lap time of 6 minutes and 15 seconds. A new personal best!
Upon getting out of the car, Axel and Mr. Pagani applaud at me.
Axel: "Brilliant tuning. I wish I have the same mechanical know-how as the engineers of Pagani."
Takuma: "Hey, don't let yourself down. You're also a great mechanic. Without you, we could have lost the Nurburgring 24 Hour Race last year."
Axel: "Look at those engineers. They can even set that Zonda R with their eyes closed."
Takuma: "Nah, no one can beat your preciseness. Just believe in yourself, Axel."
Axel: "I'm actually nervous. I have signed up for FIA's annual Tuner Challenge for aspiring tuners. It will be held in the USA this year. I have a car ready as well, but the only thing I lack is a driver. The rules say that the mechanic should have a driver for the car. Just like you two, I also want to show the world what I'm capable of."
Takuma: "Then count me in. Besides, you are my brother."
Axel: "Half-brother, that is."
Takuma: "Still a brother to me. You are a part of the Kanonji family. It's time to get to know more about each other. Sorry for being such a cold person back then. I just want to warm up..."
Axel: "Alright. Rest assured, I will be the best tuner! I won't let you down! It would be a pleasure to work with the Takuma Kanonji."
Seems that a special bond would be formed, eh? This would be the start...
End of Page 1
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Expect to see these cars coming up soon:
Mazda RX-7 Type R (FD3S)
HPA Motorsports 565 TT
AEM S2000
RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7
1970 Mustang Trans Cammer
Art Morrison Corvette '60
And Initial D references...
Mazda RX-7 Type R (FD3S)
HPA Motorsports 565 TT
AEM S2000
RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7
1970 Mustang Trans Cammer
Art Morrison Corvette '60
And Initial D references...
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You know, most of my favorite cars come from Europe, but I gotta give huge respect for JDM cars because of their simplicity and reliability.
I don't like ricers either, but ricers do not necessarily connote to JDMs.
EDIT: Next page to be posted tomorrow.
I don't like ricers either, but ricers do not necessarily connote to JDMs.
EDIT: Next page to be posted tomorrow.
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^ Exactly my point.
EDIT: Oh, I gotta add these:
Oh, and these are most of the tuned JDMs you see in Japan:
JDMs are not the only victims of ricing. Remember that.
EDIT: Oh, I gotta add these:
Oh, and these are most of the tuned JDMs you see in Japan:
JDMs are not the only victims of ricing. Remember that.
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