Initial D: Alternate Stage (Unfinished)

Act 15: "Friend in help"

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|9:51 am|
-Iketani,I have to go to Tsukuba circuit today,as it's my first race in a while. Will you come to see me?asks Mako through phone. It starts at 15:50 pm.
-Since it's in the weekend,yeah. I'll be there.
-Really? I'm so glad!
-Heh,it's the first time I see you race so it's exciting.
-Yep. I know what you mean.
-Well,see you Mako-chan. I'll talk to you later.
-See ya!
Mako hangs up.
-Oh boy,this relationship is sure gonna be hard..go to Tsukuba,go back to Shibukawa..Oh Mako,please don't leave me. I will put effort more than ever,thought Iketani out loud.
-I hope Iketani won't leave me. I understand the effort he is putting in just to see me. This is really gonna be hard,said Mako almost as a sigh.
Don't worry, Iketani. I won't give up on you this time,no matter what. I'll love you as the first time we met.

|10:20 am|
Sayuki's phone is ringing. She runs to it,and picks up.
-Hello,Takumi-kun?
-Hey. Matsumoto just called me.
-So?
-So you'll make some choices regarding the weight reduction.
-Mhm. Well,what do I have to choose?
-Starting with the seats,Matsumoto has 3 different ones. Black RECAROs, White BRIDEs or Lime SPARCOs??
-Hmm...Black recarcos.
-Black RECAROs...Noted.
-Okay,continue..
-Now for lightweight rims. BBS, WORK or Enkei?
-Enkei will do for me.
-Alright..Do you want titanium exhaust and carbon hood/trunk?
-Of course. Just remove anything unnecessary and replace with lightest parts.
-Okay. Thank you Sayuki-chan. I'll tell Matsumoto.
-Call me when he says the weight reduction is done.
-Okay. See ya Sayuki! Take care!
-Bye Takumi! Love ya!

| 12:58 pm|
-This car should be a beast under Fujiwara's hands,talks Matsumoto to himself..Now just for engine upgrades,suspension ,gauges,a dash and the rollcage. Oh! And the LSD of co-
-What are you talking about,Matsumoto? asks Ryosuke.
-Oh!I didn't see you come. I'm talking about this Soarer.
-Aha. Who is the owner? Do I know him?
-It's Fujiwara's girlfriend.
-So Fujiwara got a drifter girlfriend..What can I say. Good for him. But why so many upgrades? Does she need that many?
-Oh,Fujiwara told me to tune it the way I did his Eight-Six.
-Hold on,does that mean he wants to drive it? Why?
-I don't know,Ryosuke. Call him if you want to know.
Ryosuke gets his cell phone out and calls Takumi.
-Hm? Ryosuke? Why is he calling?
-Hello,Fujiwara.
-Hello,Ryosuke.
-I'm here at the garage,and I've seen your girlfriend's Soarer. What are you planning?
-Oh,well she just wants it to be highly modded.
-Aha. Why does Matsumoto tune it in the style we did it to your Trueno?
-I want her to drive in a similar way to me. That's why.
-I understand. That's nice. Have you repaired your car yet?
-No. It's far from ready to be driven again.
-Alright. Then, talk to you later,Fujiwara.
-Wait,can you put Matsumoto on the phone?
-Sure. Here.
-Hello,Fujiwara?
-I forgot to tell you,even if it will be driven downhill,please tune it to be a beast also on the uphill.
-Sure thing. Then I'll hang up. I'm busy. See you.
-Goodbye.
Takumi hangs up.
-Well,Matsumoto,after you finish the Soarer,I'll bring my FC in.
-Hm? Why?
-It started running badly. I'm not sure of the cause.
-Alright. Well,please excuse me. I have to finish this as soon as possible.
-Go on. I'll see you soon. Good luck,Matsumoto.

|11:32 pm|
-Phew..This was sure tiring..One full day of work,and it's still not completely ready. I have to install the new gearbox,and install the new ECU. In rest,everything is done. Especially the interior. The steering wheel,the 10k rpm dashboard,removed the back seats,the rear diffusers, installed the bucket seats,removed anything that produces unnecessary weight...Oh wait! I still have to mount the rollcage...I'll need help from Fumihiro..I'll call Fujiwara to tell him the car is almost ready.
-Who the hell is calling so late...says Takumi annoyed.
-Fujiwara,the car is almost ready. I need to mount the rollcage,the new gearbox and the ECU.
-Good, good. Thank you,Matsumoto.
-We'll talk about the price tomorrow.
-Hm? What do you mean?
-Don't worry about that. The only thing you have to worry is about the performance.
-Oh,thank you so much! I'm in owe.
-Come on,Fujiwara. Don't even think about it.
-Goodnight,Matsumoto. Thank you again.
-Night.
-Oh my God...He's just saved us from bankruptcy. I got to call Sayu.
-Heeeyy Takumi!! What's good?
-Hi. The Soarer is almost ready.
-Woah,is it?? How about the price,tho?
-He said not to worry about it. I think it's because of the friendship created during Project D.
-I'm so so happy,Takumi! Pick me up tomorrow when the car is ready.
-I will. Did you eat? Did you drink water today?
-Yup. I did. That was nice of you to ask.
-Heh,I got to be sure you're alright. Goodnight.
-Goodnight,Takumi-kun! Sleep well!
Sayuki hangs up.
-Oh my! I have to tell Mako! I can't wait!
Sayuki calls her best friend shortly after.
-Why are you calling so late,Sayuki? Are you oka-
-I couldn't be happier! My Soarer has been repaired! And also tuned!
-Woah,really? Who helped you?
-Takumi,and the mechanic of his hachiroku during Project D.
-Ohh I see...Hold on..Sayuki?! You got with Takumi???!!
-Yep! I've even shared the same bed with him at his house.
-Oh my God,Sayuki,that was really fast! But how?
-Oh, it's a magic trick. You do know every man is on his knees when he sees a big chest and a short skirt.
-Hahaha,Sayuki! You're right! Anyway,we should go on a double date.
-Hm? Double date? But who are you taking?
-Iketani! We aren't a couple yet but I can tell he wants me back.
-Oh my,Mako. We really are lucky. We are dating the driver of Eight Six of Akina and the Project D Downhill ace and one of his best friends.
-Haha,yeah! By the way,is Takumi good in bed?
-Oh! What kind of question was that,Mako? We haven't done it yet! We just cuddled until we fell asleep hugging .
-Ha,I'm sorry but that is really cute. I wish you guys a healthy ,long lasting relationship.
-Thank you! Oh,did I tell you he called me wifey while we were hugging in bed?
-Then you've got yourself a good man,Sayuki.
-Seems so!
-Well,I'm also really happy! Iketani said he'll come to see me race!
-Aw that's nice of him. He better not be late like the other times.
-I hope so..Tho he seems different now. But hear me out,Sayuki. If he doesn't come this time,I swear I will end everything. I won't have even a friendship.
-Well,if you forgive him I won't let you. I've heard you say it with your mouth.
And they kept gossiping about several things,just like two besties would,until late night.
-I'll go to sleep,Mako. I'm really tired.
-Same,Sayuki..Wait,you'll come tomorrow at my race,right?
-Of course I will. Good night,Mako.
-Good night. Sleep well!
Sayuki hangs up.
-Can my life get any better than this? I have so many good friends,and a remarkable man...Oh well...I hope you're sleeping well,Takumi. I can't wait to see you tomorrow.

|4:33 am|
-Good luck on the delivery,Takumi,said Bunta lighting a cigarette.
-Thanks,see you.
Takumi drives to Akina,where he usually delivers. He tries the "Fujiwara zone" in almost every corner,with his dad's Subaru.
-Hm? What's that behind?..I've never seen this car around..
A red,but very big car approaches him more and more on every straightway.
-Jeez! This car must have a lot of horsepower..I'll get rid of him.
Takumi downshifts,blasting away with his Subaru. The other car gives him very good competition,and doesn't get lost.
-Wait..Is that a Mitsubishi? What kind is it? It's weak in corners tho..But on straightways, it's a monster...Wait..The longest part of Akina is coming! I can't let him pass!
Takumi forces his Subaru to not lose to the red Mitsubishi,but it can't help but get closer to Takumi,and go by him.
-W-Wait..Did it just pass me?..It doesn't matter. I'll catch up in the corners..Now I know what car it is. It's a VR4 Mitsubishi 3000gt. It'll be easy to pass him in the next corners with my AWD Subaru.
Takumi starts drifting just like he did in the race against his toughest opponents,though this Mitsubishi won't be such a problem.
-This is really weird..Why a 3000gt on an mountain pass? That thing is as heavy as the Titanic.
He then does his gutter technique,passing the Mitsubishi in no time,getting away.
-This challenge was real weird and unexpected. It was off,to be honest. At least if it was an Evo. I really do not understand why I encountered this car. Takumi ends his delivery,with the tofu intact as always.
-I can't wait to drift Sayuki's Soarer...Now that I think of her car,I want to see her. Maybe I'll go out with her after her Toyota is ready,talks Takumi to himself.
Huh? My phone is ringing? Who is it? Oh no...Please don't tell me you did that. You're a way too good person..

End of Act 15