Ep 7. Act. 7 Street Racer's Pride

As Takumi and Itsuki explore a new course in their tofu delivery route, they encounter a group of street racers who challenge them to a race. The leader of the group, a racer named Takeshi Nakazato, recognizes Takumi's driving skills and tries to convince him to join his team. Takumi, who is not interested in joining any racing team, declines the offer but agrees to race against Nakazato as a one-on-one challenge.

The race takes place on Mt. Akagi, the same mountain where Takumi previously defeated the RedSuns team. Nakazato is known for his impressive drifting skills and has a loyal team supporting him, while Takumi only has Itsuki cheering him on. Despite the odds against him, Takumi manages to keep up with Nakazato and even begins to gain the upper hand as the race progresses.

As the race continues, Takumi starts to understand the importance of a racer's pride and how it drives their passion for the sport. Nakazato, who has been feeling insecure about his racing skills, reveals that he too feels the same way and that he needs to win to prove himself. The race becomes more intense as both racers push their limits to the very end.

In the end, the race comes down to the wire, and both Takumi and Nakazato give it their all. But in the end, only one can be victorious, and the winner is a complete surprise, leaving both racers and the viewers stunned.

Meanwhile, Bunta, Takumi's father, continues to teach Ryosuke, the leader of the RedSuns team, about the art of driving. Ryosuke's ambition to become a professional racer is growing stronger, and he is learning the value of skill, technique, and strategy.

As the episode comes to a close, Takumi and Itsuki reflect on the race and what it means to be a true street racer. Takumi learns that racing is more than just winning; it's about the thrill, the passion, and the pride that comes with it.

Fans of Initial D will appreciate the intricate and intense race scenes, the drama and emotions between racers, and the underlying theme of passion and pride that drives the sport of street racing. As the series progresses, viewers will see how Takumi grows as a racer and as a person, while also witnessing the evolution of the sport of street racing.