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Kou-chan? Something came up on that Z.
This Asakura guy was apparently quite famous on Wangan until two years ago.
Two years ago?
So, did he quit?
Ah, no...
He's dead.
D–Dead?!
14th Edition, Society, page 26: Traffic Accident on the Wangan Line Claims Boy's Life
Died at dawn on Wangan.
There's no way I'll lose
as long as I have this Z!
I'm leading. I can do this!
Kou-chan, you know the BlackBird, right?
That was the guy he was racing when he had the accident.
Asakura!
The Z was only lightly damaged, so it was repaired,
and each time its owner changed, it got into new accidents.
Why didn't it move the way I wanted it to?
The BlackBird
Takahashi Auto
I'm sorry, Akio, but this Z is a goner.
It can't be... Kou-chan.
It's like I just said.
This really is the Devil Z.
If you really want an S30Z so badly, find another one.
Just forget about this one.
But...
Hey, Akio.
Cars are for having fun with, not getting killed with.
Kou-chan...
Let's give up on this one, ok?
It's been a month.
The Devil Z has completely vanished.
Of course, after an accident like that, it takes time for both the car and the driver to recover.
It's only natural that he's not around,
yet without even thinking about it, I find myself searching for him.
It's just up ahead from here, Eriko.
The place where the guy who drove a Z just like your dead brother's crashed.
I didn't stop for him.
After your brother died two years ago,
no matter who has an accident,
I won't stop anymore.
See ya, Eriko.
Wait up, Akio!
Did you find your keys?
I couldn't find them.
I'll just use the spare.
But you said that key is good luck!
I'm not gonna get in an accident just because I used the spare key.
You're too quick to worry.
I'll tell Tatsuya
that he shouldn't spend all his time with cars
when he's got such a cute girl in front of him.
We're close now...
to the scene of the crash.
Thank you.
Welcome...
The BlackBird...
It's definitely him.
Oh, looks like you didn't hurt yourself too badly.
Eriko, this is him,
the driver of that Z.
You?
Hello.
So, you drive the BlackBird?
Yeah. My name is Shima Tatsuya.
You?
I'm Asakura. Asakura Akio.
No way!
No joke. It's true.
I've got the same name by coincidence.
I guess it's some weird twist of fate, huh?
What happened to that Z?
It'll eventually come back.
To the Wangan highway, that is.
Looks like it's all better.
Looks like your wound's healed, Akio.
Yup.
You said you had a car accident, but I bet you got in a fight with a girl, didn't you?
Nah.
Akio!
There's a call for you.
Ok.
Speak of the devil.
Asakura speaking.
I'm Tamura from the auto parts shop.
The parts you ordered have arrived.
So, we'll meet up at the usual place?
Do you want to pay then and there?
Yeah, I have the money ready.
See you then. Thank you.
Hey.
You shouldn't hang out with girls that cost that much money.
Especially since he failed to graduate from high school and was forced to repeat. All because of women, too.
You've got it all wrong.
I skipped school so I could work.
Work?
Is that so? Don't you mean "for the women"?
Well, she is quite the "lady."
Ladies, huh? You old dog!
Ready to go?
Yeah.
Ok. I'll escort you.
Oh, you don't have to.
I'll sleep over with a friend who lives nearby.
I see.
Thank you.
See ya, Akio!
Say hello to your lady for me.
Will do. Bye.
An expensive lady, huh...
The people at that gas station told me that you work here at night.
It's late. You have something to say to me?
Always quiet, huh?
Not that I mind.
You walked all the way here.
I've got some things to do now.
Please try to stay out of the way.
This can't be that entertaining.
You've let your hair grow out.
Three years ago,
I remember seeing you for a few seconds on Yamashita Street.
You were riding in this Z, right?
My brother...
He died
while driving this Z.
You're the same as him.
Working a number of jobs
and tampering with the car all night.
Everyone around him kept telling him how dangerous that Z was.
It was like it was possessed by the devil himself.
Tell me something.
My brother was the same. Why does it have to be this car?
Why can't it be a car other than this Z?
How should I know?
Even though my name's the same, I'm not your brother.
Besides, the past is the past. This Z is now mine.
Even if it's a demon, I like it.
Go back
and tell this to the BlackBird.
Next week, Wednesday, 3am. I'll be waiting for him at the Wangan Ichikawa Parking Area.
I...
I just don't want anyone else to die!
Oil pressure ok.
Temperature ok.
Idle ok.
All right.
You're good to go, Z.
Man, I can't believe you actually went and repaired this thing yourself.
Fine, I won't say another word about it.
Thanks, Kou-chan.
I noticed your driving style has changed, though.
Changed?
It's not just an improvement.
Watching from behind, the whole style seems good overall.
It's smooth.
I guess you're getting better. Seems like you're really connecting with the Z.
Well,
I don't know about that.
What do you mean?
If you lose concentration, even for a moment, it seems like the Z will turn against you in a blink of an eye.
That's what it's like.
So, you're gonna race the BlackBird again on Wednesday?
You'll get yourself killed this time.
But I guess that kind of life is fine too.
I really don't get you.
I still think you should've stuck to the first Z you had.
Besides, didn't you work your ass off back then to buy that Z?
I borrowed half the money from my dad.
And you sold it at almost half the price.
Now you went and bought this junker of a Z.
You're probably working all the time again, right?
Damn right. If only I'd found this one first.
That's not it.
What matters is that I think this is good.
Yeah, if you crash, it's you who dies. I'm not getting in that thing.
What is it?
Have you been waiting for me?
It's difficult to go in, for some reason.
Yeah, I guess you're right.
Oh...
I relayed your message to Shima-san.
He said Wednesday is fine.
Did you drop by just to tell me that?
Um, ah... There's something else...
Well, wait for me at the doughnut shop at the entrance of Motomachi.
I get off at twelve.
Where do you live?
Setagaya.
Keihin Route 3, huh?
It's all right. You don't have to take me there.
What did you want to talk about?
That's why you came around, right?
Um, well...
It's about this.
It's a key to this Z.
It's got a key chain with no meaning on it,
but my brother liked it.
The day he got in the accident, he couldn't find these for some reason
and drove off with the spare key.
Hello, Eriko-chan?
Akio crashed on Wangan!
Meet me at Nakanochou Hospital ER.
Hurry!
Hurry up and go!
Is he ok?!
Emergency Room Entrance
He was with you, right Tatsuya?!
Answer me, Tatsuya!
Thank you.
This is for you.
Please take it.
Bye.
Hey. You should come!
Come to Wangan on Wednesday.
Sit in the other seat and ride with me.
Race with me against the BlackBird.
Maybe you'll find the answer to your question.
Man, it's getting chilly.
Here he is.
It's the BlackBird, Akio.
You're kidding me. He's got a chick with him?
Nothing wrong with that.
I'll cut to the chase.
Start at the coast and head toward Haneda.
Take the Yokohama-Haneda road.
The finish line is the Bay Bridge.
Ok.
Man, he likes to follow the latest fads. All the Bay Bridge and stuff.
Just keep quiet.
Well then, shall we start?
C'mon.
Get in the Z.
What the hell are you saying, Akio?!
You can go if you want.
It's best if you decide who you'll ride with.
No way, man. You lost them already!
Get it together, bro!
Shut your mouth!
Truck on the right...
Sedan in the center...
Should I take the open lane on the left?
No!
The right lane is fastest!
I won't let you get ahead!
Don't suddenly do anything stupid!
Not good!
You're overdoing it, Akio!
Watch this
and decide for yourself if the Z really is the devil!
From the right to the center!
Stop!
I've had enough! Both of you, just stop!
I don't get it!
I just don't understand!
I just don't see why you, my brother, and Tatsuya want to do this!
Watch, and watch closely!
We haven't made it to the finish line yet.
See if the Z really is the devil. Just take a good look at this!
Man, that BlackBird really is a good machine.
It runs perfectly under control.
Who came up with the idea that this Z is the devil?
It's no good.
This Z will just betray you.
Even though...
Even though my brother took such good care of it...
You're wrong.
It's not the car's fault.
It's the exact same situation as last time,
but I'm not going to crash again!
No matter what happened in the past,
you're my machine now, Z!
It wasn't you.
Keep believing.
The accident wasn't your fault.
Aren't I right, Z?