Phantom Speed Chapter 1


Again plz play before reading d-_-b

Scene moves back to the race and the Aristo is still ahead but seems to be having cornering issues. The Tokyo Tower can be seen.

Hiroki: It’s getting harder to corner the way I want. It’s only been a few minutes and my tires are spent. What is going on?

They are coming up to the Hamazakibashi Branching, a sharp left corner where the road drops going down.

FC Driver (Takezawa): Something is going to happen…I feel it…

Shot of Hiroki looking frustrated as he is about to make a desperate move.

Hiroki: I’m gonna have to feint!

He moves his car to the right to feint. As he brings it back, Hiroki brakes and downshifts to 2nd gear.

Michiko: W-What are you…!?

The Aristo heads for the inside and seems to be cornering at a reasonably high speed.

Takezawa: He got desperate! That idiot! What's he thinking?!!!

The FC starts to back off. Hiroki looks in his rearview for a moment. He sees the FC disappearing in the mirror.

Hiroki: I-I don’t believe it! I’m pulling away! I beat the Phantom!!!

Suddenly the Aristo exits the corner but can’t restabilize and starts to spin out on the straightaway.

Hiroki: What!?

Michiko is scared and grips the door.

The Aristo’s rear spins around out of control. Michiko and Hiroki scream as the car conitinues to spin. After exiting the corner, The FC appears and heads into the path of the spinning Aristo.

Michiko: N-No! Please, don’t hit us!

Takezawa: Damn!

Michiko: I don’t want to die!!!

Takezawa moves his wheel to the outside of the corner while drifting as the Aristo spins its rear. There is just enough room for the FC to make its way past the Aristo. The FC knicks the outside boundaries and starts to spin out too. Takezawa controls his FC and safely spins behind the Aristo. Hiroki is scared out of his mind and gets out his car. Michiko is clenching to her seatbelt and tears up.

Michiko: Oh my god…

Man’s Voice: Hey you okay?

The FC driver exits his car and goes to the Aristo. Hiroki is near the side of the road trembling. The FC driver runs past Hiroki and heads for Michiko. Takezawa knocks on the window.

Takezawa: Hey! You okay?!

He knocks more and still no answer. He attempts to open the door. Michiko slowly starts to feint.

Michiko: Who’s that? The police? Hiroki? No, it’s someone else…

Takezawa: Are you all right?!!!

Takezawa opens the door, undoes Michiko's seatbelt and tries to wake her up.

Michiko: This person…he’s worried about me…a complete stranger…

Takezawa: Hey! Stay with me!

She opens her eyes a little bit to see Takezawa’s face.

Takezawa: You’re okay! Thank god!

Michiko: Who…are you?

Takezawa: Hang on! I’ll get you to a hospital!!!

Michiko starts to fade out as Takezawa carries her to his car. As he sets Michiko into the seat next to him, Takezawa dials a number on his cell phone. Michiko manages to hear some of the conversation.

Takezawa: Hey Koutarou! I need directions to the nearest hospital now!

He shifts into first gear and donuts into oncoming traffic. Takezawa then guns the accelerator.

Takezawa: I’ve got a casualty during a race! She’s got a cut on her forehead and a bit bruised up!

Koutarou: Where are you right now Yasuhiro?

Takezawa: I’m heading into the Ginza area right now!

Michiko: Yasuhiro…

Michiko begins to black out as Yasuhiro continues to talk on the phone.

Michiko: Yasuhiro is his name huh? I think...I just met someone...amazing. I wonder…if I had met him back then...before Hiroki...before any of those other guys...

Yasuhiro: Hang in there! The hospital’s not too far!

Michiko (weak tone): Okay…

The FC takes an exit off the highway and camera pans to the night sky.