When the blown-out-engine AE86 arrived at the repair shop.
The camera focused on a racing-specific engine.
“You’re not planning to put this thing in the 86, are you?”
“Impressive, huh.”
Bunta here no longer looked like a drunkard; his eyes held excitement and a hint of madness.
Following a series of assembly steps.
The moment the black engine hood finally closed.
It felt like a suffocating awakening of a dragon, like a peerless demon king, who, after being trampled by many, finally opened its eyes, broke through the seal, and surveyed these ants.
This sensation tightened the hearts of all the viewers.
Could this be the fully realized 86?
As this thought surfaced, a chill ran down their spines, followed by goosebumps!
However, after Takumi received the car, he didn’t master it immediately. Instead, Bunta personally stepped in to teach him how to drive.
Under this sequence of shots, many viewers were filled with excitement.
“So his dad is the truly formidable one!”
“Damn, driving barefoot and still this powerful, he’s indeed amazing.”
“Good heavens, I can already predict the rest of the plot, the 86 will surely sweep everything.”
“Do you think the old thief Jiangnan would make it that simple?”
Just as the audience was speculating, the camera shifted to Itsuki and the female gas station employee. He had intended to take the female employee to a hotel for the night but unexpectedly saw Natsuki getting out of a Mercedes.
Many viewers were still reeling from this scene.
They merely thought Natsuki had returned.
But when Takumi shared his experience practicing with his father with Itsuki, Itsuki’s words not only confused Takumi but also stunned the audience.
“I saw Natsuki go into a hotel with a man.”
“A hotel, are you serious?”
“Thirty thousand for an overnight stay.”
“What did you say?”
“I said thirty thousand for an overnight stay, and it can be a bit cheaper for acquaintances!”
This dialogue exploded like thunder in the audience’s minds!
Bewildered!
How did it suddenly turn to overnight stays?
Isn’t Natsuki the female lead?
“I can’t accept this!”
“Impossible, this must be Itsuki lying, right?”
“The plot shouldn’t develop like this…”
“I have a bad feeling, and it’s solely because the editor is called Jiangnan.”
“If this is truly the plot, I swear I won’t rest until I’ve dealt with the old thief Jiangnan!”
In reality, such a plot is difficult for anyone to accept, whether in domestic entertainment or overseas.
Especially for male viewers who had just become invested, finding Natsuki cute, like their first love.
This sudden plot twist left everyone unprepared.
What followed was a series of gut punches.
Takumi went to a race with Ryosuke and the others. On the way, he saw Natsuki in a Mercedes, laughing and chatting.
He chased after her desperately but ultimately couldn’t catch up.
When the camera shifted to Natsuki’s perspective,
The viewers, whether they wanted to or not, had to accept it.
Their eyes were red and filled with murderous intent!
If Jiangnan were before them now, they would likely slice him into pieces with their gazes.
Damn it, if you knew this was the outcome, why did you write Natsuki so perfectly!
It would have been better to kill Natsuki off directly than to have her be cuckolded, which is far more unbearable.
“Old thief Jiangnan must have relationship problems!”
“The old thief got cheated on, writing such a perverted plot!”
“Damn it, I can’t take it anymore, let’s crowdfund the old thief’s address, I have a project I need to discuss with him.”
“I knew this wasn’t just a simple racing movie, I was too young after all!”
“Hiss… My Natsuki, my first love!”
The audience was still grappling with the Natsuki situation.
The plot had already progressed to the final race.
Takahashi Ryosuke and Kyoichi were ready on Mount Akina.
However, Takumi’s 86 was nowhere to be seen.
“Give him another five minutes. Whether he shows up or not is irrelevant, I’m competing with you tonight.”
Kyoichi’s personality was very arrogant, but as a professional racer, he had the capital for his arrogance.
Here, Takahashi Ryosuke, portrayed by Zhang Qingyun, had a cigarette dangling from his lips, his eyes sharply glancing at Kyoichi. This shot once again made the audience feel that stunning visual impact.
Zhang Qingyun had previously been a top star solely based on his looks; his appearance was undeniably captivating. He had simply been lacking the most crucial element for an actor: acting skills.
After enduring rigorous training at the theater troupe, coupled with the practical experience from his last role, his acting, while not comparable to veteran actors, showed significant improvement. At the very least, he was no longer distracting, and with the excellent characterization of Takahashi Ryosuke and the aura surrounding him, the previous ingrained impression of Zhang Qingyun was completely shattered.
“The mountain road is now closed. The race can begin in five minutes!”
The broadcast announced the countdown.
“Wait!”
“There’s a car on the mountain!”
The camera turned.
With the roar of the engine and the screech of tires!
The modified 86 sped up the mountain!
“It’s the 86!”
“The 86 is going up the mountain!!”
The broadcast not only excited the in-movie audience but also the viewers watching the film.
They even forgot about Natsuki and focused intently on the upcoming most thrilling race!
…
The final race was incredibly exciting and fierce.
After all, they were the three most skilled drivers in the entire film.
It was also the moment for Zhang Qingyun, who played Takahashi Ryosuke, to have his extensive scenes!
Of course, the most eye-catching still belonged to Fujiwara Takumi, portrayed by Zhang Yang. The "darkened" him was no longer as naive; instead, he was somewhat sharp-tongued, directly retorting to the two professional drivers upon his arrival.
At the start, he deliberately gave up the lead position.
The modified 86 closely followed the other two cars from the beginning.
Although the audience knew Takumi would eventually win, given his protagonist’s halo,
Seeing Ryosuke deliberately yield his starting position and run behind Takumi, they still worried that this sly competitor might suddenly make a move.
The entire race was filmed with immense realism. The cinematography could rival Western blockbuster special effects, and in terms of visual expression, it even surpassed them because it was all shot on location without special effects, giving it an incredibly realistic feel.
Kyoichi was overtaken.
Then, in the end, he disregarded oncoming traffic and insisted on overtaking back, leading to his crash into the mountain.
The audience erupted in cheers!
Next was the race between Takumi and Takahashi Ryosuke.
When Takahashi Ryosuke overtook Takumi, the audience’s hearts were once again in their throats.
This race had many turning points, each escalating the excitement.
Of course, Takumi’s father, Bunta Fujiwara’s commentary, also made it easier for the audience to follow the race.
Finally, at the fifth consecutive hairpin bend, when Ryosuke’s FC reached its limit, Takumi finally overtook him!
“The 86 won!!”
“The 86 is the true God of Mount Akina!”