driving in the 90s

finished 11 episodes of initial D 1st stage.

but here's what's remarkable: the first five episodes brought tears to my eyes.

it sucks that they always race at night, i couldn't really get a good look at what happened, but i have to admit that the editing was good.

check out episode 10, when ryosuke's FC skids past a stopped R32 skyline in the middle of the road. the techno music "heartbeat" by nathalie stops in the middle and proceeds after the FC passed the R32. that one almost caused my blood veins to burst.

feel it, feel it baby feel the fire is burning deep inside me
listen, listen honey listen to drum is in to you

[silence]
[FC makes initial drift behind R32]
[FC skids past R32]
[FC accelerates away]

dance to the heartbeat woh oh oh
you better take your chances right now

dammit, i want a hachiroku now.
oh, aimee's got a honda accord 86 (or 85?) and dammit, that was so cool. it's low to the ground, and i just love low cars. suvs and trucks can go to hell.

it's 4am. irene's plane has taken off. have a safe trip, dear.