After Iketani got off work that night, he called the parts factory to ask about the S13. Just as he expected, some simple modifications were done in half a day. The other party said that he could go and pick up the car at any time.
But before that, Iketani found Takumi who was preparing to go home.
"Tuo Hai, if you have time, I have something to tell you.”Chi Gu looked at Tuo Hai and said.
"Is it very important, senior Iketani?" Tuo Hai asked. He looked at Iketani with a slightly evasive gaze. He had roughly guessed what Iketani senpai wanted to say to him. He felt a bit complicated, and didn't know whether he should refuse.
"I guess so. I feel like I should have a good talk with you.”Iketani nodded.
Ah Shu, who was standing at the side, looked at the two of them in a daze, his head unable to wrap around it.
"Chi Gu qian bei, why are you looking for Tuo Hai?”Ah Shu asked, puzzled.
Iketani smiled mysteriously and did not tell Ah Shu.
"Alright then, Senior." Tuo Hai hesitated for a while but still agreed.
"Alright, Ah Shu, you can go back by yourself today. Or do you feel lonely without Tuo Hai?”Iketani said evilly as he looked at Ah Shu who wanted to follow him.
Ah Shu hurriedly waved his hand and said," How can that be? I, Ah Shu, like beautiful girls. I'm a very normal man. Senior Iketani, don't talk nonsense. I'll leave first!"”
"Haha, this kid!" Iketani laughed and brought Takumi to a cafe near the gas station. They each ordered a cup of coffee.
"Takumi, I think you know what I want to say. Just tell me directly. Do you want to go to the match with Takahashi Keisuke next Saturday?”Iketani went straight to the point.
"Senior Iketani, why are you so sure that it was me? I don't think I've admitted it myself.”Tuo Hai asked with confusion.
"The words 'Tengyuan Tofu Mill' are written very clearly. If it's your father, you can see the difference in experience in some details, so it can only be you!”Iketani lied. Anyway, Tuo Hai wouldn't think too much about it.
"…Iketani-senpai, why is everyone so obsessed with car racing? Is car racing really that fun? I really don't understand.”Tuo Hai said after a while.
Iketani took a sip of coffee and smiled."You'll have to ask yourself that question. If you don't have a deep desire to be faster, you won't be able to train your driving skills. To be honest, you're faster than me on Mount Haruna!”
Of course, it was only temporary!
"I'm not as powerful as you say, Senior Iketani. I clearly lost to you last time.”Tuo Hai said in surprise. He didn't expect that Chi Gu qian bei would think so highly of him. Deep in his heart, he felt a bit happy, a feeling of being recognized.
"I'm not exaggerating. Tuo Hai, you definitely have the potential to become a professional driver. What you lack now is the experience and mentality to compete with others. That day, I relied on my experience and the fact that the S13's straight line speed was faster than the 86 to beat you.”Iketani shook his head.
Tuo Hai was definitely a genius. Although he had trained his driving skills by going up and down Mount Haruna every day for several years, it was undeniable that his talent played a big part in it. To keep the water in the paper cup from spilling when driving at high speed was not something that could be done with just hard work. It was impossible without extraordinary talent.
"If you can defeat Takahashi Keisuke, I think everyone will look at you in a new light. Perhaps there will be many girls who admire you!”Chi Gu teased, making Tuo Hai feel awkward.
"Senior Iketani, do you think I should compete with Takahashi Kaisuke?”Tuo Hai asked hesitantly. His heart was wavering.
"It's up to you whether you're willing or not. If you're unwilling, don't force yourself. Just follow the thoughts in your heart. I just don't want your talent to be buried in giving tofu.”Iketani spoke in the tone of a senior.
"…Let me think about it, Senior.”After a long silence, Tuo Hai raised his head and looked at Chi Gu.
"There's still a lot of time until next Saturday.”Iketani nodded.
After parting ways with Takumi, Iketani took a bus to the parts factory. The S13 had been completely modified.
After chatting with the owner of the parts factory for a while, Iketani drove back to his home. It was still quite some time before the appointment with Yukiko, so he could still have a good rest.
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