Kazumi Asakura decides to check on her cousin Akio Asakura. When she learns he drives a blue Nissan Fairlady Z S30 that's tainted with a dark past, Kazumi becomes concerned for him, while Negi senses a dark and ominous presence within the car. Takes place after the Mahora Festival.
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Chapter 2: The Devil Z's Main Rival
(The following Friday, late evening, at a hospital)
"How's my prognosis Sensei?" asked a man in a hospital bed.
"You're doing better Yoshiaki-san" replied the attending doctor. "You need to take it easy though."
"Soka" replied the patient, one Ishida Yoshiaki, famous photographer.
"Get a good rest for tonight, then you can go home. Good day."
"You too Sensei"
Dr. Tatsuya Shima left Ishida's room and headed back to his office. When he got there, a young middleschool student apprenticing as a nurse was waiting for him.
"Ah, Sensei" said the girl. "Here's today's reports"
"Ah, thank you, Izumi-kun." replied Tatsuya.
The young girl, one Ako Izumi, decided to take an apprenticeship program at a hospital in downtown Tokyo during the summer break, with 4 hours shifts 3 days a week. She hoped it would help her get over her fear of blood. Tatsuya Shima took her in as his apprentice, and was quite understanding and helpful to the middleschooler. On this day though she ended up helping the doctor on some paper work which took well into the night.
"This should be all for today. Good job." said Tatsuya.
"Arigato, sensei" replied Ako.
"Have you had dinner already?"
"Hai"
"Since it's late, perhaps I should give you a ride home?"
"Um, I guess it's alright. I live in the Mahora academy dorms. I normally take the train."
"I see, quite some distance from here. I might as well insist on giving you a lift, especially at this time of night."
"Hai."
(10 minutes later, parking area)
"Heeeh? This is your car?" asked an amazed Ako.
"That it is" replied Tatsuya, as they got onboard his car, a black Porsche 911. After they buckled up, he started the engine, and the roar of the engine startled Ako. Tatsuya then drove out of the parking lot and into the city. In minutes, the car entered the Wangan expressway going east.
"I meant to ask you" began Tatsuya. "Why'd you choose to apprentice at our hospital? I know Mahora has a good medical facility."
"The headmaster recommended it" said Ako. "He said something about a change in atmosphere, since I'm already familiar with Mahora's hospital."
"Ah, I see." replied Tatsuya. Suddenly his face went grim.
"Eh? What is it Sensei?" asked Ako.
"He's here again." replied Tatsuya.
"Huh? Who?"
"The driver of the Devil Z"
"Eh? Devil Z?"
Behind them, a blue Nissan Fairlady Z S30 approached, flashing its headlights. Tatsuya took this as another racing challenge. "Hang on Izumi-kun."
(BGM: Get You Cornered)
"Nani?" asked a confused Ako.
Without warning, Tatsuya shifts gears, then floors it.
"WAAAAAA!" hollered Ako, as the black Porsche lurches from the hard acceleration. Likewise, the Fairlady Z followed suit. "Ah, ah, S-sensei! What's going on!?" asked a panic striken Ako.
"Daijoubu. I do this all the time." replied Tatsuya rather calmly.
Ako was flabbergasted at what was happening. The car she was riding on was doing well over 300 km/h, and so far kept the pursuing car Tatsuya called the Devil Z behind. For 5 minutes this went on, and Ako was overwhelemed at the ride. She freaked when they passed a large truck-trailer. "Sensei!"
Tatsuya remained stoic.
Eventually, the Devil Z managed to accelerate and catch up with the Porsche. Now they were side by side, with the Devil Z on the Porsche's right. Ako got a good look at the car, and her eyes went wide when she recognized its passenger. "Eh? Kazumi?"
Likewise, Kazumi, on board the Devil Z, was surprised when she turned and saw Ako in the Porsche.
"You know her?" asked Tatsuya.
"Hai! She's my classmate." replied Ako. Looking on, she saw Kazumi look towards her car's driver and talk to him, then point in Ako's direction. The driver nodded and smiled.
"Hmm, I presume she also lives at your dormitories as well?"
"Hai!"
"I see. Perhaps the Devil Z is also stopping where I'm taking you."
"EH??? You'll be racing all the way to Mahora---"
"Don't worry. I don't drive as fast when off the Wangan, and neither will he in his car."
"Ah, yokata"
"But first..." said Tatsuya, gunning the throttle again.
"AAHHHH!!" yelled Ako, as the Porsche pulled away from the Devil Z. Then, he pulled into the next exit, and smirked as he eased his pace.
(end BGM)
"Mou! Sensei!" moaned Ako.
"Like I said, I don't drive that fast when not on the Wangan."
(30 minutes later, Mahora Dormitories parking area)
"Unhhh." sighed Ako. "Please don't do that again Sensei." she said as she sat down at the waiting shed, feeling winded.
"Daijoubu. Only at nighttime." said Tatsuya, standing in front of her; he offered to walk her to her dorm room as an apology to the big scare she got from the impromptu streetrace. He was interrupted by the sound of another car's engine. He turned and saw the Devil Z pull into a parking slot next to his car. Its driver and passenger got out and approached the former pair.
"You got me there Shima-san." said the driver.
"Not too bad yourself Asakura-san." said Tatsuya. "You're lucky I didn't go at my full pace since I had a passenger."
"Ako!" greeted Kazumi.
"Kazumi!" replied Ako.
"Ah, Ako, this is my cousin, Akio"
"Domo!" said Akio.
"Domo." replied Ako. "Ano, this is my mentor, Tatsuya Shima-sensei"
"Ah! Konbanwa, Sensei!" greeted Kazumi.
Tatsuya nodded.
"So you two do this all the time?" asked Kazumi.
"Yes we do." said Akio.
"Isn't that rather dangerous?"
"Well, it can be. I've had a few mishaps..."
"Mou! Don't keep me worrying Akio-niisan!"
"Ehehehe"
"Don't worry about it." Tatsuya cut in. "He's tamed the Devil Z by now."
"Well I hope so!" said Kazumi, turning to Tatsuya. "And your car is called the Blackbird, right?"
"That's right."
"Blackbird?" asked a confused Ako.
"(Sigh!) This is really amazing. Such things you guys do." said Kazumi. "Don't tell me other guys do this too?"
"Well..." began Akio, but Kazumi stopped him.
"Never mind, save it!" said Kazumi. "Well, I'd better call it a day. Let's go in Ako."
"Hai!" replied Ako. "Sensei, you don't have to accompany anymore."
"No problem, Izumi-kun." replied Tatsuya.
"Goodnight girls!" said Akio.
"Night guys," replied Kazumi. "Oh, and, Akio-niisan?"
"Yes Kazumi-chan?"
"Drive safely."
"Hai, ojousama!" replied Akio jokingly.
"Eh? Uh, mou!" moaned an irritated Kazumi.
Ako giggled at the banter between the cousins, while Tatsuya smirked.
Nobody noticed a small doll with white hair, with its strap held by Kazumi, shaking, as if in fright.
-TBC