Chapter 142

The Final Round (ファイナルラウンド, Fainaru Raundo, "Final Round") is the one hundred and forty-second chapter of Initial D.

Plot
The two cars reach one of the turnaround points, and the race enters into its fifth lap. Wataru is feeling the fatigue of the extended race, but is happy that Takumi won't be able for him to pass him from behind. Takumi keeps with Wataru through the corners, leaving Wataru surprised about his stamina and ability to adapt to a course.

At the bus station, Itsuki is shocked by how long the race has been going for, and wonders if something has happened. He wishes he knew what to say to Kazumi, as they haven't spoken in hours. He begs for Takumi to come back.

Wataru holds out hope that Takumi will make a mistake, saying that he'll do as many laps as is necessary.

Japan

 * August 10th 1998 (Weekly Young Magazine, 1998 Volume 34)
 * November 6th 1998 (Tankōbon, Volume 13)

Chinese

 * February 1st 1999 (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Sharp Point Press)

English

 * August 3rd 2004 (Tokyopop) (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Tokyopop)
 * April 17th 2019 (Digital re-release, Volume 13, Kodansha USA)

French

 * March 10th 2011 (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Kazé)

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Wataru Akiyama
 * Takumi Fujiwara
 * Kazumi Akiyama
 * Itsuki Takeuchi

Cars (in order of appearance)

 * Toyota Sprinter Trueno 3door GT-APEX (AE86)
 * Toyota Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86)