Ryosuke Takahashi vs Kyoichi Sudo

The battle between Ryosuke Takahashi and Kyoichi Sudo is the ninteenth battle of Initial D.

Prior to the Battle
Keisuke goes to the gas station hoping to tell Takumi that his defeat didn't count and will avenge his defeat. While the battle takes place Takumi goes with Itsuki for a joyride in Akina to cheer him up from the blowout. That night Kyoichi runs his race with Simulation X which is racing at one's own pace on exceptional opponents.

During the Battle
Ryosuke has a brief lead until Kyoichi overtakes him. Close to the finish line, Ryosuke found his weakness on turning right and takes the right side trapping Kyoichi on the outside winning the battle by a hair with a new course record.

After the Battle
Ryosuke points out that his weakness was turning right due to fear of oncoming traffic whereas Kyoichi is used to circuit racing where there is never oncoming traffic and his home turf at Irohazaka is a one way road.

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Arcade Stage 8 RivalSide Info
Story arc: Akagi RedSuns

Driver: Ryosuke Takahashi

Car: Mazda RX-7 Infini III (FC3S)

Opponent: Kyoichi Sudo

Team: Emperor

Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR (CE9A)

Mission: Do not fall behind the Rival

Course: Akagi

Rule: Downhill

Start: Standing

Weather: Clear

Time of day: Night