Itsuki Takeuchi vs Shingo Shoji (Impromptu)

The impromptu battle between Itsuki Takeuchi and Shingo Shoji is the ninth battle of Initial D. This is an anime exclusive battle

Prior to the Battle
While on his way to taking Saori home, Shingo gives chase to Itsuki thinking its Akina's Eight-Six.

During the Battle
During their run, Itsuki kept grazing his car on the guardrails due to inexperience in mountain racing. After a few corners, Shingo taps Itsuki resulting to both being injured while crashing.

After the Battle
While Itsuki is being hospitalised, Saori leaves Itsuki due to bad memories. ￼This infuriated Takumi and vowed revenge despite Iketani and Kenji heeding him with warnings of Shingo's method of a gumtape deathmatch.

First Stage

 * 1) Dancing - Vicky Vale