"Hey!" "Oh, that's right..." "Good morning." "Want me to whip something up?" "Nah, I'm okay." "You want any of this?" "Sure." "All that packing has tired me out." "They're pretty strict, huh?" "Giving us only a month to move out." "Then, why don't we just stay?" "I don't see why we have to listen to them." "If it were possible, we would of course..." "It's not like we wanted to close the home or have the kids separated like that." "We should call them back then." "All of them." "And where are you planning to call them back to?" "We have to get out of here in one month, you know." "Well, we haven't moved out yet." "But we have no choice." "I'll think of something..." "Idiot!" "You think you can actually do something about this?" "Yeah, I'll figure it out." "Talking so big..." "You plan to race F1?" "Even though you're old and washed up." "Time to eat!" "Give it up." "This place is going to be closed." "Packing up and leaving would be a sad ending, don't ya think?" "Maybe we'll be able to think of something while we're still here." "Don't be stupid." "Why are you so fired up all of a sudden?" "Whaddaya mean?" "!" "This is my house too, you know." "I don't know how many years ago it was, but I do still remember when I first arrived here." "I was so relieved..." "Very, very relieved..." "After hearing that I would be able to eat something delicious here every morning." "I don't know exactly how to put it, but it's because of this place that I was able to follow my dreams of racing." "That's why I can't stand the idea of this place closing." "Aren't these kids the same?" "Nee-chan, it's getting cold." "Oh..." "I'm done." "Anyway, I'll look into it." "Hey, wait a minute!" "What are you thinking?" "I hope you're not thinking of getting the money from a loan shark!" "Even if I fail at racing that's the last place I would go." "You're not even an F1 driver!" "I'm leaving!" "I'm off!" "Hurry, Yukie!" "We'll be late." "Wait!" "Where's the bus?" "Let's hurry!" "Did you sleep well?" "Yeah." "You'll get used to it soon, so hang in there." "Okay." "Nii-chan, I'll be fine from here." "Be careful." "Okay!" "You didn't forget anything, right?" "See you later!" "Be careful!" "Hey, listen!" "My parents left me an inheritance of $12,350,000 that I'm gonna get once I turn 20!" "Not another lie!" "Idiot!" "Liar!" "I'm friends with a racer you know!" "About Kaze no Oka Home?" "Yes, don't you think we can do something?" "Why are you bringing this up now?" "After spending time with them, I've learned so much." "But, I haven't given anything back yet." "Is that why you called me over today?" "I was wondering if there was anything we could do to help at this point..." "There isn't." "Even if we, the staff, try our hardest, nothing will be achieved." "This is a business problem, not a teaching one." "But if we don't try our hardest, who will?" "That's how I feel." "Let's change the subject." "Some things just need to be put to an end." "What's the point of crying?" "!" "If we cry, will everyone be together again?" "Of course not!" "Crying won't solve anything!" "It's not too late, right?" "I don't think it's too late." "Coach, I have a favor to ask." "Would it be possible to lend me a car?" "Come again?" "Would you please lend me a car?" "I would like to enter the upcoming Regulus Cup." "I know that it's not possible to offer me a contract as a driver, so I'm not asking." "So rather than as a member of Team Ichinose, I would like to enter as an individual..." "Of course, I'd be happy with just a car from last year." "It doesn't have to be new." "I know this is a very selfish request." "But, I'm begging you." "Why?" "Well, that's..." "I want to race." "Is that the only reason?" "Actually..." "You need money?" "You're depending on the prize money?" "You idiot!" "I don't know what you need it for, but if it's money you need, I'll give it to ya." "$30,000 ought to be enough, right?" "Consider it your retirement money." "Retirement money?" "Even if they're older models, the cars are still precious to us." "I can't have an employee that asks to borrow one so easily." "This is the steering wheel from the very first race you won." "I was planning on giving it to you when you retired." "Coach..." "Tamaki, have $30,000 ready for Jiro tomorrow." "Yes sir." "Engine Episode 9" "Translator/Editor: sayapapaya Translator/Timer/Editor: sarcasstik" "Good work." "Thanks." "Wanna ride?" "Sure." "I wasn't able to get any help from Torii-sensei." "I see." "How about Encho-sensei?" "Oh, that's right." "What?" "Huh?" "Oh, yeah, the same." "He told me to put it all in the past." "I see." "Well, I think I can come up with the money though." "Huh!" "Already?" "Yeah, it's not a lot." "But probably about enough for half a year's rent." "That's amazing." "Well, not really." "It's easy to say, but getting the money is another thing." "But, if we can get half a year's rent, then I'm sure we can figure something out eventually." "You've really gotten stronger as a person." "Not at all." "How are you getting the money?" "Who cares?" "It don't really matter." "Yeah, but..." "Is it okay?" "What do you mean?" "You're not doing anything bad, right?" "Hmm, maybe I kinda did..." "What?" "!" "Well..." "What did you do?" "It's so bad that I can't even say..." "Just tell me." "I'M JOKING!" "Later." "Let's take it apart!" "Wanna try?" "I'll teach you how to drift." "I learned from a racer after all." "Another lie!" "I'm serious!" "He used to live in the Home I was at before." "Why would a racer be at a Home?" "You liar!" "Hey!" "What're you doing?" "!" "I see." "So that's why he needed the money." "Yes." "Is it true that he was asked to quit?" "That's right." "So he could get the severance pay." "What happens if he quits?" "Well, he'll probably never be able to race again." "Of course Jiro already knows this." "But he didn't say a single thing..." "How could he tell you?" "You, who has no idea." "You like him, don't you?" "Be careful though, because racers don't fall in love with women." "They love their cars much more." "There's no room for us in their lives." "Us?" "Bye." "You think Jiro is serious about this?" "What do you plan to do if he actually comes up with the money somehow?" "I don't think you need to worry about that." "Hey, you never know." "Remember when we all doubted him about becoming a racer?" "And now, he's a real racer." "He may not be an F1 driver, but he's won in Japan and even went overseas to drive." "I just hope he doesn't do anything reckless." "Kaze No Oka Home is finished." "I'm home, Chi-nee!" "It's not as good as Eiko-san's cooking." "Thank you for the meal!" "Delicious!" "Liar." "I contacted Rosalina Home." "Thanks a lot." "Sorry to trouble you even now." "Not at all." "It's our responsibility to make sure the kids transition smoothly into their new homes." "If I stay here forever, will everyone else be able to stay here too?" "It would be great if that were true." "It's not possible?" "No, it's not possible." "After all, Kaze No Oka Home will be gone soon." "I know it's lonely, but you need to make new friends at the other Home and try to get used to it." "I thought you'd say that." "Then why did you come back here?" "I forgot something." "You did?" "What was it?" "My mom's picture." "Really?" "Where?" "I wonder..." "You can't remember?" "Why's everyone gathered here?" "Welcome back, Jiro." "I'm back." "Why are you here?" "!" "You got some on your lip." "Akira-kun, let's look for it." "Strange it's not here..." "Did ya really forget it?" "I don't see it anywhere." "I found it!" "That's great." "Sensei, it was here." "I see." "I'm so glad." "It's great that you found it." "Yeah!" "I'm okay now." "Jiro can take me back." "Huh?" "Why me?" "Because it's your responsibility to watch over us until we get used to our new Homes." "Why are you telling me what to do?" "Well, you're Kaze No Oka Home's driver." "Okay, I'll be back." "So, he needs the money in order to protect the orphanage." "I don't think he asked to borrow the car just on a whim." "And so?" "So..." "Please help Jiro." "Giving him that steering wheel means that you've given up on him." "That's too much!" "It's too cold!" "It's a problem between Jiro and me, so don't butt in." "What's that?" "Huh?" "What?" "That's a steering wheel." "Hmm, maybe you wouldn't understand." "It's a handle." "Why's it here in the bus?" "Who cares why?" "Tell me!" "Don't try to hide it." "What?" "!" "You're the one...why'd you come back all of a sudden?" "I said that I forgot my mom's picture." "Oh, really...." "You don't believe me?" "Of course not." "You're a liar after all." "It's so boring." "Huh?" "Telling the truth isn't interesting at all." "Well, when you put it that way, I guess you're right." "At least at Kaze No Oka Home, everyone would be nice enough to listen to my lies." "But at the new place, they just want to hear the truth." "Isn't it because you suck at lying?" "Do I?" "Your lies are too unbelievable." "I AM good at drawing, though!" "Today, a famous artist came to look at my work and he said I was a genius!" "Uh huh, uh huh." "I'm serious!" "During the summer break..." "Hey what're ya doing?" "!" "That's dangerous!" "I was asked to paint a mural on some castle wall." "Oh really." "Well I just happened to become a driver again today." "No way!" "Pick it up!" "What the heck are ya doing!" "?" "Geez!" "Anyway, as I was saying..." "I'm serious about being a racer again." "My coach begged me to come back on the team." "He bowed his bald head down and begged me to drive in the upcoming race, so I accepted." "I wasn't planning it at all, but after an easy win I'll be able to move up to F1 racing..." "I'm sure I'll make it up on the winner's podium without a sweat." "I'll probably get a million dollars in prize money." "So I'll give ya some spending money." "How much do you want?" "I don't need money." "Huh?" "It's all over once you spend it all." "Really?" "More importantly, don't tell anymore lies." "You have to keep your promise, okay?" "What promise?" "You promised everyone!" "I promise that I'll definitely become a driver again." "I'll stand at the winner's podium once more." "We'll see..." "Adults usually don't keep their promises, but we're all really counting on you." "Are you listening to me?" "Yes, so..." "It's not good if I don't keep my promise, right?" "Right." "Then I have to aim for the winner's podium, right?" "Of course." "You're a racer after all." "Racer?" "Aren't you?" "That's right." "I am a racer." "I'm a racer." "Yeah!" "I'll win and stand at the winner's podium." "Then I'll introduce you to some race queens." "Find me one with pretty hair." "You don't get it at all, do you?" "For race queens, it's not about the face, it's all about the legs!" "He quit for the money..?" "Yes." "That idiot!" "But I wonder why..." "This may sound harsh, but he's never showed an interest in this Home at all." "He even made it quite clear that he hates children." "I just can't comprehend why someone like that would throw away his dream in order to protect this place." "That's probably because..." "Jiro feels that he's the same as the children." "The same?" "Although we've never discussed it before, the truth is that Encho is not Jiro's real father." "What do you mean?" "He was my friend's child." "When he was in middle school, Jiro lost his entire family in a traffic accident." "I took him in and made this place his home." "He wouldn't talk at all in the beginning." "It was so hard to even get him to eat." "And then he started to rebel." "He talked back all the time." "A lot happened..." "I was still young myself, so we even got into fist fights." "Every time that happened, he would yell and run away." "But he'd always be back soon." "With the same look on his face, saying "I'm starving!"" "That's why, closing this place, and separating the children has much more meaning to him." "You're kids, aren't you?" "So what's wrong with crying when you feel like it?" "It's okay to cry when you feel sad!" "Tomomi-sensei?" "Encho." "Chihiro-san." "Would you reconsider opening this place back up?" "I will beg the neighbors to change their minds." "You?" "They wouldn't even listen to Encho, so..." "Please let me do it!" "Please." "Here we are." "It's a promise." "Okay." "Jiro." "Huh?" "Take it." "What's that?" "Here." "Bye bye." "Bye." "At least close the door." "What's up?" "There was something I forgot to tell you yesterday." "Huh?" "Please don't give up." "What?" "There are other ways we can get the money." "Wait, what?" "What am I giving up?" "Don't give up the only thing you've got." "Don't be stupid." "Why would I give up racing?" "But if you quit now..." "I thought we made a promise!" "You said you would become a racer again." "Wait." "It's all or nothing from here on in." "Coach." "I don't need money." "I'm asking for your help though." "Please lend me a car." "I'll win the race and get the prize money." "I'm asking just this once." "Please." "Please let me enter the upcoming Regulus Cup." "If I don't make it to the winner's podium, I'll never mention racing again." "I'll retire for good." "Just this once you say...?" "Do you really understand what you're saying?" "Can you put everything on the line for this?" "Everything..." "Please." "Okay." "However, if you don't win, you'll quit this team." "That's the meaning of all or nothing, right?" "Yes sir." "Safe!" "Coach, thank you very much." "It's nothing for you to thank me about." "You're not the one that convinced me to say yes." "Then why?" "It's because he's finally learned what it means to drive for someone else." "Racers are alone in the car, the only thing they can depend on is their skill." "But for that very reason, it's necessary that drivers race for the sake of others, not just themselves." "Those who don't learn that can never be strong, or they may even crash and ruin their body." "He can still grow stronger." "Things are going to get interesting." "I'm glad." "There's no reason to be so happy." "But it's great that you're a racer again." "Well, I wouldn't say that, but I will be entering a race." "That makes me happy." "Well not just me, but the kids will be happy too." "I guess I gotta invite them..." "But I thought you said that kids aren't allowed at the track." "I did before, but I made a promise." "And you?" "Huh?" "Are you coming?" "Would it be alright?" "Well, I'd like you to come most of all..." "Yeah, but I guess you don't really like racing." "I'll be there." "I'll go." "I don't really know what's going on when I watch racing, but I'll still go." "In that case..." "If I break our promise, I'll swallow a thousand needles." "Pinky break!" "See ya." "Please try your best!" "There's no one faster than you." "Why are you so fast?" "No way!" "Jiro is?" "!" "Yes." "Yaaay!" "What?" "What?" "Jiro is going to be in a race!" "Yay!" "I wonder if it's for real..." "Yeah!" "Yay!" "Jiro kept his promise!" "Jiro!" "Jiro!" "Jiro!" "Goodbye!" "Time to eat!" "I'd like a hamburger, please!" "Here you go!" "Thank you." "I'm sorry, it's already been decided..." "I'm terribly busy right now." "Mari-chan, you're such a cute, sweet thing!" "Excuse me, but could you please listen to what I have to say just one more time?" "What the hell!" "To win or lose." "To live or die." "Training isn't just about racing on the course." "Let go!" "Just this time, it's okay to be called an idiot." "I've been waiting for you all this time." "What's going on?" "!"