<span>Shortly after graduating from high school, </span>Takumi<span> is approached by RedSuns leader </span>Takahashi Ryousuke<span> and offered to join him in forming a professional racing team. Before coming up with an answer to the proposal, Takumi seeks retribution by issuing a rematch to Emperor leader </span>Sudou Kyouichi<span>, who previously defeated him due to an engine failure. He is also challenged by </span>Kogashiwa Kai<span>, a second-generation street racer whose father was once a fierce rival of Takumi's father </span>Bunta<span>.</span>