From the ending of Third Stage 'til the latest manga release, the timeline in the story world has elapsed almost one year. Takumi revealed to us that he wanted to be faster than the fastest out there. That was his main reason for joining Project D. It's mind-boggling to see how much he has matured compare to that race with Kai Kogashiwa's SW20. Takumi's potential is limitless, as the author would have us believe. As Ryosuke's one year time limit that he sets for himself is hurtling towards the end, one can't help but wonder about the future prospect of the series. If Initial D does go on after the disbandment of Project D, what would Takumi do? Would he join Keisuke in the world of professional racing, or would he be content with beating himself constantly using the Impreza and the 86? It s safe to say that no matter where the author takes us in the next Initial D adventure, Takumi will continue to amaze us with his gift in racing.