Takeshi Nakazato  

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Takeshi Nakazato is the leader of Myogi NightKids and made his first appearance at Akina's race where Keisuke Takahashi from RedSuns was to compete against Takumi. Surprised by Takumi's victory over Keisuke, Takeshi decided that he would challenge and defeat him. He is an intelligent and skilled driver who recognized Takumis gutter hook technique during the Eight-Sixes first battle with Keisukes FD. However, his emotions got in the way of his mind, leading to poor throttle control. Takeshi also raced all-out without considering tire wear, resulting in him losing races and sometimes crashing his car. He is known for his acceleration and grip driving philosophy. His previous car was a Nissan Silvia (S13), which he used drifting techniques. After a devastating loss to a white R32 on his home course of Myogi, Takeshi changed his philosophy, favoring grip driving over "weak" and "showy" drifting techniques. He also believed that no matter how skilled a driver is, a car will not run beyond its capabilities.