The bustling Night streets of Gunma, Japan, provided the backdrop for Kaoru Takeda's transformation from a timid and overlooked teenager to a force to be reckoned with. The city's neon lights illuminated the path of his vengeance, as he prepared to unleash his fury upon those who had wronged him.

However, the sights that unfolded before him triggered a storm of emotions deep within his heart. Everywhere he looked, he saw couples strolling hand in hand, laughing and sharing tender moments.

Kaoru's footsteps faltered as a pang of jealousy coursed through him. Each happy pair he passed became a painful reminder of the love he had lost with Velonica. Memories of their shared moments flooded his mind, both bitter and sweet.

Kaoru leaned against a nearby wall, his tears mingling with the shadows of the night.

Kaoru: (whispering through choked sobs) "Why... why did it have to end like this? I gave her everything, and she threw it all away."

Memories of Velonica flooded his mind, playing like a broken film reel. Their laughter, their embraces, their dreams of a future together — it all felt like a cruel mockery now.

Kaoru: (voice trembling) "I loved her... I trusted her. And she shattered my heart without a second thought."

The pain reverberated through every fiber of his being, threatening to consume him. The jealousy he had felt earlier transformed into an overwhelming sense of loss and betrayal. It was as if his world had crumbled around him, leaving behind a void that seemed impossible to fill.

Kaoru sank to his knees, his tears mingling with the pavement beneath him. The weight of his emotions threatened to crush him, but in that moment of vulnerability, a flicker of determination ignited within him.

Kaoru: (clenching his fists) "No more. I won't let them get away with this. It's time to take control."

Kaoru: (crying) "I don't want to be a loser anymore. I want to change!"

Kaoru had endured a life of bullying, harassment, and heartbreak. But it was the ultimate betrayal by his girlfriend, Velonica, that ignited the flames of fury within him. Velonica had discarded him in favor of an overseas professional racer, leaving Kaoru broken and filled with a burning desire for revenge.

Kaoru: (recalling the painful memory) "I loved her, trusted her. And she left me for that racer... I won't let them walk all over me."

His mind traveled back to the day Velonica, his girlfriend of two years, abruptly ended their relationship. Her words echoed in his ears, each one like a dagger to his heart. "I've found someone else, someone who understands my passion for speed and adventure," she had said with a chilling indifference.

Kaoru: (voice trembling) "Velonica... How could you do this to me?"

Velonica: (nonchalantly) "Kaoru, it's not personal. Takeshi understands me in ways you never could."

Kaoru had never imagined that his love for Velonica would be overshadowed by her obsession with street racing. But fate had dealt him a cruel hand when Takeshi Nakamura, an internationally renowned racer, entered their lives. Takeshi's charm and skill behind the wheel had seduced Velonica, leaving Kaoru cast aside and forgotten.

As if the heartbreak wasn't enough, Kaoru had discovered that Takeshi's influence extended far beyond Velonica's betrayal. Takeshi had gathered a group of loyal followers who reveled in their dominance over weaker opponents. They saw Kaoru as nothing more than a convenient target for their amusement.

As the realization of Velonica's betrayal sank in, Kaoru's pain morphed into a steely resolve. He refused to be the victim any longer. He would take matters into his own hands, seeking retribution against everyone who had tormented him, including the racer who had stolen Velonica's heart.

Kaoru: (staring at his reflection in the mirror) "I won't rest until they feel the pain they caused me. They'll regret crossing me."

In the depths of his garage, Kaoru meticulously crafted a car worthy of delivering his revenge. It became his sanctuary, a place where he channeled his anger, transforming it into fuel for his mission. Piece by piece, he assembled a machine that would leave his enemies trembling with fear.

Kaoru: (admiring his creation) "This car will be my weapon, a symbol of my unleashed fury. They won't know what hit them."

The car took shape, a sleek and menacing masterpiece, reflecting Kaoru's newfound determination. Its polished exterior concealed a beast beneath the hood, ready to be unleashed upon the winding mountain passes of Mt. Akina.

But Kaoru's quest for revenge would not be confined to the racetrack alone. He sought to dismantle the lives of those who had wronged him, targeting them one by one. With a meticulous plan forming in his mind, he set out to expose their true nature and make them pay for the pain they had inflicted upon him.

Kaoru: (scribbling notes and photos on a bulletin board) "Each one of them will face the consequences of their actions. No one will escape my wrath."

Tomioka High School, where Kaoru and Velonica had once walked hand in hand, now became a battleground for his vengeance. The whispers and sneers that had once haunted him would soon be replaced by fear and regret in the eyes of his tormentors.

Classmate 1: (whispering to another) "Have you heard? Kaoru's out for blood. He's not the same person anymore."

Classmate 2: (nervously) "I can't believe we treated him like that. What if he comes after us?"

As Kaoru navigated the hallways of his school, he could feel their eyes upon him, a mix of curiosity and unease. The power dynamics had shifted, and he relished in the newfound fear that emanated from his adversaries.

Kaoru: (walking with determination) "They'll know what it feels like to be the target. No one will escape my judgment."

One by one, Kaoru would exact his revenge, unveiling their darkest secrets and exposing their hypocrisy. He would dismantle their reputations, reducing them to the shadows they had once cast upon him. The thrill of retribution coursed through his veins. He had become devoured by his thirst for revenge.

With each passing day, Kaoru's determination grew stronger. He immersed himself in the art of street racing, refining his driving skills and studying the strategies of his enemies. The winding roads of Mt. Haruna would serve as his proving ground, a place where he would assert his dominance and extract justice.

Kaoru: (pushing his limits during practice races) "I won't settle for mediocrity. I will be the best, and they will pay for underestimating me."

The time had come for Kaoru to embark on his journey of unleashed fury. The engine of his car roared to life, its power mirroring the fire burning within him. As he gripped the steering wheel with unwavering determination, he knew that the road ahead would be perilous, but he was ready to face the challenges that awaited him.

Kaoru: (a defiant grin on his face) "No turning back now. The time for reckoning has arrived."

With a fierce glint in his eyes and the scent of revenge in the air, Kaoru accelerated into the night, his headlights piercing through the darkness. Mt. Haruna beckoned, its treacherous curves and unforgiving terrain waiting to witness the fury of a scorned soul.

As Kaoru disappeared into the shadows of the night, a sense of foreboding settled upon those who had wronged him. The wheels of fate had been set in motion, and they could only brace themselves for the storm that was about to descend upon them.

[Stage 1: End]