Pride of a Racer

The episode opens with a flashback to the locker room at school, where three guys are talking about Natsuki. The ringleader of the little group brags that if he wanted Natsuki, it would be no problem to score with her, that all girls will do it whether they like it or not. Takumi happes to be there, and is of course, none too pleased to hear guys talking smack about her. He confronts the group, and a brief scuffle ensues with Takumi the victor, standing over the other guy. Takumi awakes from this flashback/dream, and starts thinking about his trip to the beach with Natsuki. Noticing the time he leaves for work. At work, Yuuichi is looking for Iketani, but it seems he's not there. Itsuki thinks he called in sick and jokes about how he passed out after only three turns in Takumi's car. In any case, Yuuichi needs something delivered and lets Takumi take his car to deliver the bills since Iketani isn't around. As he leaves, Itsuki asks Yuuichi why he never lets him take deliveries, sin