Lonely driver

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Lonely Driver is a term from the Japanese anime, Initial D. It is used to describe single young men who get their emotional fulfillment from driving cars. Referred to as 'lonely' because they usually do not have girlfriends (or the lack of finding/keeping one), they spend their nights racing other drivers.

In Initial D, Itsuki and Iketani both have bad experiences with dating girls they like. In the end, they come to the conclusion that being a lonely driver is the only true path for them. However, when Takumi manages to engage in a long-term relationship with Natsuki, they chide him for not following their path.

Although he does not state it expressly, Keisuke follows a similar philosophy, refusing a relationship with Kyoko. He states that it would be both distracting to him and unjust to her.Template:Anime-stub