ODAWARA PIKES PEAK, QUALIFYING RESULT No kidding.
ODAWARA PIKES PEAK, QUALIFYING RESULT Check your phone, Ogata.
You can participate in the final race the day after tomorrow!
There's a cash prize!
I was too excited last night.
I hardly slept until dawn.
I'm sleepy now.
I'm sorry.
I have slept for full eight hours.
No… You don't need to apologize for this.
Just as you said, these tires are worn out.
I'll get a new set for you before going to the venue tomorrow.
It's free anyway.
I'm glad it won't cause you too much trouble.
Not only the tires…
After seeing the performance of the car 86 yesterday,
many manufacturers are willing to sponsor the parts upgrade.
The biggest advantage of this car is its wide variety of modification kits.
We can't make it this time,
but before the second race at Lake Ashinoko,
we should be able to significantly increase its combat power.
You just wait and see.
I'll take care of what I can do today.
Any requirements?
I do have a request.
Can you disable the traction control system?
Is it not good?
I've upgraded it several times, so it should work fine.
It's not that.
But without it, I can control the car more easily.
I got it.
I'll get it done today.
Sorry.
Can I leave this to you?
I have to meet Ren later.
Ren from the Saionji family?
Yes.
I see. How nostalgic.
When she was this tall,
her father brought her to this factory.
She was chubby back then with a round face.
She was very stubborn and naughty.
It's actually pretty funny.
Everyone said he wanted a boy, but ended up having a girl.
I wonder if she is more like a girl now.
I'm a bit scared, but I still want to see her.
Bring her here next time.
I'll tell her.
(MF GHOST)
(Turn04: Tire Management)
The Enoden Line is really interesting.
Looking like a theme park train,
it's for daily transportation. Amazing.
It suits Kamakura perfectly.
He didn't realize…
He didn't realize that I'm an MFG angel.
No way.
Are boys so oblivious?
Even if the look is different,
he should be able to identify my voice.
But…
Maybe it's good.
ENODEN LINE, HASE STATION Ren, you seem a bit down today.
Are you not feeling well?
No, I'm perfectly fine.
I was just thinking.
That's good.
I sent the photo to your phone.
It's a bit inconvenient for both of us to look at one screen.
Thanks.
But is it okay? Isn't this photo very special to you?
I should be the one being grateful.
I couldn't do anything without you.
You are really nice.
Just like an angel.
POST
Kanata.
I think the important clue to find that place
is the modern building on the right of the picture.
Yes, I think so.
I hope that building is still there.
It will be there.
The Kamakura streets don't change.
But the building doesn't seem to be nearby.
I don't see it around here.
Kanata isn't even looking at the picture.
I see.
He memorized it long ago.
It's so big.
Kanata, take a picture for me.
Listen, do it like this.
Try to put that over there.
It's hard.
Not bad.
Kanata, you're talented.
So cute.
Maybe you're artistically talented
just like mother who studied art.
KAMAKURA GREAT BUDDHA Let me take one for you.
KAMAKURA GREAT BUDDHA I'll pass. I don't like taking photos.
KAMAKURA GREAT BUDDHA I don't want it.
KAMAKURA GREAT BUDDHA Shut up, Kanata.
Just do it.
If you don't, I'll take away your dishes.
It's fun. Just take one.
You're a very bossy girl.
Listen, you'll do this pose.
And make this expression.
This is hard.
Well… It's kind of fun.
Don't delete it.
You must save this photo.
Let's go.
What I'm about to say might sound childish.
You might laugh at me.
Kamakura seems like a time machine.
The present and the past here seem to be very close to me.
Following the footsteps of my parents
feels like traveling through time.
I have this illusion that they are very close to me.
I like this feeling.
It's sweet and comforting.
The whole Kamakura gives me this feeling.
I'm totally drawn to this street.
I also like Kamakura.
Your parents must have also stood here and seen the same view.
KAMAKURA KOMACHI STREET
Let's take a break.
I'm thirsty from all the walking.
Yes.
RECRUITING AN EMPLOYEE Ren, what does it say?
RECRUITING AN EMPLOYEE It's a recruitment ad.
I want to work like you in the future.
After all, I need money.
I also want to rent a house, even if it's a small one.
Why?
You can always live at my house.
My parents also think so.
I appreciate that.
But I can't always rely on your family's kindness.
You're quite serious.
If my mother heard it, she would be very disappointed.
She wanted a boy initially.
I think you must be the ideal son for her.
You are handsome and polite.
Your shyness may have triggered her maternal instincts.
No… I…
I'm not a good son.
Never…
You two over there.
Let me take a picture for you.
No, well…
Thanks a lot.
Thank you.
You two are a perfect match.
Two beautiful kids.
She said the two of us are beautiful.
Kanata is indeed handsome.
I'm so happy.
She must have misunderstood something.
Don't mind it.
Don't do that, Ren! Stop throwing sand at me.
This is for you!
Don't do that!
There's sand all over my uniform.
You should stop first.
Kanata.
What can I do for you?
Can I stay by your side forever?
I can't stop thinking about it.
I like Kanata.
(MF GHOST)
Please, Kanata.
I never thought we could win the prize money.
I can't take half of it in any case.
Please let me rewrite the contract.
We'll have the 80/20 Split.
No.
I think you have the right to take half of it.
This car is yours.
If I damage the car in today's race,
it will be a great loss for you.
It's already an old car, so it isn't worth much.
It's not fair that only you're taking such a great risk.
I won't rewrite the contract.
My purpose is to take the challenge in the race,
not the prize money.
You shall consider the prize money.
Or it'll be a burden on my conscience.
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Here is Japanese-style hamburger steak and healthy curry rice.
The hamburger steak is for me.
I should have ordered the curry rice.
Give me a bite.
Gross. I haven't even started yet.
What do you mean by that?
Stop it, idiot.
That couple is so sweet.
I want a dessert. How about you?
You'd like one too?
I don't need a dessert.
I'll go get the coffee.
After you, please.
Thank you.
He's so handsome!
That guy is so handsome!
Look at that!
Car 86.
That's it!
I saw it in preliminaries just two days ago.
No way. Was the racer dining in the same restaurant with us?
Did you see anyone who looks like a racer?
Is it you?
Kanata Katagiri?
It is me.
I'm so lucky!
I can't believe I happened to run into the popular newbie here!
My name is Nozomi Kitahara.
I'll see you later.
Later?
We should go, Nozomi.
Shut up.
Goodbye.
Don't approach the good-looking guys.
It's none of your business.
I see.
That's Kakeru Yashio driving white Lotus
and Nozomi Kitahara driving red Alfa Romeo.
They're known as the Yajikita Siblings.
I have no clue why they have different surnames,
but they are indeed biological siblings.
MFG is basically a solo battle.
Only those two collaborate closely in races.
They're particularly skillful in slipstream.
Slipstream…
The new theme song presented to you
by the fourth generation angels
is "Blind Corners Aren't Scary".
I heard it shot up to third place in the charts right after the release.
A big hit indeed.
It's that girl.
She changed her hairstyle.
Hello, the thirty million MFG fans around the world.
I am Yoji Tanaka, your broadcaster.
Today's guest commentator is a former racer
and current coach, Kai Kogashiwa.
Hello, nice to meet you.
I heard a piece of news.
They said you are well acquainted with the big shots of MFG.
Yeah.
They are my old friends.
That is to say,
you should have some information about Ryo Takahashi, right?
You can say that.
But they have warned me to keep my mouth shut, so I won't tell.
I see.
Fair enough.
There is another mysterious figure,
the newbie who passed preliminaries in his first race, Kanata Katagiri.
As the Living Legend of MFG,
I staked my dignity and made a call to England.
After an international interview with my broken English,
I found out some explosive information.
I might share it with all of you later.
Alright, less than ten minutes before the race.
It is extremely exciting.
MFG opener that you've all been waiting for is about to begin.
The 15 racers who finished the meeting are stepping down from the bus.
First is Ishigami from pole position.
Yudai Sakamoto, who is in good shape, still has his hood up to cover his face.
Then, the aristocrat Beckenbauer.
Fourth place, the AMG racer Ohtani.
Sixth place, the BMW racer Yanagida.
Seventh place, the Porsche racer Jackson Taylor.
These racers all drive powerful European models.
The aura of the Godly Fifteen is quite dazzling.
Just this alone is making my heart pounding.
Kamikaze Yankee, Shun Aiba.
Behind him is the newbie, Kanata Katagiri.
With a Japanese father and a British mother, he is Japanese-British man.
A handsome guy for sure.
He will probably capture the hearts of many lady fans.
Don't say that, you idiot.
They are heading towards the paddock temporarily set up on the Seisho elevated interchange.
The Godly Fifteen.
The 15 race cars
are waiting for their racers.
Thank you for treating me to pork intestines that day, senior Aiba.
I always go to that restaurant.
I'll take you there again some other day.
Aventador?
That's not right.
How can a car for straights be used in MFG?
I want a high-performance car like Huracan.
No matter how much it costs, get it ready before the second race.
Oishi is a hopeless spendthrift.
What you lack is not the combat power of the car, but your skills.
You should realize that.
Alright, time to tense up, Kanata.
Yeah, good luck, senior Aiba.
The race is about to start, but he doesn't look nervous at all.
Kanata is truly incredible.
He seems to be a seasoned racer.
But somehow, I just can't dislike him.
Less than a minute to the start.
Even as the broadcaster, I feel like my heart is about to skip a beat.
A total of eight Angels
are at the gate to send off the racers.
My goal is to be on the podium by all means.
This isn't hard.
I just need to overtake two cars from the fifth place.
This is my fourth year at MFG, but my motivation is higher than ever.
Nobody is going to steal the kiss of Angel Number 7.
Everyone on the podium will be rewarded with an Angel's kiss on the cheek.
You can even choose the Angel.
Alright, car No.1,
Porsche slowly drives through the gate.
Before the last car passes the gate,
all cars' speed must be maintained at 40 km/h.
The drones monitoring each race car are also flying at a speed of 40 km/h.
Before the blue light is on, if you catch up to your own drone,
you will be penalized for a false start.
By then, you will be required to drive slowly for 15 seconds.
If you are penalized, you will definitely fall to the last place.
All cars are gradually driving out of the gate.
And now…
The last car,
car 86 has passed the gate.
The 15 cars are making a roaring sound at the same time!
What a startling noise!
Dear audience, can you hear my voice?
This is so stimulating.
This is what car racing is about.
The EV racing is putting me to sleep.
Car 9 GT-R which almost received a penalty for a false start
is closing up on Ohtani's AMG in front of him!
Yes! Go, Aiba!
Show the real power of GT-R!
Successful overtaking!
Shun Aiba took one spot up.
Does he even know the word "defense"?
He is definitely the most exciting man in the MFG.
He is very popular,
except with women though.
Aiba completely targeted him.
With cold tires,
the 2WD AMG GT S can't exert its full traction.
I see.
The leading car No.1 Ishigami is sprinting forward.
The competition is quite fierce at the back.
Car No.12, No.5, No.9, and No.7 are fighting for the second place.
Car No.12 Beckenbauer is pulling away from the following three cars.
Facing these cars with 600 horsepower…
this is a surprising development.
What do you think of this, Mr. Kogashiwa?
All I can say is that his tire management is great.
His technique for heating up cold tires is quite exquisite.
For a racer of his level,
he can feel the surface temperature of the four tires.
He can even precisely
control each tire's temperature during the race.
Is that possible?
Yes.
Beckenbauer has world-class skills.
Among the 15 racers in the final race,
he is the only one who can do this.
The temperature of the left rear tire is not high enough.
This is Ogata.
What's with the slide just now?
What's wrong, Kanata?
Is there a problem with the balance of the car?
No problem. I just made a slight adjustment.
It's all ready now.
Don't scare me, okay?
Your speed is good.
Why are you closer to the cars in front than I imagined?
Preliminaries and finals are different, Mr. Ogata.
Honda and Alpha are battling fiercely before me,
but I can drive in the best line because there's no one behind me.
I get it now.
Perhaps I will join that battle sooner than we thought.
(Next episode: Turn 05)
Teamwork.