I'll never compromise on suspension.
This car might be faster than you think.
I don't want to die! Help!
MF GHOST
(Turn11: Genius Awakened)
Are you okay, Mr. Ogata?
Now I understand
how good the Godly Fifteen are.
Were you out of mind?
Why didn't you brake?
Mr. Okuyama installed such great parts for you.
I try to avoid braking when cornering uphill.
What?
From the entrance to the apex of the turn,
the car speed will naturally decrease.
This is a basic strategy for driving a low-horsepower car like car 86.
But as you were sitting next to me,
and it was a test drive,
I only gave 80 percent on that run.
80 percent?
This will traumatize me for a while.
He is holding the steering wheel so leisurely.
The contrast with the intense horizontal G-force terrifies me even more.
Mr. Ogata.
Can't we run the Lake Ashinoko track?
The Lake Ashinoko is just around the counter.
You mean around the corner, right?
Almost all roads there are regulated.
Nobody is allowed to race there before the qualifiers.
So you only get one chance in the qualifier.
That's why people say it has an overwhelming advantage for veteran racers.
The only section of the road where test driving is allowed by MFG
is this toll road.
And it's only available within seven days before the qualifiers.
I'll test the car's dynamic response under extreme conditions.
Wait for me here, Mr. Ogata.
I'll pick you up after two laps.
Sounds good.
I can't sit in your passenger seat anymore.
I almost passed out just now.
That blue Alpine
seems to have set off right after us.
I have a bad feeling.
Maybe I'm being disrespectful to Mr. Okuyama by saying this.
I didn't expect such a big change.
I can't imagine it's the same car.
Why is this...
He said he wouldn't modify the engine,
but it feels more explosive.
Along with the agility...
Mechanical grip has indeed improved.
The shock absorber has an amazing response.
This suspension system will be very reliable in a dogfight.
This brake is especially good.
The braking is very robust, nearly identical to that of a race car.
I like this feeling.
Now I can drive as I want.
This isn't a race. Why did he overtake like that?
Wait a second.
Getting emotional while driving is the most undesirable thing.
Mr. Fujiwara always told me that.
The change of car 86 got me too excited.
I was negligent to the situation behind.
Car No. 4.
As the racer ranking fourth last year,
he is indeed very fast.
Never thought we'd meet again here.
Kanata Rivington.
I spent three years in car racing sport in France,
during which I encountered you several times.
Though you don't remember me at all,
I am quite interested in you,
as you are a highly regarded newcomer.
At that time, I had to drive a beat-up car for lack of funds and failed to win the European FE-3.
After Paul Ricard and Hockenheim,
let's compete at Lake Ashinoko.
Welcome Kanata Rivington
to MFG.
So delicious!
Japanese desserts are amazing.
They're accessible and affordable no matter where you are.
People in England will be surprised if they find out.
You are exaggerating.
MFG made an announcement.
The qualifying dates for Lake Ashinoko GT have been released.
Which day will we race?
Here it is.
As I expected, we will race on the sixth day.
Is there a rule in determining the qualifying dates?
In principle, it's based on the current rankings.
For the sake of fairness,
top-ranked racers will be distributed across these seven days.
The racer ranking first will race on the last day.
Beckenbauer will race on the seventh day.
I can't read Japanese...
Second-place Ishigami will race on the sixth day.
Akaba, the one who drives a Ferrari, will race on the fifth day.
After round 1,
you will race on the sixth day as you ranked ninth.
It's not bad.
It's more advantageous to be scheduled later.
Because the competitors' results are out,
it will be easier to set our own targets.
We just need to set the target time
and keep our own pace.
Right.
Mr. Okuyama tuned the car so well.
I should also bring my optimal performance.
I've arranged to send the car for a final check at SPIRAL before the qualifier.
If there's any problem, you can tell me in advance.
No, it's perfect.
I want another dessert. What about you?
This one is enough for me.
This time I will be on duty on the third and fourth day.
Hello, this is Odawara, Japan.
Hello to the 30 million MFG fans around the world.
The rainy season is coming.
The sky in Hakone is clear.
June has arrived.
It's the first day of Lake Ashinoko GT qualifier.
Round 2 lasts 25.3 kilometers long
around Lake Ashinoko.
COURSE INFORMATION around Lake Ashinoko.
ROUND 2 LAKE ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING: 1 LAP. FINAL: 3 LAPS. around Lake Ashinoko.
TRACK DISTANCE: 25.3KM. ELEVATION: 724M. One lap in the qualifying race.
Three laps in the final race.
Now, the seventh-ranked
Daigo Oishi's Lamborghini Huracan is here.
The first day of the qualifier will be difficult.
I must get good results even if I have to take risks.
Let's go, Huracan.
Roar, V10.
MF GHOST
So fast.
He's in a good state.
Oishi, who is driving the Car No. 3 Lamborghini Huracan,
successfully overtook at the last crossroad of Odawara Pikes Peak,
and demonstrated the power of Italian supercars.
I'm looking forward to his performance at Lake Ashinoko GT.
Kamakura Komachi Street
Goodbye, Katagiri.
We'll come again.
Thank you for coming.
He's so cute.
So pleasing to the eye.
Katagiri, did you write this receipt?
Yes.
Sorry, did I make a mistake?
No, you wrote it well.
When did you learn to write in Japanese?
I just picked it up on the spot.
I saw someone write it once and copied it.
I see...
Can I order?
Yes, I'm coming.
He has an impressive memory.
BILL The handwriting is excellent. There's no way to tell
BILL this was written by a foreigner who just arrived in Japan.
And he's good-looking and smart.
Ever since he started here, there have been more repeat female customers.
There's nothing better for this shop.
Kazuhiro Maezono in car No. 13 is speeding along.
To meet the rules, he removed 3 motors and a Kinetic Energy-Recovery System.
A new mid-engine rear drive sports car after reducing weight,
Honda NSX.
This is the moment I've been waiting for.
The result of two years of tuning.
Maezono also participated in the race last year with this car.
But due to poor computer settings, his performance was not good.
According to MFG rules, the brand of the car in the opening race
can't be changed until the end of the season.
That's why he used a Civic in the opening race.
But when it comes to the NSX,
It's a formidable high-speed fighter on par with the GT-R.
Let's see its performance.
What's up, Maezono? You've been laughing, haven't you?
I can hear you through the intercom.
It feels disgusting. Can you stop?
I'm trying my best to hold it.
But I really can't help it.
You are too fast.
It's dangerous, and you need to slow down a bit.
Are you joking?
This car is urging me on.
It indicates it has more capability and wants me to push it harder.
Just be quiet and watch.
Don't interfere with my happy times with NSX.
Car No. 13, Kazuhiro Maezono's NSX
has overtaken car No. 3, Oishi's Lamborghini
FIRST PLACE KAZUHIRO MAEZONO and went up to first place.
FIRST PLACE KAZUHIRO MAEZONO But this is only the first day of the qualifier.
Many experts challenging the Godly Fifteen are waiting for their turns.
ROUND 2 LAKE ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING, 2ND DAY.
Speed up, Nozomi! You're too slow!
You are so annoying.
It's only the second day, don't you know?
You must at least get third place!
Brother, shut up. You're distracting me.
This sucks!
Why are you shaking the rear?
You're really annoying!
Yamatani, kick him out of the rest area!
What did you say, Nozomi?
- It happened every time in the qualifier. - I'm your brother. What attitude is that?
Since you are my brother,
-Although they quarrel, -give me some constructive suggestions.
- Nozomi always gets good results somehow. - Stop acting spoiled. What are you doing, idiot?
You're annoying!
HAKONE ECOPARKING
Bonjour, Senior Aiba.
It's an honor to race on the same day as you.
Save your Bonjour.
Where were you during the opening race?
That day happened to be my girlfriend's birthday.
I was in Shibuya.
I couldn't do much about it.
Let me introduce you.
This is Akimoto, my technician from this year.
Hello.
Nice to meet you.
This guy is really interesting.
He only likes 17-year-old girls, a total Lolita complex.
Eh.
That is not quite right, senior.
I'm not the same as a Lolita complex.
You could say I have a 17-year-old complex.
What on Earth is that?
My first love was in elementary school. I fell in love when I saw my friend's older sister.
She looked particularly mature in a casual jacket.
Probably 17 years old.
Probably'? How casual of you!
I'm not interested in girls my own age.
I had my first girlfriend when I was in eighth grade.
She was a 17-year-old high school girl.
But after only a week, she dumped me.
From then on, I can only see 17-year-old girls.
In France, I had four girlfriends.
All of them were 17 years old.
Impressive, right?
You are a pervert.
I have a question.
If your current girlfriend turns 18, what do you do?
Break up.
Eh.
He's hilarious, right?
The contrast between his appearance and inner self is really surprising.
I can't stand 17-year-old high school girls.
If I were to date,
it would have to be a mature and sexy woman.
Senior.
Don't underestimate the potential of 17-year-old girls.
They are the strongest.
Well, I have to prepare for the race. Goodbye.
Alright, don't lose to Maezono.
Kouki Sawatari is really a weirdo.
Indeed.
He's a pervert, but his skills are good.
Especially on a track like Lake Ashinoko
that requires skills.
Really?
Judging from the potential,
he might be the only one who can rival Beckenbauer.
He's that good?
But for some reason,
he has no interest in high ranks.
Lacking enthusiasm for racing is his weak point.
For him, MFG is just a game that can be used to earn pocket money.
If he started to take it seriously, there'd be trouble.
Kanata should start to stand out too.
Young competitors keep emerging.
But I'm only 25.
I can't let them see me as an old man.
I have to win Angel number 7's kiss no matter what.
I missed the first race.
To let my Sana live a good life,
I have to earn money here.
Okay, Kouki Sawatari in car No. 4 has set off.
This racer is also full of possibilities, and is very promising.
Now he passes the helipad and heads into the Goat Bend.
He's speeding fiercely.
SPIRAL ZERO
3D wheel alignment tester.
Amazing...
You even have this?
I can't even imagine this in my rural factory.
To fully exploit the suspension, alignment is crucial.
This car is driven by such a great racer.
I have to take care of it with the honor of my shop.
It's rare to see Kanata so excited.
He said "perfect" several times.
It's an honor.
I didn't expect to support the student of Takumi Fujiwara.
I'm so glad I can do it.
So fast.
He was first to enter sector 2.
He crossed sector 1 at a stunning speed.
He has set the sector time record!
KOUKI SAWATARI. QUALIFYING, CURRENT 1ST PLACE What is with Sawatari today?
I wanted to say he missed the opening race...
Has he ever taken the qualifier so seriously before?
He's about the enter sector 3 from sector 2!
He is still maintaining the pace to break track record.
He is always rated as top talent among the MFG racers.
But the biggest challenge he must overcome is his passion for racing.
Is the slumbering genius awakening?
What happened to Kouki Sawatari?
Will he make a record?
That would be big news!
I told you so.
If he's serious, he can bring such performance.
If this goes on, he will set a track record.
This is the only straight line on a track with barely any straight lines,
the so-called "Ekiden Straight".
The finish line is just ahead.
Before that, there is a last uphill waiting for him.
The turbo engine keeps pushing up the lightweight car body.
What result will he have?
Oh...
What a year of surprises.
Very desirable for the organizer.
The more experts, the more popular MFG gets.
Hey, Sana, I did it.
I set a track record.
Yeah, I am still in Hakone right now.
I'll be right back. Let's go on a date in Shibuya.
I love you, baby.
Next Episode: Turn 12
Inherited Sense.