Calm down, Shun.
You're too agitated.
How do I stay calm after seeing Sawatari's results?
The adrenaline makes it impossible for me to control myself.
Calm down, Shun!
You're making too many mistakes!
The competitiveness of Aiba in car No. 9
caused him to make minor mistakes one after another.
He currently ranks fifth.
ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING, SECOND DAY. RESULT. He currently ranks fifth.
ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING, SECOND DAY. RESULT. Although Kouki Sawatari races on the second day,
ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING, SECOND DAY. RESULT. he is the most promising to take the pole position.
OGATA CARS
The astonishing track record he has set
must bring immense pressure on all the top-ranking racers
participating later in preliminaries.
MF GHOST
(Turn12: Inherited Sense)
Senior Kyoko!
Hello.
Hi.
Our shifts are on the same day. So lucky!
Which days are you on?
Today and tomorrow.
I'm on the first day, today, and the last day.
Very demanding.
You've worked hard.
LAKE ASHINOKO SKYLINE What happened then?
LAKE ASHINOKO SKYLINE You and that guy you fancy.
Well...
I'm not sure if it counts as a date.
We have met a few times though.
I see.
Then you must be close to him.
What exactly does he do?
I can't say yet.
I'm sorry.
But I will report to you soon.
A secret?
I will be looking forward to it.
It's so nice to be young.
Miss Kyoko, Miss No. 7.
Please take your positions.
LAKE ASHINOKO SKYLINE Okay.
Mrs. Mayuko.
Can you teach me something?
I need to submit a document to the company I work for.
But I don't know how to write it.
Sure.
Let me take a look.
INSURED PERSON'S NAME
First, fill in your address and name here.
Since you can't write characters yet,
just write it in Romaji.
It's okay.
I already can write my name and address.
Eh?
No way.
Westerners shouldn't be very good at writing characters.
Kanata, you...
Do you have Catherine's ability?
You can also keep images in your mind?
Oh no...
No, it's not...
It's not anything special...
Because I've practiced many times.
You don't have to hide from me.
Catherine and I have been classmates in Art School for four years.
We talked about everything, including private affairs.
I know a lot about her.
Mrs. Mayuko.
My mom kept reminding me since I was a child
that I shouldn't show this ability to strangers too much.
For us, this is something common.
But for others, it's a rare ability.
She said that this ability might harm my interpersonal relationships.
That's true.
Other people might feel like that.
But it's not a problem for me.
It only makes me realize that you truly are Catherine's son.
Your mother
was quite extraordinary even among those talented classmates
in Art School.
And her natural talent as a painter
was inherited by you.
He got that kind of result on the second day.
People who participate later definitely feel uneasy now.
I can't lose to a racer of the next generation.
I can't let him look down on me.
Okay.
Next is car No. 16, Lotus Exige.
The older brother of the Yajikita Siblings, Kakeru Yashio, is getting ready.
In yesterday's qualifier, his sister Nozomi Kitahara
had a good run with the Alfa Romeo 4C.
Will Kakeru Yashio also have a good performance?
I just can't wait.
The only thing that can comfort me is Angel Number 7's bottom.
It's practically a piece of art.
Today's photographer doesn't get it at all.
Don't just zoom in. Get close to it.
If you don't get close,
it won't truly move people.
The first time I saw the sketch drawn by Catherine, I was deeply shocked.
Usually when we draw a sketch,
our gaze moves back and forth between the subject and the drawing board.
But Catherine's approach was different.
She just stared at the subject.
Once she started to draw, she wouldn't look up again.
Then, she would draw a perfect sketch at an incredibly fast speed.
I asked her how she could do that.
She told me
that she could precisely remember the image she saw.
She said she had been able to do this since she was a child.
For her, it was very normal.
I wondered how could anyone do that.
Kanata, do you draw?
My mom has never encouraged me to draw.
I would either play football or drive a go-kart.
My mom preferred me to do sports.
It's probably because she was often ill,
so she especially cared about my health.
That makes sense.
If you have interest,
you can come to my drawing class.
Eh?
I think you can make great drawings.
I believe the talent Catherine passed down to you was not meant for racing.
INSURED PERSON'S NAME, KANATA KATAGIRI
Okay, Mrs. Mayuko.
I'd also like to practice drawing.
It's a bit embarrassing if I don't draw it well.
If possible, I'd like to draw the city of Kamakura.
Even out of spite, I must surpass Nozomi's record.
For my dignity as the older brother, I must do it.
Strange.
Brother didn't perform well.
His record at the last timing point is even slower than mine.
Yeah.
But it's not that Kakeru is slow.
It's just that you did very well yesterday.
Should I stimulate him through the intercom?
I think it's better not to.
Kakeru is not like you. If he gets over-stimulated while driving,
he will lose his concentration.
Then I'll just say in one sentence.
Yamatani, give me the intercom.
- Wait, Nozomi... - This is the rest house.
Brother, you're two seconds slower than me. Over.
What did you say?
She still did it...
This showdown between the Yajikita Siblings
was won by the sister.
The next day, it started to rain heavily since morning.
The timed race was suspended.
The MFG qualifier is a long-term race that lasts seven days.
The race is often postponed due to weather.
Because there are no live audiences,
and the race is limited to related personnel and is broadcasted via internet,
it can be stopped at any time.
Hello, Ren.
Kanata?
What are you doing?
I'm going home from work.
That's not what I meant.
Why don't you use an umbrella?
No one uses an umbrella in the UK.
But you are in Japan now.
If you walk in the rain without using an umbrella, people will find you weird.
I don't care.
I like rainy days.
No way.
What if you catch a cold?
Thank you, Ren.
You are very nice.
Kanata's face is so close.
What happened, Kanata? You're soaked.
You need to make it a habit to take an umbrella when it's raining.
MF GHOST
After the rain stopped, the road is now completely dry.
The timed race begins as scheduled.
Emile Hanninen in car No.10, the Lexus LC500.
And car No. 5, the Audi R8.
Even skilled racers like Yudai Sakamoto can't break Kouki Sawatari's record.
ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING, 4TH DAY. RESULT. On the fourth day of the qualifier,
ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING, 4TH DAY. RESULT. Car No. 4 continues to rank first.
ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING, 4TH DAY. RESULT. But you can't tell the final ranking yet.
Starting from tomorrow, the top three players will race.
The fifth day of the qualifier.
The first to come is Kaito Akaba in his Ferrari, the car Mo. 2.
There's a monster in MFG.
If you don't kill it, it'll kill you.
The weak will be devoured.
Mr. Ogata.
The red Ferrari is showing up.
This is a super expensive car.
So cool.
Top-ranked cars will set off earlier.
Is there a rule too?
It's a privilege for the racers who are ranked higher.
Thank you.
Whenever there's an accident on the track, the timed race has to be suspended.
In that case,
the scheduled start time would have to be delayed.
If you set off earlier,
you are less likely to be affected by changes in the schedule.
It's also easier to make adjustments.
Once you are among top-level racers, you will get a more favorable start time.
I understand. This is a good mechanism.
The qualifier at Lake Ashinoko is particularly prone to interruption.
It didn't go well yesterday.
Five accidents occurred in the death zone.
It is said that the last car's start time was one and a half hours late.
The death zone at Lake Ashinoko is very difficult.
You must be very careful.
Yes sir.
I have been watching the demo run video.
Is that delicious?
Very delicious. Japanese snacks are the best in the world.
They are made very delicately. I can't stop having more.
You will race tomorrow.
You seem way too relaxed.
Don't you feel nervous?
Mr. Ogata.
Well...
Even though I'm not the one racing,
I'm so nervous now.
My heart is pounding hard.
Kanata.
Don't you ever feel the pressure?
I don't feel pressure before a race.
I've been in all sorts of competitions since I was young.
If I'm competing for the championship, that's another story.
But right now, I'm just a challenger.
All I feel is excitement.
Kaito Akaba is temporarily in second place.
Sawatari's ranking remains unshakeable.
Okay, the next car to compete
is car No. 8, Porsche 911 CARRERA GTS.
Jackson Taylor.
This season has been shrouded by an unusual atmosphere since the opening race.
Although mistakes are not allowed,
it's even more unacceptable to only think about finishing safely.
From the moment you adopt a defensive stance, you're out of the Godly Fifteen.
The overall level of the race has become so high.
This is a timed race
in which you must face unprecedented pressure.
Car No. 8, Taylor, is currently in fifth place.
There are two days left in the qualifier.
Would you like another coffee, Kanata?
No, it's late. I'm going back to my room.
Thank you for your hospitality.
Me too.
Although tomorrow is a holiday, I should preview next Monday's lesson.
Don't stay up late, you two.
- Yeah. - Yes.
Kanata is really amazing.
With an important qualifier coming up tomorrow, he seems quite relaxed.
ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING, 6TH DAY. PARTICIPANTS. I tried not to bring up this topic,
but it seems I was worrying for nothing.
I've set up the car in my own way.
Thank you, Mr. Ogata.
Hi, I'm here.
Senior Aiba.
Except for personnel involved on the sixth day, no one should be able to enter the repair shop.
You actually managed to get in.
When you reach my level, you can get in easily.
Try to get 12th place, Kanata.
Although it's tough, it's necessary to make it through the qualifier.
Car 86 has fully evolved.
As long as I don't make a mistake, there will be a chance.
This kid is still as calm as ever.
Do you really understand the situation?
The timed race for the sixth day has begun.
Miss Mami is on duty today.
She's stunning.
I'll watch the qualifier too.
Explain to me the things I don't understand, dad.
Feel free to ask me.
Since you are an MFG Angel, you'll need to know about racing.
I know.
The MFG competition at Lake Ashinoko is becoming more and more captivating.
The one to pay attention to is still Fuujin Ishigami in car No. 1
that obtained the most pole positions.
However, on this 6th day, another noteworthy racer makes his appearance.
You should all recognize him.
With the underpowered TOYOTA 86GT, he got 15th place in the opening race's qualifier,
and made it to ninth place in the final.
He simply surprised everyone.
In the track of Lake Ashinoko
without many hills or long straights,
ROUND 2 ASHINOKO GT. QUALIFYING: 1 LAP. FINAL: 3 LAPS. without many hills or long straights,
WIND DIRECTION: SOUTHWEST. COURSE: DRY CONDITION. what kind of performance will he have?
An unpredictable magical boy.
It suits Kanata Katagiri well.
Okay, Car 86 is at the gate.
15 seconds before setting off.
Look this way, Katagiri.
She winked and blew a kiss?
Isn't that against the rules?
We were told not to have excessive contact with a specific racer.
I'll report this to Mr. Uehara.
The sign is up.
10 seconds before setting off.
Five.
LAKE ASHINOKO SKYLINE Four.
LAKE ASHINOKO SKYLINE Three.
LAKE ASHINOKO SKYLINE Two.
One.
It sprinted away like being ejected!
Kanata Katagiri is challenging the Lake Ashinoko GT.
The section after the start is a gentle uphill.
No, my heart is beating fast.
The reason I went to Kanata's rest house
is because the screens here show remote data that isn't available to the general audience.
I want to learn the secret to his speed.
It's about to reach the first timing point.
What will his rank be at this point?
Let's see.
He ranked 13th.
He passed there by ranking 13th!
Kanata Katagiri goes full throttle.
Eh?
So fast.
What is happening?
You didn't change the engine, right?
The section after the start is a gradual uphill.
ATTENTION FLAG
The attention flag appeared again!
On one of the most difficult tracks in MFG,
Kanata Katagiri completely unleashed his driving skills!
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