I can go as far as I want.
Faster and farther than anyone.
Where in the world is the limit? I can't see it yet.
Just look forward and forge ahead.
Fight recklessly.
Until you conquer and win.
If you want to snatch it away no matter what...
...don't give up till the end. (Get Through the Night.)
When we look straight at the faraway place...
...our thoughts come together as one.
IGPX!
Go For It!
Stand firm and stay arrogantly stubborn.
Don't look back if it's the course you set.
Let's rise to the top of the very best.
If you stop, it's all over right there.
Show Fight!
Fantine, ready?
Yes, let's go.
Today's race is Team Skylark versus Team Satomi.
Velshtein won five races and goes to the playoff.
Sledgemama: Three, one, and one.
Satomi: Two, one, and one with one more race.
Skylark: Two and two.
If Team Satomi wins today's race, they'll tie with Sledgemama...
...and have to face them again to go to the playoff.
What?
You sure you'll be all right?
With what?
Today's opponent is Fantine.
So what?
So we're checking. Will you be all right?
Am I so hard to trust?
Team Skylark, led by Fantine, whose nickname is Princess.
They're known for their fanatic female fans, not just male fans.
Days ago, it was scooped that Fantine and Takeshi are dating.
This is drawing more attention to today's race.
Yo, stud.
You, too?
Sorry, sorry.
I received 10,000 pieces of hate mail.
It's hard to be prince. I'm closing it.
Okay.
Mark.
What?
She hasn't said a word.
I swear. The atmosphere is so heavy.
Researching?
Yes, that merger partner of Satomi Heavy Industries.
The sponsor?
Right, I'm a bit curious about their parent company.
Is this Mark?
It's Mark, right?
See?
I guess he looks alike, but I don't think it's him.
What? I'm positive.
It can't be him.
Thank you for the coffee.
They're Harvard graduates.
Really?
It's associated with Satomi Heavy Industries.
If Mark had a father...
...he would have gone to college since he's smart.
He has a father.
He's a wonderful person.
I heard he worked right away since he had a single parent...
Well, I should go...
You know something, don't you?
N-No, well...
You will tell me everything.
I'm sorry!
I just slipped...
I see.
Oh, don't worry about it.
She would've found out someday.
She'll get over it soon.
Guess not.
Fantine, are you sure?
Yes, sorry for the selfishness.
Not at all.
We'll go into fire or water for the sake of our princess.
Do what you want, Fantine.
Thank you.
Let's go, everyone.
Course, all green.
The countdown is starting!
Hey, Luca, do you think Takeshi will really be fine?
I'm not sure, since I don't really get human romantic feelings.
Is that so?
Cats don't have committed mates, after all.
Oh, you're different of course, Amy.
I'm flattered.
See? Here, too.
Amazing, huh?
I hope it won't affect the next race.
He'll be fine.
I said Takeshi would do fine.
More importantly, Fantine...
She's not just some idol.
Takeshi, shouldn't we pick up the pace a bit?
They usually go faster.
Out the up-down course, in the backstretch.
They're going relatively slowly.
Whose team strategy is this?
Their Edgeraid race from the other day.
Elisa and Jessica protect Fantine chivalrously.
It's like two female knights protecting a princess.
Fantine saves power and rushes out during the race.
Watch this.
The front-running machine gets the most air pressure.
Barring performance gaps, the trailing machine accelerates better.
But Fantine's machine produces little rear turbulence...
...reducing slipstream gain.
If she grabs the right timing, she's out...
Amy will mark her.
Yes, I'll do it in the new performance mode.
And me?
Break their guard with Takeshi.
If you do it well, you might force Fantine out sooner.
When that happens...
I'll beat her.
I'm supposed to, right?
Well, yeah.
If you're up for it, I have nothing to say.
Okay, take the lead.
Roger.
Team Satomi overtakes Skylark in the spiral zone!
This is the formal report.
Be sure to keep it secret.
If my boss finds out, I'll be fired.
People aren't who they seem.
Well, as daughter of the Satomi Group's owners, you're the same.
Don't lump us together.
It's about time, I guess...
I'll go get the pit machine ready.
I'll go, too.
You're the coach.
I'll leave it to Takeshi today.
I don't handle women and kids well.
Let's go.
Sure...
Don't open your big mouth!
Sorry!
Now, they're entering the second lap!
Let's go.
Fantine with a surprise first attack! This was completely unexpected!
Damn...
She played innocent like a cat.
Cat?
Team Skylark's quite aggressive right off.
On the other hand, Team Satomi's losing ground.
What's wrong, Takeshi?
Damn...
Do me a favor.
If you like me, fight me seriously.
Please, Takeshi.
His left arm's gone!
What's he doing?
Team Satomi will use their pit machine!
I'm sure Ichi will yell at us.
Mark.
Girls are scary.
That line's ten years early.
Why are you here?
Is that bad?
Okay, all clear.
Roger.
Fantine, don't go too fast.
Yes, I know.
Amy, more distance.
Yes, I know.
You should've asked sooner.
You've been bad at asking favors for a long time.
What I can do myself, I do.
I understand your feelings, but don't get too uptight.
But...
Your grandfather's name won't vanish.
As long as you're a Satomi...
...there'll always be critics of what you do and how it's done.
Don't pay attention to them.
The pit machine retreats, and the race resumes!
Let's go, Takeshi!
I got your timing nailed!
Takeshi!
Not cool.
You're fighting us!
Liz!
Maintain distance and buy time till Takeshi opens the way!
Right!
The race is approaching the end!
The dull Takeshi contrasts Fantine's bold attacks!
Are personal feelings getting in the way?
Takeshi, get a grip!
What are you doing?
Takeshi, if you don't face her, she'll get away!
Is that okay?
Be honest with your feelings!
Liz...
You're right.
Fantine...
...I love you!
To prove my true feelings for you, I will...
...battle against you!
What's he saying?
It's good to be young.
This is great! Takeshi's keen skill!
This is it! What we wanted to see! What we've waited for!
Takeshi!
No.
Sorry to intrude, but this is part of the battle.
No!
So sorry!
Whoa, both machines were retired!
Fantine dashes into the final corner!
She hopes to race as is after spending too much power...
...but she lacks the lead to switch to land mode!
Whoa, Amy's attacking?
Just like this!
Fantine's power is falling.
Why not pass her?
If she does, Fantine will attack her rear.
The timing's bad for land mode.
So she's holding on and waiting for Takeshi.
Whoa, she overheated?
Amy finishes first!
And Fantine and Takeshi come in together!
Now Jessica crosses the goal! The race is over!
Fantine!
Team Satomi wins!
Even so, that Skylark and Fantine waged such a fierce battle...
It was a terrific race!
Now Team Satomi is three, one, and one.
They have to battle Sledgemama to advance to the playoff.
We did it!
All right!
Come to the pit garage.
Come here.
Yo. Good job today.
Where's Luca?
Well...
I see.
Did something happen?
It seems River transferred to Sledgemama.
He'll be in the next race.
Your thoughts on fighting your old teammates?
It doesn't matter. Takeshi's not a problem.
The one I want to beat is Cunningham.
Not a problem, huh?
I heard.
It sounds like trouble.
But I'm relieved.
As long as he was with Satomi, his turn likely wouldn't have come.
My...
Takeuchi pulse checker: $6,000.
Ichigaki probe: $12,000.
Vector scope: $32,000.
You're informed.
I checked up.
None of them are on our equipment list. Who are you?
You've checked, right?
I want to hear it from your mouth.
My name's Mark Ramsey.
My parents head Hiratake Concern.
You pushed merger talks with Satomi Heavy Industries.
No, that was...
You gave a fake personal report.
I apologize for lying, but...
...I didn't want to trouble you.
I need to change e-mail addresses.
You'll tell it to me, right?
What?
About today's race...
You didn't purposely...
No, forget it.
Pretend you didn't hear...
Sorry...
No, don't.
Don't apologize.
I couldn't hear you, so don't apologize.
I'm constantly evaluated as head of the Satomi Group.
I'm taking over my grandfather's group alone.
I have to prove I can do it.
I want to protect the Satomi name. I don't want to depend on others.
My father is an easygoing guy...
...but a tough businessman.
I have a friend in Satomi Heavy Industries...
...and I asked him to push a research paper's release.
If funds are free, we'll change our standing.
I guarantee it.
Then about you pulling strings...
No one would listen to a prodigal son like me.
The merger partner's chairman is an IGPX fan.
He signed the contract gladly...
...and was honored to help Team Satomi.
Listen, you're the one who earned the one-day reprieve.
I just gave a boost.
Have you forgotten?
I'm a member of Team Satomi, too.
We're teammates.
Victory for the team means victory for you.
Am I wrong?
I wanted to fight as I pleased just once.
It's boring to be protected all the time.
I thought you'd respond to my feelings.
You...
No, all of you were strong.
That's why I lost.
That's all it was.
Fantine...
But...
...I hate losing!
Fan...
Fantine...
You deserve it. I was really mortified.
The orange-colored sunset...
...dyes the colors of the scenery.
Soon night will fall.
It's a little chilly, isn't it?
Frustrations of today.
Sadness and quietly concealed tears.
All will change into tomorrow's radiance.
Don't worry.
I'll hug you tightly, tightly.
It'll be fine.
Keep believing in your feelings.
I'll smile more and more for you.
Though this is all I can do.
I want to be by your side even so.
I whisper in my heart, "I love you."