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!
IGPX is in the final stretch now.
Tomorrow's match is Sledgemama versus Satomi.
They're tied in points...
...and will battle for the right to face the champs, Velshtein.
These two teams battled furiously in their first race.
Fate has now brought them together for another battle!
And of interest is how River...
...who transferred to Sledgemama, will fight.
Now, a "hot" interview...
...with the acclaimed pilot Takeshi has become available.
Frankly, I didn't think we'd get so far in IGPX Category 1 on the first try.
But you have.
You're very popular lately.
It feels strange since I started out as a fan of Rocket George.
Rocket George?
Yeah, I actually didn't see him run, but my father was a big fan.
The retired Rocket George may be watching you run from somewhere.
Takeshi!
Fantine!
No one's died in the IGPX...
...but there are plenty who end up disabled.
That can't be...
No problems.
It's good we have security...
...but there are so many false alarms.
I'm counting on you guys tomorrow.
Fast! It's the definitely fast Rocket George!
He's finally caught up with the Czar!
Rocket George is in the lead!
Whoa, what's wrong?
Is something wrong with Rocket George's Sky 1?
Watch me, Rocket George.
What are you doing?
Playing a noble little sister...
...who's done her best to relax her brother since this morning.
Thanks.
Huh?
Ms. Satomi?
Oh, sorry.
It's finally today.
We've come this far.
But if we win today and battle Velshtein...
Just a bit more... Let's do our best.
Ms. Satomi, you're cool.
Don't flatter me. I tend to get carried away.
Today's order is...
Timma, you're reserve.
I'll be midfielder.
And forward...
River, I'll give it to you.
You want to fight Takeshi.
That's why you joined, right?
Mr. Yamma...
Yamma's fine.
Don't thank me either. Show it with your actions.
What? Got a problem?
N-No...
River, I chose you because you want to fight Takeshi.
The one who wants to fight the most should fight.
What's up?
You're early.
I woke up early for some weird reason. Guess I'm nervous.
You?
Yeah, me.
You appear to be in good health.
If there are problems, they'd be here.
I won't waste energy arguing today.
If Confucius were alive, he'd probably say that.
You're definitely different from usual.
Good morning.
Morning.
Morning, Amy.
This may be strange to say formally...
...but as a member, I'm proud that I've come this far.
I truly thank you all.
But this much won't satisfy me.
Let's win here and go to the finals.
I'll say something too.
I think you all know Sledgemama isn't an easy team to fight.
But you've come this far because you've worked hard this season.
Relax out there. There's no reason to lose.
He's the ultimate coach, as usual.
The results support it.
That's due to our hard work.
I'm a great coach because I'm showing you the way.
And if you don't feel it, I must be a coach extraordinaire.
That confidence is important, no matter what others say, right?
M-Maybe the main point got through...
Team Satomi, fight!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Hi, Amy.
I'm counting on you, Luca. Your help's especially needed today.
Amy, you're good at buttering me up.
I'll make it happen.
I need to contribute to increase cat food sales.
Ready, River?
Y-Yes.
Dimma.
Okay.
All right, let's go.
Hello, all.
Benjamin Bright is serving you live once again today.
Now, today's finally the day we've waited for. That's right.
Team Sledgemama and Team Satomi's battle is about to begin.
Both teams' machines are at the starting grid.
They'll start soon.
Ten seconds to start!
Nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one...
Go!
Mark?
The tune-up's perfect. Relax.
How's the real thing, River?
It's the best.
Show us what you're made of.
It's too late for a strategy meeting, but stay calm, Takeshi.
I'm always calm.
River will provoke you, so I'm saying don't fall for it!
At least they're not nervous.
It seems.
The machines are entering the backstretch.
The machines' motors are at top rpm...
...ready for the fierce battles in the second lap!
Mark, noise from the right foot.
What?
Wait. I'll look now.
Mark...
Hold on.
I don't see any problems from here.
Oh, the noise stopped.
A temporary glitch in the servomotor?
It's okay?
Yes, no problem. All numbers are normal.
Don't scare us.
I didn't mean to.
What?
From the arm now.
What's going on, Mark?
I'm the one who wants to ask that.
What is this?
This part shouldn't be there.
And it's moving!
It vanished!
What?
Damn.
What is it?
Probably a worm.
Worm?
It's an anti-robot micromachine developed for military use.
How could such a thing...
I don't know. How was it acquired to begin with, and by who?
I guess we're a nuisance to someone.
What now?
Contact the organizers. Let's cancel the race.
But...
Hold on.
The spectators came to enjoy a race.
Cancel now and they'll riot.
Then what should we do?
It's not a bomb?
No, this was made to cause malfunctions in machines.
The worst case is just inoperability.
Becoming unable to run, huh...
Rocket George ran.
I won't retire when I can run. I'll only retire when I can't run.
It must be Sledgemama's doing.
The attackers before too.
What was that?
Taking out a pit machine! Takeshi, hang in there!
Got it!
Amy, stay with Takeshi.
I'll block Sledgemama's attacks.
All right.
Open for battles at last!
Will Satomi or Sledgemama be victorious?
River, go!
All right!
You're in my way!
Takeshi, are you all right?
What are you fooling around for? Move!
You don't know how long I've waited for this!
Takeshi, what's wrong? Come at me seriously!
River attacks! What a fierce attack!
Takeshi...
Hey, this is...
Yeah...
What's up? Machine not working well?
Get him, River!
But...
The pilot's responsible for the machine's condition.
If you can't attack him because of that, move!
Whoa! What's happening?
Team Satomi's Takeshi is constantly on the defensive!
Takeshi!
River, your attacks were soft!
Not that Takeshi.
Mark, it's not good!
Mark!
All right, I'm going!
The pit sign's here.
Was there trouble, as suspected?
Humph, saved by the bell.
Good job holding out. Leave this to me.
Takeshi, turn the power off. I'll force the worm out.
Found it.
I'm glad it was before it got into the core.
It's amazing you came so far with this handicap, Takeshi.
I wonder if I'm any closer to Rocket George...
I want a cola.
Reach the goal safely and I'll treat.
And a hot dog?
Sure. Now, go.
The machine of Team Satomi's Takeshi returns from the pit!
Welcome back, Takeshi.
Start the counterattack.
Roger!
Who did this?
The pace marker is disappearing now!
The race is back on!
Show us what you're made of, River.
Right!
I'll take you!
I've waited so long to fight you!
Having fun fighting, huh?
Takeshi or River?
Both of them.
Team Satomi versus Team Sledgemama! The fight heats up!
We'll waste them!
Justice's supporters can't lose to the bad guys!
You...
Are you all right, Luca?
I'm still fine.
If we don't find an opening and counterattack...
Dimma, take care of them!
Right!
How long do you need, River?
Leave this to me!
Too soft! Do whatever it takes to win!
This is amazing! It's turning into an amazing battle!
Takeshi...
Takeshi! Go! Go!
Go, Big Brother!
Throw a punch! Kick!
To think they'd go this far...
Will we win?
We will... is what I'd like to say.
Our coach really is something else.
I'll take that as a compliment.
Go.
Go on, everyone.
I won't forgive a team that does such gutless acts!
Liz, let's work together.
Roger.
I need to fight up close!
What?
Got you, River!
River!
Takeshi!
The party's just started!
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."