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!
Good evening, all. This is Benjamin Bright.
It's currently 7:02PM, and I'm reporting live in IGPX City...
...from above the IGPX course in Big Eye, as usual.
But... But tonight is not our usual night.
Yes, as you may know...
...this season's League 1 playoff is about to begin!
Looking back, this season's IGPX League 1...
...was full of ups and downs.
Who could have expected it would come to this?
Team Satomi, this season's newcomers, overcame it.
They face Team Velshtein, the veritable symbol of the IGPX.
The race between these two teams will begin shortly!
Velshtein triumphed last time...
...but Team Satomi thrived and grew stronger in subsequent races.
I, Benjamin Bright, will do my best...
...to report every little detail of the upcoming race.
But before that, here are some messages.
It will be a day no different from any other.
One that's not unusual and will end when I go home and go to bed.
If you win as always.
I'm sure you know this well, but Team Velshtein exists to win.
Go win this time as well.
Sir! Yes, sir!
This will be our last briefing of the season.
You've done the impossible.
We've come this far.
So let's have fun without worrying about winning or losing.
What?
Ms. Satomi?
No way.
It's a joke.
What are we doing this for?
To win.
Please win...
...Team Satomi!
Let's go, you bums!
Team Satomi, fight!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
How is it, Cunningham?
No problem.
Let's keep cool, Cunningham.
Jan?
We've known you long enough to know what you're thinking.
Right, Dew?
Yeah.
Cunningham, I don't know what Sir Hamgra is thinking...
...but this battle will definitely be special.
Right?
We don't have skills like yours...
...but no one has more experience racing at your side than us.
True.
I almost forgot that I'm not racing alone.
Though we go all out just to keep up.
We won't get in your way.
Let's go, my friends.
Good. Did it start, Amy?
Yes, it's okay.
Liz?
No problems.
Takeshi?
Yup, looking good.
Good. All right, guys.
It's this season's last match against Velshtein.
Go all out.
We sure will.
Now, the IG machines are finally on the starting grid!
Two minutes till the start!
Andrei.
I don't know what the outcome will be, but I'll say this now.
Thank you.
I think I was right about having you as our coach this season.
Well, um... How should I put it?
I'm grateful you gave a chance to an old bum like me.
I'm not honest with myself, so I may not sound sincere...
We have great teamwork.
You think so?
Well, not quite, but we're getting there.
It only gets better.
I hope so.
This IGPX season's last race will be starting shortly!
The time when Team Satomi and Team Velshtein...
...determine the winner through fierce battle draws near!
I, Benjamin Bright, cannot restrain myself!
Now, it's finally the countdown.
They start as one!
The last race of this IGPX season has finally begun!
It's natural for Velshtein, but Satomi's moves are also nice!
What's this...
They're not orderly movements...
What are you doing, Takeshi?
Sorry, sorry. Just thinking...
Now?
Takeshi has the ability to think like a cat.
Is that praise?
Of course.
Luca's impressed by your composure.
Thanks, Luca.
This is our secret weapon, "Counter Indraga Mano."
Counter Indraga Mano?
When predicting and avoiding attacks in advance...
...success rates are low with current mobility.
So I've equipped each machine with a one-use booster on the leg.
It's our new weapon.
Anyway, avoid it.
Do that, and there's a chance to win.
It's "catching a whiff."
Takeshi and Liz are more familiar with it than me.
Listen, Amy.
Every move gives out a sign.
If you focus, you'll know an opponent's move beforehand.
Amy, Luca is boosting your performance level.
But you'll identify this yourself.
Okay, watch.
Takeshi isn't dodging the punch.
He's moving based on my "ki."
Got it?
Then use minimal moves to parry.
This is called "mikiri."
You're amazing!
Amy, you're not impressed with me?
Whoa.
As expected from Liz.
O-One more time, please!
This is a talent, after all.
We have to depend on Luca...
Amy.
Are you crying?
If so, I'll leave you alone.
I'm not crying.
I don't like to cry.
I don't like to see crying.
I said I'm not crying.
You're lying.
You're headstrong.
Smiling's the best.
Velshtein slows down, and Team Satomi takes over!
You know I'm an orphan, right?
I met my peers here.
You're all peers.
What was that?
Nothing.
You said something.
I said it's nothing.
Yeah?
You're stubborn!
Guys.
Velshtein's moving. Watch out.
Velshtein's machines are precisely following Team Satomi's!
Takeshi, Liz, don't let them provoke you.
Don't worry. I'm cool.
Me too.
When do we go in, Cunningham?
The first corner.
Roger!
Can't they take more of a lead?
They have better power and technique.
Anyway, we can't start unless we avoid their ultimate technique.
It'll definitely be fine.
It'll be fine.
It's finally the second lap!
Velshtein's attack is coming.
It's coming!
Even if you run...
Indraga Mano!
What?
We'll protect you.
Takeshi and I.
Luca says he will too.
You can tell?
Luca...
Amy!
Velshtein's ultimate technique explodes!
Is this it for Team Satomi?
Team Satomi's Liz jumps out!
And the remaining two machines...
Takeshi! Amy!
Liz, Takeshi, and Amy all survived!
Team Satomi has averted Velshtein's attack!
I see.
Takeshi didn't use the booster here.
He barely avoided Cunningham's attack...
...then used the momentum to rescue Amy...
That's when he used the booster!
That brat Takeshi...
That brat!
That brat Takeshi.
You look happy.
Yes.
It's fine.
I am too.
Takeshi, you thought of this during that daze before?
Thanks, Takeshi.
Jeez, say so earlier!
I honestly didn't think it'd work that well.
Great job.
But the challenge begins here.
Roger!
Looks like they researched well.
I didn't foresee that move.
There haven't been any teams this challenging.
Jan. Dew.
It seems the time has come to show our true power.
Been a while.
Are they worthwhile opponents?
We're about to find out.
Men.
The Indraga Mano was averted, but this is not all you're made of.
You'll show them what it takes to be called "Czar."
Sir!
Yes, sir!
Big Brother...
Takeshi, the real race has begun.
Team Satomi's awesome!
Team Satomi has dodged Velshtein's Indraga Mano!
It starts here.
How will Team Satomi fare against their powerful opponent?
Can you hear me, bums?
It's your great coach, Andrei.
You overcame that crisis well. It was like a miracle.
But if you've come this far, how about winning?
If we can.
Takeshi, you're a Rocket George fan, right?
If you win, I'll let you meet him.
Really?
Really.
If you win.
All right!
What kind of carrot do me and Amy get?
My passionate kisses.
No thanks.
Same here.
Amy.
I'm a cat, so I don't care for playing on teams...
...but I'm pleased with this current team's state.
Thanks, Luca.
You're welcome.
I have to meet Rocket George.
Cunningham...
Second corner into the up-down!
Team Satomi is pursuing Velshtein!
At the same time, Team Velshtein is prepared!
Now, they enter the second round of the battle!
Takeshi...
Cunningham!
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."