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!
What the...?
Takeshi, don't mind them. Let's go.
Ready?
Of course.
Yes!
Puppeteer!
Liz, what are you doing?
I'm not doing anything!
What are you doing?
I said it's not me!
This isn't the time to be fighting!
Amy, this is bad. It's their physical attack.
Impact gauge zero.
It's even worse.
What's going on?
Time for you guys to dance.
Why?
I don't recall any race when the machines ran so close!
What's going on?
I'm trying to analyze, but I don't know yet.
Control is sporadic. What's happening?
Let's spread out.
This is the worst! It's still buggy!
Takeshi, chill.
Takeshi, what are you doing? Spread out!
Shut up!
Here's a chance. Teammates shouldn't fight.
Again? I can't even access passive mode!
Damn, the controls don't work!
Stop, Takeshi! Please!
Now, the finishing blow.
Goodbye.
Whoa, friendly fire!
Wrecked, wrecked, it's wrecked!
Team Satomi midfielder Amy's IG machine is wrecked!
Amy...
Amy.
Answer me, Amy.
Control's restored, Takeshi.
Takeshi, the race isn't over! Run!
Run!
Simple.
We were great.
Now, who will win this race?
In the lead now...
...is Zanak! Zanak's ahead!
Max is next, followed by...
...Team Satomi's Liz. Judy is fourth.
And Takeshi is behind her.
Team Satomi's Liz tries to catch up somehow, but it looks futile!
Zanak just crossed the finish line! Then Max, Liz, and Judy!
Mark, status?
Amy may not be able to participate in IGPX races for quite a while.
How could that be?
It's Immortal Grand Prix.
That doesn't mean it's harmless.
IGPX isn't play time!
Takeshi finishes 30 seconds behind!
Congratulations, all.
Thank you.
Your thoughts on beating last year's champ, Team Satomi?
Oh, it was a result of luck, so I can't really say it was our skill.
Um, is Team Satomi's Amy all right?
She was hospitalized for a leg injury.
Oh, dear. We'll be praying for a quick recovery.
How thoughtful Team White Snow is.
Well, newcomers like us might've been able to win...
...because Team Satomi was in bad shape.
We want them in perfect condition the next time we fight.
I see.
Uh, by the way, do you have something to say, Max?
No, I don't.
A charming trio. We expect great things from White Snow.
Damn it.
They did it on purpose!
They're sneaky.
Their attacks might not have been fair...
...but a win's a win.
We lost.
I'll file a complaint about their gear with the tribunal committee.
But the result of this race is established.
We lost.
I know that.
What? Taking it out on me again?
What's that? When did I take it out on you?
It's the way you talk!
What way?
That way!
"That way?" Be specific!
I am! Your attitude!
What attitude?
That one you're showing!
What do you mean? The way I talk or the substance?
The way you talk and all of you!
All!
Hello.
Welcome.
Good morning.
Hey, Amy, Luca, Jesse...
...Liz.
Hi, Takeshi.
We were saying it was about time you showed up.
Amy, how are you?
My leg has nothing to do but heal.
That's good. Here's something for you.
Thank you.
But it looks like I can't participate in a race for a while.
Liz, this is a hospital room. No getting loud.
Where'd that come from?
When you and Takeshi are together, it tends to get loud.
Not all the time.
Then you've gotten along lately?
F-For instance...
...now.
Right, Takeshi?
That's right.
Yup!
There, there, there, there!
I want everyone's input on something.
As you know, Amy can't pilot in the next race.
I want to hear your views on withdrawing from the next match.
We should withdraw.
It sounds more practical...
...than wearing out the machines needlessly.
Only Takeshi and Liz racing is another option.
Unconditionally giving up 10 points is frustrating...
...but there's no way to win against three members of Velshtein.
There's no merit for our team to race.
Excuse me...
Is Team Satomi a team like that?
I think our team's in a terrible position right now.
An ordinary team would certainly withdraw.
But we're Team Satomi.
It's our second year, and we're still considered rookies.
Jesse...
If fans are drawn to Team Satomi, it isn't because of our planning.
It's our recklessness.
What can we say?
I got carried away.
Sorry.
It's okay.
Listening to your speech, I've thought of one solution.
It might not be a very good one.
But it hit me that there should be a way to win.
In the next race...
...I'll go out.
Don't be so shocked.
I'm the most shocked.
It's surely worth calling a thunderbolt out of the blue!
In place of Team Satomi's injured pilot, Amy...
...their coach, Andrei, has been registered as a pilot.
There certainly is no rule in the current bylaws...
...that prevents a manager or coach from registering as a pilot.
But Team Satomi's solution for facing Velshtein this time...
...is nothing but a surprise move.
On top of that, here's astonishing news for old fans of IGPX.
It's been revealed that Team Satomi's registered coach, Andrei...
...is the legendary Rocket George, who once made history!
I'll produce results beyond what I can do then.
That's the gap between amateur and pro.
Andrei...
Andrei was Rocket George?
Takeshi, if you knew, why didn't you tell me?
There was no chance.
Well, they say, "He who knows most speaks least."
An accomplished player isn't an accomplished coach, right?
But now that I'll be out as a pilot...
...I can't help my past becoming the talk of the town.
It's tough to be famous.
Unbelievable.
They're coming.
What a difference between giving directions and doing it myself.
It may take longer to get the knack back.
You can't help it.
Well? Think I can do it?
Shall I answer honestly or pad the expectations?
You don't need to answer me.
So how do I look? Like a superhero?
Don't answer that either.
Takeshi, let's swim more.
Jeez.
Not nice, Fantine.
Forgive me.
You were spaced out, so...
I wasn't. I was thinking about things.
Oh, when you're with such a beauty...
...you think about other things?
I'm sorry.
You needn't apologize.
I just want you to relax when you're with me.
Anyway, to think that your coach was Rocket George.
Everyone says that.
Good evening, all. Well, well, it's an earthshaking situation.
Rocket George, who I covered live in my youth, is racing again.
To think I'd cover that live...
It's certainly not against the IGPX bylaws...
...but it lacks common sense.
Even if he's the Rocket George who took the world by storm...
...it doesn't mean he can use buzz to win.
You're right.
About the next race...
...Velshtein's manager, Sir Hamgra, had something to say.
Please watch.
To show utmost respect to Rocket George...
...we'll avoid a hard fight this time.
We'll show you a race focused on technique.
Regarding this proposal...
...Team Satomi's Andrei quickly gave an exclusive interview.
I appreciate the thoughtful offer by Team Velshtein.
And I want to say something to Sir Hamgra.
E-Excuse me.
Butt out!
Please return that.
It's over? I had more to say... Andrei...
It's over? I had more to say... That was Andrei!
All right, go faster.
Don't be rash, you wicked coach.
No complaining.
Sports drink?
It's really hard.
I feel old.
What?
Well...
Wait.
Say no more.
I know I don't look too cool...
But...
But?
What Jesse said when you weren't around fired me up.
Sir Hamgra and I, like you and River...
...were teammates for a while and then became rivals.
We were also rivals over a woman's love.
I won in the race and in love.
But later on, I ruined myself...
...and my wife and our only daughter left me.
My daughter would be about Jesse's age.
Her words touched me.
Just kidding.
It's made-up?
I thought I'd start training you not to get tricked by evil adults.
I don't need such training!
Sorry.
"I'll produce results beyond what I can do then."
"That's the gap between amateur and pro."
An unprecedented race is about to begin.
Team Satomi coach Andrei, in his 40s...
...is in the race as an active pilot.
As you know from the red-hot reports, he's Rocket George...
...the legendary man who made history in the early days of IGPX.
By the way, Team Velshtein's Indraga Mano, used last season...
...is a banned weapon due to regulation changes...
...and forbidden this season.
However, they're a top-notch team with high-level techniques.
What kind of fight will they show us?
A new legend begins...
But I'm honestly not confident.
It's like two Takeshis.
Sounds assuring.
We'll see.
Good, the machines are in top condition.
Everyone, good luck.
Roger!
Men, I don't have much to say at this point.
Annihilate them!
Yes, sir!
It feels strange to watch my own team from a place like this.
And my coach turned out to be a legendary pilot.
Life's full of surprises.
It's finally the countdown! How will the race turn out?
Go!
We seem linked to Team Satomi by fate.
Maybe.
Well, the buzz is because we're the challenger.
They defeated us.
So let's defeat them today with an overwhelming lead.
We'll show them Velshtein's skill.
Roger!
And I will bring Takeshi down.
For my pride's sake.
Andrei, how are you?
Couldn't be better.
I decided yesterday to say that.
Honestly, I'm a little nervous.
But as a Team Satomi member...
...I'll produce results beyond what I can do then.
That's the gap between amateur and pro.
To think a fan of mine is so close by.
Impressive. No sign of rustiness.
I hope he can finish unharmed.
I wonder if he can.
Sorry.
It's all right. Wait for the results.
A middle-aged superhero isn't bad.
Coming to the rescue in a pinch?
Depends on who.
If you're picky about that, it's hard to call you a real hero.
I'm not a real one. More like Don Quixote.
Then I'm Sancho Panza.
Not bad.
Sounds fun. Then I'd be Dulcinea?
No, maybe Don Quixote's donkey.
How come?
They're now heading towards the homestretch!
I'll attack.
Roger!
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."