MF GHOST (MFゴースト)

You're sure it doesn't look odd?

Not at all, Kana-chan.

I'd say you look better than most.

Some people say foreigners don't suit yukata one bit,

but maybe his Japanese half or DNA is making all the difference?

Well, Mom?

Tell me what you think of my yukata.

Well, of course, I think you look cute, too, Ren-chan.

You're not even looking!

I'm looking forward to my first Japanese fireworks display.

They must have fireworks in England.

Oh, sure.

In particular, I remember my mum taking me out in London on Guy Fawkes Night.

Wow, really?

I have a request, Ren.

What? Why are you being so formal?

I'd like to take a picture of you.

A picture? Of me in my yukata?

That's a no, then?

I-I didn't say that.

Thank you, Ren.

If it's what you really want, take as many as you like.

Here we go.

W-Wait, I know I looked ugly in that one. Take another!

Thanks. You're the cutest in the world, Ren.

I seriously have no idea what English guys consider cute.

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Sparks Fly

Since we're taking pictures, let's get one of both of us in our yukatas.

Should I ask someone to take it for us?

Good idea.

Thank you so much.

Oh, right. It's the Enoshima fireworks festival today.

That's right. Ren and Kana-chan looked thrilled to be going out in yukata.

They were like two peas in a pod.

Sometimes, they seem like real siblings to me.

And maybe someday...

When I see those fireworks,

it reminds me summer's ending, and that makes me a little sad.

I read somewhere that getting sentimental over the end of summer

is unique to Japan.

Really? Why would that be?

Japan apparently has the richest four seasons in the whole world.

Amazing.

I've never seen such impressive fireworks before.

I love that firework smell.

It really is beautiful, Ren.

Kanata's having such a good time. I'm so glad I invited him.

So much has happened, both happy and sad.

This summer really has been jam-packed.

Goodbye, my 17th summer.

It wasn't lonely at all this year, thanks to Kanata.

I hope I can spend next year with him, too. And even more after that.

I wonder if, little by little, I'm starting to want more and more.

Impressive.

Hold up a sec! Don't forget our promise!

We said no attacking corners until I get out, Kanata!

Yes, of course.

Amazing, Mr. Okuyama. I'm shocked at how much the 86 has evolved.

Too fast! Too fast! Even this is too fast!

All right. I'm off.

Yeah, you can go all out now.

Even compared to the upgrades for the third race at Manazuru, I can feel changes.

I've got more downforce.

Going over bumps before, I'd have to lift off to keep control.

But now, with the air pushing the car down into the road, I can go full throttle.

He said he didn't change the turbo levels,

but the engine's clearly revving much sharper than before.

You've put me in a spot of bother, Mr. Okuyama.

With a car like this, I won't be able to make any excuses.

Nozomi and Kakeru?

Oh, hey, it's Kanata.

Kanata! Over here!

Hi, Nozomi.

Let me introduce you. This is my mechanic, Yamatani-kun.

Hello there.

It's a pleasure.

This is my mechanic, Ogata-san.

He's also the 86's owner.

Hey there.

The 86 is starting to look good out there.

The aero tweaks are paying dividends, but just its whole aura is different now.

Call it my mechanic instincts.

Well, you see, we've got this really talented advisor.

It's embarrassing to admit, but I've let him make most of the calls.

Oh, by the way, we came for a test run yesterday and saw the 4 car.

Sawatari Koki's upgraded his ride, too.

There are reports Michael Beckenbauer has a new car, too.

Everyone's already at it.

Double Lane might as well have started. Sparks are already flying.

What about your car?

Fiddled with the software. Gave it a power boost, too.

I know my bro's tweaked the suspension of his Lotus.

You don't want it too rigid for Double Lane.

Not with that road feature.

My bro's all worked up. He was in the car a lot yesterday.

He kinda sucks, so it takes him a while to master tracks.

Unlike me, he's got no natural sense for it.

That kind of talk is why you two are always fighting.

For someone like me who prefers a responsive car,

it's gonna take a while to get used to this kind of long stroke.

But I think I'm finally getting the hang of it.

Who's this?

I've never seen that car before.

Since you're another English-made car, I'll show you some respect, Lotus.

So I'll make it look good as I blow past you.

An Aston Martin, huh?

Damn. Talk about powerful.

That driver's really good.

From that honed technique,

it seems like MFG's getting another new face with talent.

It's September, but the sun's showing no sign of letting up.

Out goes summer, in comes the high-speed brawl that is Seaside Double Lane.

You've waited for this, and we're glad to bring it to you.

And I really do mean that.

I'm Tanaka Yoji on comms.

A lap around here is 21.7 km,

and the race will consist of six laps.

Heading north with Sagami Bay

on the right before doubling back,

this course may seem relatively simple,

but high average speeds will punish

even a moment's carelessness.

It's the first day of qualifying,

and we have one of this year's top three on track already.

This driver has lots of fans,

and since his mid-season return, he's shown incredible natural driving instincts.

In that dazzling French blue, it's the 4 car, driven by Sawatari Koki.

And he rockets away!

Sawatari Koki's up already, huh?

No matter how you slice it, he's one of the favorites to win.

This timed lap was always gonna attract attention.

And the time the 4 car sets will be the benchmark for the remaining seven days.

I'm looking forward to this, A110S.

And Sawatari Koki is underway.

He already has an attention flag on him through this high-speed first sector.

Since it's the first day, we have no real point of comparison.

But he's already setting better sector times than Akaba Kaito's course record...

...from last season!

And he clears the Jumping Spot!

His pace remains high,

and he's on course to beat the lap record by nearly two whole seconds!

I must leave no room for excuses and push myself as hard as I can.

That's my plan this time around.

Michael Beckenbauer. Kanata Rivington.

You'd better watch your backs.

And through the complicated residential area of Sector 3,

he still has the attention flag.

He's pushing right to the limit here!

And as he crosses the finish line,

he smashes Akaba Kaito's previous course record by a good three seconds.

If a driver's time from the first day ends up being good enough for pole,

that'll be a first in the history of MFG!

Sawatari Koki has put in a truly godly performance today!

MF Ghost.

"Traits of an only child: We don't mind being on our own."

"No. 2: We try to solve problems on our own without any help."

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