Alright, thanks to the power of non-linear storytelling, Hiro, now aged 21 - is ranked 6 in Japan.





After defeating number 7 in an epic battle, Race Girl let us know what the stakes are.


: From now on, one-on-one battle with the Four Heavenly Kings. It will be a battle!


: When you challenge, please call me again soon.



… Wait… did we just get a girl’s phone number?

We can call people through the magazine, let’s look there…

We haven’t had much use for the Holiday Auto magazine of late. Hiro’s satisfied with all the … aids… he has at the moment.

We also haven't really needed Hoku's advice anymore, since we're so knowledgeable about cars...


: Car full and partial. Wheel the distance of the train. It’s called a bass.



I mean, duuhhhh, Hoku. Everybody knows that.

But wait, what’s this on the race results screen?





Wait a minute, is that... Michael Jackson!?

No wait, it's HIRO!

The translated Japanese reads: "A NEW FACE APPEARS!!"

Our boy is famous! I guess they finally found a new person to feature in their magazine. I have to admit, having the same feature article about the King for straight three years was getting kind of old.

Now normally when we're doing our races at the circuit, we simply show up on the day. But not anymore! We're special now. And we have Race Girl's personal number!

:phoneb:Bring... Bring






: Yes, it’s a zero-yon gym?


Wow. Race Girl, you look different, you know…what with… clothes… and all.

: This is Hiro, ranked 6th. I want to race again.


: Yes, I understand. Then it will be December 13th. Is this ok?


: So, we will prepare like that. On December 13th, please come to the circuit.


: Got it.