Alright! It’s December 13th. Time to take on the FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS.

Midship Express…. ROLL OUT!

We have arrived.

: Finally, the Four Heavenly Kings and Taisen.

: Looking back, it was a long journey…

Oh! Here’s someone we haven’t met before…

: Hello, are you Hiro? I’m your opponent today. Nice to meet you.

Well this guy seems like a pleasant sort!

Oh no, here we go again… it’s one of those thugs that hang around the King from earlier…

: Hey! You’re the one! It is polite to come and say hello!

I know that read as somewhat friendly, but I don’t think it was meant like that...

: Stop it! It’s fine, whoever goes to say hello.

: Go away!

Oh the thug disappeared! That was nice of our new friend to shoo him away.

: I’m sorry. He’s not a bad guy either. Please forgive me.

: No, it’s fine. What that person says is true.

: It’s really helpful to hear that. I think I could become good friends with you. Let’s do our best in the match.

You know, I was expecting these Four Heavenly Kings to be more antagonistic. They seem a good sort. I guess this is why they’re called Heavenly…

: Yeah, would you like to see my car? It’s good to know the other car. What to do?

We’re given two options here.

See
Don’t See.

Of course, we'll choose See because, well, of course we’re going to take a look. We’re car guys!

: Well, let me have a look.

: Just go and see as many as you like. The car’s data is written on this card. I’ll have a look at your car too.

Whoah - awesome. This guy drives a R30 Skyline RS!

This is the early 80’s specced up turbo model, two generations older than Skye R.I.P, but generally a pretty cool car, and a great looker.

I’m a big fan of the fact they just write the words 4 VALVE DOHC RS TURBO down the side of the car.

Factory car decals are an artform that’s sadly been lost to the ravishes of time.

I believe each of these Four Heavenly Kings have unique cars like this one - that you can’t see / obtain otherwise.

: Hrm, R30, Tekkamen, with turbo and supercharger? It doesn’t seem like it would be that fast though.

I dunno Hiro, I wouldn't discount it so easily. It sounds pretty fast. It’s got quite a bit of power and is under a tonne weight.

: Your car is pretty amazing. It’s almost time. Let’s do our best!

Aww. I like this guy so much. He likes our car and we like his! Even if we lose, I think we’ve made a new friend.

Off to the races!