Shark: "I thought she has an account."
Zen: "Maybe she'll have it someday."
Shark: "Alright, let's check to the Bali Village to find out if she's there."
Zen: "Okay."
Shark: "Don't forget the special paper!"
Zen: "Oh, yeah. Hahaha!"
10th February 2007
Bali Village, 12:15
Zen and Shark are waiting for Brooke in Bali Village, they're waiting right in front of entrance gate.
Zen: "She's not here yet."
Shark: "Maybe we should wait another minutes."
As they are waiting, a guy driving Daihatsu Copen pass them. When that guy know that Zen and Shark wait for Brooke, the guy lowers the window and tells them about something related to Brooke.
Copen Guy: "Are you waiting for Brooke Starfields?"
Zen: "Yes!"
Shark: "We are."
Copen Guy: "Brooke isn't here now. I'm a friend of her, she's only appears on Sunday."
Zen: "Why?"
Copen Guy: "She's a college student. She had an extra class on Saturday. She's home at evening so she can't race except Sunday."
Shark: "Thank's for the info!"
Copen Guy: "Don't mention it!" (closing the window) "Glad to help them."
Shark: "So what do you think? Should we come here tomorrow?"
Zen: "Yeah, let's try tomorrow."
Shark: "Okay. Back to the Fujiwara Village."
Shark and Zen goes back to the Village instead.
10th February 2007
Brooke's House - Bali Village, 18:20
At the evening, Brooke is finally home at her house after taking her extra class in school. The Copen guy that helped Zen and Shark hours ago tells Brooke.
Copen Guy: "Brooke, I think there's someone that will challenge you!"
Brooke: "Oh. I think I have another challenger."
Copen Guy: "It is."
Brooke: "Finally, challenger." (sighs)
It is revealed that Brooke didn't race any challenger before for a long time. Hence because she's a Trickster.
11th February 2007
Fujiwara Village, 10:00
The day after Zen and Shark waited Brooke and ended up with an information that Brooke appears every Sunday, Zen, Shark and Marty are decided to have a plan.
Marty: "Okay guys, now I know a thing now."
Zen: "What do you know?"
Shark: "Yeah, tell me."
Marty: "So, do you remember Danielle from the last D.A test we race, Zen?"
Zen: "Yes, why?"
Marty: "She lives in Fujiwara Lakeside! West from this village!"
Shark: "And then?"
Zen: "Which one we should race? Brooke or Danielle?"
Marty: "Just for your information, Danielle is now driving a Subaru Imprezza WRX STi version 4, the chassis code is GC8. And by the way, it's black."
Shark: "We knew it, we heard them from Carrie."
Marty: "No! You didn't see the power of it yet! It is 4 wheel drive, and it's more powerful than your Eighty-six Zen!"
Zen: "Then what the advantages of 4WD cars?"
Marty: "4WD cars are not only stable despite doesn't drift much, but can conquer off-road terrains without any slow downs! Meanwhile FR is a real nightmare on dirt tracks."
Zen: "Uh oh..."
Marty: "Bad news, isn't it."
Shark: "That's bad for us. Which one of us driving an AWD car? Nothing!"
Zen: "Okay guys, let's go to the Lakeside. I hve to race against Brooke now."
Marty: "Great idea, let's go with him!"
Shark: "Sure! Let's race in a new place!"
11th February 2007
Bali Village Front Gate, 10:20
Again, Zen and Shark waits in front of Bali Village's front gate. This time with Marty joins the party. Moments later, A red Honda Civic SiR (chassis code is EG6) appears. As expected, it's Brooke Starfields.
Brooke: "Waiting for me?"
Zen: "Yes! I am waiting to race!"
Brooke: "Well, have you raced 5 rivals and win from them?"
Zen: "I have." *takes out his rival paper and give it to Brooke*
Brooke: "Let me see... Um... Okay..."
Zen: "So what?"
Brooke: "Let me guess, you didn't get Carrie's signature because Carrie hates losing?"
Zen: "Wha?"
Marty: "How do you know?"
Brooke: "Mollie contacted me last night. It's okay, Carrie is always like that, so I give you an exception of her signature."
Zen: "If Carrie takes her losing, this wouldn't be happen."
Brooke: "Forget that, come inside here and let's race. I haven't race anyone since I am in college now."
11th February 2007
Bali Village, 10:30
Brooke: "Your name is Zen Kusanagi right?"
Zen: "Yes."
Brooke: "And you are Zen's friend, right?"
Shark: "Of course we are!"
Marty: "We're on Zen's side!"
Brooke: "Well. I'll tell you what, before college, I was an active racer. But since I am in college, my days are so busy, and so does the Saturdays where I have extra classes. Therefore I only accept racing on Sunday. What's more, I'm looking for a talented racer. So that's why I dub myself as a Trickster here."
Marty: "So why you just racing on Bali Village?"
Brooke: "Well, actually I also race around the lakeside area but Bali Village is my strength. Thus, don't underestimate!"
Zen: "Okay, so what's the route for the race?"
Brooke: "Follow me."
Zen's party follows Brooke to find out what's the starting line look like. Moments later, the starting line is revealed and so does the route.
Zen: "So this is the route?"
Brooke: "Yes. The hairpin is a final turn in this track so, yeah. And because this is a residential area you should be careful because usually in residential areas, the car is parked in front of the house instead of garages. But thankfully because the residents knows that we're racing here, the cars are parked in the proper place. What's more, people are watching!"
Marty: "Wow!"
Shark: "It's like a crowded race!"
Brooke: "So, with these, do you still want to race?"
Zen: "Of course!"
Brooke: "Well, prepare to race against my EG6! I've tuned this car with proper parts to match the course's characteristics!"
Shark: "Show them!"
Zen: "Okay!"
Brooke: "Okay, let's start the race!"
And the race is about to start. About 12 peoples are watching the race at the starting line. What's more, they're supporting Brooke. But is this thing lowers Zen's spirit? No! Zen has Marty and Shark on his side! And the race is about to begin!
Crowd #1: "Yeah! Go Brooke!"
Crowd #2: "Show them!"
Marty appears to be a flagger for this race.
Marty: "Are you guys ready?"
Brooke: "I am!"
Zen: "Let's do this!"
Marty: "Ready? Set... GO!!!"
And the race is started! Two laps around the Bali Village! Zen against the first Trickster Brooke Starfields. Zen seems to take a holeshot from Brooke but Brooke sees an opportunity to overtake!
Brooke: "Maybe you took a holeshot but the race is just started yet!"
Zen: "Huh, let's battle then!"
Zen is able to zoom forward in the inside line! Zen is trying to overtake Brooke!
Brooke: "Wow, you're good, but not just yet!"
Zen: "Okay then, I'll put strength on. Pedal to the metal!"
Right at the straight Zen is outrunned by Brooke but once again Zen tries to drift the corner!
It seems Zen is trying to regain supreme against Brooke in turns!
Brooke: "Heck! Even though I block you, you always have an opportunity to pass me!"
Zen: "I knew my luck will be there..."
Zen already overtake Brooke there, but Brooke's top speed is better so she can have a chance to overtake him necessarily. Meanwhile Zen blocks Brooke from overtaking!
Zen: "How?"
Brooke: "Well..."
Brooke: "Here comes my true advantage!!!"
As Brooke and Zen are about to take on the next turn ahead...
Zen: "Ouch!"
Brooke: "This is what I call as overtaking inside line - hard way."
Zen pulls Brooke on inside line at the next turn just like Brooke did. Now they're heading to the bridge section!
Zen drifts at that section, but Brooke slightly brakes to that section and that leads Brooke to another technique of her own!
Brooke: "Hey you, see this one!"
While Zen almost losing control on his drift, Brooke simply crossing that bridge just by braking before that section! Now Brooke is able to overtake Zen easily!
Zen: "Crap!"
Brooke: "Face it, young boy. That's the Trickster's technique look like."
But despite that fuss, Zen is able to catch her outside line!
Brooke: "Dang, you got on my nerves!"
Zen: "Don't forget, girl. I am an aspiring driver, and I should defeat a Trickster like you!"
Brooke: "Oh no you don't!"
Brooke: "What?"
Marty: "Oh yeah!"
Shark: "Overtake that girl, Zen! We should beat a Tricker!"
Marty: "Trickster!"
Shark: "Whatever..."
It's the final lap now! Brooke has a better top speed so she can overtake Zen on straights!
Brooke: "What do you think of my top speed?"
Zen: "Well, impressive. But I will conquer these turns!"
Shark: "Prove it!"
Marty: "Zen!"
Brooke: "Well, you're not too bad at all kid. But this battle isn't over YET!"
Zen: "Do you think so? I can overtake you in turns!"
Marty: "Nice! Keep it coming!"
Shark: "Overtake her on the next turns!
Both Brooke and Zen are flat out to the second turn which is a left hander. Unlike the first turn which is a long left hander (don't be fool by the roadblocks
), this turn is a short turn. That means Zen can pull off stylish drifts! And as expected, he does....
Brooke: "Dang it! He's too fast in turns!"
Zen: "Well..."
Brooke is able to regain her lead at the long straight after that turn, but not for long as Zen takes the inside line and able to steal her racing line.
Brooke: "What the heck!!!"
Marty: "Go for it!"
Shark: "Nice move!"
Turns later...
Brooke: "Heck! This racer is so fast!"
Zen: "Okay, this is it! The section where I made a mistake on."
Brooke: "I wish he repeat that same mistake. That way, I can regain my lead!"
Zen let off the gas pedal to enter the corner where he had a mistake a lap before. Moments later...
Zen: "Wow, I didn't think before! I think I'm too obsessed at drifting in turns. Maybe I should really brake at any point now."
Brooke: "Crap! He can fix his mistake done at the first lap!"
Now several turns left! Can Brooke regain her lead?
Brooke: "Aarrgh!!! I can't regain the lead! He's too fast!!! Even with my top speed setting!"
Zen: "Top speed setting doesn't help at sharp corners, except with a proper technique!"
Brooke: "Nooo!!!"
This is the last chance! Can Brooke regain her lead? It's a long straight so it's clearly where Brooke strong at! But close to the finish line...
Brooke: "Come on!!!" (steps her gas pedal harder)
Zen: "Crap!" (tries to block Brooke)
Marty: "Come on!!!"
Shark: "Zen!!!"
And the finish line is there! Someone's cross it! And it is...
Brooke: "I think I'm not Trickster-worthy girl now..."
'nuff said.
RACE RESULTS:
1. Zen (AE86 Trueno)
2. Brooke S (EG6 Civic SiR)
Shark: "Zen wins!"
Marty: "Nice!"
All the crowds are cheering for Zen and Brooke. They're applausing their race.
11th February 2007
Bali Village - After the race, 11:00
Brooke: "Wow, I can't believe it. Your techniques are so Trickster-worthy than me."
Zen: "Well, you don't have to be sad."
Shark: "You've raced again since your inactivity! That's why we want to race you!"
Brooke: "Anyway, thanks guys. Pfft..."
Marty: "Okay, I have to ask you one question, do you know Drift Girls team?"
Brooke: "Drift Girls? You mean a racing team organized well by Danielle Cromwell?"
Zen+Shark+Marty: "Yes!"
Brooke: "Wait a minute, I was a member there. Too bad because I have an inactivity I lost my relation between me and the team. That's why I quitted racing and Drift Girls. I have some college stuff to do."
Shark: "Wow, you're so busy."
Brooke: "Yes I know. But I have an info regarding that."
Zen: "What is it?"
Brooke: "Drift Girl's HQ is South from here. Drive until you find the Fujiwara Lakeside Town Hall and wait for Danielle to appear. I think she's most likely appear there by today."
Shark: "Wow."
Brooke: "There's more. Danielle's car is a black Subaru Impreza WRX STI. How many horsepower in your car that you have Zen?"
Zen: "160 horsepower."
Brooke: "She's got 260hp. What's more, it's full stock. You will not stand a chance against her I believe."
Zen: "Uh..."
Shark: "260? That's insane!"
Marty: "How can we get such tuning like that?"
Brooke: "I guess there's nothing I could do except to give you an engine tuning. This would cost many dollars and time. Tell me, what parts you've installed?"
Zen: "I have weight reduction, ECU, Transmission. That's what I have."
Brooke: "Okay, I guess I have to lend my exhaust then."
Zen: "But..."
Brooke: "Well, I was interested in tuning cars since I was active, but well. You can have my muffler then. It can gain you 20hp. This is the only choice I can offer, take it or leave?"
Zen: "I guess I have to take it."
Brooke: "Nice. Well, let's install it at Fujiwara tuning. Let that afro man do the work."
Zen: "Okay, let's go!"
Marty: "Yeah!"
Shark: "I think we should race again!"
Now the race between Zen and Brooke is over, but conquering Fujiwara Lakeside isn't as easy as conquering Fujiwara Village. Therefore, Zen can only trust in his tuning and settings plus technique as a last resort since Danielle has a stock 260hp Imprezza. What the battle will be? Wait next episode!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NEXT EPISODE
Danielle shows up! She is now serious to challenge Zen! But the problem is her GC8 is 260hp while Zen's AE86 is not yet reaching 200hp! How will the battle go?
Next Episode: An old rival with an over-powered GC8!
Meanwhile, check out
Brooke's profile and the
Bali Village track.