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Before I start my update on the colored picture...

Here's to you~ Chiaki and Seiji's conversation~~

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Setting: Parking Lot (6:20 PM; weather; Clear and pigeons flew about.) Seiji: Do you mind if I ask you one question, Miyazaki? Chiaki: Yes? Seiji: Why was Tsubasa’s AE86 called the Ghost AE86? Chiaki: *chuckles* Why? You really want to know whether Tsubasa’s AE86 is really there or not when you raced him for the first time? Or is there by any chance you thought of his black 86 as another infamous Silverblood mirage? Seiji: …probably not just that…*leans on his Lan Evo* It feels both at once…I felt as I am racing someone that wasn’t even supposed to exist…since even now I am rather skeptical about the possibility of any AE86s that can run as fast as that in the Wangan Line and to top it off; to be able to keep up with my Lancer Evolution even though I knew the Trueno is simply impossible to beat a highly tuned Lan Evo in terms of power…the specs, the settings, the drivetrain, power output and everything; it’s far too different… Chiaki: Mm-hmm…and how do you feel when Tsubasa’s AE86 clung to you even though you thought you’ve shaken him off completely then? Do you feel strange? Or do you feel motivated further to lose him completely from your rear mirror? Depending on your answer; the Ghost 86 might gave a different meaning to you in your perception towards both the car and the driver himself. Seiji: Hmm…how should I put this…I feel…very intrigued by Tsubasa’s determination…that’s for sure…he was such a stubborn person in heart…yet his unwavering courage as an 86 driver truly fascinates me to no end…using such an old model with so many limits and faults…yet he still remained calm and fought his way; despite knowing the chance of winning is less than 0… *camera pans at the pigeons flying across a steampunk-like industrial building as Seiji started his 2nd paragraph dialogue* Seiji: It feels like he’s willing to clung to an insatiable dream…wanting to overcome cars that were supposed to be impossible to someone whom owns a car like his…I may not be able to see him directly yet…but his overwhelming aura of determination and resolve is almost frightening if I do say so myself…and I feel his AE86 was definitely a unique one…to be honest…I don’t feel like I am racing an 86 during that time…I was already cruising at over 300 km/h when I left him behind…yet his car’s light speck remained on my mirror; just like… Chiaki: A ghost…right? That’s the power of human will and determination for you, Tsuchiya-san. *smiles* Seiji: Yeah…honestly…if he were an illusion…then my perception towards that one word might forever change…since even if he really is a mirage…I raced with all my might…and lose him instantly; regardless of whether he’s real or not…just like Silverblood’s incident…but I can tell; he’s real…but if that’s the case then why is his car dubbed as “Ghost”? Perhaps you might know of this; Miyazaki? Considering you’re his childhood friend and all…I really am impressed that there’s someone out there whom had such a well-kept friendship between each other…for more than 15 years…it’s an astonishing experience to have someone with you for so long other than your family… Chiaki: Haha…don’t flatter me so much…you’re giving me too much credit; Tsuchiya-san…I just feel I should cherish anything that are willing to ask for my help…that’s all. Same goes for friendship… Anyway…you wish to know Tsubasa’s car’s nickname origin, right? Seiji: Do share with me if you know anything at all, Miyazaki. I am willing to hear every bit of it. I do wish to understand Tsubasa Aramaki at least a bit more…even though we have yet to meet face to face… Chiaki: Okay then…I’d explain. *Cue music The Ballad of Puppets; Gods Will Descend plays* Chiaki: The word; Ghost…what does it mean to you in general knowledge? Seiji: Ghost; a phantom being…an existence that is said to manifest after a person dies; a spiritual entity and a secondary image of something seen from anything…whether it’s a photo shot or what you see in your eyes…are there hidden meanings behind Tsubasa’s car’s nickname? Could they be related to anything I knew above? Chiaki: Both yes and no at the same time, Tsuchiya-san. As you know, “Ghost” is an existence that wasn’t visible to human eyes at all; yet some were able to see it; like those B grade horror movies and they tend to took the form of an uglier; deformed being that resembled humans themselves; particularly the dead’s original self. But do you know the largest contradiction of the meanings behind the word “Ghost”? Seiji: …it could also mean as a “spirit”; which was supposedly the amassed will that took shape as a fog-like being? And at the same time it could also be a sub-existent being that carried a consciousness…is that what you mean? Chiaki *Snaps fingers* Bingo. Tsubasa’s AE86 is called the Ghost 86 thanks to Tsubasa’s colossal fighting spirit and his ever-growing will of wanting to go faster than others. Anybody who drives a car will unconsciously gave themselves a synchronized feeling as if their own spirit and mind is placed inside a car’s machine itself. How much are you willing to press the gas; how much are you willing to turn the wheel; when is the exact time you wish to brake with your other pedal and make a full stop at which estimated point where you’re considered safe and stopped the car completely like your hands and feet; that’s the sub-consciousness that lied within every racers with over 98% of these racers failing to fully realize it. That is the definition of a Ghost in the machine itself; or more accurately; the man-made Spiritual Essence that defines the driver’s whole being that was possessed into the machine itself whenever the driver of the car drives in it. You have been with your Lancer Evolution long enough to fully realize this too; no? Do you ever feel like your car’s moving faster than you thought it will be sometimes when you clear you mind and let your machine do everything with your will instead of your own doubted mind interfering it? Seiji: …hardly…but why? Could it be that…?! Chiaki: Just like what you thought. Tsubasa raced with his determination and courage so strong that he has created an almost perfect double of his own “spirit” and breathed life into his own AE86 while driving like a wild stallion; charging forever forward and more…and the spirit eventually manifested completely into the machine itself and was dubbed the “Ghost 86” ever since by others whom raced him on the Wangan before your arrival in encountering him…his 86 has a “Ghost”...his “Ghost”…and if spoken in plain technical talk; it means you’re racing the driver Tsubasa whom acted as the “brain and heart” of the machine and the “Ghost” Tsubasa whom acted as the entire body of the machine itself and will always be able to perform far more than a machine with limits… Because humans have infinite potential; when that one human quality is somehow possessed into the machine in this case; as the form of “Ghost”, then AE86 will become a machine that will forever be faster and faster; even if the specs remained untouched…just like an artificial being with an almost perfect A.I program installed inside the computer unit itself; acting as a super-advanced machine with a human of 100% compatibility rate to drive this machine. Seiji: …so that’s the true meaning of Tsubasa’s AE86…an 86 with a sub-consciousness of his other self that his own heart and mind created and manifested into…but it sounds so…hard to believe…is it really theoretically possible to manifest an actual human “spirit” into a machine? No matter how experienced a driver is; their concentration level is still limited…but are you saying that Tsubasa’s level of concentration so massive that he actually managed to create a substitute of his other self and somehow “possess” the car? Chiaki: You felt it too; didn’t you? Tsubasa’s AE86 was very bound to break down and ended with an engine blow; yet even after such an intense run; the engine remained intact; while some other parts of the machine were severely damaged due to over-excessive stress from the driver himself. Tsubasa’s will is simply THAT powerful; he never gave up a race even he realize it’s a hopeless one or one that he couldn’t possibly win…because he trusted in his machine far more than anyone else, he treated his car like a whole human being and is willing to have confidence in his own instincts. That alone sparks a strong consciousness within the machine itself too when he drives all out. In other words; Tsubasa has an absolute level of concentration and determination that will forever make him able to keep pushing his AE86 far beyond its limits; despite the risk of suffering either an engine blow or any other excessive mechanical failures. Seiji: …I think I realize what you mean now…honestly…what a stubborn man…but I have to admit…he’s truly a courageous man…chasing my Lan Evo like that and even going all out without caring any risks at all…an ideal racer with a big heart…but if he keeps driving like that…I fear that someday his 86 will surely die…along with his “Ghost” that he had manifested in the car itself… I will give my highest respect to him as a racer; that’s for sure…truly by far the most persistent racer I’ve met…next to another person…

...O___O;

You really thought the scene so well...I applaud you for that, Rin...

Anyway...yep! That's indeed the true meaning behind the name Ghost 86...anyone thought of GITS will immediately recognize the concept behind Tsubasa's Ghost 86.

here are a few main points that you may like to change in this introductory script:

1. Seiji doesn't know that Chiaki's related to Tsubasa; unless proper introductions such as name exchanging then suddenly asking "are you related to that 86 Driver by any chance?"

2. Chiaki doesn't know anything about this Silverblood rumour; as it was only between Seiji & Company who witnessed Daiki's "Battle"/Time attack around Tokyo. The rest know it as just a string of unwanted & dangerous events that occurred.

3. At the end of Day 1, Seiji never knew the name of the 86 driver. Nor has he personally seen Tsubasa's face. Same applies with how well he knows Chiaki. They just met; how could Seiji know her background?

4. How did Chiaki know of what happened with Tsubasa's AE86? Did they meet up before the Chiaki VS Seiji finally after a long time or...? They're guys that Seiji never knew of (minus Kujira).

So "ghost" means the perfect and uniform unity between man & machine that other people/men could see with their inner eyes (not their physical ones). Interesting philosophy there... it's a bit related to my Sanctuary of Speed (read Akiyama chronicles about it; 2nd to last chapter where Daiki & Seiji had another official battle; 3rd if I recall that happened after the Silverblood incident) but SoS refers more to the true experience of speed and its effects on the driver / person manipulating such dangerous speeds as to how they're unaffected if it is truly appreciated.

This post has been edited by Gunma's 34 on Jan 17 2012, 06:01 AM

Just brushing up my photography skills. Here's Naoko united perfectly with her MR2 in Suzuka East.

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Suzuka Circuit East Course_8 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_10 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_9 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_6 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_7 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_5 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_4 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_3 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_2 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course_1 by madboi2256, on Flickr Suzuka Circuit East Course by madboi2256, on Flickr

!MMA_N00B - DAT MR2... = <3 <3 <3 <3

*Adds Naoko to the picture*

*I died*

Thanks for the feedback. Since Day 2 is gonna be a BIT longer than Day 1. I've decided to make the episode script a bit longer than expected. In response; here's what I can think of at the moment.

Re. 1: This scene happens after Chiaki and Seiji raced at the Wangan Line after Chiaki's several failed attempts to find him at night; instead she tried it out on evening; which led to the supposed battle between Seiji and Chiaki. Remember the part where I kinda begged you to create the OP scene of Seiji vs Chiaki? This was supposed to be the aftermath of that scene.

Of course; I still have to wait for your OP scene before I make any drastic changes to this part yet. This was overall still a draft and is bound to have a lot of rewritings and corrections.

Re. 2: Chiaki knew of the incident too actually; except she hardly express it nor does she share it openly; since everyone knew the Silverblood incident was rather ridiculous or much to say; unsettling enough for others to keep wanting to know any further. She read the reports a lot too; just like Kujira. Sorry if I didn't put this part though during my share on this conversation; since my progress of Day 2 was already kinda at around 35% at the moment.

Re. 3: Now this part seemed to make sense...I probably should reconsider this conversation a bit later on...since there's STILL a lot that Seiji do not know about Chiaki...maybe I should hold this conversation later on while considering this one part?

Re. 4: Again...sorry for not telling you this part. They DO met up before the Chiaki vs Seiji battle took place. Tsubasa told Chiaki everything about the one driver that he lost miserably too and kinda urged Chiaki to think of something that could at least strengthen his Ghost 86 so he could at least even up the score a bit more the next time he faced Seiji...whom he simply refers to now as "The Red Evo Man". It was the part of Tsubasa's description about Seiji's Lan Evo keep pushing away further and further that made Chiaki realize that he could be talking about the rumored Wangan God; Seiji Tsuchiya; which she reads a bit of from Kazuhiko's magazine publish.

Haha...sorry if my response wasn't good enough.

At any case; I think I should read the Sanctuary of Speed to understand a bit more...maybe I could get new ideas and a bit of reference from that too...somehow.

This post has been edited by Rin on Jan 17 2012, 06:12 AM

Oh, things change
No use holding on, because
Nothing stays the same

Oh, things change
Time passes by so fast
Keep out of the rain...

Yes, just another dubstep track, but somehow those words at the ending may give an impact to the characters. Or the series itself. Or something.

And finally; the final update for today (probably...); colored version of MC, Raymond and Naoko~



Next in line; Katerina's mugshot~ and continuation of Day 2 Script.

This post has been edited by Rin on Jan 17 2012, 06:31 AM

As much as I want to swoon over Naoko now on this pic; I'm (FINALLY) doing my last assessment for my entire course; that I've neglected to do for the past few weeks... make that months (2 months tops)... not to mention work whole day tomorrow; but I AM free on Thursday so extreme brainstorming by then; also the beginning of Viaggio Grande development.

Rin, if you could get me VAs for Viaggio Grande (help your friends build up some confidence if you can XD) they'll get slots as well for Hachioji; call it double benefits XD; and sample them some works I had on youtube too.

Actually; I kinda tried...but they still refuse to...since they just can't be interested enough to do it. :/

And I'd feel guilty if I try to force them into it... So...there really isn't much promise on this part I am afraid...sorry... D:

Anyway, Gunma...

I do hope the explanation works for you about Chiaki and Seiji's conversation...

and have you thought of the OP scenario yet? Just a little bit will be enough. Remember, it all happened at around 5:50 PM something...and Seiji was kinda complaining in his head about Takumi after the whole test-drive thingy he had gone through with him. Just think of it as a rather bad experience for Seiji in watching Takumi talked and talked while drive dangerously.

I'll keep that in mind for Seiji's opening dialogue.

Well, try to be more of the convincing-salesman type; try that if that'll work. And encouraging ones like "you don't have to be a full-pledged pro to be at it; this was done by fans for fans" or something.

Tomorrow's my off day; so I think I can still try one more time tomorrow...but the problem is they're not interested into racing stuffs...even if it's anime/manga type...so I really cannot promise anything. :/

But I'd do my best...

Oh...and I wonder if I can read it at midnight...huhu...your OP scene (it's 11:00 PM here now.)

I'd see if I can wait for another hour or two for it; if not; tomorrow. (Though it was supposed to be today but since you're busy and all...)

Outstanding coloring as always, Rin.

And I do look forward Katerina's mugshot too...

Anyway, I think I'd also try and see if I can get to see Gunma's OP Scene between Chiaki vs Seiji (if he by any chance is making it now...LOL)

Anyway...while waiting for the Seiji vs Chiaki OP; Gunma; I wanna know...during the beginning of the Day 2; after Takumi and Seiji and Raymond started testing drive; is Takumi sitting besides Seiji or is Seiji alone while test-driving his Evo IX with Takumi's settings? And how long will it last about? Depending your answer, I'd see how much I can stretch their conversations while leaving the technical stuffs back to you as usual.

before I call it a night; it's Seiji sitting on the driver's seat; testing the Evo while Takumi trash talks about how great the Evo VI and his tuning is to the Evo IX RM while talking smack about how weak the other cars are.

Gorgeous. Now I have a clear idea on the scene.

Thanks.

Anyway; since you're goin' to bed; guess I'd be expecting the OP scene for Chiaki vs Seiji tomorrow then.

last minute announcement:

!mma_N00B, send to me via email the exported replay files of the completed photoshoots tomorrow. Thanks.

Before I knock myself out in bed;

Here's the RAW form of the test-driving session between Seiji, Takumi and Raymond.

SPOILER

Seiji: This power output…it feels slightly off balance…but I can still handle it…the ECU setting is kinda flawed…but at least the boost management is still passable enough… Takumi: Hahahahaha!! How does it feel now, Seiji? Feels great with my magic on the car’s insides; no? Feel the power gushing out now? Seiji: I wouldn’t say that I am impressed…but at least the power output is indeed increased to a good deal…the car’s stability is a bit off at this current setting; but I am still able to handle it. Takumi: Hah! No one knows how to set a Lancer Evolution like I do! Don’t think that I am those idiot tuners from YAMAZA’s JTKed, those guys are literally shits compared to MY personal tuning! Seiji: … *Seiji started to push the car a bit harder and the instability of the Evo is starting to slowly show; forcing Seiji to have to drive a bit rougher with his steering to recover the balance of the car. Takumi doesn’t seem to care much though* Takumi: Awesome! Now with this tuning and your skills; even a freaking Veyron won’t stand a chance on the ultimate combo of my tuning and your skills together! You’d literally be known not just as the Wangan God; but the GOD OF WORLD RACING! Haha! Seiji: (…dammit; I really wanted to tell him to shut the hell up now…but I am concentrating too hard just to make sure this Evo doesn’t fly off…this setting is powerful; yet it’s turned this Evo into a restive horse…it might take a while before I can readjust my driving style to fully utilize this rather dangerous setting for the Lan Evo…Takumi; that bastard…what else has he done to the car…?) *camera changes into Raymond’s R35 following from behind* Raymond: Hmm…looks like even Seiji’s having a bit of a hard time trying to tame the current Evo with Takumi’s settings…as I thought; increasing the power further while ignoring the suspensions settings could really upset the car’s overall balance; despite it being a 4WD…Seiji is even making a bit of mistakes on parts where he’s supposed to be able to drive perfectly…yet his driving is rather rough from my view… Raymond: Takumi…sure hope I don’t find the wrong guy to help tune Seiji’s car…now it’s all just up to Seiji’s skills to tame this wild stallion now… *camera changes back into Seiji and Takumi* Takumi: Say, what do you think of my Evo VI? The car’s pretty sweet huh?! Seiji: …I don’t know…and I have no comment at that matter at the moment. Takumi: Well, you should REALLY drive my Evo VI and see for yourself then. That car’s setting is by far the one I am most proud of. Truly the greatest masterpiece I’ve ever made in my lifetime. Strong enough to make me invincible on both mountain passes AND highway battles! No car even came close to it! My specialty in tuning Evos is literally MAGIC! People keep talking about things like “Tuning isn’t magic” yet my tuning begged to differ! With my setting everything is perfect for an Evo. It will immediately turn any opponent car’s setting in comparison and made that comparison looked like chocolate and shit! Seiji: *feeling a bit irritated* (…for the love of God…just shut up already…) Takumi: And for the tuning of this Evo compared to mine; well, I’d say it’s 2nd to my perfect setting for my own ride of course! Heh! But still; this car’s now literally a monster car that can kill off anyone’s junk car! Cars that lack 4WD drive train; high power turbo and engine as well as MY setting; then their cars are just half-assed shits that weren’t even worth to be called a junk; let alone a car! Hah!! Seiji: *Finally had enough with Takumi’s trash talk and tried to keep himself calm without shouting* Sorry…but; can you be quiet for a minute? I am trying to concentrate here. Takumi: Oh come on! I was getting on the good part! The part about me stating the truth behind those 2 losers that lost to your Evo! Seiji: Anything but that…I do not want to talk about my races anymore…they’ve nothing to do with you, right? So just drop it. Takumi: Drop it? HELL! I wanna talk about this, dude! This world’s just full of so many idiots nowadays!! GT-Rs are understeering pigs while AE86s are nothing more than a disgusting memory of the past…honestly; what a shitty excuse for a car…the shitty FR Trueno wasn’t even worth to be called a car now…they’re just literally toys that are meant to be played by little kids and will eventually be scraped as useless junk!! Seiji: …I said that’s enough, Takumi…don’t make me repeat myself…! Takumi: Hey, I am just stating the truth dude…nothing wrong, right? And GT-Rs are really just for shows! They’re nothing but big-powered dumb cars with shitty heavy weight and understeer like a shameless piece of shit box…haha, I just got to laugh my ass off at the useless shitty ET-S ATESSA System…honestly…that car’s just another toy with bigger engines. They’re nothing compared to Lan EVOS! Evos are True Kings of racing! And you know it! Seiji (…That’s what you think…I raced with many Rs…so I know a good one when I see one…honestly; how biased can this loud mouthed punk be with his opinions on other cars…?) *Camera pans back to Raymond with his R35* Raymond: Looks like he’s getting the hang of it now…that Seiji…haha; I expect no less from the Wangan God…though I can’t help for some reason…Seiji’s driving still seemed kinda…lacking in motivation today…I wonder what happened to him? Hmm… *soon, their test drive session continued with Seiji driving the Evo IX a lot more stable and both cars continued to cruised on until they’ve reached the end of the first lap and after their session is over; they returned to the building of the tuning shop*

I do apologize for the lack of sceentime here for Raymond though...I'd be sure to put more of him later on...

Or if you think this is not long enough; you can go ahead and tell me what else there is needed to be added for the conversation so I can change it right ahead.

This post has been edited by Rin on Jan 17 2012, 06:07 PM

...damn, that Takumi sure don't know when to shut up...does he?

Gunma, replay angles for recording at Route X is more than ideal. To me, anyway.

And so far only A and B are complete... I badly need two extra hands for C and D too... Mind if I won't force myself to let everyone complete all photo sets at once?

This post has been edited by +-!mma_N00B-+ on Jan 18 2012, 01:25 AM

Next update: Probably the linework of Katerina mugshot~ <3

And confirmed update will be a share of my RAW conversation dialogue between Shino and Tsubasa after Tsubasa returned from his humiliating defeat against Seiji. Shino will encourage Tsubasa to keep doing what is right and to cast off the questions of doubts on the bad sides of the path he choose; and to embrace his choice fully as who he could be;

towards the Road of No Return. (Which was the original highlight text from the preview picture of Day 2)

This is also where Tsubasa begun looking for Chiaki to see if she can fix his damaged Ghost 86.

And so continued the Self-Speed-Society of Tsubasa...

I've a feeling that an unexpectedly HUGE future is going to wait for him...after he's done fixing up his damaged 86...

Speaking of which...I wonder when will Jintei show up?

Route X is just out and I got my hands on it.

Expect shots for Kitana, Katerina, Kujira, and Naoko.

(and my beloved Wangan cruisers as well, though those will end up in my GT5 photo gallery since they're irrelevant anyway.)

EDIT: Kujira takes Route X. lolol

This post has been edited by +-!mma_N00B-+ on Jan 18 2012, 04:12 AM

SUCCESS!!!



Anyway...update~

The brother-sister conversation between Tsubasa and Shino after 1 week where Tsubasa was humiliated by Seiji's overwhelming power...

SPOILER

*Tsubasa opens door and walked into the shop* Tsubasa: …*yawns* I am home…sis… *Tsubasa waited for her sister’s response, only after a long pause did he get a response* Shino: Oh…it’s you; Tsubasa…welcome home. You’re quite late tonight…gone to race again I suppose? Tsubasa: *Yawns again* Not exactly…that was a week ago… at the Wangan Line…and I ended up at the Rainbow Bridge after giving up racing against someone insanely tough…sorry that I keep this hidden from you… *Tsubasa went into the living room and sat besides Shino’s seat.* Shino: Give up…? What, you lost or something? Tsubasa: Obviously…I got totally blown away. Shino: Hmm, guess the one who was supposed to be dubbed as the Undefeated Kanagawa Emperor wasn’t so great after all… *chuckles* Tsubasa: Oh, be quiet you…we’re both driving different cars…and we both have skill level gap that is really quite far apart each other too; to be honest….I don’t stand a chance at all… Shino: Interesting…you actually got blown to bits like that…so who’s the guy that kicked your butt tonight? Tsubasa: …I dunno the guy…but he’s driving a very, very powerful Lancer Evolution…I think it’s the ninth generation if I am not mistaken…a red one…with a carbon hood. Shino: Lost to another 4WD…haha, typical. *opens a can of coffee and started sipping* Tsubasa: 4WD cars really are amazing; aren’t they? They can remain so stable even on such high speed while entering corners with unbelievable entry speed…something that my FR simply couldn’t replicate…truly is a powerful car; that Evo…despite the fact I did win a lot of 4WDs in my Kanagawa days; but other than the Dead Zone himself and of course…you; I never lost to any 4WDs before…this is possibly my third time losing to one. First a Skyline, next your Impreza and finally the guy’s Lancer Evolution… Shino: 3 major 4WD cars have totally kicked dust in your 86’s mouth…embarrassing, but at the same time; it can’t be helped…4WD cars; all of them are that scary if the driver knows what he’s doing with the car. Tsubasa: I’ve tried everything I can to make sure I can keep up with most of the cars that ran regularly on the Wangan Line using my own driving will to make up for the lack of power…but I still lost…I really feel kinda frustrated to be honest… Shino: Tsubasa…it’s a good thing you lost…want to know why? Tsubasa: Huh? How so? Shino: You may be extremely well-versed in mountain pass runs, but in the world of highway racing; you’re still an outsider…this loss could serve as your guidepost in what you might expect in the future…the possibilities on the Wangan are endless; because anyone racing here can easily cruise far beyond 200 km/h…the fact that you can keep up with a Lancer Evolution that travels faster than 300 km/h alone is already quite an accomplishment; I’d say… Tsubasa: Really huh…? I guess so…considering how old my car is…compared to that guy… Shino: But you still have a very long way to go…remember…driving at the Wangan isn’t as easy as driving on mountain passes. Mountain passes are more technical while the Shutoku is more of concentration and will to keep accelerating even on the tiniest fraction of second and not letting go your acceleration for even a millimeter. The second you thought of safety while travelling at a speed too fast than you couldn’t keep up; the next few second you realize that you’re already left behind. Tsubasa: Yeah…and I was very well aware of what will happen if I hesitate…considering the car again and all…but I still want to keep driving this car…for some reason this car seemed so…alive when I drove it… Shino: Alive…huh? Hmm… *sips coffee* *camera pans to the black AE86* Tsubasa: I feel…like another part of me is sealed inside that machine everytime I started the car’s engine…no matter how hard I push the car…it simply obliged…not refusing me in response and feedbacks at all; despite how hard I’ve been pushing the car all these years…yet it still craved for more…and more…and even more so than ever before…just like how I managed to push this car so far to the point it nearly reached 300 km/h in my senses…the feeling is just breathtaking yet at the same time; frightening as to how the car is still able to move like that after going such stress… It feels like the car is really alive…like a person’s will is inside the machine itself…or rather the engine itself more accurately… Shino: Well…it happens when you drove a car long enough and when you’re fond of it…a car’s still got to have a good master and is willing to accept it’s all to have such things happen. A car owner with no love towards the car is not going to feel these types of feelings you’re feeling now…even if they’ve more experience than you by any means…sometimes there are things that logic and mathematics just can’t explain. Hearing from your AE86 just now…I believe it’s almost time for an overhaul…the engine’s already very near at its critical rate…if you keep pushing it any further…it will without a doubt… *camera pans to Shino’s closed eyes at a close-up range* …die…along with your “Ghost” in it…and it’s going to take forever to replicate another “Ghost” of yours… Tsubasa: … *Feeling worried that Shino might stated the truth as he turned back to the door…probably glancing at the AE86 from afar* Tsubasa: Do you think it’s possible to fix it without giving up the engine? Shino: Probably…but like I said…it’s very near at its critical breaking point…but if you overhauled it…then maybe there’s still a chance…so how about it? You wish to overhaul it yourself? You’re a still an idiot at mechanical stuffs; so who would you look for to help you overhaul your car? Judging from the rigidity of your AE86’s body too a few days ago; the car’s going to break off for sure if you keep pushing it so hard…the body will without a doubt; give in completely and you will never be able to drive steadily…your car’s light after all; so it lacks traction advantage compared to cars that are much heavier than yours… Tsubasa: Yeah…I know…but I think I still got a chance to get my car fixed…she can most definitely help…and I happen to know where to find her still. *Smiles optimistically* Shino: “She”? …ah…it’s her; so you two are still together in a sense after all…well; I must say I am impressed that you’ve made a friendship last for this long… Tsubasa: Yeah…it’s like we’ve an invisible bond or something…I always seem to know where to find her; even after it’s been nearly a year since I last met her in that place… Shino: Well…do what you want…this is your car after all…and I’d definitely like to see how things turn out once your AE86 is back in full form again. I don’t really have much to teach you anymore; seeing as everything else is up to your experience gaining. And know this; Tsubasa…if you keep charging further and further through the Wangan Line…you’re going to walk into the Road of No Return…you’d keep charging forever forward…but once you reached your final destination of one world and a part of your awakened inside; you’d no longer be who you are now…you might change for the better…or for the worse; depending on how you interacted with the people in the circle of Shutoku…you’re going to slowly change more and more…and you will keep growing as a person and as a racer. So my point is; savor everything you can get for now…you may need to use them for the future. You and your “Ghost” are an ever changing restless combination…the possibilities are endless between you two…so keep marching forward and keep driving forward. Fix your car and keep going; regardless of the matter of winning and losing; for there is no winner…you either give up moving forward this world; or you keep trying to break through countless obstacles and walls that stapled your growth as who you choose to be. Just cast off the bad effects of the change you might want to seek…and embrace the better of this path. You will definitely grow into a fine man and as an even more refined racer if you have this kind of mindset, I tell you, brother. Tsubasa: The Road of no Return…yeah…I got what you mean…there are so many paths that I cannot return to…but my heart and my own “Ghost” know this far better than anyone else, sis… *stands up and grabbed his chest gently; with a determined confident smile from his face* The Ghost 86 (ME) and MYSELF do NOT need a Road that I can “Return” to!! Shino: Now that’s something I prefer to hear from you, my brother…because it’s never truly like you to doubt after all. Well…then… *stands up and pats Tsubasa’s shoulder* Do the dishes at the kitchen and take a good rest. Tomorrow do some delivery for me on the flours and then just go straight to look for her…if you know where to find her. *Shino walked slowly to the steps and closed the door after reaching her room while taking her coffee along* Tsubasa: …sigh; more deliveries huh…guess I ought to talk to the boss that I’d take the day off tomorrow…if I delay my repair on the 86 any further…it’s going to break for sure even if I am not racing anyone…can’t really take that chance after all…oh well… *Tsubasa walked to the kitchen and started washing away the dishes*

I've done Katerina's S7 on Route X too but I presented her car here anyway so yeah. I'll upload Katerina's Route X pics but all you have to do to see it is to follow the link to my Flickr photostream.

You're won't take word of it though because you're too busy celebrating Kujira being the first one to set foot on Route X But did you know... Katerina's shoots where done before Kujira But neither was the first, since it was ME with MY R33 LOL

This post has been edited by +-!mma_N00B-+ on Jan 18 2012, 04:51 AM