Tokyo Expressway
Inner Tokyo, Japan
Noon
Passing by a closed portion of the expressway, Candy is approached by a race official, and she rolled down her windows to speak..
Candy: "Let us through. I'm to race later. Here's my license."
Upon entering a parking garage, Candy exits her car and walks on, seeing the expressway deserted.
Candy: "Today's the first time I heard Sunday Cup's going around the expressway. Whoever has the gall to sort that out.. that's.. impressive."
Not estranged to the expressway's emptiness, however something else came up..
Candy: "What's even more impressive is that YOU TWO ARE STILL AT THIS!"
Now not leaning towards each other, they instead keep going as they remain behind Candy's back.
Emile: "No."
Izumi: "Yes."
Emile: "No."
Izumi: "Yes."
Candy made a quick turn backwards and aggressively retorts to this whole situation.
Candy: "Okay, enough is enough! How you two are still here sort of baffles my mind!"
Emile: "I am the most dangerous man in this building.. surely you have to think twice before you can tick me off."
Izumi: "Says who? Interpol's been my life for a LOT of my adult. To say I'm a honed as he is would be a.. a.. wait for it.. J-J-JOKE!! HEEHAAHAAA!"
She's beared this side of Izumi's disorder for this long, but can't help speak..
Candy: "Goodness, she's THIS close before I snap."
Emile: "At any case.. perhaps you'd be customers to my other job.. please wait.."
Not realizing he's carrying a medium thick case by his side, he opens it to reveal a well shone saxophone, then holds it..
Emile: "And.. what say you, Izumi?"
Izumi: "The Black Flash going to have a concerto in any given moment.. you're quite the someone, Emile."
Emile: "I'm missing percussion and string, but by my lonesome.. I can play some soothing tunes."
Impressed, Izumi took a moment to slowly clap, eventually speeding up after he's done a warmup with the instrument.
Izumi: "Wow! You do requests?"
Emile: "On this, why of course. If you know what song to play, you'd ask already."
Izumi: "Why, let me.. umm.. there's a tune??"
Candy being the bystander gets in between them, teasing..
Candy: "Wow, you both seem quite interested in each other with this chemistry I'm seeing in the mix."
Emile: "Not quite, from my end at least.."
Izumi: "Pfft, what are you talking about. Like him? Didn't you tell me you were sexual??"
Emile: "A-sexual."
Izumi: "Right. You're a sexy beast, HEEHEE!"
Considering Emile's preparing phase to play music, Candy announces..
Candy: "Well. I'm going this way."
Emile: "Likewise."
Her plan failed, she then spoke back to her followers..
Candy: "If you're going to stick close.. then can you at least keep it down!"
Izumi: "Kh..khkh.. I can't PROMISE THAT! AHAHAHA!"
And just as Candy was to head for the race control, another pair gets in her way..
Gary D: "Now that's what I call an alarming entry, don't you think so?"
Cierra: "Haha, y-yes. Hiya, Candy."
Candy: "Hii.. You both look great. How's your trip?"
Expecting a quick hug from her good friend, she opens her eyes to see them disappear.
Candy: "Where did they.."
But all along they were behind, and had more than just a stranger to stranger meeting..
Gary D: "Izzy! That's my girl! Been a while!"
Izumi: "And how's my favorite gangster in exile from California?"
Gary D: "Not bad, s[BLEEP], not bad at all. Aside the whole exile thing, I mean. Was thinking.. we visit old V tonight. Sound good?"
Izumi: "He's actually pretty happy in prison, but I'm sure Koji-san won't mind a blast from the past, hehehe."
And the incredibly introvert reveals her connection with the assassin..
Cierra: "W-well, if it isn't Mr. Black Flash himself.. your stories of h-horror are shaping up just nicely with the car I tuned for you.. hehe.. how's it going?"
Emile: "Running fine."
Cierra: "Fine? My work is premium, Emile.. But I can do you one inspection. F-for free.."
Emile: "...maybe."
Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, Candy comments..
Candy: "The cast of characters knowing each other keep surprising me.."
From Gary's perspective, he decided to take advantage of the situation and told her..
Gary D: "By the way, Candy. CK sent you a surprise. Actually not really, but check it: it's a surprise still."
Cierra: "Ohh.. what? Oohh OHH!!"
Confused, Candy replied..
Candy: "Surprise? I'm flattered, but wha-"
She stepped back to feel a man in a suit, but with an essence that she appealed towards enough, prompting her to turn seeing..
Boniface: "Surprise indeed, ma cherie. I hope you're not in any way strained this lovely afternoon."
Candy: "Bon.. uhh.. hi. Umm.. alright, this is a surprise."
Losing her composure, she then asks..
Candy: "Is my face.. turning candy apple red again?"
Boniface: "Quoi? She can't hide the attraction. I do too feel this.. feeling."
Candy: "Ohh.. ehehe.."
Boniface: "I suppose if you do want to.. know me more.. I'm here in Japan for a few weeks. Out and away from the barbarians.."
Not far away, Izumi comments on the scene..
Izumi: "HEHE! Just look at that reaction.. I see someone has a crush.."
Gary D: "This my first time too, Izzy. Bon's brought his family over, yo. We're just the extra luggage."
At a loss for words, the one thing she wanted to say was interrupted by the sudden clumsiness she's come out with..
Candy: "Ulp.. I think I bit my tongue.."
Face tilted and arms crossed, Boniface indifferently replies..
Boniface: "Doesn't look like you're hurt in any shape or form.."
A good distance away, Cierra speaks unnaturally loudly towards the French aristocrat..
Cierra: "Umm.. Bon.. can you tell them.."
Boniface: "I suppose those who aren't racing can move aside, was that what you wanted?"
Cierra: "Y-yes. Please?"
They hear her perfectly, and Emile has the words to make the departure more amicable..
Emile: "I suppose this is a good time to show off my.. merchandise."
Izumi: "You're talking guns, right?! Gary?"
Gary D: "For sure, I'm down."
With them away, Cierra now stops hiding behind something and meets with her cohort and friend.
Cierra: "That leaves us.. oh yes."
Candy: "I suppose it's time I get to know why you're here, Bon."
Boniface: "Well, my family's company is funding today's race. It's actually well documented that this expressway's commonly closed for racing, just not for Sunday Cup."
Candy: "And so you're here to just.. race?"
Boniface: "And while we're at it, spend a few thousand credits to prove them wrong, of course. Those barbarians know not of my secret techniques, oui oui."
Cierra: "Ohh.. this is my first time around. Umm, anything to expect?"
Candy: "Sunday Cup is extremely beginner friendly. Anyone can join, and you just need the basic B License to take part in."
Boniface: "Not to mention just bring whatever car. Possibly, you can enter with your Hellcat, but for today, it's not only closed invite, but closed car choice. Come with me.."
Following Boniface deeper into the parking garage reveals a skeleton crew of race officials surrounding a set of 8 different cars.
Cierra: "Whoa.. these are some well tuned mixture of low performance classics and domestic machinery."
Candy: "So, are we given a choice, or is it picked already?"
Boniface: "Umm, you're only not allowed in the Gordini. That's for me. Personally, as the only women in the race, you're welcome to choose first.. and of course go and survey."
As Candy and Cierra stroll slowly ahead of the parked cars, she notes..
Candy: "There's a FIAT and a MiTo.. and that classic Giulia's also so attractive. Cierra, what are you.."
Where a silhouette of her is supposed to be has nothing, as Candy sees her friend already on the roof of a Toyota..
Cierra: "AQUA!"
Candy: "I should've known."
Boniface takes this time to accompany Candy, softly speaking..
Boniface: "She's mentioned your history with Toyota starting off with a Prius. I suppose it just resonated with her, oui?"
Candy: "No arguments so far.."
Boniface: "Well, have you made a choice?"
Still unsure of to answer this, Candy's thoughts then come to a conclusion..
Candy: "It was between the Giulia and the Fit, but.. this Mazda's a manual? This is a diesel Demio!"
Boniface: "Your point being?"
Candy: "Diesels winning races are a thing of the past. With the likes of Le Mans, and certain Dakar rally machinery.. I want to give this thing a shot. It's here confidently, I'm sure it can race."
Boniface: "Such an apt description. I definitely overlooked that."
Candy: "Ehh.. thanks.. heh.."
Boniface: "You're candy apple red again, ma cherie. We race by the next hour. Alle, let's head for practice."
