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IMPORTANT!
Listed in this post are the characters expected to appear in the Gaiden. Expect this list to lengthen.
Takuma Kanonji:
Age: 23
Occupation: Race car driver, Motoring Weekly Journalist, Part-owner of the Kanonji Mochi Shop
Nationality: Japanese
Cars Owned: Mazda RX-7 FD3S (owns three of them), Inherits Sir Ben's Lamborghini collection, Lamborghini Gallardo LP600-2 "Edizione Takuma", Lamborghini Aventador LP800-2 "Signore McCarthy", MINI Cooper S, Pagani Zonda 770R "Nero Drago"
Likes: Lamborghinis, Mazda Rotary sports cars, Honda NSX, Fresh ingredients, Octopus, Siberian Huskies, Samurai Swords, Sukiyaki
Dislikes: Ferraris (mostly), Four-wheel drive cars, Pollen, Slow-moving cars at the highway, The smell of cheese
Other Skills: Martial Arts (Baguazhang; 32 out of 64 palms), Kenjutsu (Samurai Sword fighting), Cooking
Car/s he wishes to own: Porsche 911 (regardless of model), Honda NSX
Background: Having separated from his twin, Takanori, from birth by a hospital fire, Takuma has grown to loathe him and his family initially. The person who saved him from the hospital fire was the late Sir Ben McCarthy, who raised Takuma as a race car driver of exceptional skill, even belonging to the notorious The Proteges racing team that Sir Ben had once formed. Upon meeting his biological family, however, his cold heart warmed up, and now values them with his life.
He has other talents as well, such as martial arts, culinary arts, and a very deadly proficiency of the Katana. He also possesses a buff physique, and even helps out his teammate and colleague, Nobuyuki Hiramoto, improve his stamina by offering rather torturing work out routines. When he was 14, he was even left alone in a wilderness by Ben, in order to test his survival skills. He made it back to the city just three days later.
Because of those, many see him having a tough guy persona, which holds true most of the time. Aside from his family, the only person outside his family that he respects highly is Hiroyuki Hiramoto, he sees him as a man with tremendous experience. But of course, he recognizes the skills and talents of his teammates too.
Of course, he does have a share of weaknesses: He is a lot more attached than most people, as a result of separation from birth. So attached in fact, that he decided to settle down with his wife just across the street where his mother lives. He is also a brand conscious person, as he hates everything made by Ferrari (even refusing to review Ferrari cars in his motoring show), and even dictates what brand names must be in his home, much to the chagrin of his wife and adopted son.
When it comes to racing skills, he relies on his footwork, and as well as his conviction; the traits he inherited from his father. Some even see Takuma as the 2nd Michiharu Kanonji, due to their similarities in personality and style.
Takanori Kanonji:
Age: 23
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver, Motoring Weekly Journalist, Part-owner of the Kanonji Mochi Shop
Cars Owned: Nissan Skyline GT-R R32, Nissan Skyline GT-R R33, Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, Nissan GT-R Takanori Edition, Mazda Eunos Roadster, Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, MINI Cooper S Countryman, Chevrolet Corvette C7
Likes: Nissan GT-R, Lightweight rear wheel drive cars, Cats, Mochi, Music, Buffet restaurants
Dislikes: Snakes, Corvettes, Kelp, Jellyfish, Perfumes
Car/s he wishes to own: Ferrari LaFerrari, Nissan R390 GT1 Road Car, Caterham Seven 620R
Other Skills: Ninjutsu, Bo Staff fighting, Skillful in almost all musical instruments.
Background: The fiery Takanori Kanonji. Not a day goes by without him going all out in whatever he does. He puts his heart in them. In the workplace wherein his colleagues are also his teammates, he makes it a point to put a positive vibe in the office, but is also a subject of bullying by his twin, Takuma.
Of course though, Takuma needs Takanori whenever he needs a piece of advice or just comfort. Takanori is the one person Takuma holds dear. The twins display an example of an ideal brotherhood.
The people that Takanori have met share the same sentiment, that he has this special aura that makes others feel positive, and that he has changed the people he has met. That's because of his very optimistic outlook on life.
He also has a talent for music, even having his own band. Sadly, thanks to his racing activities, he rarely gets to meet them, and they have only a few songs in their repertoire. What's worse, there are a lot of songs that Takanori had written have left unfinished. Though of course, he is slowly working on that "one special song" that embodies what Dream Alliance is all about, which is a priority for him. When will that be finished? Only Takanori knows...
In racing, he inherits his mother's gutsy attitude. He never gives up, even if it seems hopeless for him. He has a tendency to exclaim some catchphrases whenever he brakes and changes gear. He prefers the explosive power of the GT-R, a car that very well complements his personality.
Nobuhiko Hiramoto:
Age: 22
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver, Motoring Weekly journalist
Cars Owned: Toyota Supra JZA80 (owns two of them) Tesla Model S Signature Performance, Lotus Elise
Likes: Cats, Chocolate, Ice Cream, Toyota cars, Miso Soup, Tennis Rackets
Dislikes: Shellfish, Acne, Noise
Car/s he wishes to own: McLaren P1, Porsche 918, Porsche 911, Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Other Skills: Karate (5th Dan), Parkour, Tennis
Background: Nobuhiko Hiramoto never had an idea of happiness for most of his life. He has witnessed the divorce of his parents, his father disappeared, and his separation from his big brother, Nobuyuki. He learned racing during his high school days, being somewhat inspired by his father. Despite this, he wished that one day, he'll see his family complete once and for all.
However, it seemed that fate wasn't kind, and he died of stomach cancer during the events of the first Dream Alliance. But from beyond the grave, he is watching over his family and friends, and even controlling the Castrol Tom's Supra Racing Car in order to get close to his big brother and race him once and for all.
In a sudden twist, he was given another chance to live, living in a different body. He is not to meet his family and friends, but violated that condition due to his fondness of seeing them. Despite that setback, he was finally able to live a new life and he is finally able to see his family, complete and happy like his childhood days.
In racing, he has recently adopted his father's racing style, that only a few can master - the One Hand steer. He displays smoothness in the driving line thanks to that technique that he is still practicing. One notable trait that his opponents take notice of, is that his tendency to tap the rear end of the opponent car. This is a sign of challenge, and is actually derived from his father's psychological warfare.
He now has to face a bigger challenge, though - to be a father.
Nobuyuki Hiramoto:
Age: 27
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver, Motoring Weekly Journalist
Cars Owned: RUF BTR, BMW Z4 M Coupe, Dodge Viper GTS '02, SRT Viper GTS '13
Likes: Plants, Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza), Almonds, Calligraphy, Fighting Games
Dislikes: Takuma's workout routines, Kei cars, Octopus
Car/s he wishes to own: RUF RT35
Other Skills: Calligraphy
Background: Nobuyuki suffered the same fate as Takuma, being separated from his little brother, but when he was 10 years old. He was kidnapped while just playing ball with Nobuhiko. Fate saved him when the building where they were detained caught fire, and he was lucky to escape with the others. He passed out, and turned out to be adopted by the Ishida couple.
His early racing days were not so good, as he only finished at the middle of the ranks in the GT300 class. He did earn a living out of it, though, and he was able to buy a BMW Z4 M and an RUF BTR, all painted in yellow, Nobuhiko's favorite color.
He harbored suicidal tendencies. He attempted to do so when he found out his father "died", and then Nobuhiko came next. He did find a new lease in life when he was talked out of it by his adoptive parents, and went back on track.
With his family now together, he vows to keep it steady, by visiting his parents as often as he can. He also works as a motoring journalist, with his teammates in Dream Alliance also his colleagues at work. He is the only one that can actually bully Takuma, on rare occasions.
In regards to his love life, he had a relationship, but failed to keep it together due to his racing activities. Only he knows when can he open his heart again...
In racing, Nobuyuki's greatest asset - as his father discovered - is his stamina. During his racing days in the GT300 class, he stayed on for most of the races, until he is only instructed to change drivers when the race is about to end. He is currently improving his stamina, as directed by his father, along with the help of Takuma.
Hiroyuki Hiramoto:
Age: 55
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Retired race car driver, the leader of Dream Alliance, Real Estate businessman
Cars Owned: Toyota 2000GT, Lexus LFA Nurburgring, McLaren F1
Likes: Mie Prefecture, the smell of fuel, Kobe beef
Dislikes: Dependent people, American muscle cars, motorcycles
Car/s he wishes to own: None at the moment
Other Skills: Meditation, Tea making
Background: A man with tremendous experience, looked up by many, and a glorious racing past with the rivalry with Michiharu Kanonji. While their last race was a tie, for him, it was a the best experience in his life.
For him, fatherhood is not something he's not good with. He once lost his two sons, with his youngest son witnessing his divorce with his wife. He disappeared in the Japanese racing scene and raced in the world stage. He returned, as a racer in the Dream Alliance's opposing team, The Top Gun, in order to get close to Nobuhiko once and for all. His efforts were successful, but in the end Nobuhiko died after their showdown.
After some time, Nobuhiko successfully brought the family together once again, even from beyond the grave (and eventually reincarnated). He now lives happily, reconciled with his wife, in their new home in Roppongi Hills.
His racing abilities include inducing a psychological warfare with his opponents, deceiving them and eventually pressuring them to make a mistake. While currently retired, he directs his racing strategies to his racers in Dream Alliance, and eventually teaching Nobuhiko the One Hand steering technique.
Yuki Kanonji:
Age: 20
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver, Honda Test Driver
Cars Owned: Honda Fit RS, Honda NSX Type R (later tuned to Super GT specs), Honda NSX Prototype
Likes: Anime, Sports, Tofu steak, Sashimi
Dislikes: Judgmental people, Overpowered cars, Peanuts
Car/s he wishes to own: None at the moment
Other Skills: Tennis, Photographic memory
Background: At the young age of 13, Yuki "Samui" Kanonji learned the ways of speed in an unorthodox manner - at the mountain roads - under the tutelage of Spoon Sports Founder, Tatsuru Ichishima who acts like a father figure to him. He is given the nickname "Samui" because of his cold-hearted approach on how to deal his opponents - showing no mercy, despite his meek appearance.
His dominance in mountain pass racing is due to his excellent photographic memory. Give him a couple of runs throughout the course, and he'll memorize the line he'll take, including how deep the corner is, the corner angle, braking points, and even the presence of leaves that sometimes hinder the traction of the car during cornering.
However, his fault would be his lack of self-confidence. He gradually works on it, and is often encouraged by his cousins, Takuma and Takanori, to use it as it is one of the best weapons for success.
Ricky McCarthy:
Age: 25
Nationality: British-Filipino
Occupation: Dream Alliance's scout, occasionally racing for the team; editor-in-chief in a motoring magazine.
Cars owned: Subaru BRZ, Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GH), Jaguar XKR-S, Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Likes: Halo-halo, tea cosies, London, Cirque du Soleil, FIA GT races
Dislikes: Discrimination, short technical courses.
Other Skills: Critiquing other forms of writing
Background: A child born out of wedlock, son of Sir Ben McCarthy, and his mother is a Filipina waitress. He took up writing as a form of career, eventually landing a job in a motoring magazine. He worked his way up, promoting to testing several cars. He earned more than enough, convincing his mother to quit work and volunteered himself to be the breadwinner. He also put a child of his mother's friend to school.
He does revere his father, but sometimes tends to loathe him because he left them to fend for themselves. But still, he shows his love for his father, even though he's passed away.
He has been recruited to Dream Alliance by Takanori, by successfully overtaking all opponents in 1 lap of the Nordschleife.
His work in the team involves mostly scouting the race tracks for the team to practice in, especially when a major series is upcoming. He occasionally races, but is contented by just being a scout along with the robot named Nigel Heidelberg.
Robert Brandon Hatch CBE:
Age: 27
Nationality: British
Occupation: Race car driver
Cars Owned: Lotus Europa Special, Lotus Elise '96, MINI Cooper S, McLaren 650S, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI (eventually sold), KTM X-Bow R
Likes: His younger brother, Dennis, British lightweight cars, potential time attack cars
Dislikes: His mother, Wasabi
Other Skills: Various Martial Arts (Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Savate, Ninjutsu, Jujitsu, Karate, Kenjutsu), Marksmanship (his specialty is assembling, and firing the sniper rifle from great distances)
Car/s he wishes to own: McLaren P1, Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, Ferrari 250 GTO
Background: Robert Brandon "Rob" Hatch could be said as a British equivalent of Takuma Kanonji, sharing almost all the same traits. And the two do agree in almost all subjects, even their brotherhood moments with their own siblings.
But Rob doesn't really have a perfect family, as he claims. He was close to his late father, Brandon Hatch, and he doesn't get along with his mother after all, even moving out of the house making his little brother, Dennis Hatch, lonely. Because of that, his relationship with Dennis had somehow strained, but is overall strong. His little brother's only wish is for Rob to talk to their mother once and for all, something that Rob feels uncomfortable with.
Rob's racing career was once ruined by a scandal conjured by his nemesis, Boris Kirsch. The rival German Touring car racer pulled up that dirty trick in order to get rid of Rob, lessening his competition. However, through Takuma's encouragement (due to the fact they share the same goal), he eventually overcame Boris.
Rob's specialty is finding the best car for time attacks in a specific course, studying their performance credentials. His skill in touring car racing would benefit Time Attack tuned cars as well, being pushy and extracts the best he can from the car he's driving.
During the time his racing career ended due to that scandal, he actually enlisted in the British secret intelligence service called MI6, without the knowledge of his family. He did so because he wants to protect Dennis from harm, especially from the shady Professor Bill Murray.
Nigel Heidelberg:
Age: None (since he's a robot)
Nationality: German
Occupation: Race car driver, racing instructor of his own racing school at the Nurburgring
Cars Owned: RUF CTR, BMW M3 GT2
Functions: Blind Spot Monitoring, Wiretapping, Information gathering, Internet access, Ability to speak 40 languages.
Background: A robot created in the image of Dexter Heidelberg's late son (who has the same name) who passed away tragically. However, he was created with Nobuhiko Hiramoto's racing data through his nano particles. He was supposed to be a working prototype of FIA's rogue members to create a super army of race car drivers for profit, effectively ending all the careers of race car drivers.
He has the capability to feel emotion, in order to disguise as a human, and as well as to cover up his true purpose. However, after finding out what he truly is, he ran away, and then crashed his Porsche at the Nurburgring, as he does not want to destroy the careers of every race car driver.
Hiroyuki and Takuma decided to restore him, and after doing so, he is recruited to the Dream Alliance, gathering information for the team. His robot antics sometimes freaks out Ricky, such as detaching his head or limbs. He gets upgrades from time to time.
Owen Watson:
Age: 22
Nationality: British
Occupation: Barista
Car/s Owned: Volvo C30 R-Design
Likes: The aroma of coffee, newly harvested coffee beans, hot hatches, antiques, babies
Dislikes: Civet Cat coffee, exotic food, processed juice products, ginger, public transport
Background: Owen Watson is just among those who are granted with a stable job and lifestyle. One would think he would not be associated in racing, as he loves to speak anything about beverages, not just coffee thanks to the nature of his work.
In truth, though, he loves anything fast. Even he monitors his speed in preparing coffee for his customers. He makes it a point to finish the order in a specific time. His job eventually made him purchase a car of his own, which is a relief for him since he hates the hassles of public transport.
His fascination with fast cars made him spend the bulk of his salary in car modifications, and sometimes joins track days.
However, it just so happens that Rob Hatch frequents the coffee shop where Owen works. And that...
...will eventually change his life.
Maria Salvador:
Age: 25
Nationality: Portuguese
Occupation: Design & Arts Student
Car/s Driven: Aston Martin One-77
Background: Maria Salvador has the talent to draw whatever object you ask for, and she does it in utmost precision. Slow and steady is her preferred technique, and as long as it is beautifully executed, then it doesn't matter how long it would take her to finish it. Another unique trait is her vocal attitude. She does not reserve her mind, as she will speak out whenever she pleases as long as she is in the right side.
She honed her exceptional talent thanks to her father - Mauricio - who is a well-known car designer and taught her to draw when she was little. Ever since, he is her prime source of inspiration, and a catalyst for her to follow on his footsteps.
However, her peaceful days in her family were suddenly shattered, as her father disappeared without a trace. She, her mother, and the police are desperately trying to search for him, but unfortunately their search yielded no leads.
But as a keen person, Maria already had a suspicion, and she believes that one man is responsible for it - Kazunori Yamauchi.
How far will her determination to seek for the truth go? Little does she know that this is not just a simple abduction incident...
Andy Midfield:
Age: 27
Nationality: American
Occupation: Car Restoring Specialist at his father's shop - Shiny Metal
Car/s Owned: Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, and a mystery car he refers to as "That Car".
Background: Andy had a lucky time of his life after being inherited by his father their family business - a car restoration shop. With the advent of new technology making cars better to drive, but complicated at the end, he decides to stick to the shop and dedicate his passion for restoring cars, believing that old school is still cool.
While he is welcome to the idea of forced induction, he still prefers naturally-aspirated engines, as they are truly exerting their effort without any help of paraphernalia. He likes all-motor, no blowers. He despises hybrid technology as well, describing them as "a disabled engine with crutches" and that "any car can be fuel efficient if driven right".
With that philosophy, he wishes to change the face of American motorsports - a goal he intends to achieve when "that car" is restored to perfection. What's that car? Find out soon...
Louis Montagny:
Age: 26
Nationality: French
Occupation: Race Car Driver
Car/s Owned: Peugeot 205 Turbo 16
Background: Louis is a quick rising star in France's racing circle. Pretty much everyone in France knows him, and even some known veterans in racing make him a subject of comparisons.
Just like everyone else, he has dreams to fulfill, but that took a drastic turn for the worse when he realized his former manager bribed some of the organizers to either get him in the events or win for him. This questioned his integrity, and left that team without notice.
Now, he has moved to another team, aiming to rejuvenate his lost passion in the upcoming FIA WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans. But his talents will send him into a crash course with the Dream Alliance, creating a rivalry with one of the members.
Nina Hanne:
Age: None (she's a robot)
Nationality: Norwegian
Occupation: Race car driver - ex-member of Team Silverblade. Defected thanks to Adrian's urging.
Car/s Owned: Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Nina is one among those five racing robots created in the image of Nobuhiko. She is the only female, and was conceived when the Ultimate Racer project secretly resumed. With the new goal in sight, she raced in Silverblade in the purpose of collecting data for the serum project. Just like the other four, she has the capability to feel emotion, and she is the most empathetic out of all of them. This ultimately led to her decision of defecting the group along with Adrian's urging.
To Adrian, she is his sister. A sister that once loved him very much, that is. Since Adrian is crippled for life, he tells Nina what dreams are all about, and how they can be a powerful weapon to success. Adrian is now passing on his dreams of being the best racer to Nina. The robotic sister, however, is plagued with the word "DREAM", and seeks meaning.
However, upon finding out her true origins, she decides to leave Adrian, and to destroy Nash and eventually.... herself. All for setting things right.
Adrian Hanne:
Age: 26
Nationality: Norwegian
Occupation: None (since he's disabled for life; but he was once a promising touring car driver in Norway)
Background: Adrian Hanne was once an up-and-coming racer hailing from Norway, and made a name for himself in the European racing scene. However, a touring car accident made him crippled for life, effectively shattering all his dreams and plans for his future.
Adding more insult to the injury, his parents died in a plane crash, leaving him and his sister named Nina. His sister later on passed away due to an illness.
Lonely and desperate, he even contemplated of suicide - despite the large family fortune he inherited. He simply could not live with his loved ones passed away, especially that his dreams were shattered for good, with no one consoling him.
In an unknown twist of events, he was approached by the Mysterious Cloaked Figure and Professor Bill Murray. They know of his racing career, and offered help by actually creating a robot to substitute for his late sister. Even though the robot (also named Nina by Adrian's request) does not have the facial features of his sister, for him she is already the ideal sister because of her ability to empathize.
Because of that, Adrian is once again rejuvenated, passing on his dreams to Nina. He would even tell his robotic sister what dreams really are, and how can they motivate people to succeed.
However, spending time with Silverblade, along with the rather suspicious and illegal acts, he urges Nina to quit, even if they have to run and hide. He learned from his mistake thanks to Takuma's preaching, and decided that they shall start anew.
Alan Long:
Age: 26
Nationality: Chinese-American
Occupation: University Student
Car/s Owned: Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Alan Long is the son of a retired racing veteran named Zhang Long. He may be born in China, but his parents decided to retire and settle in Beverly Hills, California. His mother is an American hailing from New York. He found a best friend immediately, named Andy Midfield, who is always on his side, good times and in bad.
Thanks to his father's profession, he enjoys his family's wealth and is currently a university student - a privilege only accessible for the fortunate.
And then, he suddenly decided to follow his father's footsteps. Thinking that there must be a jumpstart, his father bought him the Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo as a present. His father just wishes him happiness, but secretly, he also wants to teach Alan a lesson...
However, he had a change in vision. Stemming from his willingness to succeed no matter what, he managed to conquer LA's street racing scene using some unfair tactics. But these were thwarted by Andy, leading him to take the helm of the Vision Gran Turismo project by unknown means.
His conquest will eventually send himself to a crash course against everyone in the racing world...
Dream Alliance 3
The Hatch:
Passione Italia:
Part One - The Real Passion
Part Two - Il Piu Veloce
Characters Introduced:
Alessandro Rossi:
Age: 60
Occupation: Owner of a tuner shop in Switzerland near the border of Italy.
Car/s Owned: Alfa Romeo TZ2 Carozzata di Zagato, Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale, Cizeta V16T
Background: Alessandro was once a mechanic that served various racing teams in his heyday, growing tired of restrictions in his work, he decides to leave the professional racing world and finally express himself using his tuning prowess. All of his finished cars sometimes attract the attention of the authorities questioning their street-legal status, but that does not hinder him to adhere in his beliefs.
He also is a father to his only daughter named Millena, a Gallardo Super Trofeo racer, and acts as a father figure to Giuseppe, after that kid's parents tragically died. He slowly absorbs Giuseppe to the world of fast cars, something that does not sit well with his daughter.
Millena Rossi:
Age: 25
Occupation: Lamborghini Super Trofeo Racer
Car/s Owned: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Background: The only child of Alessandro Rossi, after her mother died after giving birth to her. Because of this, Alessandro will do everything for his daughter, providing what she could ever need, and even teaching her to drive fast.
She eventually became one of the few female racers in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series, with an astonishing progress in the tournament. She occasionally tests Lamborghini's development cars as well.
In her family life, she acts as a sister figure to Giuseppe, always reminding him to follow what he truly desires.
Giuseppe Rossi:
Age: 16
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Student
Car/s Owned: None
Background: Giuseppe had a rather tragic childhood. His loving parents died during a sea mishap when he was just 10 years old. With that, he is close in giving up his passion - painting.
Painting is one thing that made him happy, and actually his works gained international attention. His parents urged him to pursue it, but without them anymore, it seems highly unlikely he'll pursue that talent.
He is currently taken care of by his uncle, Alessandro. Normally, Alessandro has to act as a father figure, and sometimes take Giuseppe in mountain passes or even race tracks.
This resulted to Giuseppe to slowly get drawn in the world of speed, stating that it's "like a vacuum", and always wonders why people are so worked up on fast cars that involves risks.
Carmela Agostini:
Age: 60
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Retired Race Car Driver
Likes: Ferraris, her Dino 246 GT, Dolls, Leather
Dislikes: Lancia Stratos, scarfs, spiders
Background: Having seen a Ferrari speed along the highway in her teenage years, Carmela decided to purchase one after saving it up. She did manage to buy one, albeit a Dino 246 GT, which she still considers a Ferrari since it was made by Ferrari engineers after all. She always adores the passion, beauty, and performance of a Ferrari, and looks down on other companies that are owned by FIAT Group, such as Lancia and even FIAT (ironically), as she believes that Ferrari doesn't deserve to be owned by a company who makes cars for commoners. She hates the Lancia Stratos as well, as she doesn't like Ferrari parts on non-Ferraris, hence making her blood boil whenever she sees one.
However, she suffered a humiliating defeat from Tomoko and her Lancia Stratos. With that, she vows retaliation, and decides to pass on the torch to her son, Alfredo.
Alfredo Agostini:
Age: 30
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Owner of a successful leather shoe brand across Europe
Car/s Owned: Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari FXX
Background: Alfredo is one of those people who can be called a "self-made" man. Even though he was somehow affluent, he made living first by selling used leather shoes, and luck has blessed him, eventually making him one of the youngest millionaires in Italy. He was able to purchase a Ferrari Enzo, thanks to his mother's connections with Ferrari, and as well as his undying love for the brand.
Thanks to his mother's stories, he now harbors a feeling of contempt to Takuma Kanonji, the son of the racer who defeated his mother. He even started an internet war against Takuma, annoying the latter sometimes in his work.
And because he was able to purchase the Enzo, he is one of the 29 owners who is currently part of the FXX program. His wealth made the purchase of the FXX possible, and believes he can improve his racing skills and defeat Takuma once and for all.
He believes that Ferraris are the greatest cars in the world, and that they shouldn't be compared to the likes of "lowly" brands from Germany, Japan, and even Lamborghini.
Wild West
Eternal Rivalry
New Wave
Osaka Chronicles
The Real Monster
Start Here
Character/s Introduced:
Anton Volkov:
Age: 23
Nationality: Russian
Occupation: Freelance Writer turned Racer
Car/s Owned: Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Anton is the younger twin of Abram, and could be said as the happy-go-lucky person almost similar to Takanori. While Takanori is somehow realistic, Anton just goes much more all-out on fun, and making sure that everything he does is fun, even if facing a serious matter.
Anton and Abram are up and coming stars in the Russian racing scene, both on and off the track. While the latter is a circuit racer, Anton is more inclined on the streets, implying that it is "more fun".
He is a big fan of the Japanese culture, ever since he first visited Japan when he was little. He took up some Japanese language lessons, and is also very fond of Anime and prefers eating Japanese food rather than local Russian food, which sometimes puts off his twin.
Now that he has entered the Vision GT project, believing that more opportunities are laid out for them. He is given one task by Kazunori Yamauchi - to spread the greatness of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo as the Ultimate Street Car. With that, he returns to Japan, and starts his mission...
...of course, putting fun above everything else.
The Essex Hero
DA's Bad Girl
Route 5 Diamond
Nurburgring Legend 2.0
Contradicting Vision
Link to First Page
Characters Introduced:
Auguste Amadieu:
Age: 43
Nationality: French
Occupation: Vision Gran Turismo Test Driver, Former Pastor
Car/s Driven: Alpine Vision Gran Turismo Race Mode
Background: Auguste Amadieu has an angelic tongue, and has a pure conscience. Never a day goes by that he doesn't pass to church to briefly kneel down and pray.
That's because he has a strong faith in God. He owes everything to the Almighty because he and his family has gotten out of poverty thanks to their strong devotion and hard work.
While religious, he is also hard-working, due to his origins and he believes that if hard work and prayer are the greatest weapons to success. In his 20s, he became a Pastor, and would often give pieces of advice to the troubled or the downtrodden.
However, while he enjoyed the life of enlightening people, there is another side of him that longs for adventure, partly because of his hard-working nature and willingness to succeed in life. He returned as a normal person and tried to enlist in the world of sports.
Then in his 30s, he entered in kart racing, and found his passion there. From then on he moved up and eventually able to drive touring cars and is a feared name from the late 90s. Just a year ago, his skills attracted the attention of Kazunori Yamauchi, and is then hired as a test driver for his secretive Vision Gran Turismo Project, performing testing sessions for different cars. His driving style is clearly derived from his religious behavior - winning in the most ethical way possible while giving it all.
However, that last sentence will eventually send himself into a crash course, as it is seen as contradicting.
The Quest For 400
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Characters Introduced:
Dying Star, Blood Hound, and Shadow Eyes:
Nationality: Japanese
Age: The three drivers refuse to reveal their ages
Occupation: They refuse to divulge their professions as well...
Cars Driven: Toyota Ariso V300 Vertex Edition (Blood Hound), Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo MR (Dying Star), and Toyota Supra 3.0 GT Turbo A (Shadow Eyes)
Background: Dying Star, Blood Hound, and Shadow Eyes once belonged to a group of fastest street racers that dominated Tokyo's highways - the 13 Soldiers. One thing to note about them is that they refuse to reveal any of their information to outsiders and even amongst themselves as part of their group's honor code - from their profession even to their ages. However, they were all quickly defeated by Motoya Iwasaki a.k.a Jintei. Since then, the group was thought to be disbanded.
However, the three decided to stage a comeback to avenge their loss, during their fateful meeting in a bar originally just to have talk, They are also contacting other members to join their cause, while having a new goal intended for them to restore their reputation - to break the 400 kilometer per hour barrier, a feat said to be only achieved by Jintei's R34 GT-R.
But somewhere along the way, they will encounter an ominous force in Route 7, that shall prove to hinder their plans of domination...
Fuji Fast
Pride and Honor
Link to first page
Characters Introduced:
Mako Sakamoto:
Age: 22
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Rally Car Driver
Car/s Driven: Subaru Impreza Type RA Spec C Rally Car, Subaru Impreza 22B STi
Background:
Mako Sakamoto is a star rally car driver, as evidenced by her consecutive victories in timed runs. A very driven individual, she strives for what she knows is the best. Her willingness to be number one is stemmed from the fact that her late brother, named Nikko, looked out for her and provided her everything from the day their parents died until passing on. She was introduced to the rallying world by Nikko as well.
As a result, the devotion is very strong, even after his death. So strong in fact, that she even takes a moment to "talk" to her deceased brother for advice, and defending his reputation to those who doubt them.
However, she very well knows that Takuma once impersonated as her brother, and for that, she thinks he needs to pay...
True Muscle II:
The Kazunori Arc:
Fierte, Vitesse et Visions
The Streak
Le Roi de Chamonix
GT500 Legend III
Characters Introduced:
Ridley Hepburn:
Age: 25
Nationality: American
Occupation: Neophyte Driver at Ravenwest Racing
Car/s Owned: Art Morrison Corvette '60
Background: When it comes to classic American muscle cars, Ridley Hepburn is just as fanatic as Andy. In fact, the two actually used to run together in their street racing days until they part ways because of Andy's decision to run his father's restoration shop.
Ridley took a different path, in which he aims to go at the big leagues - at the race track - in order to have success and feed his once impoverished family. Upon entering in small races, he experienced moderate success, but his skills are more than enough to attract Ravenwest Racing and invite him to be a racer under the team, which is said to be a rare instance knowing the team's strict application policies.
Now, he is about to find out that his old friend belongs in an opposing team. Will they still hang on to their friendship? Or let their own pride take over them and clash?
Faisal Mahmoud:
Age: 27
Nationality: Arabian (United Arab Emirates)
Occupation: Regular Racer at Ravenwest Racing
Car/s Owned: Lexus LFA
Background:
Faisal Mahmoud is a son of a well-known oil magnate in United Arab Emirates. Naturally, he's blessed with so much wealth that he even thought of buying the team when it was under the rocks just to save it.
However, he isn't the typical child of a tycoon that will inherit the business in the future. Actually, he is out there to prove to his father that he can make it on his own, after seeing some of his friends strive to make ends meet. He declined the inheritance, and started off on his own. The only thing that will remind him a bit of his father's care is his Lexus LFA he received on his 24th birthday, the only day he saw his father's soft side.
Having known the LFA's capabilities, he decided to take part in a racing team once he migrated to Canada. Using some of his wealth he saved, he lived through and actually worked at odd jobs just enough to support himself, something unexpected coming from a magnate. He used the said supercar to participate in small-time races in Canada, until Ravenwest Racing sought him and recruited him afterwards.
With his career secured, it's time to prove his worth to his father...
This is my latest fan fiction. If this is your first story you'll read, please take time to read the preceding fanfics first. You can click on the link provided below for the other fanfics.
Listed in this post are the characters expected to appear in the Gaiden. Expect this list to lengthen.
Takuma Kanonji:
Age: 23
Occupation: Race car driver, Motoring Weekly Journalist, Part-owner of the Kanonji Mochi Shop
Nationality: Japanese
Cars Owned: Mazda RX-7 FD3S (owns three of them), Inherits Sir Ben's Lamborghini collection, Lamborghini Gallardo LP600-2 "Edizione Takuma", Lamborghini Aventador LP800-2 "Signore McCarthy", MINI Cooper S, Pagani Zonda 770R "Nero Drago"
Likes: Lamborghinis, Mazda Rotary sports cars, Honda NSX, Fresh ingredients, Octopus, Siberian Huskies, Samurai Swords, Sukiyaki
Dislikes: Ferraris (mostly), Four-wheel drive cars, Pollen, Slow-moving cars at the highway, The smell of cheese
Other Skills: Martial Arts (Baguazhang; 32 out of 64 palms), Kenjutsu (Samurai Sword fighting), Cooking
Car/s he wishes to own: Porsche 911 (regardless of model), Honda NSX
Background: Having separated from his twin, Takanori, from birth by a hospital fire, Takuma has grown to loathe him and his family initially. The person who saved him from the hospital fire was the late Sir Ben McCarthy, who raised Takuma as a race car driver of exceptional skill, even belonging to the notorious The Proteges racing team that Sir Ben had once formed. Upon meeting his biological family, however, his cold heart warmed up, and now values them with his life.
He has other talents as well, such as martial arts, culinary arts, and a very deadly proficiency of the Katana. He also possesses a buff physique, and even helps out his teammate and colleague, Nobuyuki Hiramoto, improve his stamina by offering rather torturing work out routines. When he was 14, he was even left alone in a wilderness by Ben, in order to test his survival skills. He made it back to the city just three days later.
Because of those, many see him having a tough guy persona, which holds true most of the time. Aside from his family, the only person outside his family that he respects highly is Hiroyuki Hiramoto, he sees him as a man with tremendous experience. But of course, he recognizes the skills and talents of his teammates too.
Of course, he does have a share of weaknesses: He is a lot more attached than most people, as a result of separation from birth. So attached in fact, that he decided to settle down with his wife just across the street where his mother lives. He is also a brand conscious person, as he hates everything made by Ferrari (even refusing to review Ferrari cars in his motoring show), and even dictates what brand names must be in his home, much to the chagrin of his wife and adopted son.
When it comes to racing skills, he relies on his footwork, and as well as his conviction; the traits he inherited from his father. Some even see Takuma as the 2nd Michiharu Kanonji, due to their similarities in personality and style.
Takanori Kanonji:
Age: 23
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver, Motoring Weekly Journalist, Part-owner of the Kanonji Mochi Shop
Cars Owned: Nissan Skyline GT-R R32, Nissan Skyline GT-R R33, Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, Nissan GT-R Takanori Edition, Mazda Eunos Roadster, Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, MINI Cooper S Countryman, Chevrolet Corvette C7
Likes: Nissan GT-R, Lightweight rear wheel drive cars, Cats, Mochi, Music, Buffet restaurants
Dislikes: Snakes, Corvettes, Kelp, Jellyfish, Perfumes
Car/s he wishes to own: Ferrari LaFerrari, Nissan R390 GT1 Road Car, Caterham Seven 620R
Other Skills: Ninjutsu, Bo Staff fighting, Skillful in almost all musical instruments.
Background: The fiery Takanori Kanonji. Not a day goes by without him going all out in whatever he does. He puts his heart in them. In the workplace wherein his colleagues are also his teammates, he makes it a point to put a positive vibe in the office, but is also a subject of bullying by his twin, Takuma.
Of course though, Takuma needs Takanori whenever he needs a piece of advice or just comfort. Takanori is the one person Takuma holds dear. The twins display an example of an ideal brotherhood.
The people that Takanori have met share the same sentiment, that he has this special aura that makes others feel positive, and that he has changed the people he has met. That's because of his very optimistic outlook on life.
He also has a talent for music, even having his own band. Sadly, thanks to his racing activities, he rarely gets to meet them, and they have only a few songs in their repertoire. What's worse, there are a lot of songs that Takanori had written have left unfinished. Though of course, he is slowly working on that "one special song" that embodies what Dream Alliance is all about, which is a priority for him. When will that be finished? Only Takanori knows...
In racing, he inherits his mother's gutsy attitude. He never gives up, even if it seems hopeless for him. He has a tendency to exclaim some catchphrases whenever he brakes and changes gear. He prefers the explosive power of the GT-R, a car that very well complements his personality.
Nobuhiko Hiramoto:
Age: 22
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver, Motoring Weekly journalist
Cars Owned: Toyota Supra JZA80 (owns two of them) Tesla Model S Signature Performance, Lotus Elise
Likes: Cats, Chocolate, Ice Cream, Toyota cars, Miso Soup, Tennis Rackets
Dislikes: Shellfish, Acne, Noise
Car/s he wishes to own: McLaren P1, Porsche 918, Porsche 911, Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Other Skills: Karate (5th Dan), Parkour, Tennis
Background: Nobuhiko Hiramoto never had an idea of happiness for most of his life. He has witnessed the divorce of his parents, his father disappeared, and his separation from his big brother, Nobuyuki. He learned racing during his high school days, being somewhat inspired by his father. Despite this, he wished that one day, he'll see his family complete once and for all.
However, it seemed that fate wasn't kind, and he died of stomach cancer during the events of the first Dream Alliance. But from beyond the grave, he is watching over his family and friends, and even controlling the Castrol Tom's Supra Racing Car in order to get close to his big brother and race him once and for all.
In a sudden twist, he was given another chance to live, living in a different body. He is not to meet his family and friends, but violated that condition due to his fondness of seeing them. Despite that setback, he was finally able to live a new life and he is finally able to see his family, complete and happy like his childhood days.
In racing, he has recently adopted his father's racing style, that only a few can master - the One Hand steer. He displays smoothness in the driving line thanks to that technique that he is still practicing. One notable trait that his opponents take notice of, is that his tendency to tap the rear end of the opponent car. This is a sign of challenge, and is actually derived from his father's psychological warfare.
He now has to face a bigger challenge, though - to be a father.
Nobuyuki Hiramoto:
Age: 27
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver, Motoring Weekly Journalist
Cars Owned: RUF BTR, BMW Z4 M Coupe, Dodge Viper GTS '02, SRT Viper GTS '13
Likes: Plants, Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza), Almonds, Calligraphy, Fighting Games
Dislikes: Takuma's workout routines, Kei cars, Octopus
Car/s he wishes to own: RUF RT35
Other Skills: Calligraphy
Background: Nobuyuki suffered the same fate as Takuma, being separated from his little brother, but when he was 10 years old. He was kidnapped while just playing ball with Nobuhiko. Fate saved him when the building where they were detained caught fire, and he was lucky to escape with the others. He passed out, and turned out to be adopted by the Ishida couple.
His early racing days were not so good, as he only finished at the middle of the ranks in the GT300 class. He did earn a living out of it, though, and he was able to buy a BMW Z4 M and an RUF BTR, all painted in yellow, Nobuhiko's favorite color.
He harbored suicidal tendencies. He attempted to do so when he found out his father "died", and then Nobuhiko came next. He did find a new lease in life when he was talked out of it by his adoptive parents, and went back on track.
With his family now together, he vows to keep it steady, by visiting his parents as often as he can. He also works as a motoring journalist, with his teammates in Dream Alliance also his colleagues at work. He is the only one that can actually bully Takuma, on rare occasions.
In regards to his love life, he had a relationship, but failed to keep it together due to his racing activities. Only he knows when can he open his heart again...
In racing, Nobuyuki's greatest asset - as his father discovered - is his stamina. During his racing days in the GT300 class, he stayed on for most of the races, until he is only instructed to change drivers when the race is about to end. He is currently improving his stamina, as directed by his father, along with the help of Takuma.
Hiroyuki Hiramoto:
Age: 55
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Retired race car driver, the leader of Dream Alliance, Real Estate businessman
Cars Owned: Toyota 2000GT, Lexus LFA Nurburgring, McLaren F1
Likes: Mie Prefecture, the smell of fuel, Kobe beef
Dislikes: Dependent people, American muscle cars, motorcycles
Car/s he wishes to own: None at the moment
Other Skills: Meditation, Tea making
Background: A man with tremendous experience, looked up by many, and a glorious racing past with the rivalry with Michiharu Kanonji. While their last race was a tie, for him, it was a the best experience in his life.
For him, fatherhood is not something he's not good with. He once lost his two sons, with his youngest son witnessing his divorce with his wife. He disappeared in the Japanese racing scene and raced in the world stage. He returned, as a racer in the Dream Alliance's opposing team, The Top Gun, in order to get close to Nobuhiko once and for all. His efforts were successful, but in the end Nobuhiko died after their showdown.
After some time, Nobuhiko successfully brought the family together once again, even from beyond the grave (and eventually reincarnated). He now lives happily, reconciled with his wife, in their new home in Roppongi Hills.
His racing abilities include inducing a psychological warfare with his opponents, deceiving them and eventually pressuring them to make a mistake. While currently retired, he directs his racing strategies to his racers in Dream Alliance, and eventually teaching Nobuhiko the One Hand steering technique.
Yuki Kanonji:
Age: 20
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver, Honda Test Driver
Cars Owned: Honda Fit RS, Honda NSX Type R (later tuned to Super GT specs), Honda NSX Prototype
Likes: Anime, Sports, Tofu steak, Sashimi
Dislikes: Judgmental people, Overpowered cars, Peanuts
Car/s he wishes to own: None at the moment
Other Skills: Tennis, Photographic memory
Background: At the young age of 13, Yuki "Samui" Kanonji learned the ways of speed in an unorthodox manner - at the mountain roads - under the tutelage of Spoon Sports Founder, Tatsuru Ichishima who acts like a father figure to him. He is given the nickname "Samui" because of his cold-hearted approach on how to deal his opponents - showing no mercy, despite his meek appearance.
His dominance in mountain pass racing is due to his excellent photographic memory. Give him a couple of runs throughout the course, and he'll memorize the line he'll take, including how deep the corner is, the corner angle, braking points, and even the presence of leaves that sometimes hinder the traction of the car during cornering.
However, his fault would be his lack of self-confidence. He gradually works on it, and is often encouraged by his cousins, Takuma and Takanori, to use it as it is one of the best weapons for success.
Ricky McCarthy:
Age: 25
Nationality: British-Filipino
Occupation: Dream Alliance's scout, occasionally racing for the team; editor-in-chief in a motoring magazine.
Cars owned: Subaru BRZ, Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GH), Jaguar XKR-S, Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Likes: Halo-halo, tea cosies, London, Cirque du Soleil, FIA GT races
Dislikes: Discrimination, short technical courses.
Other Skills: Critiquing other forms of writing
Background: A child born out of wedlock, son of Sir Ben McCarthy, and his mother is a Filipina waitress. He took up writing as a form of career, eventually landing a job in a motoring magazine. He worked his way up, promoting to testing several cars. He earned more than enough, convincing his mother to quit work and volunteered himself to be the breadwinner. He also put a child of his mother's friend to school.
He does revere his father, but sometimes tends to loathe him because he left them to fend for themselves. But still, he shows his love for his father, even though he's passed away.
He has been recruited to Dream Alliance by Takanori, by successfully overtaking all opponents in 1 lap of the Nordschleife.
His work in the team involves mostly scouting the race tracks for the team to practice in, especially when a major series is upcoming. He occasionally races, but is contented by just being a scout along with the robot named Nigel Heidelberg.
Robert Brandon Hatch CBE:
Age: 27
Nationality: British
Occupation: Race car driver
Cars Owned: Lotus Europa Special, Lotus Elise '96, MINI Cooper S, McLaren 650S, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI (eventually sold), KTM X-Bow R
Likes: His younger brother, Dennis, British lightweight cars, potential time attack cars
Dislikes: His mother, Wasabi
Other Skills: Various Martial Arts (Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Savate, Ninjutsu, Jujitsu, Karate, Kenjutsu), Marksmanship (his specialty is assembling, and firing the sniper rifle from great distances)
Car/s he wishes to own: McLaren P1, Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, Ferrari 250 GTO
Background: Robert Brandon "Rob" Hatch could be said as a British equivalent of Takuma Kanonji, sharing almost all the same traits. And the two do agree in almost all subjects, even their brotherhood moments with their own siblings.
But Rob doesn't really have a perfect family, as he claims. He was close to his late father, Brandon Hatch, and he doesn't get along with his mother after all, even moving out of the house making his little brother, Dennis Hatch, lonely. Because of that, his relationship with Dennis had somehow strained, but is overall strong. His little brother's only wish is for Rob to talk to their mother once and for all, something that Rob feels uncomfortable with.
Rob's racing career was once ruined by a scandal conjured by his nemesis, Boris Kirsch. The rival German Touring car racer pulled up that dirty trick in order to get rid of Rob, lessening his competition. However, through Takuma's encouragement (due to the fact they share the same goal), he eventually overcame Boris.
Rob's specialty is finding the best car for time attacks in a specific course, studying their performance credentials. His skill in touring car racing would benefit Time Attack tuned cars as well, being pushy and extracts the best he can from the car he's driving.
During the time his racing career ended due to that scandal, he actually enlisted in the British secret intelligence service called MI6, without the knowledge of his family. He did so because he wants to protect Dennis from harm, especially from the shady Professor Bill Murray.
Nigel Heidelberg:
Age: None (since he's a robot)
Nationality: German
Occupation: Race car driver, racing instructor of his own racing school at the Nurburgring
Cars Owned: RUF CTR, BMW M3 GT2
Functions: Blind Spot Monitoring, Wiretapping, Information gathering, Internet access, Ability to speak 40 languages.
Background: A robot created in the image of Dexter Heidelberg's late son (who has the same name) who passed away tragically. However, he was created with Nobuhiko Hiramoto's racing data through his nano particles. He was supposed to be a working prototype of FIA's rogue members to create a super army of race car drivers for profit, effectively ending all the careers of race car drivers.
He has the capability to feel emotion, in order to disguise as a human, and as well as to cover up his true purpose. However, after finding out what he truly is, he ran away, and then crashed his Porsche at the Nurburgring, as he does not want to destroy the careers of every race car driver.
Hiroyuki and Takuma decided to restore him, and after doing so, he is recruited to the Dream Alliance, gathering information for the team. His robot antics sometimes freaks out Ricky, such as detaching his head or limbs. He gets upgrades from time to time.
Owen Watson:
Age: 22
Nationality: British
Occupation: Barista
Car/s Owned: Volvo C30 R-Design
Likes: The aroma of coffee, newly harvested coffee beans, hot hatches, antiques, babies
Dislikes: Civet Cat coffee, exotic food, processed juice products, ginger, public transport
Background: Owen Watson is just among those who are granted with a stable job and lifestyle. One would think he would not be associated in racing, as he loves to speak anything about beverages, not just coffee thanks to the nature of his work.
In truth, though, he loves anything fast. Even he monitors his speed in preparing coffee for his customers. He makes it a point to finish the order in a specific time. His job eventually made him purchase a car of his own, which is a relief for him since he hates the hassles of public transport.
His fascination with fast cars made him spend the bulk of his salary in car modifications, and sometimes joins track days.
However, it just so happens that Rob Hatch frequents the coffee shop where Owen works. And that...
...will eventually change his life.
Maria Salvador:
Age: 25
Nationality: Portuguese
Occupation: Design & Arts Student
Car/s Driven: Aston Martin One-77
Background: Maria Salvador has the talent to draw whatever object you ask for, and she does it in utmost precision. Slow and steady is her preferred technique, and as long as it is beautifully executed, then it doesn't matter how long it would take her to finish it. Another unique trait is her vocal attitude. She does not reserve her mind, as she will speak out whenever she pleases as long as she is in the right side.
She honed her exceptional talent thanks to her father - Mauricio - who is a well-known car designer and taught her to draw when she was little. Ever since, he is her prime source of inspiration, and a catalyst for her to follow on his footsteps.
However, her peaceful days in her family were suddenly shattered, as her father disappeared without a trace. She, her mother, and the police are desperately trying to search for him, but unfortunately their search yielded no leads.
But as a keen person, Maria already had a suspicion, and she believes that one man is responsible for it - Kazunori Yamauchi.
How far will her determination to seek for the truth go? Little does she know that this is not just a simple abduction incident...
Andy Midfield:
Age: 27
Nationality: American
Occupation: Car Restoring Specialist at his father's shop - Shiny Metal
Car/s Owned: Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, and a mystery car he refers to as "That Car".
Background: Andy had a lucky time of his life after being inherited by his father their family business - a car restoration shop. With the advent of new technology making cars better to drive, but complicated at the end, he decides to stick to the shop and dedicate his passion for restoring cars, believing that old school is still cool.
While he is welcome to the idea of forced induction, he still prefers naturally-aspirated engines, as they are truly exerting their effort without any help of paraphernalia. He likes all-motor, no blowers. He despises hybrid technology as well, describing them as "a disabled engine with crutches" and that "any car can be fuel efficient if driven right".
With that philosophy, he wishes to change the face of American motorsports - a goal he intends to achieve when "that car" is restored to perfection. What's that car? Find out soon...
Louis Montagny:
Age: 26
Nationality: French
Occupation: Race Car Driver
Car/s Owned: Peugeot 205 Turbo 16
Background: Louis is a quick rising star in France's racing circle. Pretty much everyone in France knows him, and even some known veterans in racing make him a subject of comparisons.
Just like everyone else, he has dreams to fulfill, but that took a drastic turn for the worse when he realized his former manager bribed some of the organizers to either get him in the events or win for him. This questioned his integrity, and left that team without notice.
Now, he has moved to another team, aiming to rejuvenate his lost passion in the upcoming FIA WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans. But his talents will send him into a crash course with the Dream Alliance, creating a rivalry with one of the members.
Nina Hanne:
Age: None (she's a robot)
Nationality: Norwegian
Occupation: Race car driver - ex-member of Team Silverblade. Defected thanks to Adrian's urging.
Car/s Owned: Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Nina is one among those five racing robots created in the image of Nobuhiko. She is the only female, and was conceived when the Ultimate Racer project secretly resumed. With the new goal in sight, she raced in Silverblade in the purpose of collecting data for the serum project. Just like the other four, she has the capability to feel emotion, and she is the most empathetic out of all of them. This ultimately led to her decision of defecting the group along with Adrian's urging.
To Adrian, she is his sister. A sister that once loved him very much, that is. Since Adrian is crippled for life, he tells Nina what dreams are all about, and how they can be a powerful weapon to success. Adrian is now passing on his dreams of being the best racer to Nina. The robotic sister, however, is plagued with the word "DREAM", and seeks meaning.
However, upon finding out her true origins, she decides to leave Adrian, and to destroy Nash and eventually.... herself. All for setting things right.
Adrian Hanne:
Age: 26
Nationality: Norwegian
Occupation: None (since he's disabled for life; but he was once a promising touring car driver in Norway)
Background: Adrian Hanne was once an up-and-coming racer hailing from Norway, and made a name for himself in the European racing scene. However, a touring car accident made him crippled for life, effectively shattering all his dreams and plans for his future.
Adding more insult to the injury, his parents died in a plane crash, leaving him and his sister named Nina. His sister later on passed away due to an illness.
Lonely and desperate, he even contemplated of suicide - despite the large family fortune he inherited. He simply could not live with his loved ones passed away, especially that his dreams were shattered for good, with no one consoling him.
In an unknown twist of events, he was approached by the Mysterious Cloaked Figure and Professor Bill Murray. They know of his racing career, and offered help by actually creating a robot to substitute for his late sister. Even though the robot (also named Nina by Adrian's request) does not have the facial features of his sister, for him she is already the ideal sister because of her ability to empathize.
Because of that, Adrian is once again rejuvenated, passing on his dreams to Nina. He would even tell his robotic sister what dreams really are, and how can they motivate people to succeed.
However, spending time with Silverblade, along with the rather suspicious and illegal acts, he urges Nina to quit, even if they have to run and hide. He learned from his mistake thanks to Takuma's preaching, and decided that they shall start anew.
Alan Long:
Age: 26
Nationality: Chinese-American
Occupation: University Student
Car/s Owned: Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Alan Long is the son of a retired racing veteran named Zhang Long. He may be born in China, but his parents decided to retire and settle in Beverly Hills, California. His mother is an American hailing from New York. He found a best friend immediately, named Andy Midfield, who is always on his side, good times and in bad.
Thanks to his father's profession, he enjoys his family's wealth and is currently a university student - a privilege only accessible for the fortunate.
And then, he suddenly decided to follow his father's footsteps. Thinking that there must be a jumpstart, his father bought him the Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo as a present. His father just wishes him happiness, but secretly, he also wants to teach Alan a lesson...
However, he had a change in vision. Stemming from his willingness to succeed no matter what, he managed to conquer LA's street racing scene using some unfair tactics. But these were thwarted by Andy, leading him to take the helm of the Vision Gran Turismo project by unknown means.
His conquest will eventually send himself to a crash course against everyone in the racing world...
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Dream Alliance 3
Chapter Listing:
Chapter 1 - New Technology
Chapter 2 - Rivalry Revived
Chapter 3 - Legend of The Silver Arrow
Chapter 4 - The Will
Chapter 1 - New Technology
Chapter 2 - Rivalry Revived
Chapter 3 - Legend of The Silver Arrow
Chapter 4 - The Will
The Hatch:
Start Here
Characters Introduced:
Professor Bill Murray:
Age: 50
Nationality: British
Occupation: Scientist
Background: Professor Bill Murray is the leading name in sports research. He had touched upon the improvement of athletes from various sports disciplines. He had involved with the creation of various work out support accessories, and even alternative drills for the athletes.
This time, he focuses in the world of racing. He is gathering data from racing championships, and uses them as means of research, to come up with the latest technology benefiting the race car drivers.
At first, he started the "Ultimate Racer" project with Dexter Heidelberg of Germany. They created Nigel, a prototype based on Nobuhiko Hiramoto's nanoparticle data. They intended to create robots and market them to racing teams - which could mean replacing human race car drivers with robots that will effectively ending their careers. With Nigel destroyed, however, he moved on to create NH2 along with another scientist, to resume what Nigel should have done. When that was destroyed, Bill decided to change in direction - to create a super drug that will improve the reflexes of a racing car driver, or even as he puts it - "transforms you into an F1 driver in one just one drink". He created another 5 robots, for them to gather data in the FIA GT3 Championship, specifically from the Dream Alliance team targeting Takuma and Nobuiko, noting their exceptional talents.
There is another side to Bill, which Rob despises. He has connection to the Hatch Family, with reasons behind it to be revealed later on.
Amelia Hatch:
Age: 50
Nationality: British
Occupation: Homemaker
Background: Amelia is a typical, loving mother willing to do whatever it takes for her children, well, only for one, that is... for Dennis. Rob shut her out of his life because of her husband's discovery of her affair with Professor Bill Murray. The reasons are revealed as you read the story.
Rebecca Crewe:
Age: 24
Nationality: British
Occupation: Neophyte race car driver
Car/s Owned: Subaru Impreza WRX STi S206 NBR Challenge Package
Background: Rebecca got drawn in the world of speed when she saw a speeding car in the Isle Of Man in her teens. Then she saved up enough money to enter in various racing schools, and then graduated in flying colors. For her debut, she chooses the World Time Attack championship.
However, she had a past with Dennis Hatch, and it's not a good one...
Characters Introduced:
Professor Bill Murray:
Age: 50
Nationality: British
Occupation: Scientist
Background: Professor Bill Murray is the leading name in sports research. He had touched upon the improvement of athletes from various sports disciplines. He had involved with the creation of various work out support accessories, and even alternative drills for the athletes.
This time, he focuses in the world of racing. He is gathering data from racing championships, and uses them as means of research, to come up with the latest technology benefiting the race car drivers.
At first, he started the "Ultimate Racer" project with Dexter Heidelberg of Germany. They created Nigel, a prototype based on Nobuhiko Hiramoto's nanoparticle data. They intended to create robots and market them to racing teams - which could mean replacing human race car drivers with robots that will effectively ending their careers. With Nigel destroyed, however, he moved on to create NH2 along with another scientist, to resume what Nigel should have done. When that was destroyed, Bill decided to change in direction - to create a super drug that will improve the reflexes of a racing car driver, or even as he puts it - "transforms you into an F1 driver in one just one drink". He created another 5 robots, for them to gather data in the FIA GT3 Championship, specifically from the Dream Alliance team targeting Takuma and Nobuiko, noting their exceptional talents.
There is another side to Bill, which Rob despises. He has connection to the Hatch Family, with reasons behind it to be revealed later on.
Amelia Hatch:
Age: 50
Nationality: British
Occupation: Homemaker
Background: Amelia is a typical, loving mother willing to do whatever it takes for her children, well, only for one, that is... for Dennis. Rob shut her out of his life because of her husband's discovery of her affair with Professor Bill Murray. The reasons are revealed as you read the story.
Rebecca Crewe:
Age: 24
Nationality: British
Occupation: Neophyte race car driver
Car/s Owned: Subaru Impreza WRX STi S206 NBR Challenge Package
Background: Rebecca got drawn in the world of speed when she saw a speeding car in the Isle Of Man in her teens. Then she saved up enough money to enter in various racing schools, and then graduated in flying colors. For her debut, she chooses the World Time Attack championship.
However, she had a past with Dennis Hatch, and it's not a good one...
Passione Italia:
Part One - The Real Passion
Part Two - Il Piu Veloce
Characters Introduced:
Alessandro Rossi:
Age: 60
Occupation: Owner of a tuner shop in Switzerland near the border of Italy.
Car/s Owned: Alfa Romeo TZ2 Carozzata di Zagato, Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale, Cizeta V16T
Background: Alessandro was once a mechanic that served various racing teams in his heyday, growing tired of restrictions in his work, he decides to leave the professional racing world and finally express himself using his tuning prowess. All of his finished cars sometimes attract the attention of the authorities questioning their street-legal status, but that does not hinder him to adhere in his beliefs.
He also is a father to his only daughter named Millena, a Gallardo Super Trofeo racer, and acts as a father figure to Giuseppe, after that kid's parents tragically died. He slowly absorbs Giuseppe to the world of fast cars, something that does not sit well with his daughter.
Millena Rossi:
Age: 25
Occupation: Lamborghini Super Trofeo Racer
Car/s Owned: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Background: The only child of Alessandro Rossi, after her mother died after giving birth to her. Because of this, Alessandro will do everything for his daughter, providing what she could ever need, and even teaching her to drive fast.
She eventually became one of the few female racers in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series, with an astonishing progress in the tournament. She occasionally tests Lamborghini's development cars as well.
In her family life, she acts as a sister figure to Giuseppe, always reminding him to follow what he truly desires.
Giuseppe Rossi:
Age: 16
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Student
Car/s Owned: None
Background: Giuseppe had a rather tragic childhood. His loving parents died during a sea mishap when he was just 10 years old. With that, he is close in giving up his passion - painting.
Painting is one thing that made him happy, and actually his works gained international attention. His parents urged him to pursue it, but without them anymore, it seems highly unlikely he'll pursue that talent.
He is currently taken care of by his uncle, Alessandro. Normally, Alessandro has to act as a father figure, and sometimes take Giuseppe in mountain passes or even race tracks.
This resulted to Giuseppe to slowly get drawn in the world of speed, stating that it's "like a vacuum", and always wonders why people are so worked up on fast cars that involves risks.
Carmela Agostini:
Age: 60
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Retired Race Car Driver
Likes: Ferraris, her Dino 246 GT, Dolls, Leather
Dislikes: Lancia Stratos, scarfs, spiders
Background: Having seen a Ferrari speed along the highway in her teenage years, Carmela decided to purchase one after saving it up. She did manage to buy one, albeit a Dino 246 GT, which she still considers a Ferrari since it was made by Ferrari engineers after all. She always adores the passion, beauty, and performance of a Ferrari, and looks down on other companies that are owned by FIAT Group, such as Lancia and even FIAT (ironically), as she believes that Ferrari doesn't deserve to be owned by a company who makes cars for commoners. She hates the Lancia Stratos as well, as she doesn't like Ferrari parts on non-Ferraris, hence making her blood boil whenever she sees one.
However, she suffered a humiliating defeat from Tomoko and her Lancia Stratos. With that, she vows retaliation, and decides to pass on the torch to her son, Alfredo.
Alfredo Agostini:
Age: 30
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Owner of a successful leather shoe brand across Europe
Car/s Owned: Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari FXX
Background: Alfredo is one of those people who can be called a "self-made" man. Even though he was somehow affluent, he made living first by selling used leather shoes, and luck has blessed him, eventually making him one of the youngest millionaires in Italy. He was able to purchase a Ferrari Enzo, thanks to his mother's connections with Ferrari, and as well as his undying love for the brand.
Thanks to his mother's stories, he now harbors a feeling of contempt to Takuma Kanonji, the son of the racer who defeated his mother. He even started an internet war against Takuma, annoying the latter sometimes in his work.
And because he was able to purchase the Enzo, he is one of the 29 owners who is currently part of the FXX program. His wealth made the purchase of the FXX possible, and believes he can improve his racing skills and defeat Takuma once and for all.
He believes that Ferraris are the greatest cars in the world, and that they shouldn't be compared to the likes of "lowly" brands from Germany, Japan, and even Lamborghini.
First Page starts here
New Characters:
Martin Banks: (Note: Not in any way related to Conrad Banks of MI6)
Age: 27
Nationality: American
Occupation: Heir of the Banks Academy of Science
Car/s Driven: Shelby GT500 2013
Background: Martin Banks is an heir to his father's science academy. However, he is not the one who sits around just enjoying the wealth. He is enrolled there as well, and gets to befriend Nash Hall, who was created there with the help of Professor Bill Murray. He is also learning how the company runs as well.
However, he does not live a perfectly peaceful life. Another client of the Serum Project, named Francis Gautier aims to take away Nash from him, knowing that Francis lost Noel Honore.
To retaliate, he is equipping himself with high-powered weapons to defend himself.
Francis Gautier:
Age: 46
Nationality: French
Occupation: Owner of the Gautier Security Agency, Occasionally a racer
Car/s driven: Pescarolo C60 Hybride
Background: A popular name in his home country, Francis is used to living in fame, especially owning one of the largest security agencies in Europe, and as well as his racing skills. The latter would allow him to control an LMP car such as the Pescarolo C60 Hybride.
Since he is in a racing world, and knowing eventually that his popularity will decline someday, he had heard of the Serum Project from Professor Bill Murray. As a result, he purchased the robot named Noel Honore, with the professor aiding him in its development.
However, after learning that Noel was destroyed in the final race of the FIA GT3 Championship, he got upset and decided to hunt down Nash Hall, to take in the serum for himself - all to increase his performance in racing.
New Characters:
Martin Banks: (Note: Not in any way related to Conrad Banks of MI6)
Age: 27
Nationality: American
Occupation: Heir of the Banks Academy of Science
Car/s Driven: Shelby GT500 2013
Background: Martin Banks is an heir to his father's science academy. However, he is not the one who sits around just enjoying the wealth. He is enrolled there as well, and gets to befriend Nash Hall, who was created there with the help of Professor Bill Murray. He is also learning how the company runs as well.
However, he does not live a perfectly peaceful life. Another client of the Serum Project, named Francis Gautier aims to take away Nash from him, knowing that Francis lost Noel Honore.
To retaliate, he is equipping himself with high-powered weapons to defend himself.
Francis Gautier:
Age: 46
Nationality: French
Occupation: Owner of the Gautier Security Agency, Occasionally a racer
Car/s driven: Pescarolo C60 Hybride
Background: A popular name in his home country, Francis is used to living in fame, especially owning one of the largest security agencies in Europe, and as well as his racing skills. The latter would allow him to control an LMP car such as the Pescarolo C60 Hybride.
Since he is in a racing world, and knowing eventually that his popularity will decline someday, he had heard of the Serum Project from Professor Bill Murray. As a result, he purchased the robot named Noel Honore, with the professor aiding him in its development.
However, after learning that Noel was destroyed in the final race of the FIA GT3 Championship, he got upset and decided to hunt down Nash Hall, to take in the serum for himself - all to increase his performance in racing.
Eternal Rivalry
New Wave
Osaka Chronicles
Start Here
Characters Introduced:
Isami "Sam" Bernstein:
Age: 37
Occupation: Editor-In-Chief of Kansai Wheels Magazine, but recently resigned.
Nationality: Japanese-American
Car/s Owned: ???
Background: Isami (he's called as "Sam" by his friends) is a half-Japanese, half-American editor-in-chief of a motoring magazine called Kansai Wheels. He may be able to speak English, but he fiercely sticks to his Japanese heritage since he grew up with his mother for most of his life while his father is a distant soldier that used to be stationed in an American naval base in Japan, but transferred back to America, which made Isami adapt Japanese norms and customs and rarely recognize American products. He does keep in touch with his father, but not by much.
Having worked in a car magazine, he had tested various car types - from Kei cars to foreign exotica, hence easily adapting to the next car he'll review. But he felt that he had to move forward, and actually be recognized in the entire Japanese motoring industry, which prompted him to resign from his post and seek employment in Motoring Monthly magazine in Tokyo.
Kenichi Yamada:
Age: 27
Occupation: Banking Employee
Nationality: Japanese
Car/s Owned: Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R
Background: "As long as your car is within the 1 minute and 25 seconds range, you're in." -That's Kenichi's requirement for entering the fastest team in Osaka's Kanjou loop, the 25-Second Club. His team emphasizes on tuning balance, and has actually disqualified applicants who had overpowered tuned cars that cannot simply take the twists and turns of the loop. He believes that his R33 is the most balanced car of all, spending equal priority on power and handling capabilities.
However, while he has maintained his solid reputation in street racing in Osaka, he still has his insecurities - chief of which is the mysterious blue Nissan R390 GT1 that tears up the loop that defeated everyone in his team...
Tomoyuki Kirishima:
Age: 25
Occupation: Pachinko house owner
Nationality: Japanese
Car/s Owned: Mazda RX-7 Spirit R (FD3S)
Background: Tomoyuki is Kenichi's second-in-command in his club, and occasionally his drinking buddy. His FD rivals his leader's R33 when it comes to lap times around the loop, but the two maintain their solid friendship. His other role in the team is also to screen the upcoming potential members, by organizing timed runs.
He had worked so hard to achieve such position in the team, believing that one day, he'll be able to attract Takuma Kanonji's attention - to determine who is the real "Rotary Meister".
Characters Introduced:
Isami "Sam" Bernstein:
Age: 37
Occupation: Editor-In-Chief of Kansai Wheels Magazine, but recently resigned.
Nationality: Japanese-American
Car/s Owned: ???
Background: Isami (he's called as "Sam" by his friends) is a half-Japanese, half-American editor-in-chief of a motoring magazine called Kansai Wheels. He may be able to speak English, but he fiercely sticks to his Japanese heritage since he grew up with his mother for most of his life while his father is a distant soldier that used to be stationed in an American naval base in Japan, but transferred back to America, which made Isami adapt Japanese norms and customs and rarely recognize American products. He does keep in touch with his father, but not by much.
Having worked in a car magazine, he had tested various car types - from Kei cars to foreign exotica, hence easily adapting to the next car he'll review. But he felt that he had to move forward, and actually be recognized in the entire Japanese motoring industry, which prompted him to resign from his post and seek employment in Motoring Monthly magazine in Tokyo.
Kenichi Yamada:
Age: 27
Occupation: Banking Employee
Nationality: Japanese
Car/s Owned: Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R
Background: "As long as your car is within the 1 minute and 25 seconds range, you're in." -That's Kenichi's requirement for entering the fastest team in Osaka's Kanjou loop, the 25-Second Club. His team emphasizes on tuning balance, and has actually disqualified applicants who had overpowered tuned cars that cannot simply take the twists and turns of the loop. He believes that his R33 is the most balanced car of all, spending equal priority on power and handling capabilities.
However, while he has maintained his solid reputation in street racing in Osaka, he still has his insecurities - chief of which is the mysterious blue Nissan R390 GT1 that tears up the loop that defeated everyone in his team...
Tomoyuki Kirishima:
Age: 25
Occupation: Pachinko house owner
Nationality: Japanese
Car/s Owned: Mazda RX-7 Spirit R (FD3S)
Background: Tomoyuki is Kenichi's second-in-command in his club, and occasionally his drinking buddy. His FD rivals his leader's R33 when it comes to lap times around the loop, but the two maintain their solid friendship. His other role in the team is also to screen the upcoming potential members, by organizing timed runs.
He had worked so hard to achieve such position in the team, believing that one day, he'll be able to attract Takuma Kanonji's attention - to determine who is the real "Rotary Meister".
The Real Monster
Start Here
Character/s Introduced:
Anton Volkov:
Age: 23
Nationality: Russian
Occupation: Freelance Writer turned Racer
Car/s Owned: Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Anton is the younger twin of Abram, and could be said as the happy-go-lucky person almost similar to Takanori. While Takanori is somehow realistic, Anton just goes much more all-out on fun, and making sure that everything he does is fun, even if facing a serious matter.
Anton and Abram are up and coming stars in the Russian racing scene, both on and off the track. While the latter is a circuit racer, Anton is more inclined on the streets, implying that it is "more fun".
He is a big fan of the Japanese culture, ever since he first visited Japan when he was little. He took up some Japanese language lessons, and is also very fond of Anime and prefers eating Japanese food rather than local Russian food, which sometimes puts off his twin.
Now that he has entered the Vision GT project, believing that more opportunities are laid out for them. He is given one task by Kazunori Yamauchi - to spread the greatness of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo as the Ultimate Street Car. With that, he returns to Japan, and starts his mission...
...of course, putting fun above everything else.
The Essex Hero
First page Starts Here
Characters Introduced:
Craig Williams:
Age: 40
Nationality: Irish
Occupation: Owner of the Latte Night coffee shop chain.
Car/s Owned: Lamborghini Reventon
Background: Craig is the owner of the very successful Latte Night coffee shop chain. Its outlets span across England, and is currently working in opening shops in Asia. Why he didn't expand in the Continental Europe is unknown.
He is seen as a successful businessman who is very much contented in life. He knows how to play the game of business, something he was taught vigorously by his late father. And now, having the world as his oyster, he decides to venture in to the world of speed, having bought the 20th Lamborghini Reventon - the last one in the limited production series. He is having good times racing against the locals, and he is on their good side.
But now, he keeps on hearing the stories of the legendary Essex Hero from his street racing friends. To pique his intriguing mind, he sets off to Essex. What he'll discover might turn his trip into an exciting one...
Edward Cambridge:
Age: 55
Nationality: British
Occupation: Retired
Car/s Owned: Jaguar XJ220
Background: Edward is the husband of Elizabeth. A surprising fact from him is that he retired from profession at the age of 55, believing that he wants to enjoy life more now that he's about to enter the senior years.
While his profession is unknown, what is known from him is that he used to be a street racer in Essex, among the fastest, one would say. In his younger years, he clashed with Brandon Hatch and their rivalry is among the most talked about story by the locals back then. While his late rival defended the crown as The Essex Hero, he came to respect him.
Years later, and after hearing of Brandon's death, he sourced his rival's abandoned Jaguar XJ220, and restored it into perfection. He is back on the streets for sure...
...but after learning Owen Watson's membership in the Dream Alliance racing team, he suddenly gained an interest to that young man. After all, Edward and his wife are the only people who know Owen's origins - which is, Owen being the illegitimate son of Brandon.
Characters Introduced:
Craig Williams:
Age: 40
Nationality: Irish
Occupation: Owner of the Latte Night coffee shop chain.
Car/s Owned: Lamborghini Reventon
Background: Craig is the owner of the very successful Latte Night coffee shop chain. Its outlets span across England, and is currently working in opening shops in Asia. Why he didn't expand in the Continental Europe is unknown.
He is seen as a successful businessman who is very much contented in life. He knows how to play the game of business, something he was taught vigorously by his late father. And now, having the world as his oyster, he decides to venture in to the world of speed, having bought the 20th Lamborghini Reventon - the last one in the limited production series. He is having good times racing against the locals, and he is on their good side.
But now, he keeps on hearing the stories of the legendary Essex Hero from his street racing friends. To pique his intriguing mind, he sets off to Essex. What he'll discover might turn his trip into an exciting one...
Edward Cambridge:
Age: 55
Nationality: British
Occupation: Retired
Car/s Owned: Jaguar XJ220
Background: Edward is the husband of Elizabeth. A surprising fact from him is that he retired from profession at the age of 55, believing that he wants to enjoy life more now that he's about to enter the senior years.
While his profession is unknown, what is known from him is that he used to be a street racer in Essex, among the fastest, one would say. In his younger years, he clashed with Brandon Hatch and their rivalry is among the most talked about story by the locals back then. While his late rival defended the crown as The Essex Hero, he came to respect him.
Years later, and after hearing of Brandon's death, he sourced his rival's abandoned Jaguar XJ220, and restored it into perfection. He is back on the streets for sure...
...but after learning Owen Watson's membership in the Dream Alliance racing team, he suddenly gained an interest to that young man. After all, Edward and his wife are the only people who know Owen's origins - which is, Owen being the illegitimate son of Brandon.
DA's Bad Girl
Link for the first page
Character Introduced:
Sabrina Mendez:
Age: 27
Nationality: Spanish
Occupation: Test Driver for Kazunori Yamauchi's Vision Gran Turismo Project
Car/s Owned: Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Sabrina, a woman who has simple dreams which have shattered in a flash the moment she entered motherhood when she was just 17. She blamed herself for being too open and reckless for her to enter in a world where responsibility is priority, and that caused her to give up her dream of owning a spa.
But of course, being a mother prompted her to find a job to support her child. She explored different avenues, but none suited her needs. She eventually managed to land a job as a test driver of Kaz's Vision Gran Turismo Project, despite having no racing experience at all. She landed that position upon paying a visit in one of his gaming conferences and found out that Polyphony Digital had a mass hiring. Of course, one must grab the opportunity when it presents itself. Sabrina spent months having driving lessons, while her child is left under the care of her mother whom she visits regularly.
With a new lease in life, she uses the Vision GT project as a springboard for a better future for her and her child.
Character Introduced:
Sabrina Mendez:
Age: 27
Nationality: Spanish
Occupation: Test Driver for Kazunori Yamauchi's Vision Gran Turismo Project
Car/s Owned: Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Sabrina, a woman who has simple dreams which have shattered in a flash the moment she entered motherhood when she was just 17. She blamed herself for being too open and reckless for her to enter in a world where responsibility is priority, and that caused her to give up her dream of owning a spa.
But of course, being a mother prompted her to find a job to support her child. She explored different avenues, but none suited her needs. She eventually managed to land a job as a test driver of Kaz's Vision Gran Turismo Project, despite having no racing experience at all. She landed that position upon paying a visit in one of his gaming conferences and found out that Polyphony Digital had a mass hiring. Of course, one must grab the opportunity when it presents itself. Sabrina spent months having driving lessons, while her child is left under the care of her mother whom she visits regularly.
With a new lease in life, she uses the Vision GT project as a springboard for a better future for her and her child.
Route 5 Diamond
Link to the 1st page
Characters Introduced:
Rasmus Ahlgren:
Age: 35
Occupation: Vision GT Test Driver
Nationality: Swedish
Car/s Owned: Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Rasmus, just like Sabrina, has also enlisted in the Vision GT Project as a test driver. While Sabrina has an entirely different background, Rasmus was once a professional race car driver and a mechanic. Having found little satisfaction in his racing life, he decides to find better opportunities, and sought out Kazunori Yamauchi after seeing him in one of the GT Academy events. He demonstrated his capabilities to the game developer, and impressed him.
His new job allowed him to test the futuristic Vision Gran Turismo cars. Plus, he gained connections, in particular to Professor Bill Murray and the robot Nicholas Ho. He supervised in tuning the Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Evolution, but after knowing its ill fate, he decides to salvage it and further modify it for the street and track after seeing its failure in the dirt road.
Now, he pays a visit to Japan, aiming a rematch to the Dream Alliance believing that they would be weaker after knowing that Takuma had moved out from the country. But he overlooked on something, and that will come as a surprise...
Toru Tanaka:
Age: 20
Occupation: High School student, part-time employee in a convenience store
Nationality: Japanese
Car: Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R
Background: Toru is a typical high school student, with a little key difference - he lives alone after some family feud broke out. Because of that, he has to fend for himself and that would include having a part-time job in a convenience store which, while not illegal, is highly discouraged by many. But one has to make ends meet.
But before separating, his parents managed to buy him a car of choice, so that he would avoid the hassles of public transport. Typical for a teenager, he picked a used sports car - a red Mitsubishi FTO - to boost his image and as well as to show off. He spent some his allowance on tuning the car, and eventually the bulk of his salary. He frequently shows up in Route 5's street races, not only for him just to be part of the crowd and be "cool", but also to prove that he isn't just a rice burner that is usually a stereotype amongst young, first-time drivers who own sports coupes. The reason behind the latter is very strong, though, as he had developed a competition with his brother, who, unfortunately died of disease.
With that opportunity, it's time for him to prove not only to the world he blended in, but also to the family he left behind.
Characters Introduced:
Rasmus Ahlgren:
Age: 35
Occupation: Vision GT Test Driver
Nationality: Swedish
Car/s Owned: Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Rasmus, just like Sabrina, has also enlisted in the Vision GT Project as a test driver. While Sabrina has an entirely different background, Rasmus was once a professional race car driver and a mechanic. Having found little satisfaction in his racing life, he decides to find better opportunities, and sought out Kazunori Yamauchi after seeing him in one of the GT Academy events. He demonstrated his capabilities to the game developer, and impressed him.
His new job allowed him to test the futuristic Vision Gran Turismo cars. Plus, he gained connections, in particular to Professor Bill Murray and the robot Nicholas Ho. He supervised in tuning the Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Evolution, but after knowing its ill fate, he decides to salvage it and further modify it for the street and track after seeing its failure in the dirt road.
Now, he pays a visit to Japan, aiming a rematch to the Dream Alliance believing that they would be weaker after knowing that Takuma had moved out from the country. But he overlooked on something, and that will come as a surprise...
Toru Tanaka:
Age: 20
Occupation: High School student, part-time employee in a convenience store
Nationality: Japanese
Car: Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R
Background: Toru is a typical high school student, with a little key difference - he lives alone after some family feud broke out. Because of that, he has to fend for himself and that would include having a part-time job in a convenience store which, while not illegal, is highly discouraged by many. But one has to make ends meet.
But before separating, his parents managed to buy him a car of choice, so that he would avoid the hassles of public transport. Typical for a teenager, he picked a used sports car - a red Mitsubishi FTO - to boost his image and as well as to show off. He spent some his allowance on tuning the car, and eventually the bulk of his salary. He frequently shows up in Route 5's street races, not only for him just to be part of the crowd and be "cool", but also to prove that he isn't just a rice burner that is usually a stereotype amongst young, first-time drivers who own sports coupes. The reason behind the latter is very strong, though, as he had developed a competition with his brother, who, unfortunately died of disease.
With that opportunity, it's time for him to prove not only to the world he blended in, but also to the family he left behind.
Nurburgring Legend 2.0
Link to the First Page:
Character Introduced:
Abram Volkov:
Age: 26
Nationality: Russian
Occupation: Running a family business in Moscow, Vision GT Test Driver
Car Owned: Mercedes-Benz AMG VGT Racing Series
Background: Unlike the energetic and positive Anton, Abram is the silent and focused type. He aims to finish whatever task as efficient as possible. He does not like distractions, and only "looks forward". That focused attitude allowed him to eventually to take the helm of his family business of manufacturing Matryoshka dolls.
Of course, he has to relieve stress, and driving is the only way he knows how to alleviate his frustrations. He and his brother entered in motorsport with moderate success, and ended up being recognized by Kazunori Yamauchi and recruited to be his test drivers for the Vision Gran Turismo Project. Out of all the drivers, he is most trusted by Kazunori, even exposing him to other prototypes.
While he mostly gives advice to his little brother, in truth he is jealous of him because of his happy outlook in life. He secretly wishes someday that he'll be as happy as Anton.
Character Introduced:
Abram Volkov:
Age: 26
Nationality: Russian
Occupation: Running a family business in Moscow, Vision GT Test Driver
Car Owned: Mercedes-Benz AMG VGT Racing Series
Background: Unlike the energetic and positive Anton, Abram is the silent and focused type. He aims to finish whatever task as efficient as possible. He does not like distractions, and only "looks forward". That focused attitude allowed him to eventually to take the helm of his family business of manufacturing Matryoshka dolls.
Of course, he has to relieve stress, and driving is the only way he knows how to alleviate his frustrations. He and his brother entered in motorsport with moderate success, and ended up being recognized by Kazunori Yamauchi and recruited to be his test drivers for the Vision Gran Turismo Project. Out of all the drivers, he is most trusted by Kazunori, even exposing him to other prototypes.
While he mostly gives advice to his little brother, in truth he is jealous of him because of his happy outlook in life. He secretly wishes someday that he'll be as happy as Anton.
Contradicting Vision
Link to First Page
Characters Introduced:
Auguste Amadieu:
Age: 43
Nationality: French
Occupation: Vision Gran Turismo Test Driver, Former Pastor
Car/s Driven: Alpine Vision Gran Turismo Race Mode
Background: Auguste Amadieu has an angelic tongue, and has a pure conscience. Never a day goes by that he doesn't pass to church to briefly kneel down and pray.
That's because he has a strong faith in God. He owes everything to the Almighty because he and his family has gotten out of poverty thanks to their strong devotion and hard work.
While religious, he is also hard-working, due to his origins and he believes that if hard work and prayer are the greatest weapons to success. In his 20s, he became a Pastor, and would often give pieces of advice to the troubled or the downtrodden.
However, while he enjoyed the life of enlightening people, there is another side of him that longs for adventure, partly because of his hard-working nature and willingness to succeed in life. He returned as a normal person and tried to enlist in the world of sports.
Then in his 30s, he entered in kart racing, and found his passion there. From then on he moved up and eventually able to drive touring cars and is a feared name from the late 90s. Just a year ago, his skills attracted the attention of Kazunori Yamauchi, and is then hired as a test driver for his secretive Vision Gran Turismo Project, performing testing sessions for different cars. His driving style is clearly derived from his religious behavior - winning in the most ethical way possible while giving it all.
However, that last sentence will eventually send himself into a crash course, as it is seen as contradicting.
The Quest For 400
Link to First Page
Characters Introduced:
Dying Star, Blood Hound, and Shadow Eyes:
Nationality: Japanese
Age: The three drivers refuse to reveal their ages
Occupation: They refuse to divulge their professions as well...
Cars Driven: Toyota Ariso V300 Vertex Edition (Blood Hound), Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo MR (Dying Star), and Toyota Supra 3.0 GT Turbo A (Shadow Eyes)
Background: Dying Star, Blood Hound, and Shadow Eyes once belonged to a group of fastest street racers that dominated Tokyo's highways - the 13 Soldiers. One thing to note about them is that they refuse to reveal any of their information to outsiders and even amongst themselves as part of their group's honor code - from their profession even to their ages. However, they were all quickly defeated by Motoya Iwasaki a.k.a Jintei. Since then, the group was thought to be disbanded.
However, the three decided to stage a comeback to avenge their loss, during their fateful meeting in a bar originally just to have talk, They are also contacting other members to join their cause, while having a new goal intended for them to restore their reputation - to break the 400 kilometer per hour barrier, a feat said to be only achieved by Jintei's R34 GT-R.
But somewhere along the way, they will encounter an ominous force in Route 7, that shall prove to hinder their plans of domination...
Fuji Fast
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Characters Introduced:
Atsuo Kobayakawa
Age: 55
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Lexus chief engineer gone AWOL. Now part of Kazunori Yamauchi's Vision GT Project.
Car/s Driven: Lexus LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Atsuo Kobayakawa... a man with a vast knowledge of mechanics. He started off as a mechanic who worked for Hiroyuki in his heyday, but the racer's philosophy of self-reliance drove him away, and that started a grudge that eventually turned into rivalry when both men have entered employment in Toyota.
While Hiroyuki briefly became a consultant for engineering and racing, Atsuo truly dedicated to stay as a mechanic, working his way up that eventually made him Lexus' top engineer. Upon learning that Hiroyuki is now Dream Alliance's director, he vows to get rid of him by going AWOL from Lexus and joining Kazunori Yamauchi's Vision GT Project, and taking Alan Long under his wing to help him with his plan.
Even then, he'll do whatever it takes to take down Hiroyuki, even if it is beyond legal boundaries...
Characters Introduced:
Atsuo Kobayakawa
Age: 55
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Lexus chief engineer gone AWOL. Now part of Kazunori Yamauchi's Vision GT Project.
Car/s Driven: Lexus LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo
Background: Atsuo Kobayakawa... a man with a vast knowledge of mechanics. He started off as a mechanic who worked for Hiroyuki in his heyday, but the racer's philosophy of self-reliance drove him away, and that started a grudge that eventually turned into rivalry when both men have entered employment in Toyota.
While Hiroyuki briefly became a consultant for engineering and racing, Atsuo truly dedicated to stay as a mechanic, working his way up that eventually made him Lexus' top engineer. Upon learning that Hiroyuki is now Dream Alliance's director, he vows to get rid of him by going AWOL from Lexus and joining Kazunori Yamauchi's Vision GT Project, and taking Alan Long under his wing to help him with his plan.
Even then, he'll do whatever it takes to take down Hiroyuki, even if it is beyond legal boundaries...
Pride and Honor
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Characters Introduced:
Mako Sakamoto:
Age: 22
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Rally Car Driver
Car/s Driven: Subaru Impreza Type RA Spec C Rally Car, Subaru Impreza 22B STi
Background:
Mako Sakamoto is a star rally car driver, as evidenced by her consecutive victories in timed runs. A very driven individual, she strives for what she knows is the best. Her willingness to be number one is stemmed from the fact that her late brother, named Nikko, looked out for her and provided her everything from the day their parents died until passing on. She was introduced to the rallying world by Nikko as well.
As a result, the devotion is very strong, even after his death. So strong in fact, that she even takes a moment to "talk" to her deceased brother for advice, and defending his reputation to those who doubt them.
However, she very well knows that Takuma once impersonated as her brother, and for that, she thinks he needs to pay...
True Muscle II:
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Characters Introduced:
The Mirage:
Members: Alan Long, Randy Cho, and Jade "Jewels" Barrett
Cars Driven: Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo (Alan), Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track (Randy), and Ford Mustang Boss 302 (Jewels)
Background: Alan Long formed his "elite" team of highly-skilled street racers named "The Mirage". His aim is to conquer the entire street racing scene in the country, a continuation of his dream that he once shared with Andy.
Randy Cho, a half-American, half-Korean university friend is taken under Alan's wing, knowing his ambition. He is tasked to do dirty work for Alan, and is also revealed to be the person who rigged the competition in a tournament street race 2 years ago under Alan's request.
And then a new recruit, named Jade "Jewels" Barrett who was once a part of the Blacklist in Rockport city. Now living as a free woman, she once again ventured in the world where she feels true happiness even though it sent her behind bars. She still keeps her gentle and sweet disposition, which Alan uses in order to swipe sponsorship deals and as well as inviting their opponents in a duel.
Characters Introduced:
The Mirage:
Members: Alan Long, Randy Cho, and Jade "Jewels" Barrett
Cars Driven: Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo (Alan), Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track (Randy), and Ford Mustang Boss 302 (Jewels)
Background: Alan Long formed his "elite" team of highly-skilled street racers named "The Mirage". His aim is to conquer the entire street racing scene in the country, a continuation of his dream that he once shared with Andy.
Randy Cho, a half-American, half-Korean university friend is taken under Alan's wing, knowing his ambition. He is tasked to do dirty work for Alan, and is also revealed to be the person who rigged the competition in a tournament street race 2 years ago under Alan's request.
And then a new recruit, named Jade "Jewels" Barrett who was once a part of the Blacklist in Rockport city. Now living as a free woman, she once again ventured in the world where she feels true happiness even though it sent her behind bars. She still keeps her gentle and sweet disposition, which Alan uses in order to swipe sponsorship deals and as well as inviting their opponents in a duel.
The Kazunori Arc:
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Character Introduced:
Marcus Chilton
Age: 24
Nationality: British
Occupations: Race car driver and souvenir shop part-owner
Car/s Driven: Zytek Z11SN Greaves Motorsport '13, Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car
Background: Marcus Chilton - a driven individual who cannot sit still and always yearns for adventure. Just like that, he became a part-owner of his family business which is a small souvenir shop in London, and leaving the full ownership to his sister. He found his way into racing, and became partners with Dennis Hatch along with some helping from Takanori Kanonji.
However, things took a drastic turn when Dennis had tragically passed on. He found no one to inspire on, even Takanori whom he knows belonging to the Dream Alliance team and coming on occasionally as a support driver. His performance had dwindled, feeling that Dennis' lively personality has completely vanished to thin air.
But, knowing that Takanori will return, his spirits have rejuvenated somewhat...
Character Introduced:
Marcus Chilton
Age: 24
Nationality: British
Occupations: Race car driver and souvenir shop part-owner
Car/s Driven: Zytek Z11SN Greaves Motorsport '13, Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car
Background: Marcus Chilton - a driven individual who cannot sit still and always yearns for adventure. Just like that, he became a part-owner of his family business which is a small souvenir shop in London, and leaving the full ownership to his sister. He found his way into racing, and became partners with Dennis Hatch along with some helping from Takanori Kanonji.
However, things took a drastic turn when Dennis had tragically passed on. He found no one to inspire on, even Takanori whom he knows belonging to the Dream Alliance team and coming on occasionally as a support driver. His performance had dwindled, feeling that Dennis' lively personality has completely vanished to thin air.
But, knowing that Takanori will return, his spirits have rejuvenated somewhat...
Fierte, Vitesse et Visions
Le Vitesse Journal de Louis
A three-arc special pertaining the quest of Louis Montagny, a French race car driver aiming to have a clean slate and start anew. Turns out that the demons of his past keep on chasing after him...
A three-arc special pertaining the quest of Louis Montagny, a French race car driver aiming to have a clean slate and start anew. Turns out that the demons of his past keep on chasing after him...
The Streak
Le Roi de Chamonix
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Special Guest Character:
Sebastien Loeb:
Age: 41
Nationality: French
Occupation: Race car driver
Background: Sebastien Loeb is a world-renowned race car driver hailing from France. Whatever he drives, expect it to be driven recklessly. But that style of driving brought him to fame, and was even knighted as Legion d'honneur by French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
His greatest achievement would be his World Rally Champion for nine times in a row. While he did race in other fields of motorsport such as WTCC, Le Mans, and even had tried F1, he is best known in dirt or snow, and his reckless driving style would be his only weapon for victory, despite the risks involved in high speed rallying.
And while he enjoys popularity in his home town and the rest of the world, he sets his eyes to a fellow French racer named Louis Montagny. The young racer's quick rise to fame intrigues him to no end.
Special Guest Character:
Sebastien Loeb:
Age: 41
Nationality: French
Occupation: Race car driver
Background: Sebastien Loeb is a world-renowned race car driver hailing from France. Whatever he drives, expect it to be driven recklessly. But that style of driving brought him to fame, and was even knighted as Legion d'honneur by French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
His greatest achievement would be his World Rally Champion for nine times in a row. While he did race in other fields of motorsport such as WTCC, Le Mans, and even had tried F1, he is best known in dirt or snow, and his reckless driving style would be his only weapon for victory, despite the risks involved in high speed rallying.
And while he enjoys popularity in his home town and the rest of the world, he sets his eyes to a fellow French racer named Louis Montagny. The young racer's quick rise to fame intrigues him to no end.
GT500 Legend III
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Character Introduced:
Francois Montagny:
Age: 27
Nationality: French-Canadian
Occupation: Ravenwest Junior Race Car Driver
Car/s Driven: Doesn't own any at the moment. Drives whatever his team would send out.
Background: Francois Montagny was born in Quebec, Canada, as the sole child of Ansell and Madelle Montagny. Though he was sent to France for his studies, hence spending the bulk of his life there until he enters the university.
His fascination for cars started when he was 10 years old. Hence during his high school days he took up karting which he found success. Coming from an affluent family, he believes that everything must be done in refinement and perfection. Mess is out of his vocabulary, and believes that class is important among everything else.
His racing skills would reach to Ravenwest Racing, an elite racing team based in Canada. However, one opportunity he was gunning for was "taken away" by his cousin, Louis. Because of that, he has a new prime motivation to act - to take that opportunity away from his cousin, which he thinks that it truly belongs to him.
Character Introduced:
Francois Montagny:
Age: 27
Nationality: French-Canadian
Occupation: Ravenwest Junior Race Car Driver
Car/s Driven: Doesn't own any at the moment. Drives whatever his team would send out.
Background: Francois Montagny was born in Quebec, Canada, as the sole child of Ansell and Madelle Montagny. Though he was sent to France for his studies, hence spending the bulk of his life there until he enters the university.
His fascination for cars started when he was 10 years old. Hence during his high school days he took up karting which he found success. Coming from an affluent family, he believes that everything must be done in refinement and perfection. Mess is out of his vocabulary, and believes that class is important among everything else.
His racing skills would reach to Ravenwest Racing, an elite racing team based in Canada. However, one opportunity he was gunning for was "taken away" by his cousin, Louis. Because of that, he has a new prime motivation to act - to take that opportunity away from his cousin, which he thinks that it truly belongs to him.
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Road to America
Characters Introduced:
Ridley Hepburn:
Age: 25
Nationality: American
Occupation: Neophyte Driver at Ravenwest Racing
Car/s Owned: Art Morrison Corvette '60
Background: When it comes to classic American muscle cars, Ridley Hepburn is just as fanatic as Andy. In fact, the two actually used to run together in their street racing days until they part ways because of Andy's decision to run his father's restoration shop.
Ridley took a different path, in which he aims to go at the big leagues - at the race track - in order to have success and feed his once impoverished family. Upon entering in small races, he experienced moderate success, but his skills are more than enough to attract Ravenwest Racing and invite him to be a racer under the team, which is said to be a rare instance knowing the team's strict application policies.
Now, he is about to find out that his old friend belongs in an opposing team. Will they still hang on to their friendship? Or let their own pride take over them and clash?
Faisal Mahmoud:
Age: 27
Nationality: Arabian (United Arab Emirates)
Occupation: Regular Racer at Ravenwest Racing
Car/s Owned: Lexus LFA
Background:
Faisal Mahmoud is a son of a well-known oil magnate in United Arab Emirates. Naturally, he's blessed with so much wealth that he even thought of buying the team when it was under the rocks just to save it.
However, he isn't the typical child of a tycoon that will inherit the business in the future. Actually, he is out there to prove to his father that he can make it on his own, after seeing some of his friends strive to make ends meet. He declined the inheritance, and started off on his own. The only thing that will remind him a bit of his father's care is his Lexus LFA he received on his 24th birthday, the only day he saw his father's soft side.
Having known the LFA's capabilities, he decided to take part in a racing team once he migrated to Canada. Using some of his wealth he saved, he lived through and actually worked at odd jobs just enough to support himself, something unexpected coming from a magnate. He used the said supercar to participate in small-time races in Canada, until Ravenwest Racing sought him and recruited him afterwards.
With his career secured, it's time to prove his worth to his father...
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Yuki and the Quattro are going to have a rough time.
