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What incredible driving skills!
Unbelievable! They've pulled off an overtake using the gutter technique!
Just who is this mysterious "BBBB" racer on the track?!
Don't tell me today's commentators don't even know about the gutter technique?
Bridget sits in the simulation cockpit, disbelieving.
It looks like she's more focused on the commentary than the steering wheel.
To see how things got to this point, we need to look back at what happened earlier.
Come closer, folks! Behold my latest masterpiece—the E86 Racing Simulator!
Around him are four cockpit seats, each with its own display. A large monitor is set up in the empty area nearby.
Supports four-player races with ultra-realistic simulation!
The top racer will win the Ultimate Racing Champion Medal of Honor!
Come and test your skills, folks!
Wow! This looks exciting!
Encouraged by the interest, the host starts explaining the rules with excitement.
Of course! This is an entire year's worth of work from all twelve members of our club. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed because I am set to join the Science Council one day.
Woow!!
There are 272 different cars to choose from! You can even race against an F1 car with a tank!
No guarantee to win, of course.
Wooow!!!
And the winner gets the Ultimate Racing Champion Medal of Honor!
The! Ultimate! Racing! Champion!
Woooow!!!!
It's just a handmade medal from our club with no real prestige, but still!
That also means this medal is one of a kind—not just in Babylonia, but on Earth and in the entire universe!
Woooooow!!!!!!
[player name], I want to try this!
Driving is the one thing nobody can beat me at—even if it's just a game!
Bridget jumps confidently into the cockpit and takes the wheel.
Enter your name... hmm... BBBB!
Watch me win this in one go!
After 16 treacherous hairpin turns, only two racers remain on the track!
In the first place, we have racer "BBBB", followed by "NoFishMint" in second!
The gap between them is widening! It looks like we have our winner!
No, wait a minute!
"NoFishMint" is not done yet! They're betting everything on this final straight!
Don't even think about it!
Bridget's hands move in a blur across the controls as the numbers on the dashboard surge higher and higher.
These readings...
We are almost at our software's limits...
We are very close.
Beads of sweat roll down the developer's face as he anxiously watches the numbers on the backend display.
This is just a student club project, so the software can barely keep up with Bridget, whose driving skills are out of this world.
Even the Science Council's driving simulator sometimes fails to give Bridget the thrill she craves.
Here is our winner!
The system's about to break!
Darn it, don't underestimate our hard work and skills!
All eyes are glued to the screen as the cars cross the finish line.
And the winner is...
"BBBB"!
Phew, it's over.
The host hands the medal to Bridget looking as if he's just survived a major disaster.
The medal looks completely handmade, with "Ultimate Racing Champion" handwritten on it.
Rather than showing any disdain, Bridget accepts the medal with visible excitement.
Thanks!
Amazing work! You want to join the Science Council someday, right? I'd say you've got a good shot!
Thank you so much!
After the racing game, you and Bridget head toward the other side of the festival.
An excited crowd rushes past you. Their loud chatter and laughter echo in the air.
You stand on tiptoe to get a better view and spot a lottery drawing nearby that's about to announce its winners.
[player name], shall we try our luck at the lottery too?
Umm... no, I have no idea.
Isn't it more exciting when you don't know what's coming?
Exactly! Great minds think alike!
The mystery is what makes it fun! If we knew what the prizes were, we'd just get caught up in calculating their worth!
"I don't really want this," or "I could probably get this cheaper somewhere else"...
You will have all these negative thoughts in your head.
But when it's a complete surprise, you'll be happy with whatever you get!
And if you're lucky enough to get something that's worth a lot, you'll feel happy for days!
You continue your conversation as you arrive at the lottery stall.
Welcome! You're just in time for the raffle. Would you two like to try your luck?
Sure, here you are!
The vendor takes the money and hands over two lottery tickets.
Now please watch the big screen to see the results—?!
The student slams the button, and a dramatic jingle sounds as colorful numbers rapidly fly across the screen.
Oh! Congratulations! One of your tickets didn't win anything, but the other one got you—the Sweet Fortune Prize!
And the prize is—a Couple's Explorer Pass! With this, you can either get a guided tour of the F.O.S. Military College, or a chance to watch Support Force's daily training session!
Bridget slaps her forehead.
On second thought, we do have these events sometimes... And I guess civilians would find our daily routine fascinating, especially students from the Education District.
Could you two please come up to the stage? We'll take a photo together.
The photo will be sent to both the F.O.S. Military College and Support Force, and will be printed on your passes as verification.
At that moment, all eyes fall on Bridget and you.
You can feel the burning stares without even turning your head.
We would like to give our prize to the next participant!
Bridget suddenly realizes that she can transfer the damage.
Huh? But you'll have to give up your prizes? I suppose you could do that...
But at least take a photo with us! It's such a special moment!
Ahaha, about that...
You suddenly blurt out the lamest excuse.
Oh... ah, yeah, right! We're running late. We need to get going now!
Bridget quickly nods along.
You and Bridget bolt off from the raffle area before the student can say anything else.
