54 Competitors

The drones dropped the banner and flew up into the air. The roof closed again.

The commemorative banner caught fire, transforming by burning in colorful confetti, raining on the race car, at the first chords of the song 'Furious' also by the singer Ja Rule.

Takashi had a smile from ear to ear and strode to the car. Followed closely by Haruki and the others.

"It's an original 4x4!" Takashi was super excited about the gift. He placed his smartwatch next to the vehicle door comparing the colors. It was the same shade of green.

"Look at these wheel cases and these tires! The suspension, and chassis, everything is customized," Jun even lay under the car to check, followed by Saito and Hinata who also went to see the details. Haruki liked cars, but not this passionately.

"This is the central tunnel. It houses the engine that must have at least 6 cylinders. Sequential shift, and this part is here, the core of the 4x4 drive system," the climber explained details to Hinata-kun.

"The shock absorber support has also been modified. To be able to add rally buffers, which are more reinforced," added Jun.

'They are also being silly, and looking like children now.' With crossed arms, he observed his friends who spoke of the tuning the car had to go through to support running on uneven terrain, at high speed and extreme heat.

Jun and Saito were already competing. This was the first dispute, who knew more about turbocharged cars. And the singer was only listening to them silently, for being ignorant in this matter.

"And this cage is to support the engine, Haruki-san," Takashi said, also showing an understanding of this category of cars. And it was showing the top to Haruki. "And it's for the pilot's safety, in overturns. It has homologated tubes and its design is to prevent the car body from moving forward, crushing the occupants. It is a structural reinforcement helping to support some components. The seat, the five-point belts, everything is designed for the safety of the pilot and co-pilot. This subject really excited him.

"A five-point belt! Um, our friends outside must have prepared something very radical to stimulate our captains." Daisuke sneered.

Jun and Saito recognized themselves as the captains, puffing out their breasts and spreading their arms.

Daisuke burst out laughing, shaking his head, "It wasn't a compliment, gentlemen. Only you, you shameless guys, to make me laugh today."

"Wait. I had to pay for the mask to enter the Masquerade Ball, even being 'the Prince'. And now I'm supposed to buy a customized car to be able to go to the rally? "Haruki snorted and clapped his hands on his thighs, exasperated. "More costs!" That was his concern, having already imagined the small fortune a rally car would cost, if a meager mask had cost 350 diamonds.

"Hahaha! Haruki-senpai complains so much! It looks like my grandfather when he has to pay for something," the senior student noted and the majority nodded in agreement.

"Grnn" Haruki felt red ears, "I am not a big complainer."

"No, you're a little complainer," Jun nodded, bringing Daisuke back to tears, this time from laughing.

The alert music played and a big screen went down the wall.

Okami System showed up, wearing a race car driver's clothes and holding a helmet by her body.

[GOOD MORNING, GENTLEMEN!] Okami no AI smiled.

[CONGRATULATIONS NOGUCHI-SAN, YOU ARE A GREAT STRATEGIST. A NEW CARD WAS EQUIPPED TO MEET YOUR REQUEST. THE CARD IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE STORE FOR FREE TO OTHERS.]

"Thank you Okami-san," Takashi thanked and immediately checked his smartwatch, followed by the others.

'Oh, he only has two free slots now,' thought Haruki immediately. The singer also wanted to disable this feature and stop giving clues to his feelings. However, occupying a slot to it was to lose space that could be used otherwise. A hard decision. To use the POKER FACE card or not? 'Damn developers! Smartasses who don't miss a trick!' Haruki huffed.

Okami System turned her face to face the adventurer,

[GREETINGS SAITO-SAN, YOUR REQUEST HAS BEEN EXECUTED.]

Again she moved, this time away from the camera, walked over to a fleet of cars, where she stopped and extended her left arm.

[MR. OTOME BOYS, THE NEW MISSION IS TO GET A CAR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE I RALLY OF THE ROSE SANDS OF NEONA, THE SABLE ROSÉ DESERT]. The screen was divided into two with the image of pink sand dunes shifting with the wind!

[VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE MONDE CAR STORE, ON DECK 4, AND MUST BE HOMOLOGATED BY THE SYSTEM.]

"Wait Okami-san, what if the person doesn't have enough diamonds to buy a car?" Haruki questioned, he only had 1,630 diamonds and he doesn't think he can buy even a wheelbarrow, taking the mask as a comparison.

[THIS PERSON WILL NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO TAKE PART IN THE I SABLE ROSE RALLY AND RETURN TO THE PRINCESS ISLAND, TAKEDA-SAN.] The android shook her head from side to side, looking down when she finished her answer.

"And is there any other way to get diamonds other than playing?" Haruki wanted to know.

[YEA. THROUGH PURCHASE, AT THE EXCHANGE HOUSE ON DECK 4, TAKEDA-SAN.]

"Exchange ?! But with what money and how much is the exchange worth today, "the singer fired the questions, closing his fists and pursing his lips.

[GOOD QUESTION TAKEDA-SAN. THE MONEY THAT IS ON YOUR ACCOUNT. THE EXCHANGE TODAY IS $ 48.62 PER 1 DIAMOND.] Okami spoke by turning her head to the side and blinking her eyes repeatedly.

"GRNN" Haruki got to hold his breath to not curse!

"This is absurd! The exchange rate is abusive, "Saito interfered.

[AVIDITÉ ET TENpTATION CASINO WILL REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN 24 HOURS.] Okami insisted.

"Okami, the prom prince was entitled to five days here." Saito also reminded her. "Why will the casino restrict access for 24 hours?"

[AVIDITÉ ET Temptation CASINO WILL CLOSE FOR MAINTENANCE OF BROKEN SLOTS. THE OTHER ACTIVITIES WILL CONTINUE AVAILABLE TO THE PRINCE AND HIS GUESTS.]

Saito rolled his eyes at the android's explanation.

"Okami, can you reveal what the prize will be for the rally winner?" Daisuke asked.

[THE COMPETITOR THAT IS LEADING THE COMPETITION WILL HAVE PRINCESS MIYU'S COMPANY FOR 1 DAY AND WIN 1 PEARL.] The camera returned to focus on the android's face.

[THERE WILL BE SURPRISED MISSIONS WITH EXTRA POINTS AND PRIZES.] Okami blinked an eye looking at the screen. And opening a big smile she continued to speak,

[WILL WIN AT THE END OF THE I SABLE ROSE RALLY:

1st PLACE:

3 LUXURY ITEM, 100,000 DIAMONDS; 2 RARE CARDS; 10 PEARLS;

2nd PLACE:

2 LUXURY ITEM, 50 THOUSAND DIAMONDS; 1 CARD RARE; 5 PEARLS;

3rd PLACE:

1 LUXURY ITEM, 10 THOUSAND DIAMONDS; 1 COMMON CARD; 3 PEARLS.

GOOD LUCK SORTS AND ENJOY YOUR STAY AT TANABATA MATSURI DESTINY.] The screen hung up and disappeared.

Haruki didn't know if he would get the diamonds to participate in the Rally. Nor did I want to be the only one to return to Princess Island and die of boredom there!

He exchanged a look with Jun, who signaled for a private conversation.