You’re going to show this arrogant producer what your kart is made of. With a foot deep on the pedal, you twist the steering wheel to catch a hint of the booster pad — and accelerate at a great speed to surpass Jielun with ease! All for trying to disrupt everyone else’s flow. Now, he’s not only eating your dirt, but also Suan De and Constance’s! The distance between you four continues to be minuscule, so it’s no time to celebrate yet.

“They’re shifting places as fast as I can blink, ladies! And I don’t know if that’s healthy for them or for me! I should check with a specialist instead of projecting my issues during work time. But racing doesn’t wait for anybody!” Crossbill narrates.

“Noon blazes through the ranks, and now he’s leading! But he’s not the only one gaining ground, Nina has found a special shortcut by accident, and she’s going up the stream!” Vortexia sounds super happy about this. “I’d love to say that for Jesse, though… but he’s dead last…”

“Again, you’re concerned for those left behind. Who watches a race to see who gets last?” Kushi doesn’t get Clutz’s insistence to narrate the entire race.

“My uncle did, but because he never bet right...” Vortexia prays for whoever this person is. It doesn’t sound like they’re blood-related.

“Can you clue us in as to why you work for Jielun. Did he hire you through a catering agency?” Crossbill doubts it, but she gives her an out. The interview segment is back on.

“He’s a prestigious film producer who's a regular at the place I work. I convinced him to give an acting opportunity to a close acquaintance of mine in exchange for preparing meals for him on special occasions. It’s later when his real attitude started to shine, but I must admit he has been nothing but stellar on his promises.” Kushi explains.

“In the entertainment business, that’s beyond rare.” Vortexia is pleasantly surprised.

“But back to real entertainment that makes your heart pound nonstop!” Crossbill wants everyone to pay attention to the race.

As narrated by the commentator booth, you’re leading, with Jielun, Constance, and Suan De close behind…

“Hey, that was way easier than I thought!” You begin mocking Jielun. “You sure I’m just an extra? Maybe I can get a recurring role.”

“Movies are one and done! Sequels besmirch the medium with their cheap cash grabs, and questionable raises to ‘established’ stars.” Jielun is more offended by the fact that you want to get paid fairly than him losing ground. “But as far as setbacks go, this is just part of the three-act structure! The hero’s journey, and this is the fall! All part of the plan to make my rise even sweeter! And you, Chef, you’re doing your part well enough for an odd casting choice!”

“Still clinging to the idea that you can win, Dino Boy?” Suan De surpasses Jielun too!