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Act 10 - Jacques and Alfonso (Part II)
Music: Initial D 4th Stage Sound Files - Unrest
Giacomo's plan is executed as planned. Even De Luca got surprised the plan went well.
He then reminisces the exchange they had yesterday.
Back in the action, Giacomo smirks knowing his plan pulled off. But of course, things can change in an instant. For one, Alphonse's pace has gotten stronger.
"I do intend to make Alfonso go faster, so that he can wear his tires out. But I also have to make sure he finishes 2nd."
"Hey, hey... let up, will ya? I'll treat you to a Provençal cuisine once the championship is over."
Music: Plasticines - Comment Faire
Alphonse is not aware of Giacomo's plan, so he just races as he should.
"I do not know what you did, Jacques, but thank you for me bringing me to the lead. I'll make sure you won't regret it." Alphonse thought.
"And by that, I mean I will go all out... that's how I appreciate rivals." Alphonse added.
Giacomo doesn't seem to mind at all.
"Heh... as long as both of us are pushing each other to our limits, that's what matters the most. You inspired me during the World Touring Car Championship. And I am grateful for such privilege."
"So yes, keep on pushing! And so do I."
"Mr. De Luca, what's the gap between me and 3rd?" Giacomo asked.
"I'm checking... so... you are now 7 seconds away from Magnussen." De Luca replied.
"Perfect. Thank you." Giacomo responded.
The tow makes for a happy crowd. They cheer on for both.
"Thanks to you, Alfonso... I found my new motivation. You woke me up."
Now that it's halfway of the race, Giacomo now moves on to the next phase.
"Okay Giac, time to box." De Luca said.
"Copy." Giacomo replied.
Giacomo enters the pits as planned, which bewilders Alphonse.
"He boxed in?" Alphonse asked himself.
Since refueling is out of the question, the tire crew rapidly switches the tires thanks to center lock wheels.
He exits the pits on 9th place. With softer tire compounds, he has the grip advantage.
Giacomo quickly gains ground.
"The others are struggling for grip now. Good."
He rejoins Alphonse, and it's once again time to play.
"Ciao, Alfonso!" Giacomo exclaimed on a happy note.
"Okay, enough friendly banter. Let's focus." De Luca said.
Music: Tekken 8 - Celebration on The Seine (Final Round)
De Luca notices Magnussen's sudden increase in speed.
"Giac, Magnussen is closing in." De Luca said.
"No problem." Giacomo replied.
And to take care of the problem, Giacomo once again slams on the anchors upon seeing Magnussen coming up from behind.
"Only I am allowed to defeat Alfonso. Permission denied."
This grants breathing room for Alphonse.
But with a fresh set of Soft tires, Giacomo resumes his charge.
"I'll go for a record run on this one." Giacomo said.
"Okay, go ahead." De Luca replied.
End of Act 10
Music: Initial D 4th Stage Sound Files - Unrest
Giacomo's plan is executed as planned. Even De Luca got surprised the plan went well.
He then reminisces the exchange they had yesterday.
Giacomo: "Mr. De Luca, I plan to help Alphonse get points. Both of us are in 4th, and I know how we can rank up."
De Luca: "Okay... I will hear you out. But why do you intend to help him?"
Giacomo: "I want to make sure that Alphonse fulfills his promise. He and I must clash in the highest levels of motorsport. But don't worry, I also came up with a plan to WIN this round."
De Luca: "Hmmmm... okay. So how are you going to do it?"
De Luca: "Okay... I will hear you out. But why do you intend to help him?"
Giacomo: "I want to make sure that Alphonse fulfills his promise. He and I must clash in the highest levels of motorsport. But don't worry, I also came up with a plan to WIN this round."
De Luca: "Hmmmm... okay. So how are you going to do it?"
Giacomo: "I will let Alphonse take the lead. I can use his speed. He is very good at getting away. I'll catch him. I have to distract Magnussen so that he can slow down enough for both of us to get away."
De Luca: "So both of you will be on a tow? Huh... reminds me of a certain strategy performed by two drivers in Singapore Grand Prix."
Giacomo: "It does look like that. But at the same time, I'm conserving tires and fuel."
De Luca: "The fuel is nothing to worry about, thanks to California's strict clean air act policies. The races here are shorter than the rest of the country."
Giacomo: "I'll pit in on the second half of the race, change to Softs. Make the charge, then... challenge Alphonse. He will then be behind me, and will try to do the same - to catch me as well."
De Luca: "So that both of you are far enough... but with Alphonse's tires wearing out. Clever."
Giacomo: "Distracting Magnussen will be the crucial part, for my plan to succeed. Rivals do not need to be hostile. True rivals uplift each other, pushing each other to the limits. And that's how I will help Alphonse."
De Luca: "So both of you will be on a tow? Huh... reminds me of a certain strategy performed by two drivers in Singapore Grand Prix."
Giacomo: "It does look like that. But at the same time, I'm conserving tires and fuel."
De Luca: "The fuel is nothing to worry about, thanks to California's strict clean air act policies. The races here are shorter than the rest of the country."
Giacomo: "I'll pit in on the second half of the race, change to Softs. Make the charge, then... challenge Alphonse. He will then be behind me, and will try to do the same - to catch me as well."
De Luca: "So that both of you are far enough... but with Alphonse's tires wearing out. Clever."
Giacomo: "Distracting Magnussen will be the crucial part, for my plan to succeed. Rivals do not need to be hostile. True rivals uplift each other, pushing each other to the limits. And that's how I will help Alphonse."
De Luca: "I admire your personality. You think about others first before yourself. Racers nowadays only care about climbing up the ladder but they completely left their humility way down there. Okay. I will come up with a strategy."
Back in the action, Giacomo smirks knowing his plan pulled off. But of course, things can change in an instant. For one, Alphonse's pace has gotten stronger.
"I do intend to make Alfonso go faster, so that he can wear his tires out. But I also have to make sure he finishes 2nd."
"Hey, hey... let up, will ya? I'll treat you to a Provençal cuisine once the championship is over."
Music: Plasticines - Comment Faire
Alphonse is not aware of Giacomo's plan, so he just races as he should.
"I do not know what you did, Jacques, but thank you for me bringing me to the lead. I'll make sure you won't regret it." Alphonse thought.
"And by that, I mean I will go all out... that's how I appreciate rivals." Alphonse added.
Giacomo doesn't seem to mind at all.
"Heh... as long as both of us are pushing each other to our limits, that's what matters the most. You inspired me during the World Touring Car Championship. And I am grateful for such privilege."
"So yes, keep on pushing! And so do I."
"Mr. De Luca, what's the gap between me and 3rd?" Giacomo asked.
"I'm checking... so... you are now 7 seconds away from Magnussen." De Luca replied.
"Perfect. Thank you." Giacomo responded.
The tow makes for a happy crowd. They cheer on for both.
"Thanks to you, Alfonso... I found my new motivation. You woke me up."
Now that it's halfway of the race, Giacomo now moves on to the next phase.
"Okay Giac, time to box." De Luca said.
"Copy." Giacomo replied.
Giacomo enters the pits as planned, which bewilders Alphonse.
"He boxed in?" Alphonse asked himself.
Since refueling is out of the question, the tire crew rapidly switches the tires thanks to center lock wheels.
He exits the pits on 9th place. With softer tire compounds, he has the grip advantage.
Giacomo quickly gains ground.
"The others are struggling for grip now. Good."
He rejoins Alphonse, and it's once again time to play.
"Ciao, Alfonso!" Giacomo exclaimed on a happy note.
"Okay, enough friendly banter. Let's focus." De Luca said.
Music: Tekken 8 - Celebration on The Seine (Final Round)
De Luca notices Magnussen's sudden increase in speed.
"Giac, Magnussen is closing in." De Luca said.
"No problem." Giacomo replied.
And to take care of the problem, Giacomo once again slams on the anchors upon seeing Magnussen coming up from behind.
"Only I am allowed to defeat Alfonso. Permission denied."
This grants breathing room for Alphonse.
But with a fresh set of Soft tires, Giacomo resumes his charge.
"I'll go for a record run on this one." Giacomo said.
"Okay, go ahead." De Luca replied.
End of Act 10