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IMPORTANT!
This is a special fanfic, set 30 years prior to the first fanfic, Reaching The Apex. You can click on the link provided below for the succeeding fanfics.
This is a special fanfic, set 30 years prior to the first fanfic, Reaching The Apex. You can click on the link provided below for the succeeding fanfics.
THE BOOM
A story set 30 years prior to the main storyline, set in the era of The Supercar Boom. A tale of Michiharu Kanonji, who slowly realizes his aptitude for speed. Witness his glory days of racing, and he will meet people who will absorb him in the world of speed, and perhaps his new family. And as well the classic cars shining brightly on their heyday. How it all began...
This section shall list down the characters of the story. Their information will be updated after they are introduced, and expect the list to lengthen as well.
Michiharu Kanonji:
Age: 25
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: None
Likes: Japan's cold breeze, octopus, Mochi, Sukiyaki, carburetor
Dislikes: His parents, Kyoto, car horns
Background: Michiharu Kanonji lived most of his life being maltreated by his parents, with the only good thing from them is sending him to school. Not a day goes by he won't see his parents quarrel, and as well as abusing him both verbally and physically. Fed up with it and trying to start a new life, he runs away from home, not knowing that he will encounter one thing that will change his life forever - Speed.
Car: Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (already seen in Dream Alliance stories), ???
Tomoko Kawaguchi:
Age: 23
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Race car driver
Likes: Her jumpsuits, her Lancia Stratos
Dislikes: Dull people, losing control
Background: Tomoko is an aspiring racing car driver, dreaming of entering the worldwide stage, to prove that women can drive as fast as men. She got the car mainly because she uses it in races until her manager Gan allows her to keep it.
Car: Lancia Stratos Stradale (already seen in Dream Alliance stories)
Ben McCarthy:
Age: 25
Nationality: British
Occupation: Race car driver, real-estate businessman
Likes: Lamborghinis, Pasta, Rear Wheel drive cars
Dislikes: Ferraris, his father, Japanese food, people who lose interest
Background: Ben is a very accomplished racer in Europe, and people never forget his name should they talk about the motorsports scenes in the continent, even making him a subject of comparison to other aspiring drivers. Take off his helmet and race suit, and he can provide you a dream land and home for you... at a painful cost.
However, he suddenly disappeared and settled in Japan, because he is fed up in being his father's "puppet", and that he will be a great racer in his own way.
He now decided to cut his ties with the McCarthy family, having had enough of his father's evil deeds.
Car: Lamborghini Countach LP400 (as seen in the Dream Alliance stories), Renault R8 Gordini
Sir Shaw McCarthy:
Age: 50
Nationality: British
Occupation: Veteran race car driver soon in retirement, Racing analyst
Likes: Teaching his son Ben, performance cars that have track prowess, carburetor
Dislikes: His rebellious son Ben, people who go against his plans, Mercedes-Benz cars
Background: A feared name in the European racing scene, Sir Shaw McCarthy is a talk among racing enthusiasts, much like his son, Ben. However, only a few knows his sudden bitter resentment towards his son, after leaving home when the two fell out because of his son's yearning for freedom. He intended to shape his son into his own image, an image of perfection.
Cars: Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, Ford GT40 Mk. I
Hiroyuki Hiramoto:
Age: 24
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Lone racing car driver
Likes: Mie Prefecture, the smell of fuel, Kobe beef
Dislikes: Dependent people, American muscle cars, motorcycles
Background: Called as "Suzuka's Lone Wolf" by many, and seen as a matinee idol in the world of racing, that even Tomoko got attracted to him. However he's not the one who immediately returns their feelings, let alone interested at them. His lone wolf persona was stemmed from the fact that after his parents' death, everyone close to him relied on him, that he felt that all the burden is too much on his shoulders.
After spending some time with Michiharu during the Mille Miglia, Hiroyuki has been struck to the core and decides to give "reliance" a try once again. He, in fact, joined a racing team back in Japan, losing his title in the process.
He is waiting for the day that Michiharu will finally beat him...
Car: Toyota 2000GT (mentioned by Nobuhiko in Dream Alliance stories)
Koichi Kanonji:
Age: 55
Occupation: Hardware Shop owner
Likes: GT-Rs, speed, ice cream, Supercars, Rock music
Dislikes: Adjusting carburetors, Foreign magazines, eggs
Background: Koichi is one of those people who dream of having a supercar. But as fate determined, he is not blessed enough to own one, so he instead settled for one of Japan's proudest race machines, the Skyline GT-R. It took a lot of convincing to his wife to allow him to buy the car, knowing how expensive it is. He runs a hardware shop, but spends tinkering on his GT-R when there are no customers to entertain. He's not a race car driver, but enjoys open track days, showing off the prowess of the GT-R.
In the later parts of the story, it turns out that he purchased another Skyline - in the form of the R30 2000 RS-X Turbo C - which is among the most powerful domestic cars in Japan. However, it was meant as a present for Michiharu to use for the future.
Car: Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R; Nissan Skyline R30 2000 RS-X Turbo C "Tekkamen"
Maiko Kanonji:
Age: 52
Occupation: None
Likes: Ice cream, Red beans, fancy clothes, talk shows
Dislikes: The GT-R's exhaust noise she hears when her husband warms it up, soft drinks, preserved plums
Background: Maiko and Koichi had an interesting love story. How they met and tied the knot is simple - their love for ice cream. They first met at an ice cream stall, and it's also the place where Koichi proposed to her. And while they are a happy couple, one thing sometimes lets her down - her inability to bear a child. She has a hostile womb, and while the couple have considered adoption, hearing Michiharu's situation in Kyoto prompts her to help him out by sending the letter of their home address in Tokyo, with the approval of Koichi. Now, she sees Michiharu as her son, and deep down, she's jumping for joy knowing that Michiharu has finally settled in their home.
Ryuji Hiramoto:
Age: 22
Occupation: Racing car driver on the rise
Likes: Challenges, the sense of power, Udon, Accessible Performance
Dislikes: His big brother's theory
Background: Hiroyuki's competitive little brother. The two have already became rivals the moment they start to walk and play. Then it got intense when both decided to enter the world of professional racing. The two have clashing theories which would be revealed later on.
Car: Shelby GT350 '65
Kaido:
Age: 24
Occupation: Mechanic, aspiring racer deep inside.
Likes: Rebuilding engines, loud exhaust notes, grippy handling cars
Dislikes: Spaghetti, jewelry, expensive but slow cars
Background: Kaido has been living in the complex world of tuning for long, having taught by his father how to tinker with cars as early as his elementary school days. He had undergone a rigorous "right of passage" test of dismantling a racing car's engine and rebuilding it for a racing team that resulted in that team's victory when he was 16. Deep down, he also wished to be part of the professional racing world, but his skills are rather mediocre at best.
Car: Nissan Fairlady Sports 2000
Richard Sommers:
Age: 36
Nationality: American
Occupation: Owner of a small hamburger stall in Daikoku Futou parking lot
Likes: The smell of cooking hamburgers, cheeseburger, big block V8 engines
Dislikes: Compact Japanese cars, Japanese World War II Atrocities, Tamago sashimi
Background: Richard is born in Japan, with his father a World War II soldier, and a mother helping him out at his small hamburger shop popular for street racers. While he likes the reliability and simplicity of a Japanese car, he hates the small, powerless engines and the cramped interiors. He also hates the Japanese people, blaming them for his father's loss of leg during WWII. Deep inside, he dreams to be a racer, as he saw one of the muscle cars speeding around the desert when he visited his homeland. As a result, he purchased a red Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and frequents at Tsukuba Circuit honing his skills, even smashing the 1 minute and 10 second barrier. He's not going to play a small role, though...
After being beaten by Michiharu twice, he is not the type that gives up easily. His hatred among the Japanese would fuel his eagerness to beat his rival once and for all.
Cars: Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray
Brandon Hatch:
Age: 22
Nationality: British
Occupation: Up and coming race car driver, used to work in a furniture factory.
Likes: Featherweight British sports cars, strong side G-forces, gold wheels
Dislikes: Steam, haggis, hard French bread, fireflies
Background: Brandon used to work in a furniture factory supplying various pieces of large furniture across Europe. Tired of having to pound nails, smoothing the wood, and even paint the same furniture over and over, he decided to put those skills in a car. After seeing Ben's exploits in racing, it became his drive to truly enter in the world of speed and eventually seeking him. Over time, Ben became his mentor, tagging him along in racing events, and he even knows some quarrels of Ben and Sir Shaw. But he decided to stay on his mentor's side, and is willing to help. After Ben suddenly left for Japan, he continued on honing his skills and continued on winning races using sudden attacks from behind, eventually making the racing community to call him "The Werewolf".
Car: Lotus Europa Special
Annie Eisenberg:
Age: 25
Nationality: German
Occupation: Owns a bakery
Likes: Blueberry Danish, Swiss Chocolate, convertibles
Dislikes: Tea, Dust, Pollen
Background: Annie owns a bakery in Ahrweiler, Germany. But it's not only a bakery, but there is also a grill restaurant beside it, though the former is the more popular. She is being called by Gan to arrange for the team's catering needs.
Car: BMW 507
Carmela Agostini:
Age: 30
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: 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.
Car: Dino 246 GT
Alessandro Rossi:
Age: 25
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Mechanic
Likes: Carburetor, Racing exhausts, Rear-wheel drive cars, Tuscany
Dislikes: Squid, Narrow roads, Noisy neighbors, Opera
Background: Alessandro Rossi used to work in a few racing teams as a mechanic before deciding to settle in his own shop. Getting tired of being pressured by crew chiefs and some racing regulations, he decides to tune cars in a way he sees fit. He believes that tuning is a way of self-expression, and is one of the best ways to vent out your true feelings. Since then, his finished cars usually attract the attention of the authorities, questioning their street-legal status. But that doesn't stop him from adhering that philosophy.
Car: Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2
Shinji Yama****a:
Age: 40
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Crew Chief, Heir to a textile manufacturing firm
Likes: Inner talent, fine leather, smooth cloth
Dislikes: Time disruptions, coffee, Ryuji Hiramoto
Background: Much like Gan Kurosawa, Shinji is also an heir, albeit to his family's textile manufacturing business. With that, he prefers the smoothest texture, and the most durable piece of clothing material available.
With vast wealth, he also created a racing team to pursue something that intrigues him - Motorsports. He finds it curious on why people engage in such sport that involves high risks. He also believes in inner talent, and treats his workers like his buddies. A notable example is Hiroyuki Hiramoto, a person he scouted himself after knowing his exploits that are opposite in his exterior appearance.
At one point, he employed Ryuji Hiramoto, Hiroyuki's competitive younger brother, but the man suddenly left the team, without even a single word.
Tsubaki Kobayashi:
Age: 25
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Honda Test Driver
Likes: Hondas, compact and lightweight hatchbacks, high-revving engines, Women in the racing world, Touge, Dango
Dislikes: Lazy-revving engines, powerful muscle cars, slimy creatures, chauvinistic men
Car: Honda Ballade Sports CR-X 1.5i '83
Background: Tsubaki gained her job as a Honda Test Driver when one of the company's executives witnessed her prowess in go-kart racing. When she landed the job, she would sometimes make decisions that would prove risky for the company, but would turn out to be successful products in the market. She is also testing Honda's racing prototypes.
After her day job, though, her racing prowess would expand further, as she races at the Touge (mountain pass) during sunset using her CR-X developed for racing. Her CR-X could easily fool racers with its looks, and as well as its specifications. However, the car could even beat powerful rear-wheel drive cars at the Touge.
She takes inspiration from Tomoko Kawaguchi, and delighted at the fact that women are making their voices heard, and their abilities recognized. She won't forgive men who look down on her, though...
Goto Kawasaki:
Age: 25
Nationality: Japanese
Occupation: Honda Test Driver
Likes: His work, Tsubaki, Honda Civic, Tofu, Cake
Dislikes: Unfinished prototypes, Dragon Fruit, Noisy neighbors
Description: Goto is a close friend of Tsubaki, and almost fell for her when the two landed their jobs. While Tsubaki got employed thanks to her racing skills, Goto on the other hand, got his job thanks to his knowledge of mechanics. He likes Tsubaki's recommendations, but sometimes, just like their boss, questions some of her decisions that might put the company at risk. Nonetheless, he believes that her feedback is crucial for the success of Honda's cars, particularly performance models.
Lewis Hawthorne:
Age: 24
Nationality: American
Occupation: Country music singer at a bar in Los Angeles, California
Likes: General Motors' cars, Guitars, V8 engine burble at idle, Steak
Dislikes: Mopar fans, Richard Sommers, Ben McCarthy, Overpriced luxury cars
Car: Chevrolet Nova SS
Background: Lewis is an up-and-coming country music star, his popularity would attract managers, but he turns them down with reasons that even he doesn't know. When his guitar is left home, then that means he is at Willow Springs Raceway, tearing up with his modified Chevrolet Nova SS that he claims "that would knock some good ol' sense" on overpriced luxurious performance cars. He is seeking meaning through racing, and is torn to choose between his music career and racing life as a result.
He once crossed paths with Richard Sommers and Ben McCarthy. For the former, they had a race that resulted a tie, and he dislikes Richard for having "too much pride" and "can't get over the past". For the latter, he dislikes Ben too, as Ben is a vocal critic on American Muscle cars. He wishes one day to "beat some good ol' sense" to Ben once and for all, to prove that USA is part of the sports car world.
Chapter List:
Chapter 1: Unfamiliar Waters
Chapter 2: Western Expedition
Chapter 3: Muscle
Chapter 4: Fated Duel
Special Chapter: Divided by Fate
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