racer x and speed are escorted by okamoto security into the room. speed notices horuko standing on the balcony and is struck by her beauty. katsu bows.
they stand around a gps map of the race.
katsu sleeps soundly. above him, in the shadows of the vaulted ceiling there is a flash, as a piece of metal glints against the moonlight.
a liquid travels down a. wire that hangs poised about katsu's lips.
the oil drips onto katsu's lips.
katsu licks his lips as--
katsu can barely sit up, his arm draped over horuko, his head lolling from side to side. the family is gathered around them and racer x, who is again wearing the mask. racer x tastes the needle of the blow dart.