Maple went in straight to the dressing room with the bag that Mango had provided. The bag had the racing track special uniform along with a beautiful pink helmet. She quickly changed into her attire and held the helmet between her belly and her right arm. She began to walk towards the racing car parking. On her way, she saw 2 young man about to get into a fight. One of them was wearing striking blue attire, while the other was wearing striking green attire. They seemed like they were about to throw punches at each other since their fists were raised in the air. Maple, being quick witted, quickly took multiple pictures of both of them from different angles with clicking noise. Both man turned in her direction. Their faces had an expression of disbelief, since this hallway was generally empty because there is few to none female drivers for races.
Blue man (the person who was wearing blue racing track suit with a symbol of moon): Whar do you think you are doing young lady?
Green man (the person wearing green attire with a symbol of plants): Yo..yo! Are you here for an autograph or a hug?
Maple: Don't you think you guys are putting on some airs?
Maple: Your uniforms tell me you both are the famous racers Mr. Mao and Mr. Shen.
Mr. Mao (blue man): so you know us and still dare to take pictures randomly?
Maple: What's so good about you guys? You are just popular racers.
Mr. Shen (green man): We are just popular racers?
Maple: Or what? Do you guys also want to be popular fighters? According to regulations, any racers found in private fights will be disqualified.
Mr. Mao: you dare to make threats?
Maple: Ha.. I dare to do a lot of things. So, you both better pull your horses together and give your best to take me down together. Because if I win, I will showcase your beautiful pictures on the big screen.
Mr. Shen: What if you lose?
Maple: I will not expose your true faces on the screen. Deal??
Mr.Shen and Mr. Mao exchanged a glance (both said together): Deal!!
Mr. Shen: You better remember your side of the deal.
They all headed towards their respective cars and took their positions on track in the car. The countdown began: 3 2 1 GOOOO!
All the cars zoomed at full speed onto the track. But 3 cars in particular were going head to head. It was Maple, Mr. Shen, and Mr. Mao. They were in so tight a knot, that they all increased their speed to a level that they overtook other drivers 5 times. The audience were just left to gasp at this point. While Mango was biting his teeth in anxiety. The reason was unknown though. Either he was biting because there was a chance they were going to lose 1st place prize money or Maple would get injured.
On the final bend, Mr. Shen and Mr. Mao teamed up together to shut Maple up because individually they were all on approximately same level. Moreover, Mr. Shen and Mr. Mao's prestige was on line.
Mr. Shen took the inside side of the track while Mr. Mao took the outside track. They both working together trapped Maple in the middle. It was tough for Maple to come out from this arrangement. And increasing any more speed would be life threatening. But, she still increased her speed after the turn and reached the finishing line. However, to her dismay, Mr. Mao crossed the line first and she was in second position while Mr. Shen was in 3rd position.
Maple was depressed because her first place prize money was gone. She would only get 25,000 yen on second place. Although, it was a good experience but the money was gone. The award ceremony was going to be after half an hour. She just walked to her dressing room in a foul mood. To relieve her mood, she went to videoediting app and created a fun short video. She went to the award ceremoney later.
On the podium, 3rd place award was given to Mr. Shen woth a bronze medal and a check of 10,000 yen check. On 2nd place, Maple got a silver medal with 25,000yen. On 1st place, Mr. Mao got gold medal along with a 50,000 yen check. As everyone was clapping in awe of the 3 spectacular people, the big screen was suddenly playing a funny video of a dinosaur and whale fighting. After the fight, whale and the dinosaur raced. Then, it showed the result of whale on first place while the dinosaur being a runner up. It was truly a funny video that everyone began to laugh out loud. Mr. Shen and Mr. Mao turned and also watched the video their expression twisting. But, before they could utter something unpleasant, Maple tapped them boight on their shoulders and said, "Hey! I kept my promise of not showing your faces. But, you better be careful next time. If some other person finds you in a fight, they won't be as merciful as me and your reputation will definitely be ruined".
Maple left after delivering her small lecture, laughing away to find her brother.
Mr.Shen and Mr. Mao looked at each other and just laughed.
Mr. Shen: Brother, we found someone interesting today!
Mr. Mao: definitely! I never though racing could be this much fun. Although I was angry for dragging me here, next time just send me an invite to come. We might just have another exhilerating game.
Mr.Shen: Sounds good bro. See you around.
In the meantime, Maple and Mango departed from the track to reach home.
Maple: Sorry, Mango! I couldn't win first prize. But, here is you cut. It was a fun match. Let me know next time, if a match comes up.
Mango: What fun? My heart was in my throat this whole time. It is torture to see you drive so dangerously good. I wonder where your skills come from.
Maple: Definitely not from the brother who crashed his car at 40mph.
Mango: I told you. It wasn't because I couldn't handle the turn. But because the breaks weren't working properly.
Maple: Yeah..yeah...Whatever. I am going to sleep. I need to go work tomorrow. When we reach home, just carry me to the bed and leave me in my room. Thanks in advance!