Ep. 2: Sayuki arranges a match for Mako while questioning her own street-racing dreams
Aired on March 22, 2001

Sayuki attempts to improve Mako's life by setting up a perfect romantic match for her best friend. While the arrangement initially appears to be a positive development, it forces Sayuki to confront difficult personal choices. She must decide if sacrificing her passion for street-racing and her own dreams is a worthwhile trade-off for facilitating a relationship. The narrative explores the tension between helping others and maintaining individual aspirations, highlighting the potential costs of self-sacrifice in the pursuit of happiness for those close to her.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Mako's Rhythm Falters as Emperor Targets Home Course
- Ep. 2 · Sayuki arranges a match for Mako while questioning her own street-racing dreams
- Ep. 3 · Downhill Specialist Arrives
- Ep. 4 · The Battle Begins
- Ep. 5 · Dogfight!
- Ep. 6 · A New Challenger