02x01 - Episode 1

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All this time

I’ve been right by your side.

Do you really not see how I feel?

How could you do this, Way?

And if I didn’t,

do you have a better plan?

Do you know any way to make Tony back off?

Make him stop bothering me

or stop messing with the whole team?

I love you, Babe.

Way

Another nightmare, Babe?

Let it go.

Try to sleep, okay?

It’s all right.

I’m right here now.

I’ll protect you.

You don’t have to be afraid of anything.

What do I have to be afraid of?

You’re being ridiculous.

If that’s the case…

Should I help you have sweet dreams again?

Again, Papa? Really?

We have to wake up early tomorrow.

Can you handle it?

You’re asking the wrong person, Mama.

Mama…

can go all night.

That’s the spirit, Mama.

Papa loves Mama.

Mama loves Papa too.

We welcome all racing teams

to the new format of The Hallows.

Please bring

your cars to the starting line.

This is the long-awaited season opener.

You'll be facing the king

of the track, number one in stats.

The undefeated, reigning champion.

It’s Pit Babe.

And that’s not all.

X-Hunter secures their title shot

with a second pro racer.

One so iconic you won’t forget him.

The prince of The Hallows…Charlie!

You’ve got a lot of fans these days.

But I’m only yours, right?

Obviously, you’re hot.

But if we weren’t on the same team…

I might’ve been number one by now.

You guys seriously

picking a fight from round one?

Save it for the next matches, will you?

There’s no stopping Kim.

He’s waited all year for this.

Jeff, can you check my car for me?

Hey, Kim!

Only "I" get to boss my boyfriend around.

Jeff, check it for him.

Sure thing.

Tick, tick, tick, tock…

Tick, tick, tick, tock…

What’s wrong, Charlie?

I think I heard something weird.

A sound?

You okay?

Yeah. I think it’s nothing.

Go get ready.

Hurry up.

- Okay.

- Go for it.

- You good?

- I’m good.

Tick, tick, tick, tock…

Tick, tick, tick, tock…

This season,

The Hallow is hotter than ever!

Because we’ve taken it

outdoors with a whole new format.

Introducing…

The Hallow Super GT Street Thunder!

Here’s the deal, all racers

will start from this point…

and race through the track

and the streets we’ve laid out

especially for the event.

Then return to finish

right back here at the start line.

There will be five laps total.

Whoever clocks

the fastest time wins it all!

And today, we have

ten racers in the lineup.

The racing is about to start in a sec.

And they’re off!

The race is divided into two sections.

Zone A is the open track.

And that fast pass

is from a member of ETA.

Oh! The car just spun out!

This is just a start!

One car has spun out!

Yep, one spin right there!

X-Hunter is still holding it together.

Ever heard of him?

The King of The Hallows?

Drivers now head into Zone B…

a narrow, dangerous

section lined with containers.

It takes both caution

and experience to navigate.

X-Hunter is still in the lead,

with Pit Babe, Charlie, and Kim in front.

Who's gonna take

the win in the first race?

But now, ETA is climbing up from the back!

We’re back to Zone A again.

X-Hunter is still

showing great coordination.

The leader is still Pit Babe, with

Charlie and Kim following close behind.

Looks like Kim is overtaking Charlie

for that second place.

This race is getting intense!

Here comes ETA’s rising star,

trying to make a move.

Whoa!

Turns out ETA has some serious talent too.

Let's see if he can make the pass!

That kind of skill is no joke.

ETA is catching up fast!

What a smooth turn from Charlie.

ETA is on the move

from sixth to fifth already!

ETA has moved up to fourth place.

Right behind Kim from X-Hunter.

It’s a rookie racing

in the big leagues now.

The front runners are staying close,

but ETA is determined to make their move.

But Kim doesn’t seem to realize yet.

He’s pushing hard to get past Charlie!

Kim, block him. Don’t let him pass,

or our team’s going to lose our spot.

But I can overtake right now, bro.

Yeah, I know, but put the team first.

Hold on. What’s happening here?

Kim’s slowing down!

It’s Charlie's chance now!

ETA is closing in on Kim.

But Kim’s still blocking the line well.

He’s not letting the title

of South Korean champion slip away!

ETA is not giving up.

He’s fighting to climb into third place!

Look at him go!

This rookie is really proving himself.

And Kim finally loses his position!

ETA moves into third place.

But Charlie’s still holding his own.

This is intense!

Over in Zone B,

ETA is still making a run for the leader!

ETA is right on Charlie’s tail.

But Charlie is still holding him off.

ETA is right on Charlie now.

This is a neck-and-neck battle!

Tick, tick, tick, tock…

ETA pulls ahead of Charlie

from X-Hunter, claiming second place!

We’ve now entered

the final lap of the track.

ETA and Pit Babe are still neck and neck.

It’s the final straightaway!

- ETA is pushing in…

- Don’t hold back!

…Against the legendary

champ of The Hallow, Pit Babe!

Is this the moment the game turns?!

- It’s a tight race!

- Babe!

Pit Babe is pushing ahead,

but ETA is still right there!

Wait a minute. What a twist!

And the first race of the season…

is shockingly won by ETA!

Pit Babe from X-Hunter

takes second place

for the first time in years.

Followed by Charlie and Kim of X-Hunter.

Can we get a quick interview?

First race of the season

and you dethroned the reigning champ…

How do you feel?

How do you feel? Tell us!

How do I feel?

I feel nothing.

Because I already knew I’d win.

Whoa, that’s a lot of confidence.

You beat the king of the track, Pit Babe.

So are you aiming to

take the whole championship?

Of course I am.

I’m probably the only one

who can take down Pit Babe.

How does it feel to lose

for the first time in years?

- How do you feel?

- Please give us an answer.

If it were me,

I wouldn’t ask that question.

This is just the first race of the season.

One result doesn’t

define the bigger picture.

Babe won’t be giving any interviews.

- Oh?

- Not even a short one?

- Just a little?

- Can we take a photo?

- Just a quick one?

- Can we get a picture?

- A photo, please?

- Just one photo?

I’m Willy.

Nice to meet you, Babe.

I never wanted to know you.

- Whoa, why though?

- Yeah, why?

Let me make it clear,

this’ll be the last time

you ever get a photo with me.

You sure about that?

I’m the king of the track now.

You might wanna take racing seriously.

You're so in love, you've gone rusty.

Watch your mouth, will you?

- Whoa, no fighting.

- Let’s not start anything, okay?

I said that because I care.

I’m actually a fan.

You think you can talk trash

just because you're younger?

- North, come on.

- Please don’t fight.

- Let’s not cause a scene.

- Calm down.

- Can we take a picture?

- One photo, please.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

But I don’t think he needs it.

Don't overdo the celebration.

If you lose next time,

it’ll be embarrassing.

- Savage!

- That’s harsh.

- Hold up!

- Let’s get a photo first.

- Just one picture!

- Wait a second.

- Can we take one photo?

- Hey, he said no pictures.

- Just one photo, please!

- Just one shot!

- Look at this camera!

- Over here!

Babe.

Babe, hey.

Babe.

Go home for now, alright?

Where are you going?

I just wanna be alone, Charlie.

It’s okay, man.

It’s just the first race.

I think Babe just lost a bit of rhythm.

Babe’s trained a million times.

He didn’t just lose rhythm.

But that kid Willy…

his skills are scary.

Who knows, the title might

change hands this year.

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

You think it has anything to do

with Babe losing his senses?

Kid…

you’ve seen Babe race

against Charlie, haven’t you?

He blew past everyone on the team.

That’s called experience.

Not some lost "sense."

Damn.

Then Willy must be seriously gifted, huh?

He’s still so young too.

Yeah, that’s true.

He reminds me of Babe as a kid.

But that kid Willy’s

a real little sh*t though.

We’ll figure out how to turn this around.

This year’s title

still belongs to X-Hunter.

Yeah. Come on, let’s head home.

But hey…

Can I get a consolation prize?

Come on.

You're seriously too cute.

Hey, kid.

- Hey, kid.

- Yes?

You okay?

I’m fine. Let’s head home.

Let’s go.

This is our new research specialist.

February 23rd, 2025.

Time: 16:34

Experiment log: Skill-dissolving drug.

Skill-dissolving compound No.116.

Volunteer No.108.

Trial No.1.

Initiating experiment.

Mr. Pete.

You should’ve let me join this round too.

You just took part in the last round.

And right now we’re in

the middle of a new season.

I don’t want it to affect your body.

The last dose of

skill-dissolving serum didn’t work.

Babe’s sense is still fully intact in me.

Guess my cells are just too tough.

I hope this time it actually works.

Alpha’s special sense is still present.

The serum isn’t reacting with the cells.

Alpha isn’t doing well.

Get the meds, quick!

Mr. Pete, what’s happening?

This is a reaction from a body

rejecting the skill-dissolving serum.

We need to give him the antidote.

- Get the doctor, now!

- Yes.

Looks like we’ll have to

redo the entire experiment.

I thought the experiment would go better

if we had one more skilled researcher.

Especially someone familiar

with Alpha genetics.

Who could be better than you, Touch?

Pete hired you, Touch,

because you’re

the sharpest mind in the country.

Right now in our country,

no one’s allowed to

research openly like they do abroad.

So we’ve had to do everything ourselves.

Someone recommended

a researcher from the U.S.

Specialized in Alpha genetic traits.

If we can get him on board,

I think we’ll have a real shot.

If he can help us create

the skill-dissolving serum…

no matter the cost, I’ll pay it.

You’re up against

the king of the track, Pit Babe!

Are you actually aiming

for the championship?

I'm taking the championship.

I’m probably the only one

who can take down Pit Babe.

What the hell, Charlie?

I came to pick you up, Master.

Master Babe.

Okay.

You really went all out, huh?

Please take a seat, Master.

Right here, please.

You set up these flowers?

Sure did.

Specially prepared just to welcome you.

You like it?

They’re pretty.

Did you get into another fight?

It’s nothing, really.

Does it hurt?

You’ll ruin that pretty face of yours.

Still better than

some nerd who lives in a lab.

So when will the

skill-dissolving serum be ready?

And did you go in for testing today?

No, I didn’t.

Pete won’t let me test anymore.

He said right now

we’re getting close to race season.

He’s worried my body

won’t be able to handle it.

But the lab results…

were not so good.

I lost the race, Charlie.

It’s my turn to be sad today.

Well then…

should Papa help cheer Mama up?

Go ahead and try.

Feeling any better?

A little bit, yeah.

But seriously, don’t you know

any other tricks to cheer me up?

You always use the same one.

That’s 'cause I know

you only ever like

this one thing.

The number you are calling

cannot be reached at the moment.

Kid, what are you doing out here so late?

Why aren’t you in bed?

I waited so long, I nearly fell asleep.

I just haven’t finished my work yet.

If you’re sleepy, just go to bed.

No way. I can’t fall asleep without you.

Come on, let’s go.

Wait a sec.

Why?

Nothing. It’s nothing.

Oh, come on.

You pulled your hand

away from me just now.

You don’t want me

touching you or something?

Or is it…

Has your ability

to see the future come back?

I already told you.

I’ve been able to control

my powers for a while now.

Right…

Otherwise,

how could I cuddle you every night?

- Go to bed.

- Mmhmm, I’ll be right there.

Why not now?

I still have to go over

some reports with the mechanics team.

You can just do it tomorrow.

You’re dating the owner of the garage.

No one’s gonna bother you.

Come on, let’s go.

But we work as a team.

I don’t want the others waiting on me.

Besides, tomorrow’s Way’s

death anniversary, isn’t it?

I should finish this tonight.

You go get some rest.

I’ll head up as soon as I’m done.

- Promise?

- Mhm.

Still as stubborn as ever, huh?

Hurry up, okay?

Okay.

Don’t take too long.

I won’t.

Wait, hold on.

I think you’ve got the wrong person.

Who are you?

Mr. Pete, this is Mr. Chris.

He’s our new researcher.

Researcher?

Yes, Sir.

He specializes in

cellular development studies.

He’s from one of the top labs in the U.S.

Stop the car here.

You can take the hoods off now.

Who are you?

How did you get us out of there?

I’ve put this place

in your name, Mr. Pete.

Everything has been kept

exactly as you requested.

Thank you.

IF YOU EVER NEED A DRINKING BUDDY,

YOU CAN ALWAYS COME TO ME.

Put some effort into it, North.

What? Seriously, Uncle?

Your boyfriend’s the one slacking here.

Wow, did you just diss my boyfriend?

Double standards, huh?

Just a little more.

Okay, got it.

- Alan!

- Hey, hey!

- Hmm.

- I missed you.

How have you been? You doing okay?

I’m doing well.

This new garage…

it's actually pretty nice.

How have you been?

You’re totally giving off

"owner’s boyfriend" vibes.

It’s glowing off you.

And what about Sonic?

You went to France

to study fashion design.

But now that you're back…

you're dressing way more low-key.

You're such a tease.

Hey, man.

Didn’t think you’d actually come back.

You’ve been off the radar a while.

Yeah, it was my first year.

I needed time to adjust.

But I’m back now, aren’t I?

So…

How long are you staying?

North. Go inside and get the stuff ready.

Sonic.

Go help him out in there, will you?

Once everyone arrives, we can get started.

Got it, Uncle. Let’s go.

Yeah, let’s go.

You go first.

- What are we prepping anyway?

- You playing matchmaker now or what?

What needs to be set up?

They’ve been

circling each other for years.

Figured I’d lend a hand.

But honestly…

I don’t think it’s gonna work.

Uncle, is it over here?

Bring it up a little more.

- Right here?

- Yeah, yeah, that’s it.

Okay, now slide it a bit to the right.

- Okay.

- This way?

Alan.

Oh, Kim.

I’ve got something

I need to talk to you about.

What’s up?

I want to resign from X-Hunter.

Wait, what?

Why would you leave?

If there’s something bothering you,

just tell me.

You’ve already

gotten close to everyone here.

If I stay with X-Hunter…

I’ll never be number one.

Don’t forget

right now

there’s a rookie who already beat Babe.

I have to follow my goal

to become number one myself.

It’s not that I’m not pushing you, Kim.

But here, we work as a team.

Exactly, Alan.

And the number one in X-Hunter

will always be Babe.

Don't feel bad.

I totally understand.

We’re only rivals on the track.

Off the track,

nothing’s changed between us.

I’m sorry, man.

Sorry, I couldn’t support you more.

I’m not mad at you.

But if I beat Babe

and that new kid, Willy.

If I can pull that off,

please don’t be mad at me either.

Yeah.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Uncle.

What’s wrong? You look stressed.

Yeah.

Kim just asked to leave the team.

I kinda figured he’d come talk

about this sooner or later.

You okay?

There can only be one

number one on the track.

A captain like you can’t really stop that.

Still hurts though.

Sooner or later,

everyone’s gonna

grow and go their own way.

Come on now.

No matter where they go,

I’m still here with you, aren’t I?

Jeez, Way.

You’ve been gone for a year now.

Couldn’t you visit me in a dream

with some lucky numbers or something?

North!

Is now really the time for jokes?

Of course it is.

Look at everyone

standing around all gloomy.

Someone’s gotta break the silence, right?

Don’t be too hard on North, Sonic.

He’s actually right.

Even if we all stand here

being sad in front of Way,

it won’t change anything.

It's been a year now.

We have to learn to face the truth.

See?

Uncle Alan’s the only one who gets me.

You just won’t stop, huh?

Babe.

Drop the long face, man.

Way won’t rest easy seeing you like this.

He’s the one who loved you the most.

He’d want you to be happy.

Not standing here like that.

You were the best friend I ever had, Way.

I loved you so much.

Don’t worry, Bro.

I’ll take care of Babe for you, always.

I love you too.

What do you wanna eat?

I want…

Charlie.

There’s something

I need to talk to you about.

Does it have to be now?

Can it wait?

Today I just wanna spend time with Babe.

It’ll just be a moment.

Alright.

Could you wait for me at the car?

- Don’t take too long.

- Got it.

So what is it?

What’s going on?

Right now

my future-vision sense came back.

And I can’t control it anymore.

What do you mean? Like before?

Or does it only happen sometimes?

No, it’s not like that.

It feels like my power’s evolved.

Now the visions I see

they last longer than before.

Sometimes I get nosebleeds.

It’s starting to take a toll on my body.

Like my body’s warning me about something.

Mr. Pete’s already brought in

researchers from abroad.

The skill-dissolving serum

is getting closer to reality.

But it’s not just about the serum.

Because the visions I see…

I don’t even know

if they’re really the future,

or what they really are.

What did you see?

I saw Way.

Today, let me show you

what we’re actually doing in the lab.

I really don’t like this.

This place reminds me of my childhood

back at the Chen estate.

Charlie, can you promise me something?

Promise you’re not experimenting

on people or doing anything weird to them.

Everyone here has volunteered, I swear.

Because the goal of the

Skill-Dissolving Serum Project

is to let every special Alpha

choose their own path in life.

- Without having to be--

- Okay, stop.

No need to lecture me. I get it now.

But the fact that you’ve built

a full-scale lab like this,

there won’t be any

zombies breaking out, right?

Zombies? Seriously?

No zombies here.

Oh…

Mr. Pete.

- Hello, Sir.

- Hello.

I was just giving

him a tour around the lab.

You’re okay with that, right?

Actually, I should be thanking you.

For letting Charlie join the experiment.

You don’t need to thank me.

It’s not like I agreed willingly.

I just couldn’t stop him.

Liu.

We’ve got a special Alpha scheduled

for today’s new trial, right?

Yes, Sir.

Are you here alone?

Where’s Touch?

Uh, Touch went to pick up

the new researcher.

He’s arriving today?

The researcher from

the U.S. already accepted?

That’s right.

He wants to get started

as soon as possible.

Oh… there he is.

Way?

That’s impossible.

Way.

Wait, hold on.

I mean…

I think you’ve got the wrong person.

What do you mean?

Well, you…

We’ve never met before.

Who are you?

Mr. Pete, this is Mr. Chris.

He’s our new researcher.

- Researcher?

- Yes, Sir.

He specializes in

cellular development studies.

He’s from one of the top labs in the U.S.

But I knew Way very well.

He didn’t have any siblings, for sure.

I think you’re all just

wasting time analyzing this.

Me and the person you’re talking about,

we’ve never met.

We have nothing to do with each other.

You’re serious, aren’t you?

You really don’t know Way?

Mr. Pete.

Why don’t you test him?

You’ve got thought-sensing powers, right?

Go on, prove it.

He’s telling the truth.

He only knows who Way is.

But they’ve never met.

He’s never known the real person.

So you believe me now, right?

I came here for work.

You’re the ones who invited me.

Didn’t you say you wanted to

develop the skill-dissolving serum?

Right now, I think I might be the only one

who can actually help you with this.

You must be Mr. Pete,

the one who runs this lab?

It’s a pleasure to work with you.

I’m sorry,

but I don’t think we can work together.

Touch.

Please find someone else to replace him.

Mr. Pete.

Wait, Mr. Pete.

Mr. Pete, please.

Let’s go.

sh*t.

Damn it.

That's the new researcher at Pete’s lab.

He looks just like Way.

Uncle, but when Kim quit,

he took his personal mechanic with him.

So who's the replacement?

Come on in already.

Let me explain myself.

I joined your lab as a researcher.

Just wait and see…

- the person I planted in there

- sh*t…

is going to bring X-Hunter to its knees.

You really think Willy is that good?

Well, he’s better than you.

I’m a big fan of yours.

Why do I smell Alpha on you?