He's provoking me. He's definitely provoking me. I can see the naked provocation in his eyes.
With my bad temper, if I can stomach this, then I'll feel too embarrassed to flip the table over the next time I finish in fourth place in 20 consecutive mahjong games!
So, I sit up straight in the back seat and reply to Kutsuji in a steady, unperturbed, calm, and confident voice.
[player]Keep going. Don't stop.
[Kutsuji]I'm impressed. In that case, let me take you somewhere. It looks like the city is too small for you already.
Without waiting for me to ask where we'll be going, Kutsuji steps on the accelerator and speeds onto the road. Strong gusts of wind howl past my ears, drowning out the surprised cries that escape from my throat.
The ride isn't bumpy this time, just very fast with very high wind speeds. The scenery and other moving cars both fade quickly into the distance behind us. I, a good citizen who abides by laws and cherishes life, decide to discourage this kind of speeding behavior.
[player]You've--exceeded--the--speed--limit!
[Kutsuji]The--wind's--too--strong! I can't hear you clearly!
[player]I said--you've--exceeded--the--speed--limit!
[Kutsuji]I told you already. The--wind's--too strong! I can't hear you clearly!
You can never stop a person who is determined to speed. If you don't drive according to the rules, your loved ones will end up in tears.
When we finally stop, my body feels like it has become numb after being buffeted by the strong wind for so long. The moment I take off my helmet, I even feel like I'm not used to the outside air.
Kutsuji looks at me smugly, then pats the handlebar of his motorcycle. Although he hasn't said anything, I tacitly understand that he is still provoking me.
