The Shark House - Chapter 45 - Interview

In order to be accepted into Slippy Squad, Warhammer was subjected to an interview, it's eight members each questioning the Japanese girl.
"Before we begin, I think it's fair that we ask your actual name, we'd like you to be as comfortable as possible" - Giro.
My name is Nasu Hijiri, I'm 23 years old, I'm from the city of Isesaki in the Gunma Prefecture of the Kanto region of Japan.
"You seem to have a lot of interests outside of driving and gaming with all the sports logos on your jacket" - Steve.
In my home town I supported the Gunma Prefectures Baseball and Basketball teams, I also watch Saitama's Rugby team and I'm also a regular at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit.
"Please don't hurt me, why all the Nissan cars?" - Dave.
I own three Nissan cars two 370Z models and one 380Z RS, I call them Diamond Pegasus, Wild Knight and Crane Thunder, I'm an Emperor Ranked driver but I'm not affiliated with any team. I don't try to make a habit of hurting people but my racing has a reputation of being aggressive, that extends to my gaming as well, hence the nickname Warhammer.
"How does an Emperor Ranked driver end up in Shark House? I was under the impression that drivers of your standing were extremely well paid" - Glenn.
That's a myth, all Highway drivers require full employment to race and while I can earn a salary as an Emperor Ranked driver, it's no better than minimum wage, I work at the Spring Rain Inn as a hotel assistant and up until recently I was a pro gamer with Team Savage Hammer but was let go following my defeat to Blood Raven.
"You seem to have a history of bad blood with other Highway drivers and gamers, do you have the same issue with me considering I defeated you in quite a public battle" - Luke.
I'm not the type for revenge, you defeated me fair and square, you are not to blame for how badly Savage Hammer treated me.
"Why even hide yourself to begin with, seems like you don't need to" - Rob.
It's difficult to get on the gaming circuit as a woman, unless you are sponsored or work in the industry like Suzuka and Dawn.
"What makes our team so special? Why pick Slippy Squad over say Razzmatazz's team or Dawn's Polygon Express team?" - Nix.
I just got tired of being alone and your team looks like the friendliest, I actually hate those two examples to be honest, Razzmatazz and Dawn.
"Why so serious? This isn't a team known for anything serious, could you maybe lighten up a bit?" - Sam.
Forgive my demeanour, I was raised in a strict household, my work colleagues will tell you that I'm surprisingly friendly.
"Our team members are older, as others have pointed out, we've not been active as an actual pro team for five years, pandemic not withstanding, what is the ultimate goal here?" - Giro.
I honestly don't know, my short term goal is getting out of Shark House but beyond that I can't really give an answer.

The interview ended, Warhammer hoped that she did enough, her first trial would see her attend the team's annual May getaway at Montfort Park, the only issue bothering her, is Hellcat will be joining, of whom she has an uncomfortable history with.

End