chiave

Somewhere over the rainbow, fowlbeasts fly ♪

Why then, oh, why can't I ♪

Away above the cars and the noisy rooftops ♪

Beyond where the pedestrians stop ♪

Flying past the city's shops ♪

I'll have someone send over my car in a bit. You fix her up as quick as you can, got it?

Yessir!

And you two—Aosta, Broca, keep an eye on this madman.

By 'keep an eye on'...

You mean...?

Did you really think I wouldn't know? Some of my men already informed me.

'Chiave fixed my car, but he turned the dashboard into a pinball machine!'

'Chiave turned my sound system into external speakers! That's right—now everyone can hear what I'm playing inside the car! They could even hear every word of my phone call with my wife!'

In other words, don't let him make any modifications. I want her as good as new, and <i>only</i> that!

Got it.

Mm.

If there's even a single thing wrong, mark my words—I'll have the lady bury the lot of you, along with this entire garage. You got that through your thick skulls?

Loud and clear, Boss.

Hmph.

But, uh, who's 'the lady'? Don't think you've mentioned her before.

The car, dumbass! The car is my lady!

Should've known someone like you would never understand the depth of the feelings between a man and his car.

Especially when she's led me through life and death alike, charging into danger for my sake...

Uhh, okay, I get it.

Like hell you do, coglione!

In any case, when I come pick her up, there better not be a scratch on her—

I want to see her in perfect condition!

Signor Layton, would you care to stay for a while?

I'll pass.

Why would I subject myself to sitting in the same room as that madman, when I have two capable guys to do it for me?

Alright, I think you've made your position abundantly clear by now, Boss.

Tch.

Since you're so determined to cozy up to Chiave, you should be figuring out how to fix that head of his instead of wasting time with me. Or you might catch some of the crazy.

Aosta, Broca, we're gonna make a huge name for ourselves! We're about to fix up the only luxury car in all of Vite City!

...Do you think there's an ulterior motive for this?

You're overthinking it. Layton just needs someone trusty to fix up his car.

He was ambushed a few days ago, and it got riddled with holes.

Still, you never see this kind of top-of-the-line luxury car in Siracusa. Its exceptional bulletproofing is what saved his life.

But... why give the job to <i>us</i>?

Because Chiave is, without a doubt, the most skilled mechanic in the city.

Hmph. Praise me all you want, Aosta, I'm not letting you take it out on a joyride.

You're not <i>letting</i> me? Since when did the car belong to you?

Broca, go grab everything on this list of parts for me. If you make it back in half an hour, I might consider letting you take it out for a spin.

Sure.

Let me drive and we're even.

Chiave, you'd better not get any itchy fingers after you finish fixing it up.

The moment you take that car out onto the streets, someone's gonna snitch to Layton and our garage is gonna be flattened within an hour.

Fine, whatever.

Appreciate it.

Though, if Layton's gonna be the only one driving it, nobody else'll get to appreciate my mods. And that's a damn shame.

You're still planning on messing with it?!

You said it yourself—'you never see this kind of top-of-the-line luxury car in Siracusa'!

An ultra-light chassis, a crazy-powerful engine, a perfectly aerodynamic design...

I've got a hunch that only this car here can fulfill my dream! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

...So what exactly are you planning to do to it?

Why spoil the surprise?

When Layton comes back to pick up the car, all your jaws are gonna be—

Whoa, back already, Broca?

C'mon, let's see those hot rod parts you got there—

Mmmmmrfgh!!

The hell, Aosta?! What are you covering my mouth for!

I brought over the boss's car.

Okay, we'll take it into the garage right away.

One more thing, Chiave. The boss wanted me to remind you of something.

Sure, sure. What is it?

If he finds even the slightest trace of modifications to his car, he's gonna plaster you into the wall of your basement.

Uhh, anything else?

Also, I'll be staying here the next few days. He asked me to keep an eye on your repairs the entire time, just in case you get any funny ideas.

About that...

Oh, Broca, great timing.

Here, show our friend to the garage's living quarters. He's going to be staying with us for a few days.

This is Signor Layton's confidant. Just... try to keep your old habits in check and don't lay a finger on him.

Hurting him won't do us a bit of good.

Sure.

What old habits are you—

Wait, what are you up to?

Showing you around.

Y-You... don't mess with me! I was sent here by Signor Layton! If you even touch me—

Let's go.

S-Stop dragging me! I can walk on my own!

(Wipes off sweat)

So, you heard the man. If you mess with Layton's car, he's gonna plaster you into the basement wall.

So just fix it nice and proper, and don't even think about souping it up. I'll owe you one after this, okay?

Why would I need a favor from <i>you</i> though?

...And who else would you want one from? Layton? For modding his car when he specifically told you not to?

You betcha.

Ah, I get it now.

I'll go tell him you got brain damage from the oil fumes and won't be able to work again for half a year.

W-Wait! Aosta, listen to me!

...What now?

I'm serious here!

Yes, I get it, you're serious about becoming one with the wall.

Just hear me out! I might never get another chance to work on a car like this! It really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

The two of you can skip town before I finish, and I'll deal with Layton myself. Then you can come back after I win him over! There's no way he won't be blown away by my creativity!

And if he really is a complete pleb with no taste, and still decides to stick me in the wall after seeing my magnum opus, I'll accept my fate!

I'm telling you, this is the greatest work I could ever hope to achieve!

You're my bro, bro. Don't make me resent you for the rest of my life!

(Sighs)

Not like I could stop you anyway, when you're this excited.

Just remember that Layton's got eyes on us. You should play it safe during the day, and wait for him to go to sleep before doing any mods. Broca and I will do our best to cover for you.