Sonic races through the streets of New Mobotropolis, remarking that "the kid" has gotten faster. Ahead, Tails (followed by T-Pup), weaves through a crowd, thinking that Sonic has seen him and that he may not make it. Sonic thinks to himself that Tails weaving through the crowd to lose him is a smart move. Tails flies up towards the top of the building as Sonic catches up; the hedgehog tackles the young fox, who happily claims that he's hit base while Sonic insists he caught him in time; the two are playing Capture the Flag. Landing atop the building, Sonic offers best three out of five, and prepares to hide the flag. Tails suggests he hide it someplace "less obvious" this time, and the two banter a bit before Tails reminds Sonic that he has a date with Sally later. Sonic brushes it off, sa