In the 1960s, British-made lightweight open sports cars such as the Lotus Elan, MG MGB, and Austin Healey were extremely popular in Europe and the United States. However, in the 1970s, emission regulations and revised crash safety regulations began to force these cars out of the market, and by the 1980s, lightweight open sports cars themselves had almost disappeared from the market. In that time, a new sports car was planned by Mazda North America. In the 1980s, a member of the development at Mazda's North American technical center said, "If only there was a lightweight car like the MG," which sparked the development of a lightweight open-top sports car by a group of volunteers led by Mazda staff in North America. In 1986, the project by the volunteers was approved by Mazda's planning board, and the development project was officially launched. However, at the start of the project, the Roadster (MX-5) development staff was small and there was much opposition to the project within Mazda, so it was not smooth sailing. Despite these circumstances, Mazda's engineers poured their utmost passion into the development of the MX-5. The development concept was "Jinba Ittai" ("rider and horse as one"), and all the elements that Mazda engineers believed would bring driving pleasure were incorporated, including a 50:50 front-rear weight distribution, a compact body size with an FR drive layout, a vehicle weight of less than one ton, and a body with a low center of gravity and low moment of inertia. On the other hand, in order to earn sales volume, Mazda had to achieve a low price. Therefore, the existing engine and gearbox were diverted to reduce costs and achieve an affordable selling price. However, Mazda did not compromise on the chassis to achieve "Jinba Ittai" (rider and horse as one), as it was the first Mazda to be equipped with high-cost double wishbones in the front and rear. When sales began in 1989, the Roadster (MX-5) became extremely popular all over the world due to its affordable price and excellent handling. Thus the first MX-5, the NA model, achieved worldwide sales of more than 430,000 units by the end of production in 1997, an astonishing feat for a two-seater open car. This was an astounding sales record for a two-seater convertible. As a result, a wide variety of followers were sold by many manufacturers around the world from the 1990s onward. Later, due to profitability and market needs, many manufacturers other than Mazda stopped selling two-seater open sports cars, or increased the price and body size of their two-seater open cars. On the other hand, Mazda continued to produce the Roadster (MX-5) and maintained its development policy of "Jinba Ittai," and kept the lightweight, affordable, lightweight open sports car. The Roadster (MX-5), which continued to be a lightweight open sports car through model changes, became a car loved by many enthusiasts around the world. As a result, in April 2016, when the fourth generation ND model was manufactured, the MX-5 reached a total of 1 million units in all generations, setting an unprecedented milestone for a convertible car. This vehicle is the NA model, the first generation of the Roadster (MX-5). The MX-5 was a phenomenal sales success for a two-seater open sport car, and it is still loved by many enthusiasts around the world as a custom base or for sports driving.

STRIKE WITCHES (see Pixiv Hyakka Jiten)

She is the daughter of a Gallic nobleman. She is a very high-minded person and often has a pompous attitude toward those around her. However, this is often due to her feelings for her homeland, which was destroyed by the Neuroi, and she sometimes shows a surprising side to those whom she trust. She is a rare witch who can use offensive magic to destroy enemies around her by releasing thunderbolts.