Hilton Hotel Lobby--3 A.M.

Alex sat right across from Takumi and Bunta...The two were drinking their cokes and pondering about the room.

Alex stirred his drink, "Sooooooo Takumi...How's Project D goin for ya?"

Takumi perked up, "Well it's doing just fine...we haven't lost a single battle yet."

Bunta jumped in, "Say Alex, I really like your S2000, what have you done to it?"

Takumi flustered up, "Damn it dad, don't interupt me..."

Bunta just mumbled something and lit up a cigarette, A waitress popped up instantly.

"Excuse me sir...but smoking is prohibited in the lobby, please go outside if you would like to smoke."

Bunta blushed, "Sorry ma'am, just a habbit."

Alex had asked tons of questions about Project D and where they were heading to next.

Takumi scratched his chin, "Well, we are running out of territory to conquer...Ryosuke said something about a relative of his coming here to Japan from America or something...He was thinking about asking him to join..."

Alex thought to himself, Boy, word sure does spread fast, at this rate my goal will never be achieved.

Bunta cleared his throat, "Well Alex, I think that you need to adress my question now. Can I see your S2000? There aren't many around here and I have never ridden in one, Takumi says that the S2000 is a very good and well balanced car."

Alex chuckled, "Ok...I'll let you ride in it tommorow, I'll stop by your tofu shop and pick you up."

Bunta grinned, "Cool."

Bunta and Takumi left to their respective vehicles. Their sped together to their little home...their own way of quality time.

Alex sat on his bed and dialed a number, the line was ringing...someone picked up.

"Hello?"

"Hello...uncle Toshiya,"

"Ah...Alex? How have you been my boy?"

"Very good uncle, very good...I am still in Akina...I have just spoken with Takumi and Bunta...well...through lucky timing."

"Hahahaha...well...do you still want to go with the plan?"

"Yes...are you coming to Akina? I am going to start here."

"Well...as a matter of fact...I am already here, and Tatsuya is with me too..."

"Ok! I am at Hilton Hotel at the base of Mount Akina..."

"Alright, I'll see you there. bye."

"Bye uncle"

Alex layed back on his bed...

"...perfect..."