Chapter 3: The Excitement of Mikuru Asahina.

"Asahina-san, let me get this straight. Everything was built to YOUR specifications?"

"Yes, Kyon-kun, they were. My family has connections to various tuners in Japan...so here it is. Hehe...it's not something that I can come right out and say."

"Mikuru-chan, this is amazing! You've swapped in a K24A engine, hooked it up to the SH-AWD drivetrain of a Honda Legend, and grafted a turbo system from the RDX?" For some reason, Haruhi's eyes gleamed as she was talking to Asahina-san. Don't tell me that she's a racer too? Man, first it was the bunny costume, now a racing suit? Actually, don't stop me, this is starting to look pretty good...

"Yes. We also had J's Racing install a complete coilover kit. The spring rate is 12 kg. in the front, while 20 kg. in the rear. We also reinforced the chassis with a roll cage, strut bars, thicker sway bars in the front and rear."

Koizumi then asked, "How exactly does Honda's SH-AWD work?"

"Well, a computer senses which tire needs the most power, and transfers power to that wheel or wheels. It helps the car power through turns a lot faster, and makes it more responsive. This iteration of SH-AWD is front-wheel based, so the car behaves like a normal integra, except at corner exits and acceleration from a dead stop."

"I see..." Obviously I was lying through my teeth. Just what the hell were they all talking about? Since when was everyone into Osaka drift and all that?

"SOS-Dan! Before the race in a few weeks, we have some time to practice! Let's go to the Ura Rokko touge!" Haruhi again had that cute smile on her face. I honestly can't help falling in love with that face...but when she smiles like that, I know i'm gonna get run ragged.

"I'd better change then. Be right back, everyone!"

Mikuru then returned wearing a race suit. Haruhi then kicked me in the shins. I keep forgetting how strong Haruhi actually is.

"Kyon, is that what you like? Hmph!"

"Haruhi...you don't have to kick me. I like the car, that's all."

"I've contacted some of my friends. They're going to be waiting for us up there. Consider them our support crew. If we're going to be practicing, we're gonna need a few things."

"That's our Koizumi-kun! Always on top! Good job, my assistant brigade chief!"

"Ura Rokko...I'm ready. There's nobody faster than me and my DC5."

"Just out of curiosity, how much horsepower is this car packing?"

Mikuru smiled at me and winked, while saying,

"Classified information."

And with that, the SOS-Dan went to the Ura Rokko touge. These adventures never stop. This time around, the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a very cute time traveling race girl, Mikuru Asahina.

I knew I should've stayed in bed today...

To be continued.

So everyone, how do you like the story so far! Next chapter will cover Mikuru's seat time at the Ura Rokko touge in Hyogo. Stay tuned!