Chapter three: I'll win for you
Author: Ria Sakazaki/Lizza de Guzman
Pairing: Hanamichi/Haruka Disclaimer: I don't own the characters. Note: Finally, Hanamichi has a girlfriend. Glad to hear that! they went to the JRL league. Haruka and Hanamichi had announced their relationship to them. they watched her race. They also met Haruka's friend, Setsuna Meioh who caught the eye of our Captain Takenori Akagi. ^_^ please review.
They all met outside the Shohoko high. they were arguing how to get there. "I think we should take a taxi. It will only take us one ride." Kogure said. "no! taxi's too expensive. That would take three or four taxis to get there. I think we should get a bus." Ayako said. The two of them were still bickering when a big bus stopped in front of them. "what the-"Kaede stammered. "hi! I'm Ms. Tennoh's personal driver. She told me to fetch you here. are you all set?" an old man asked from the bus. "yes we are. Kogure, Ayako, stop bickering there. We're going." Akagi told them. they let Couch Ansai in first. When they all got inside, Hanamichi stood up while the bus was already moving. "ok, I'm going to distribute tickets now. Don't lose them." Hanamichi told them and gave the tickets. "what the—? These are prime tickets!" Ayako screamed. "well?" Hanamichi asked her. "how did you get prime tickets?" Ayako said. "Haruka gave it to me." Hanamichi said. He sat down again. Yohei nudged his side.
"yes?" Hanamichi asked her. he is in a great mood today. "what's the thing between you and Haruka? Come on. I'm your best friend, right?" Yohei whispered to his ears. "can I trust you? you always dump me, remember?' Hanamichi told him. "I'm sorry, ok. just tell me. I can't sleep all night trying to figured out the puzzles." Yohei whispered back. "ok fine but don't tell anyone." Hanamichi told him. "ok." Yohei whispered excitedly. " she's my girlfriend." Hanamichi whispered. "WHAT?!!!!!" Yohei cried. the rest of the passengers looked at the two of them. "hey, are you ok?" Couch Ansai asked worriedly. Hanamichi nodded while placing a hand over Yohei's mouth. "we're fine. Just fooling around." Hanamichi said. He let Yohei sat down properly and hit his head. "I told you to be quiet." Hanamichi told him. "are you sure? Did I hear it right? It means your depression is over?" Yohei asked him. Hanamichi blushed but he didn't answer him.
"come on! tell all about it." Yohei whispered again. "shut up! you're licking the statement out." Hanamichi whispered back. "are you two really ok there?" Akagi asked. "hehe, we're ok." Yohei said. "come on! share it with us." Ookusu said. "shut up! just sit there or I'll throw you out." Hanamichi told him. "come on tell me." Yohei insisted. He looked like a kid now. "later." Hanamichi said. "ok but promise me. Have you kissed her yet?" Yohei asked again, sure enough that no one would hear them. Hanamichi blushed further and nodded. "WHAT!!!???!!!" Yohei cried. Hanamichi lost his patience and hit his best friend hard on the head. "weird." Ryota said. Mitsui and Kaede were already snoozing off. The race will start at three p.m. and it's only 1:30. they arrived at the stadium at 1:50. they saw how long the line was and afraid that they won't make it on time. " follow me, sirs. Those with prime tickets will pass here." the old driver told them. they went through a private gate where they showed their tickets and went to the stands.
"this gate is for the sponsors. I think we're here as guests of honor." Couch Ansai said. "that's true, sir. Ms. Haruka Tennoh always have prime tickets for her special guests." The driver told him. they appeared to the stadium where a wide course was placed. "here sirs." The driver said. he lead them to their seats. They are just position to the place where you can see the racing in it's best features. "thank you, sir." Hanamichi said. the old man smiled and tapped his shoulders. He bent down and whispered to him. "just take care of Ms. Haruka, my boy. She is almost my daughter." The old man said. Hanamichi blushed and nodded. Yohei gave him a teasing glance.
"now I smell something fishy." Mitsui said, staring at Hanamichi. There was an empty seat between Couch Ansai and Akagi. "who will seat here?" Couch Ansai asked. Hanamichi was sitting on the aisle and next to him was the couch. A man wearing trench coat, a hat and glasses stopped beside Hanamichi. It was Haruka. "where's the last ticket?" she asked him sweetly. They were all staring at them when Hanamichi gave the ticket to the man. The stadium was already full. "thank you." Haruka said and went away. "why did you gave the ticket? We could sell it, you know?" Mitsui told him. Hanamichi just smiled at Yohei. "show us Haruka Tennoh!" a girl behind them screamed. "we don't care if she's a girl! We love her!" another girl said. "this is fun." Ryota said. they were posters saying, " Kaneda, I'm pregnant." Or something but what caught Hanamichi's eyes were a bunch of guys holding a screamer says, "will you be my girlfriend, Haruka?" or "will you marry me?" Hanamichi can't help to be proud because he is the lucky guy to have Haruka.
A few minutes later, a beautiful girl with very long black hair wearing casual pants was walking down the stairs with the Haruka. "who's that?" Akagi asked, blushing. They reached their aisle and the girl with black hair sat on the empty seat between Couch Ansai and Akagi. She turned around and called for the security. "ok, I'm all set since I got the ticket late." Setsuna said. "stop it." Haruka said. she sat on Hanamichi's lap. They all stared in surprise. "all racers please proceed to the lap course. The race will begin in twenty minutes!" the commentator said. "ok you're up." Hanamichi told her. they all stared in amusement as Haruka unbuttoned her trench coat and shoved it to Setsuna. "wow! I never thought being your new assistant manager would be like this." Setsuna complained as she tried to fold the garment. "I'm in a hurry." Haruka told her. she took off her hat and gave it to Hanamichi and her glasses too. Now that the crowd saw her, they went wild.
"you are Haruka Tennoh." Haruko said. Haruka smiled at her and to Hanamichi's friends. She was wearing a tight black racing suit with red star on the chest. "oh my god! It's Haruka!" one of the girl above said. the crowd started leaving their seats to get to her. it was fortunate the security was there. "and now! Our defending champion showed up together with her new assistant manager, Setsuna Meioh! Let all mountains bow to Haruka Tennoh!" the commentator shouted. Setsuna stood up and bowed to the crowd. It went wilder than ever. "I think the crowd is getting a little obsessed." Hanamichi told her. "you better go then. Kaneda is waiting." Setsuna told her. "ok I'm going! Come on sissy, give me good luck." Haruka told her. Setsuna patted her forehead and kissed it. "and you too." Haruka told Hanamichi. She bent down and placed a kissed on his lips. "good luck." Hanamichi said, blushing. The crowd went silent, seeing Haruka with a boy. "I'll take that." Haruka said. "good luck." Couch Ansai told her. "thank you sir." Haruka said politely. "good luck." The rest of them said. Haruka said thank you and went down. "HARUKA! HARUKA!" the crowd cheered. Akagi and the others were still staring at Hanamichi who just smiled and turned his attention to the line-up of racers in front of them.
Haruka went down. Mr. Shinichi went to her. "now this is the end or the beginning." Mr. Shinichi told her. "I'll do my best sir. I promise. I'm going to win this race for you, for my fans, my two loving best friends and especially, my guy." Haruka told him. the old man embraced her before she went to her bike. Kaneda was position next to her. "hey! I saw you with that guy. Nice catch." Kaneda said. "better have one than nothing." Haruka told her. Kaneda extended his hand. "may the best racer win." Kaneda told her. Haruka accepted it. "may the best racer win." She repeated.
"hey did you see that? that's Kaneda, her toughest opponent." Ryota said. "hi! I'm Setsuna Meioh of Tomoe Mugen School, senior college." Setsuna extended a hand to couch Ansai. "nice meeting you, Ms. Meioh. I'm Couch Ansai, the couch of the basketball team of Shohoko high." he said. "glad to meet you." Setsuna said politely. "and this is the team." Couch Ansai said. he started introducing everyone. "hi!" Setsuna said. "so how long have you known Haruka?" Haruko asked her. "since we're kids. I knew all about her." Setsuna said. "that's Kaneda, her toughest opponent right? They never took off racing that seriously?" Hanamichi asked her. "Haruka is quite unfriendly but few persons like you here, and Kaneda had made it." Setsuna said. "who's the former assistant manager before you?" Kaede asked. "oh, one friend, Michiru Kaioh. She took off to USA for some reasons." Setsuna told them. "Michiru Kaioh? The violinist?" Kogure asked in surprise. Setsuna nodded.
"hey! you never told us how you and Haruka got together." Ryota said. Hanamichi blushed while Setsuna giggled. "it seems here that Hanamichi and I are the one's who know the story." Setsuna told them. they were now watching Haruka and the others examine their bikes. "what happened?" Ryota asked. "who should tell the story? Me or you?" Setsuna asked Hanamichi. " you." Hanamichi said blushing. Setsuna started telling them the story behind the Hanamichi-Haruka love story. "that's why you get so charged up the next morning." Yohei said. "shut up! look that race is starting." Hanamichi said. they turned their attention to the scene in front of them. the racers are now in their bikes.
"I'm going to win this race for Hanamichi." Haruka said silently. She kicked her engine alive. "now, in a few seconds, the JRL championship will begin. Who will be this year's champion? Will Haruka Tennoh reign again or other tough competitors like Kaneda Shiwada will take the crown from her? let's just sit back and relax!" the commentator said. the stadium was split into half. One the side where Hanamichi and the others are, sat the obsessed fans of Haruka while in the opposite side were the die-hard fans of Kaneda. "Haruka! Haruka!" the crowd cheered. "Kaneda! Kaneda!" the others said.
the clock had started it's countdown. "ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two!" the crowd yelled. Haruka had tightened her grip and it seems like for eternity when the checkered flag came down and the gun shot off. Haruka run her engine and she and Kaneda raced in first place. "the race is on! Tennoh and Shiwada are on the first line. This is really the survival of the fittest. There are ten laps to over come in this race. The first racer to complete the laps wins the race!" the commentator said. "Go Haruka!" Haruko yelled. A bunch of cheerleaders from TMS were lined up at the top of the stadium and started routing for Haruka. the crowd went wild. Haruka and Kaneda had finished lap three. "god is getting into my nerves." Akagi said. Haruka left Kaneda behind and raced her way to the goal.
the whole crowd are now standing with excitement. "Haruka Tennoh on the lead now. Next to her is Kaneda Shiwada! They are now going for the tenth lap!" the commentator said. when Haruka turned by the bend, she had lost control of her gear. Panic started into her. is she doesn't stop now, she will crash unto Hanamichi. "that the hell is happening?!" Hanamichi demanded when Haruka was controlling her bike not to hit the wall. An idea got into her since she can't immediately stop when she was in a 260 KPH. " Haruka is losing control of her bike. She's going to crash!" The commentator said. "NO!!!" Hanamichi cried. they stared in horror as Kaneda passed Haruka who was heading for the wall. They all gasped when Haruka's bike was lifted from the track and now was running on the wall. "what the- "they uttered. "you see that people?! Haruka Tennoh is didn't crash! In fact, she is now running her bike against the wall!" the commentator said as Haruka lifted off from the wall and landed to the course then ride her bike at the full speed to catch up with Kaneda. "thank god!" Hanamichi sighed in relief. "she's catching up!" Akagi cried. the crowd went wild when Haruka went neck to neck speed with Kaneda for the goal.
I can't lose now. Not now. Please give the strength! Haruka prayed. " ladies and gentlemen, Tennoh caught up with Shiwada and now going break neck against him to the goal!" the commentator yelled. They were nearing the goal Haruka was shifting her eyes from her bike to Kaneda. She smiled and hit her accelerator. It was almost for eternity when they passed the goal. Haruka's bike inched by a hair! "who wins?" Haruko asked when Haruka and Kaneda hit their breaks. The stadium lighted up. "HARUKA TENNOH WINS! OUR DEFENDING CHAMP WON THIS RACE THREE TIMES IN A ROW!!!!!!!" the commentator boomed out. The crowd went wild. "she did it! she did it again!" Haruko shouted while jumping. "she won!" Hanamichi shook Couch Ansai. Setsuna just smiled and shook her head as Haruka and Kaneda embraced each other. "Haruka Tennoh won again with the speed of 290 KHP. She now holds the record of the longest racing reign in the JRL league because of her three consecutive wins since year 1999. she will receive the Commemorative Award for Racers. But together with her, the second placer Kaneda Shiwada will also receive the same award and the two of them will be members of the Japan National Racing Team who will compete at the Olympics this coming October." The commentator said. "did you hear that? they're competing on the Olympics!" Akagi said. Setsuna grabbed them all and went down of the stands. They came running towards Haruka.
"you did it!" Setsuna said, embracing Haruka. She was already holding her trophy. "this is so great!" she said. when Setsuna broke free, Haruka ran into Hanamichi's arms. "I did it!" Haruka told him. "I know you can." Hanamichi said. "Ehem!" Mr. Shinichi coughed. Haruka broke free of Hanamichi and embraced the old man. "you are great there!" the man told her. "I told you. I'm going to win this race for you, for the company, for my friends, my new friends, and for my guy." Haruka told him. "where is he by the way?" Kaneda asked her. Haruka pulled Hanamichi in front. "this is Hanamichi Sakuragi, first year in Shohoko High. Hanamichi, this is my manager, Mr. Kaji Shinichi and this is my friend and my toughest opponent, Kaneda Shiwada." Haruka introduced him. Hanamichi bowed down and he saw the two men were looking up to him. "son, are you a basketball player?" Mr. Shinichi asked. "um, trying to be." Hanamichi said looking at Akagi. " wow, you're tall!" Kaneda said. she even introduced Hanamichi's teammates to them. they even got free autographs. "I thought something bad is going to happen to you." Hanamichi told her. "there's nothing to worry. I promised myself that I will win this for you." Haruka told him.
Author: Ria Sakazaki/Lizza de Guzman
Pairing: Hanamichi/Haruka Disclaimer: I don't own the characters. Note: Finally, Hanamichi has a girlfriend. Glad to hear that! they went to the JRL league. Haruka and Hanamichi had announced their relationship to them. they watched her race. They also met Haruka's friend, Setsuna Meioh who caught the eye of our Captain Takenori Akagi. ^_^ please review.
They all met outside the Shohoko high. they were arguing how to get there. "I think we should take a taxi. It will only take us one ride." Kogure said. "no! taxi's too expensive. That would take three or four taxis to get there. I think we should get a bus." Ayako said. The two of them were still bickering when a big bus stopped in front of them. "what the-"Kaede stammered. "hi! I'm Ms. Tennoh's personal driver. She told me to fetch you here. are you all set?" an old man asked from the bus. "yes we are. Kogure, Ayako, stop bickering there. We're going." Akagi told them. they let Couch Ansai in first. When they all got inside, Hanamichi stood up while the bus was already moving. "ok, I'm going to distribute tickets now. Don't lose them." Hanamichi told them and gave the tickets. "what the—? These are prime tickets!" Ayako screamed. "well?" Hanamichi asked her. "how did you get prime tickets?" Ayako said. "Haruka gave it to me." Hanamichi said. He sat down again. Yohei nudged his side.
"yes?" Hanamichi asked her. he is in a great mood today. "what's the thing between you and Haruka? Come on. I'm your best friend, right?" Yohei whispered to his ears. "can I trust you? you always dump me, remember?' Hanamichi told him. "I'm sorry, ok. just tell me. I can't sleep all night trying to figured out the puzzles." Yohei whispered back. "ok fine but don't tell anyone." Hanamichi told him. "ok." Yohei whispered excitedly. " she's my girlfriend." Hanamichi whispered. "WHAT?!!!!!" Yohei cried. the rest of the passengers looked at the two of them. "hey, are you ok?" Couch Ansai asked worriedly. Hanamichi nodded while placing a hand over Yohei's mouth. "we're fine. Just fooling around." Hanamichi said. He let Yohei sat down properly and hit his head. "I told you to be quiet." Hanamichi told him. "are you sure? Did I hear it right? It means your depression is over?" Yohei asked him. Hanamichi blushed but he didn't answer him.
"come on! tell all about it." Yohei whispered again. "shut up! you're licking the statement out." Hanamichi whispered back. "are you two really ok there?" Akagi asked. "hehe, we're ok." Yohei said. "come on! share it with us." Ookusu said. "shut up! just sit there or I'll throw you out." Hanamichi told him. "come on tell me." Yohei insisted. He looked like a kid now. "later." Hanamichi said. "ok but promise me. Have you kissed her yet?" Yohei asked again, sure enough that no one would hear them. Hanamichi blushed further and nodded. "WHAT!!!???!!!" Yohei cried. Hanamichi lost his patience and hit his best friend hard on the head. "weird." Ryota said. Mitsui and Kaede were already snoozing off. The race will start at three p.m. and it's only 1:30. they arrived at the stadium at 1:50. they saw how long the line was and afraid that they won't make it on time. " follow me, sirs. Those with prime tickets will pass here." the old driver told them. they went through a private gate where they showed their tickets and went to the stands.
"this gate is for the sponsors. I think we're here as guests of honor." Couch Ansai said. "that's true, sir. Ms. Haruka Tennoh always have prime tickets for her special guests." The driver told him. they appeared to the stadium where a wide course was placed. "here sirs." The driver said. he lead them to their seats. They are just position to the place where you can see the racing in it's best features. "thank you, sir." Hanamichi said. the old man smiled and tapped his shoulders. He bent down and whispered to him. "just take care of Ms. Haruka, my boy. She is almost my daughter." The old man said. Hanamichi blushed and nodded. Yohei gave him a teasing glance.
"now I smell something fishy." Mitsui said, staring at Hanamichi. There was an empty seat between Couch Ansai and Akagi. "who will seat here?" Couch Ansai asked. Hanamichi was sitting on the aisle and next to him was the couch. A man wearing trench coat, a hat and glasses stopped beside Hanamichi. It was Haruka. "where's the last ticket?" she asked him sweetly. They were all staring at them when Hanamichi gave the ticket to the man. The stadium was already full. "thank you." Haruka said and went away. "why did you gave the ticket? We could sell it, you know?" Mitsui told him. Hanamichi just smiled at Yohei. "show us Haruka Tennoh!" a girl behind them screamed. "we don't care if she's a girl! We love her!" another girl said. "this is fun." Ryota said. they were posters saying, " Kaneda, I'm pregnant." Or something but what caught Hanamichi's eyes were a bunch of guys holding a screamer says, "will you be my girlfriend, Haruka?" or "will you marry me?" Hanamichi can't help to be proud because he is the lucky guy to have Haruka.
A few minutes later, a beautiful girl with very long black hair wearing casual pants was walking down the stairs with the Haruka. "who's that?" Akagi asked, blushing. They reached their aisle and the girl with black hair sat on the empty seat between Couch Ansai and Akagi. She turned around and called for the security. "ok, I'm all set since I got the ticket late." Setsuna said. "stop it." Haruka said. she sat on Hanamichi's lap. They all stared in surprise. "all racers please proceed to the lap course. The race will begin in twenty minutes!" the commentator said. "ok you're up." Hanamichi told her. they all stared in amusement as Haruka unbuttoned her trench coat and shoved it to Setsuna. "wow! I never thought being your new assistant manager would be like this." Setsuna complained as she tried to fold the garment. "I'm in a hurry." Haruka told her. she took off her hat and gave it to Hanamichi and her glasses too. Now that the crowd saw her, they went wild.
"you are Haruka Tennoh." Haruko said. Haruka smiled at her and to Hanamichi's friends. She was wearing a tight black racing suit with red star on the chest. "oh my god! It's Haruka!" one of the girl above said. the crowd started leaving their seats to get to her. it was fortunate the security was there. "and now! Our defending champion showed up together with her new assistant manager, Setsuna Meioh! Let all mountains bow to Haruka Tennoh!" the commentator shouted. Setsuna stood up and bowed to the crowd. It went wilder than ever. "I think the crowd is getting a little obsessed." Hanamichi told her. "you better go then. Kaneda is waiting." Setsuna told her. "ok I'm going! Come on sissy, give me good luck." Haruka told her. Setsuna patted her forehead and kissed it. "and you too." Haruka told Hanamichi. She bent down and placed a kissed on his lips. "good luck." Hanamichi said, blushing. The crowd went silent, seeing Haruka with a boy. "I'll take that." Haruka said. "good luck." Couch Ansai told her. "thank you sir." Haruka said politely. "good luck." The rest of them said. Haruka said thank you and went down. "HARUKA! HARUKA!" the crowd cheered. Akagi and the others were still staring at Hanamichi who just smiled and turned his attention to the line-up of racers in front of them.
Haruka went down. Mr. Shinichi went to her. "now this is the end or the beginning." Mr. Shinichi told her. "I'll do my best sir. I promise. I'm going to win this race for you, for my fans, my two loving best friends and especially, my guy." Haruka told him. the old man embraced her before she went to her bike. Kaneda was position next to her. "hey! I saw you with that guy. Nice catch." Kaneda said. "better have one than nothing." Haruka told her. Kaneda extended his hand. "may the best racer win." Kaneda told her. Haruka accepted it. "may the best racer win." She repeated.
"hey did you see that? that's Kaneda, her toughest opponent." Ryota said. "hi! I'm Setsuna Meioh of Tomoe Mugen School, senior college." Setsuna extended a hand to couch Ansai. "nice meeting you, Ms. Meioh. I'm Couch Ansai, the couch of the basketball team of Shohoko high." he said. "glad to meet you." Setsuna said politely. "and this is the team." Couch Ansai said. he started introducing everyone. "hi!" Setsuna said. "so how long have you known Haruka?" Haruko asked her. "since we're kids. I knew all about her." Setsuna said. "that's Kaneda, her toughest opponent right? They never took off racing that seriously?" Hanamichi asked her. "Haruka is quite unfriendly but few persons like you here, and Kaneda had made it." Setsuna said. "who's the former assistant manager before you?" Kaede asked. "oh, one friend, Michiru Kaioh. She took off to USA for some reasons." Setsuna told them. "Michiru Kaioh? The violinist?" Kogure asked in surprise. Setsuna nodded.
"hey! you never told us how you and Haruka got together." Ryota said. Hanamichi blushed while Setsuna giggled. "it seems here that Hanamichi and I are the one's who know the story." Setsuna told them. they were now watching Haruka and the others examine their bikes. "what happened?" Ryota asked. "who should tell the story? Me or you?" Setsuna asked Hanamichi. " you." Hanamichi said blushing. Setsuna started telling them the story behind the Hanamichi-Haruka love story. "that's why you get so charged up the next morning." Yohei said. "shut up! look that race is starting." Hanamichi said. they turned their attention to the scene in front of them. the racers are now in their bikes.
"I'm going to win this race for Hanamichi." Haruka said silently. She kicked her engine alive. "now, in a few seconds, the JRL championship will begin. Who will be this year's champion? Will Haruka Tennoh reign again or other tough competitors like Kaneda Shiwada will take the crown from her? let's just sit back and relax!" the commentator said. the stadium was split into half. One the side where Hanamichi and the others are, sat the obsessed fans of Haruka while in the opposite side were the die-hard fans of Kaneda. "Haruka! Haruka!" the crowd cheered. "Kaneda! Kaneda!" the others said.
the clock had started it's countdown. "ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two!" the crowd yelled. Haruka had tightened her grip and it seems like for eternity when the checkered flag came down and the gun shot off. Haruka run her engine and she and Kaneda raced in first place. "the race is on! Tennoh and Shiwada are on the first line. This is really the survival of the fittest. There are ten laps to over come in this race. The first racer to complete the laps wins the race!" the commentator said. "Go Haruka!" Haruko yelled. A bunch of cheerleaders from TMS were lined up at the top of the stadium and started routing for Haruka. the crowd went wild. Haruka and Kaneda had finished lap three. "god is getting into my nerves." Akagi said. Haruka left Kaneda behind and raced her way to the goal.
the whole crowd are now standing with excitement. "Haruka Tennoh on the lead now. Next to her is Kaneda Shiwada! They are now going for the tenth lap!" the commentator said. when Haruka turned by the bend, she had lost control of her gear. Panic started into her. is she doesn't stop now, she will crash unto Hanamichi. "that the hell is happening?!" Hanamichi demanded when Haruka was controlling her bike not to hit the wall. An idea got into her since she can't immediately stop when she was in a 260 KPH. " Haruka is losing control of her bike. She's going to crash!" The commentator said. "NO!!!" Hanamichi cried. they stared in horror as Kaneda passed Haruka who was heading for the wall. They all gasped when Haruka's bike was lifted from the track and now was running on the wall. "what the- "they uttered. "you see that people?! Haruka Tennoh is didn't crash! In fact, she is now running her bike against the wall!" the commentator said as Haruka lifted off from the wall and landed to the course then ride her bike at the full speed to catch up with Kaneda. "thank god!" Hanamichi sighed in relief. "she's catching up!" Akagi cried. the crowd went wild when Haruka went neck to neck speed with Kaneda for the goal.
I can't lose now. Not now. Please give the strength! Haruka prayed. " ladies and gentlemen, Tennoh caught up with Shiwada and now going break neck against him to the goal!" the commentator yelled. They were nearing the goal Haruka was shifting her eyes from her bike to Kaneda. She smiled and hit her accelerator. It was almost for eternity when they passed the goal. Haruka's bike inched by a hair! "who wins?" Haruko asked when Haruka and Kaneda hit their breaks. The stadium lighted up. "HARUKA TENNOH WINS! OUR DEFENDING CHAMP WON THIS RACE THREE TIMES IN A ROW!!!!!!!" the commentator boomed out. The crowd went wild. "she did it! she did it again!" Haruko shouted while jumping. "she won!" Hanamichi shook Couch Ansai. Setsuna just smiled and shook her head as Haruka and Kaneda embraced each other. "Haruka Tennoh won again with the speed of 290 KHP. She now holds the record of the longest racing reign in the JRL league because of her three consecutive wins since year 1999. she will receive the Commemorative Award for Racers. But together with her, the second placer Kaneda Shiwada will also receive the same award and the two of them will be members of the Japan National Racing Team who will compete at the Olympics this coming October." The commentator said. "did you hear that? they're competing on the Olympics!" Akagi said. Setsuna grabbed them all and went down of the stands. They came running towards Haruka.
"you did it!" Setsuna said, embracing Haruka. She was already holding her trophy. "this is so great!" she said. when Setsuna broke free, Haruka ran into Hanamichi's arms. "I did it!" Haruka told him. "I know you can." Hanamichi said. "Ehem!" Mr. Shinichi coughed. Haruka broke free of Hanamichi and embraced the old man. "you are great there!" the man told her. "I told you. I'm going to win this race for you, for the company, for my friends, my new friends, and for my guy." Haruka told him. "where is he by the way?" Kaneda asked her. Haruka pulled Hanamichi in front. "this is Hanamichi Sakuragi, first year in Shohoko High. Hanamichi, this is my manager, Mr. Kaji Shinichi and this is my friend and my toughest opponent, Kaneda Shiwada." Haruka introduced him. Hanamichi bowed down and he saw the two men were looking up to him. "son, are you a basketball player?" Mr. Shinichi asked. "um, trying to be." Hanamichi said looking at Akagi. " wow, you're tall!" Kaneda said. she even introduced Hanamichi's teammates to them. they even got free autographs. "I thought something bad is going to happen to you." Hanamichi told her. "there's nothing to worry. I promised myself that I will win this for you." Haruka told him.