Chapter 15-results
"I rate all of you, excellent though improvements may come in handy" Ryousuke said while the whole team listened
They had just finished their little 'test' and were now back up at the peak. The team was waiting patiently for his comments on their driving.
"okay, for Sayuki" he said, looking at her "you must've been a good navigator for you to estimate when driving. So, I note you for your estimation skills"
Sayuki nodded at him.
"for Kazumi, you're a pretty good driver for an 18 year old. It's like you've been driving already for a long time"
Kazumi smiled at him. "I've tried driving my Aniki's Levin before and I practiced driving as soon as my car arrived"
"oh so that's why…anyway, moving along…" he said as he scanned the team with his eyes. His gaze landed on his younger brother.
"Keisuke-san! You've improved greatly! You can keep up with Takumi when he pushed his car at around 10,000 RPM's, am I correct Takumi?" he said, looking at Takumi.
Takumi nodded at him, astonished.
"yup, that's good. For Takumi, you can really control your car now. But I was wondering why you just stayed at that speed?"
"um…there's really no need to push it to the limit, and I might overtake Wataru accidentally so I just kept my cool and remained at 10,000 RPM's at the most" Takumi answered.
"alright, you're correct. You know what, Wataru" Ryousuke said, turning to Wataru "I'm impressed on how you deal with the turbo lag"
"I'm just used to it" Wataru said
"good, good" Ryousuke said and he scanned the team for Mako. "Mako, I have a comment on your driving but its just a comment, you know"
Mako looked at him, encouraging for him to continue.
"okay, its just that, you drift a bit too wide. So I suggest that you stay in the inside then drift, so you won't leave any space for your opponent to pass"
She nodded at him.
"actually, I have an idea. Maybe I'll sit next to you some day then I can coach you, how does that sound?"
The whole team smiled at Mako and she blushed a bit.
"what're you guys smiling about?" Ryousuke questioned
"oh nothing! Nothing really, right guys?" Sayuki said.
The team nodded curtly.
"okay…so, what do you say, Mako-chan?"
"uh…alright then. Arigato, Ryousuke-san" and she bowed before him.
"its no problem" and he flashed a smile that sent shivers down her spine.
"next is Kenta." He looked at Kenta. "it's good that you were able to hold your position and still, keep your concentration. I observed that Mako was chasing you like mad"
"yeah. But to tell you the truth, I had a hard time keeping my concentration" Kenta answered
"it's good that you did. You focused pretty well, Kenta"
Kenta smiled at the comment.
"Shingo, what can I say? Oh, yeah. Your turning was really nice and you drift nicely"
"I got accustomed to having my hand taped to the wheel so now, I turn while keeping my right hand on the wheel"
"oh…okay. I see. Now for the last, Nakazato."
He looked at him
"by far, you're the one who really impressed me. You kept your concentration and cool while driving so now, it pays off"
"yes. I'm also glad of myself for accomplishing it" Nakazato said.
Nobody spoke for a while, until
"I'm so happy for this team" Ryousuke said.
Everyone looked at him.
"I conducted the test to also see if we stand united as a team and as you heard from my comments, we did. You all drove with the rhythm of the team and kept your concentration that's why no one was overtaken or left behind."
Everyone was still looking at him and kept silent.
"you all deserve my congratulations so…congratulations!"
"Arigato, Ryousuke" the team replied
"anyway, its getting late. We have to get home already."
So they all proceeded to their respective cars and drove downhill to their hometowns.