Chapter 14
Okiro stepped out from the car and looked at everyone individually.
"I guess I'm a little late, sorry."
'What a douche' he thought.
Okiro rummaged through something in the passenger seat and pulled out a bouquet of roses.
"For you Kyoko"
Keisuke shoved his fists in his pocket to prevent himself from punching Okiro again.
"Hmph"
Kyoko snagged it away as if it were a piece of trash.
"Let's start" Keisuke said flatly.
An arrogant smile curved on Okiro's lips.
"Kyoko can you start the countdown for us please"
She looked skeptical, but Keisuke gave her a nod and she made her way to the starting point.
"I'll lead" Okiro claimed.
Keisuke strapped himself in his bucket and moved his car behind the R32.
"Starting at 5!" Kyoko yelled.
Keisuke and Okiro began revving up their cars.
"4, 3, 2, 1…GO!"
They both flew past Kyoko as they disappeared into the mountain.
Keisuke watched Okiro take the first two corners and he could see he had some skill. Like most 4-wheel touge drivers, Okiro relied on his car like a crutch.
'Anyone can have an amazing car, but without a skilled driver a car is nothing else.'
He began to notice that even with the 4 wheel traction, the R32 still did not handle this bumpy surface. The GTR's weight and ride height couldn't possibly be suited for this uphill.
"Kyoko can I ask you something?"
"Sure Ryosuke anything"
"What is it that keeps you attached to Keisuke? Not that I find you can unforgiving person, just the opposite really. I am sorry for the personal question but you understand he is my brother."
"No I don't mind at all. To answer your question, I guess since the moment I met him there seemed to be an attraction. It's hard to explain. My whole life I have tried to have a balance of both my mind and heart. With Keisuke I couldn't help but follow my heart."
"I think I understand" Ryosuke said.
Keisuke was still chasing after Okiro and was planning an attack. Having the opportunity to observe his style gave him the confidence to be able to over take him in the next corner.
When Okiro braked, the R32's weight made the tires slide from under just slightly. This caused a larger gap from the car to the guardrail.
Keisuke quickly upshifted and accelerated right through the small opening with only centimeters between both cars.
He didn't bother looking behind him until he reached the top.
Finally reaching the top Keisuke came to an abrupt stop to wait for Okiro. Once he saw the R32 he took off down the hill, leaving Okiro in the dust.
When they both reached the starting point they both stepped out from their cars and stared at each other silently.
Kyoko walked over to them and handed Okiro the bouquet of flowers.
"I guess this is goodbye Takahashi and Kyoko…"
He looked at Kyoko the longest.
Okiro stepped inside his car and drove off; probably to be never seen by them again.
"Well you've won" Kyoko said.
"Yeah" he couldn't help but smile.
"I have a surprise for you, should we get going?"
Keisuke looked at his brother and he saw Ryosuke give him a half smile.
"I'll see you at home then Keisuke."
Ryosuke took off in his FC and left the two of them alone.
"Follow me" she said.
Keisuke strapped himself in again and followed Kyoko back to her apartment.
He could feel the weight lifted off his shoulders, now he would be able to see Kyoko with no interference from anyone.
When they arrived at the apartment Keisuke took her hand as they walked up the stairs.
"Now, this is a surprise so you can't see anything just yet."
Kyoko pulled out a scarf from her back pocket and tied it around his eyes.
"You can't see anything right?" she asked.
"Nope nothing"
She guided Keisuke to the dining room and sat him at the table.
He could hear Kyoko moving throughout the kitchen. He laughed a little to himself; he could have sworn that he has had a very similar fantasy accept food wasn't involved.
"Okay are you ready?" she whispered in his ear.
Keisuke nodded.
When Kyoko untied the blind fold, the most delicious looking home cooked dinner was on the table. There was piping hot bowls of ramen, katsu chicken with curry, fried tofu and vegetables, and a delicious looking cheesecake.
At first he was at a loss for words. No one had ever done anything like this for him.
Impulsively he stood up and hugged Kyoko.
"Thank you"
As he pulled away to look at her, he could see her cheeks had gone bright pink.
"It's really nothing" she said embarrassed.
Keisuke gave her his best smile.
"It is something"
They enjoyed their dinner together as Keisuke gave her the play by play of the race.
"To be honest, Okiro did have skill but I don't think he used it to his advantage. You are at a much higher level in technique if you ask me."
"Well I could have told you that" she said sarcastically.
"Will you be able to manage the shop without Okiro for a while?"
"Yeah I'm sure we'll be fine. The boss will help out a little until we find a replacement."
"Cool. You know how I asked you about Saturday?"
"Mhm, I'm off tomorrow."
"Well I'd like to take you out tomorrow, maybe around 2'oclock"
"I'd love to. Where are we going?"
"It's a surprise, but I suggest you bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes."
"Okay…if you say so" she said confused.
"It is getting kind of late. I should go."
"Yeah you're right"
Keisuke hugged her goodbye.
"I'll be here tomorrow"
He walked down the stairs to his car and waved to her.
On the drive back home he glanced at his locked glove compartment.
'Tomorrow' he thought.
Author: I didn't get a chance to write on my last chapter because I was in a hurry. My labtop crashed so very sorry about the slow updating! Hopefully you guys enjoyed these chapters I have posted c: I like it but then again I wrote it haha
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