~ Ready, Steady, Go! - Chapter 55 ~ (02/03/12)(56k/MobileApp Warning!)

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Is it wrong that I'm slightly attracted to Kei?
 
Is it wrong that I'm slightly attracted to Kei?
Wrong that you're attracted to a fictional character? Maybe. :P You're setting yourself up for heartbreak anyway, because you know, you're not a girl. :P
Yuka, one favor, please say hi to Shye for me if you managed to meet her at teh Nurburgring. :D

Future cameo maybe? :lol:
 
Chapter 16 - So We Put Kei In A Kei

Kei sat beside Yuka, who was still sleeping.

“Yuka… Wakey wakey…”

Kei prodded Yuka’s cheek.

”Time to get up sleepy head.”

Yuka shifted and turned over.

”Yuka!”

Kei shook her. Yuka woke up.

”Hey! I’m trying to sleep!”
”It’s 11AM!”
”Fine…”
”Besides we need to choose out of these four cars today.”
”Alright, bring the brochures over.”

Kei brought them over.

“I really cant choose between them Yuka.”

Mazda Autozam AZ-1 ‘92

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Suzuki Cappuccino (EA21R) ‘95

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Suzuki Cervo SR ‘07

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Daihatsu Copen Active Top ‘02

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“Okay Kei. What do you want, a car that’ll do it’s job or a car you can have fun with?”
”I want to have fun I guess…”
”Remove the Cervo then.”
”Okay.”

Kei tossed the Cervo brochure aside.

”Three left… AZ-1 ,Cappuccino and Copen…”
“Now which one do you like the looks of the most?”
“I really can’t choose Yuka… Which would you go for?”
”The Cappuccino.”
”Why?”
”It’s the fastest car there.”
”So what’s the slowest?”
”The Copen.”
”And the AZ-1 is in the middle?”
”Sort of. It’s in the same league as the Cappuccino.”
“So the Copen is fun but not that fast?”
”Mhm.”
”Would that be a good choice for me?”
”I don’t like them that much but I suppose it would be safer than an AZ-1 or Cappuccino.”
”Then it’s settled, I’ll get a Copen!”

Kei hugged Yuka in bed.

”Thanks Yuka! You’re such a big help!”
”Can I go back to sleep now?”
”Yeah, go on then. I’ll see if I can find any Copen’s for sale on the Auto Trader.”
”Remember to book driving lessons too...”

Yuka dozed off.

”Oh Yuka you’re so cute.”

Later on…

Yuka was in front of the TV, watching the news.

“…and for our top story, the rising popularity of street racing.”
”Oh god here we go.”
”Groups of young men are taking to the streets in their juiced up hot rods…”
”Juiced up hot rods? What? What time period is this guy from?”
”…and endangering the public with their high speed racing.”
”Yeah right. We always wait until there’s virtually no traffic.”
“The police’s elite highway patrol says that these modified vehicles are impossible to catch, as they are hitting speeds well beyond our own maximums.”
”That’s because you’ve still got the 180 KMH speed limiters. Even an unrestricted Nissan March can out-run you guys like that.”
“We interviewed a street racer to get his thoughts on street racing.”

Yuka shook her head.

”Hello young man, can you tell me why you street race?”
”Well dude, I love driving fast and doing sweet tricks in my ride!”
“How often do you street race?”
”Every night man! I’m always down for a race.”
”What car do you have?”
”A tuned Toyota Corolla. It’s got 150 BHP and three bottles of NOS.”
”How much have you spent on the car in total?”
”About ten million yen.”
“Will you ever earn that money back from the car?”
”Nah man, but it’s for love anyway.”
”Doesn’t spending so much on your car mean you have to cut back on other things?”
”Well I still live with my parents so…”
”And there you have it folks! Street racing is a problem that needs to be stopped!”

Yuka quickly switched the television off.

”What a load of crap! That was either staged or they picked up the first idiot they saw with a tuned car.”

Kei walked in with a sandwich.

”What was you watching Yuka?”
”The news.”
”Oh. What’s happening?”
”Nothing that concerns us. There was a bit about street racing though, just the usual garbage and an interview with some kid with a Corolla.”
”Oh well. Anyway, shouldn’t Hitomi be here soon?”

Yuka’s phone beeped, signalling an incoming text. Yuka picked up and read it.

”Hey Yuka, I’m at Fuji. They aren’t letting me race because my Corvette is too powerful. Wanna take my spot? Hitomi. Xx”

Yuka stood up and grabbed her car keys.

”Are you off somewhere? Who text you?”
“Hitomi. She wants me to go to Fuji Speedway.”
”For a race?”
”Yeah they wont let her race so she wants me to take her spot.”
”Better hurry then!”
”I’ll see you later Kei!”
”Bye Yuka!”
 
”Hello young man, can you tell me why you street race?”
”Well dude, I love driving fast and doing sweet tricks in my ride!”
“How often do you street race?”
”Every night man! I’m always down for a race.”
”What car do you have?”
”A tuned Toyota Corolla. It’s got 150 BHP and three bottles of NOS.”
”How much have you spent on the car in total?”
”About ten million yen.”
“Will you ever earn that money back from the car?”
”Nah man, but it’s for love anyway.”
”Doesn’t spending so much on your car mean you have to cut back on other things?”
”Well I still live with my parents so…”
”And there you have it folks! Street racing is a problem that needs to be stopped!”

I never knew that they had Faux News in Japan. :odd:
 
damn, you beat me to the Civic Type R FD2.., :D

nice story, the first chapter is pretty impressive.., will read the rest on my free time.., :)

just you wait, you guys...... just you wait.., :mischievous::mischievous::mischievous::mischievous:
 
^ Welcome back, d24/7, I nearly had a heart attack when I saw your name!
 
^ Welcome back, d24/7, I nearly had a heart attack when I saw your name!

surprised? :D yeah I know, it's been a long time.., :D

@ RSG - at first I thought Kei was a guy, but after reading Chapter 3...well...:boggled: all I can say is "yyeeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhh........right. Okay I get it now."

I got hooked after reading Yuka's deduction on who stole her car, but when I got to the "experienced it first hand" part.., I stopped for a while and......you know what. :D
 
Why can't Hitomi join? Is 400 HP teh limit?
Something like that, but mainly because it's a bit unfair to the poor guys who'd have to race against it. :lol:
Waah...I thought she would get the AZ-1. The AZ-1 looks amazing with the right aero kit. :)
It does look amazing, but the handling is a bit too slippery for me. A big turn off when looking at cars for story purposes. :indiff:
damn, you beat me to the Civic Type R FD2.., :D

nice story, the first chapter is pretty impressive.., will read the rest on my free time.., :)

just you wait, you guys...... just you wait.., :mischievous::mischievous::mischievous::mischievous:
Haha. :P Cant let you have all the Honda fun. :P Besides, I would've thought you'd use the EK. :D

It means a lot that you like the story. :D

We've been waiting too long already! :P Welcome back dude. :cheers:

surprised? :D yeah I know, it's been a long time.., :D

@ RSG - at first I thought Kei was a guy, but after reading Chapter 3...well...:boggled: all I can say is "yyeeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhh........right. Okay I get it now."

I got hooked after reading Yuka's deduction on who stole her car, but when I got to the "experienced it first hand" part.., I stopped for a while and......you know what. :D
Really? I'm sure I made it clear that she's a girl. :lol: And what? You dirty bugger you. :lol:
 
Chapter 17 - Riding Shotgun

“Yuka! You made it!”
”Hi Hitomi! Did I make it in time?”
”Yeah.”

Hitomi got into the Civic.

”What are you doing?”
”Riding shotgun with you. I want to see my little cousin drive!”
”Haha alright! Buckle up then!”

Yuka got in and set off towards the start.

Starting Grid
1. Grey Toyota Supra RZ
2. White Nissan Fairlady Z Z34
3. Black Subaru Legacy B4 Blitzen
4. White Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo
5. Yellow Nissan 300ZX X32
6. Silver Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
7. Yuka’s Blue Honda Civic Type R
8. Black Nissan Skyline GT-R R33
9. Silver Subaru Impreza Sedan
10. Black Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
11. White Nissan Silvia 240RS
12. Black Toyota Celica GT-Four


“Fuji is a perfect track for a powerhouse like the Supra.”

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“The 370Z is severely underestimated as a racing machine. Time to show everyone what the Z34 is about!”

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“The hint is in the name. Blitzen. Lets see what these rear wheel drive punks can do against full time four wheel drive.”

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“Fuji may favour the Supra, but the GTO is not to be messed with.”

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“In a straight line, the 300ZX is still the best Z.”

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“These are my roads. I’m the emperor here.”

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“Show me what this Civic can do Yuka!”
”Okay!”

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“Lets do this!”

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“I may be outclassed by these high power cars, but that wont stop me from having some fun.”

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“Fuji? The R34 was practically made for this.”

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“That blue Civic ahead, didn’t we race at route 7 before?”

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“I have rally pedigree and four wheel drive, both of which are useless here. What am I doing?”

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“Lets go, Yuka!”

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“Is this Evo slow or are you faster than I thought?”
”Much faster. Watch this.”

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“What the?! I’m the emperor, you cant pass me!”
“I’m amazed Yuka.”

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“You’ve done this before, haven’t you?”

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“Your car control is superb.”

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“It’s more the car than me.”
”Don’t be so modest!”

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“Look at you! You’re pressuring the crap out of this Z!”

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“Hitomi, you’re never this nice to anyone.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”

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“You’re hiding something.”
“I am not!”

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“Hitomi!”
”Okay fine!”

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“I may have made a bet or two…”

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“A bet or two?!”

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“With who Hitomi?”

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“The two guys in front. The 370Z and Supra.”

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“And what did you bet?”

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“Um…”

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“It doesn’t matter anyway, just win and it’ll be fine.”
“It does matter!”

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“Alright alright! Basically if they beat us, we have to date them.”
“What?!”
”It’s not so bad! You need a boyfriend anyway!”
”No I bloody well don’t!”

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“And if we win?!”
”We win one million yen from each of them.”
”Is that it?!”
”I thought it was a good deal!”
”Aiya! What am I going to do with you?!”

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“Are you angry with me Yuka?”
”Yes!”

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“My bad Yuka. I don’t want to fall out with you.”

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“Hitomi I appreciate that you’re trying to help, but I don’t like guys like you do.”
”What do you mean?”

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“I don’t want a boyfriend. That’s all.”

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“Yuka, is something wrong? I mean, every time I mention the word boyfriend, you snap at me.”

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“Can we talk about this later? I just want to win and avoid this stupid bet you made.”

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“Damn this Legacy! The Supra is way ahead now!”

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“He’s as fast as me!”

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“Oh crap…”
”No no no no no!!!”

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“Okay Yuka, we can do this.”
”We?”
”Just put this bet aside for the moment and concentrate on racing.”

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“Back in the US, whenever I faced someone who matched my straight line speed, I always would hold back on the straights and attack on the corners. The Corvette is different from the usual American sports car stereotype.”

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“Whoa whoa whoa girl! Too close for comfort now!”
“You’ve got to use the corners to your advantage against cars like that.”

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“You’ve got him Yuka! Keep the pressure on him!”

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“Yeah! This is how my little cousin drives!”

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“I’ve got this… I’ve got this.”

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“I’ve been so wrapped up in my own feelings that I couldn’t think.”

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“But now I realise, I can’t bottle it up anymore.”

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“Yuka this isn’t the road!”

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“I’m going to win no matter what, Hitomi.”

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“Hey! Civic’s cant drive off road! What on earth are you doing?!”

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“I wont lose!”

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“Lap four Yuka.”
”I’ve got you, Supra.”

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“Damn, I can’t lose this bet against those girls!”

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“You can do it Yuka!”
”No, we can do it, Hitomi.”

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“You’ve forgiven me?”
”Lets just win this bet and I’ll think about how you can pay me back afterwards.”

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“Here’s your chance Yuka! Wait for the corner!”

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“Don’t you pass me!”

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“Come on Civic!”

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“He has the power advantage but he wont lose me that easily!”

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“Damn! On the start of the last lap as well!”
”That’s it Yuka!”

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“One down, one to go.”

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“We’re catching up Yuka!”
”We’re not close enough yet.”

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“Crap. If Supra boy lost to her, I don’t rate my chances very highly.”

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“I’ll keep pushing until the end!”
“Come on Z, it’s only a Civic, you can win, right?”

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“Last turn! Don’t fail me Z!”
”Last turn! Go for it, Civic!”

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“Gotta keep running!”

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“Don’t you dare speed up any more!”

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“We’re neck and neck Yuka!”

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“Noooooooooo!”

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“You won Yuka! You won you won you won!”

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”Thanks Hitomi.”
”For what?”
”I’ll explain after I cool off a bit.”

Later on…

“So, ready to tell me what the thanks was for? One minute your mad at me, the next you’re rally driving and then you’re thanking me. I’m a bit confused, cousin.”
”I’m sorry Hitomi, it’s just… Sigh…”
”Yuka, you’ve always been the least girly out of our side of the family and you never were really interested in boys from the start. I understand that, but isn’t it time you thought about finding someone?”
”I did like a guy a few years ago and I even told him how I felt.”
”Really? So what happened?”
”He left.”
”Left? What do you mean?”
”Well after that night I never saw him again. He wouldn’t answer my calls or anything.”
”Oh… Well don’t worry about that, there’s other guys.”
”That’s not the point. I haven’t felt that way about any guy since then, but…”
”But what?”
”Kei…”
”Your friend? You… You like her?”
”She’s liked me for a long time already and we’ve even done it…”
”Yuka…?”
”All this time I’ve been hanging onto a small hope that he’ll come back, but I realise now that he isn’t coming back and never will come back. Kei’s always been there for me and I’ve been ignoring my feelings for her. I feel terrible!”

Yuka hugged Hitomi and cried on her shoulder.

”I’m sorry Yuka, I had no idea.”
“It’s okay, I didn’t expect you to think of me in that way.”
”Yuka, you need to tell her.”
”How? After pushing her away for so long…”
“Well…”

Later on…

Yuka arrived home and walked into the living room. Kei was looking on the internet for Daihatsu Copen’s for sale.

“Yuka! You’re back!”
“Hey Kei, what are you up to?”
“Looking at Copen’s. There’s so many nice ones. How was Fuji?”
”Good, I won and made a million yen.”
”Oh that’s great!”

Yuka walked up to Kei and grabbed her hand. Kei started blushing.

”Yuka?”

Yuka walked over to the bedroom, dragging Kei with her.

”Yuka! What are you doing? Hey!”

Yuka pulled Kei inside and shut the door.

“Yuka…”
 
Roj, you always leave me with an unknown recipe to smell. :lol:

Great chapter by the way. I lol'd at the 240RS's return. He should consider selling it to me if he thinks it's too slow because I've been visiting Yuka's UCD and yet there's still no sight of them yet. Bummer.
 
I love the last chapters end! Way to go! ;P

Tho i'd like if the guy would make a comeback the way that yuka doesen't have to leave kei heartbroken...
 
It still says Chapter 16 on the title. :mischievous:

Also Japanese Championship :D and weird ending. :confused: Wonder what'll happen next? :boggled:
 
Roj, you always leave me with an unknown recipe to smell. :lol:

O...K... I'm kinda freaked by the end of chapter 17...
:crazy:
:nervous:
:ill:
:yuck:
:scared:
:confused:

...and weird ending...

I am thinking something wrong

Why does everyone think:
that a homosexual/transsexual relationship is weird? I mean, people can be what they want to be, right?
Roj's example is just pushing the edge of the envelope in terms of appropriateness.
*I'm not offended, I'm just trying to point something out.
 
Why does everyone think:
that a homosexual/transsexual relationship is weird? I mean, people can be what they want to be, right?
Roj's example is just pushing the edge of the envelope in terms of appropriateness.
*I'm not offended, I'm just trying to point something out.

Why do you think I'm thinking of that too, when in fact I don't? :odd:
 
Roj, you always leave me with an unknown recipe to smell. :lol:

Great chapter by the way. I lol'd at the 240RS's return. He should consider selling it to me if he thinks it's too slow because I've been visiting Yuka's UCD and yet there's still no sight of them yet. Bummer.
Smell? What insanely hi-tech computer do you have to smell my story? :lol:

Ask him, maybe he'll swap for an S15. :P
O...K... I'm kinda freaked by the end of chapter 17...
:crazy:
:nervous:
:ill:
:yuck:
:scared:
:confused:

Still, looking forward to Friday
Birds and the bees. Or birds and the birds? :boggled: Rebecca Black is also looking forward to Friday. :D
I love the last chapters end! Way to go! ;P

Tho i'd like if the guy would make a comeback the way that yuka doesen't have to leave kei heartbroken...
I think I've posted somewhere early in the thread about this, it's in a spoiler tag.
Why does everyone think:
that a homosexual/transsexual relationship is weird? I mean, people can be what they want to be, right?
Roj's example is just pushing the edge of the envelope in terms of appropriateness.
*I'm not offended, I'm just trying to point something out.
I forget who but someone did suggest spicing things up a bit so I decided to try it out for this chapter. Since I'm getting mixed reactions, I'll turn the spice down in the future. :P

Also I dont find same-gender relationships weird unless they're actually going out and saying "look at us we're both girls/guys and we're kissing!" That's weird, but keeping it to yourselves is fine I think.
 
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