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Hey guys! You may have read "Legend Of Hakone", right? Well, here's a sequel. It no longer takes place in Hakone. The characters are still the same. And as usual, the main protagonist is Shiro Watanabe. Enjoy reading!
CHAPTER 1-Overhaul
As I stood there, admiring my R32, I remembered my last race which took place about two years ago. I thought my R32 would never see another day. It was beat up real bad. It took a lot of time and effort into bringing it back to its current state. Its also been a long time since Ive last driven it. Hell, I dont even drive it anymore.
My life has changed ever since then. You know whats the best part?
I now work as one of NISMOs head parts developers. Yeah, thats right! I dont know how it happened. Everything just moves too way too fast.
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Present day, Tokyo, Japan
Im on a train going to the NISMO Headquarters. As usual, its pretty much packed in here. Thankfully, the headquarters isnt too far. My life may sound interesting, but once you do it for too long, you get used to it too easily. I looked outside my window in an attempt to admire the scenery. Everything looked black and white. Oh well, at least I tried. Suddenly, something catches my attention.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/matmedrano/7829363736/
Zooming down the expressway, a NISMO R-Tune R34, along with an R33.
I only had about one second to admire these cars. The next thing I knew, they have already disappeared from my field of vision. Watching those two cars... I could feel a sudden burst of joy inside of me...
Finally, I arrive at my stop and walk towards the building. As I walked in, in front of me was a display of all the cars NISMO has worked on. A lot of notable cars were there as well, such as the R34 Z-Tune, the 400R, even the Super GT cars were on display. Anyone who is a fan of Japanese motorsport history would pass out if they ever set foot in this building.
A few hours pass and my shift is finally over. I walk around to take a look at some of the cars.
*sigh* Wouldnt it be nice to own one of these cars?
Suddenly, I heard an echoing voice behind me. It was coming from my boss, Shoichi Miyatani.
Shoichi: I see youre still admiring these cars...
Yeah, theyre so much better than my R32.
Shoichi: R32, huh?... Well then, since I have noticed your productivity has improved a tenfold, Ill give your R32 an overhaul, for free.
I..I appreaciate your generosity, but you dont need to-
Shoichi: I insist...
Really?
Shoichi shows a smile and nods his head.
Shoichi: Bring your car over here tomorrow and well see what can be done.
Thank you, Shoichi-san.
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The next day, Im on the expressway on the way to work. I finally remembered the joys of driving my R32. From all these years, it still performs like a dream.
I soon arrived in front of the building. Shoichi-san was there in front, waiting for me.
Sorry Im late.
Shoichi: Youre just in time, actually. Jut give me some time to inspect the car and Ill inform you later.
Okay, thanks again.
Shoichi: No problem.
I proceeded to walk back inside to do my usual routine. Minutes later, Shoichi calls me.
So, hows the car?
Shoichi: Well, I cant reveal anything just yet. In the meantime, here.
Shoichi-san hands me a set of keys with a 400R logo engraved on it.
Huh? This is too much. Are you sure about this?
Shoichi: Of course. Also, that version is my very own. Its different compared to all the other 400Rs out there.
So, whats the difference between them?
Shoichi: Well, for starters. The power has been increased from 400 horsepower to 600 horsepower, the suspension has been tweaked furthermore, the transmission settings are focused on mountain pass racing, and lastly, the cornering is much more precise. We could have done these things to the regular ones, but we were limited on funds. So we were only able to create 1 out of 44.
Oh my god, thats a lot of improvements. Ive heard that the regular 400R can beat most sports cars these days. This one sounds too good to be true.
Shoichi: It sure is... Now, run along now.
I walked down the parking area to find Shoichis 400R. I found it sitting in a corner with its shining red paint reflecting the orange postlights.
Whoa.
It looked really menacing. The tuning that had been done to it, just listening to what had been done gives me chills. Its just... Amazing!
CHAPTER 1-Overhaul
As I stood there, admiring my R32, I remembered my last race which took place about two years ago. I thought my R32 would never see another day. It was beat up real bad. It took a lot of time and effort into bringing it back to its current state. Its also been a long time since Ive last driven it. Hell, I dont even drive it anymore.
My life has changed ever since then. You know whats the best part?
I now work as one of NISMOs head parts developers. Yeah, thats right! I dont know how it happened. Everything just moves too way too fast.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Present day, Tokyo, Japan
Im on a train going to the NISMO Headquarters. As usual, its pretty much packed in here. Thankfully, the headquarters isnt too far. My life may sound interesting, but once you do it for too long, you get used to it too easily. I looked outside my window in an attempt to admire the scenery. Everything looked black and white. Oh well, at least I tried. Suddenly, something catches my attention.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/matmedrano/7829363736/
Zooming down the expressway, a NISMO R-Tune R34, along with an R33.
I only had about one second to admire these cars. The next thing I knew, they have already disappeared from my field of vision. Watching those two cars... I could feel a sudden burst of joy inside of me...
Finally, I arrive at my stop and walk towards the building. As I walked in, in front of me was a display of all the cars NISMO has worked on. A lot of notable cars were there as well, such as the R34 Z-Tune, the 400R, even the Super GT cars were on display. Anyone who is a fan of Japanese motorsport history would pass out if they ever set foot in this building.
A few hours pass and my shift is finally over. I walk around to take a look at some of the cars.
*sigh* Wouldnt it be nice to own one of these cars?
Suddenly, I heard an echoing voice behind me. It was coming from my boss, Shoichi Miyatani.
Shoichi: I see youre still admiring these cars...
Yeah, theyre so much better than my R32.
Shoichi: R32, huh?... Well then, since I have noticed your productivity has improved a tenfold, Ill give your R32 an overhaul, for free.
I..I appreaciate your generosity, but you dont need to-
Shoichi: I insist...
Really?
Shoichi shows a smile and nods his head.
Shoichi: Bring your car over here tomorrow and well see what can be done.
Thank you, Shoichi-san.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The next day, Im on the expressway on the way to work. I finally remembered the joys of driving my R32. From all these years, it still performs like a dream.
I soon arrived in front of the building. Shoichi-san was there in front, waiting for me.
Sorry Im late.
Shoichi: Youre just in time, actually. Jut give me some time to inspect the car and Ill inform you later.
Okay, thanks again.
Shoichi: No problem.
I proceeded to walk back inside to do my usual routine. Minutes later, Shoichi calls me.
So, hows the car?
Shoichi: Well, I cant reveal anything just yet. In the meantime, here.
Shoichi-san hands me a set of keys with a 400R logo engraved on it.
Huh? This is too much. Are you sure about this?
Shoichi: Of course. Also, that version is my very own. Its different compared to all the other 400Rs out there.
So, whats the difference between them?
Shoichi: Well, for starters. The power has been increased from 400 horsepower to 600 horsepower, the suspension has been tweaked furthermore, the transmission settings are focused on mountain pass racing, and lastly, the cornering is much more precise. We could have done these things to the regular ones, but we were limited on funds. So we were only able to create 1 out of 44.
Oh my god, thats a lot of improvements. Ive heard that the regular 400R can beat most sports cars these days. This one sounds too good to be true.
Shoichi: It sure is... Now, run along now.
I walked down the parking area to find Shoichis 400R. I found it sitting in a corner with its shining red paint reflecting the orange postlights.
Whoa.
It looked really menacing. The tuning that had been done to it, just listening to what had been done gives me chills. Its just... Amazing!
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