Mikuru Asahina had gone through recurring dreams. They involved her as a boxer, fighting under her manager Haruhi Suzumiya in the SOS Gym. Mikuru had performed well enough to "conquer the world" in Haruhi's words, drawing the attention of a shadowy high-flying fight promoter. He wanted her to participate in a match against the current champion, Yuki Nagato. If Mikuru won, the SOS Gym would receive funding, but she would have to move away from Haruhi. Back in the real word, Mikuru told the rest of the Brigade that she woke up at this point.