Readers take a step into a time warp in five short stories. Head back to events from the previous books and previously unseen scenes and perspectives to uncover mysteries that had been left unanswered. Live Alive - Kyon peruses the stalls at the cultural festival and visits Mikuru's noodle stall. Everything seems normal for once, until a surprise band shows up to perform. The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina: Episode 00 - The movie that the SOS Brigade created in The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya is shown and the Brigade gets to see it in its final form. * Love at First Sight - Kyon meets with an old friend, who describes seeing a girl he's fallen in love with-and it turns out to be Yuki! Will this mere human have a chance with the world's most stoic robot? Where Did the Cat Go? - This story takes readers back to Book 3 (The Rampage of Haruhi Suzumiya) in which the SOS Brigade finally begins the main event for the Snow Mountain retreat murder mystery. The Melancholy of Mikuru Asahina - Mikuru asks Kyon to accompany her to buy tea leaves, but a secret motive may be involved.