This third volume in theHaruhi Suzumiyaseries is a collection of four exciting short stories that chronologically take place beforeThe Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya. The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya:In her latest attempt to give the S. O.S. Brigade more public exposure, Haruhi signs the group up for the city-wide baseball tournament. Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody:It's likeBack To the Future! In order to prevent an impending disaster, Mikuru takes Kyon back in time, where he meets Haruhi as a seventh grader. Mysterique Sign:The computer club president at school mysteriously disappears, and it's up to the S. O.S. Brigade to get to the bottom of it! Remote Island Syndrome:It's vacation time when a relative of Itsuki's invites the S. O.S. Brigade to stay at his island villa. But then a dead body turns up, and Haruhi and the gang get mixed up in a thrilling murder mystery. | The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya (light novel) by Nagaru Tanigawa, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters