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You've come to the Kamomedai High School after you lost a bet with a friend. Not that you really mind. It's a really good school after all. One of the best if not the best in your prefecture. Maybe you'll have fun as well. Join a club or something. But you're not like that at all. After school, you just want to go home and sleep!
"[Y/N], please! You'll see how funny it will be!" Sakura Kimuro, a third year and the manager of the volleyball boy's team, almost screamed in your face. You two known each other since both your parents are good friends. That still doesn't make you trust what she's saying.
"Funny? What part of babysitting a bunch of crazy volleyball babies will be fun?" you asked very annoyed.
"Well...They're not like that...Most of the time."
"Thanks for your honesty. I really appreciate it. Just go and ask someone else."
"Oh! Come on! You know stuff about volleyball! And I trust you more than any other girl from this school!"
"See? That's where you're very wrong! You should never trust me! With anything! Ever!"
"Ahhh! Fine! But will you just come with me today? Just today! I should use a helping hand, you know?" She started smiling at you and making the puppy eyes she knew you wouldn't resist. And she was right.
After school, you joined her in the gym. There were so many boys smacking the poor balls on the floor and walls. But again, you weren't impressed. You just want to go home, but since Sakura dragged you here, you didn't have a choice but to go with the flow like your mother says. You followed her to the person who probably was the coach. After a short greeting, you turn your attention back to the court, watching the boys who were doing their warm-ups. You saw three people very familiar. They were your classmates: Hoshiumi Kourai, Hirugami Sachirou and Hakuba Gao. The last two were most likely to try for the team since they have the physique for it. But what is Hoshiumi doing here?
"So she is the new manager?" the question caught your attention and you turn your head to them, as your friend, with a big grin on her face, answered a big "yes". You knew then and there that you have been tricked. The coach smiled and put a hand on your shoulder. "I'm so glad you accepted! Kimuro said you're really good with volleyball and you'll be a big help for the team!"
"She...said that, didn't she?" You glanced at her as she quickly looked the other way. You let a sigh out and turned back to the coach, smiling a little. "I'll try my best. Thank you for having me."
"Ok, everyone! Come here for a second!" he shout and the boys gather up in front of you three. Your classmates flinched when they saw you, but you didn't even look at them. Now that you think about it, you didn't make a good impression on the first day. You almost beaten the crap out of a second year boy when he 'accidentally' touched you and all your classmates saw it, including those three. "She is [L/N][F/N], and from now on she'll be our new manager."
"Pleased to meet everyone." You said, smiling like an angel you're not. Except for the three of them, the rest of the team was really happy to have a new manager.
The rest of the day went without any incident. Hirugami, Hakuba and Hoshiumi as well got into the team. You still couldn't believe Hoshiumi did it, but whatever. You even went to them and congratulate them with a big smile on your face. That scared them even more.
Next day was a day off. No practice. At least you could go straight home after school. Or so you thought.
Hearing noise from the gym, you went to see what it was. You let out a sigh as you entered the gym where, your dear classmates were practicing.
"What the heck are you guys doing?" They all froze when they heard your voice that echoed in the almost empty room.
"We...We were just...practicing a bit." Hirugami spoke as the other two were unable to say a word. You sigh again and approach them, lifting one of the ball that was on the floor and throw it in the cart. Then you looked at them, putting one of the hand on your hip.
"You know you're not allowed in here without the coach or captain. Who even give you guys the key?"
"Nozawa-senpai." they said in unison. At first you didn't know who were they talking about, but then you remembered it was one of the second years. It looks like the babysitting has started. As you opened your mouth to say something, you heard the principal voice.
You didn't know what came to your mind but you got the keys from Hirugami and sprint to the door. You shut and lock it, motioning to them to stay quiet. As the voice faded in distance, you sigh with relief, turning back to them.
"Ok. The path is clear. Just an hour for practicing and then you go home!" They looked at you in shock, but then something you never expected happened. They smiled at you and bowed their heads.
"Understood! Thank you [L/N]-san!" You blinked in surprise as your cheeks turned a little pink. You shook your head and put your bag on the bench, getting one of the balls as you once again approach them with a smile.
"No prob! You can call me [Y/N]."
And from that day on, you three become closer. You actually found out that it wasn't that bad to be friends with boys. It was really funny. Especially with Kourai and Gao since they were almost everytime at each other throat. You knew it will become a little harder after the third years will gratuate and you'll be alone without Sakura there to help you out. But whatever! You'll find out that you're never alone. Not even when you want.