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Yawning a little you stretched, back popping, as you took a break carrying some products from the back of the store to the front. This was usually something you'd do with the owner, but since he started to coach the local schools volleyball team you had to do stocking by yourself. Eh, it wasn't the worst job you've ever done, but damn you were getting old. Jumping a little as the phone began to ring you jogged to the storefront you grabbed the handset of the phone and placed it between your head and shoulder.
"Good afternoon, I'm (y/n) from Sakanoshita Market here, how can I help you today?" You greeted grabbing the notepad from the still unorganized drawer of the front counter
"H-hey-!!" The timid voice on the other side stammered
"...Hey?" You replied raising a brow as you tapped the end of a pen against your cheek, "If this is a prank call please get it over with I don't have the time to waste and I have stocking to do."
"No..-" There was a large breath, "-Ms. (l/n) my name is Yui Michimiya and I am calling as a representative from the Karasuno High School Girls' Volleyball Club."
You raised a brow, ".... Are you ordering some meat buns or somethin' kid?" How does she even know your madienname?
"I- I would like to ask you to come coach the team ma'am, as a third year and former captain I would love to provide the future team the best chance that I couldn't give them when I was their captain and teach them. I need someone that can help them become something greater than before. So please the team was one of the best when you were in high school and I would be honored if I could provide them with a coach such as you." The high schooler said with a smooth calm tone, "You don't have to decide now, but just think about it ms..."
You listened to her chewing a little on the pen you were holding, ".... How many times did you practice that kid?"
"Uummm--"
Laughing at her reaction you shook your head a little, "You've flattered me kiddo, but I'd like to see this team of yours play before I decide." You had already made your decision but hey a little suspense never killed anyone
"Of course-!! Um--!! How about Tuesday around 4?" She suggested in a timid voice
You turned to glance at the calendar hanging behind you, "That sounds alright. I'll meet you at the front of the school." You hummed writing down the needed information on the notepad you had taken out of the drawer
"Thank you so much Ms. (l/n) I will see you then! Have a lovely night!!" Michimiya said excitedly as she hung up.
You chuckled in amusement and placed the handset back down onto the receiver with a smile, "Hahaha, now I have something else to do." You snickered and studied the note you had written for yourself, "Hey I haven't been there for a long time."
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Rolling your shoulders a little you walked up towards the familiar school building, adjusting your duffel bag on your shoulder you glanced around the plaza and noticed a brown haired girl in the school's uniform glancing around and bouncing a little on her feet. You walked over to her with a small wave with a small curious hum as she perked a little as you approached.
"Are you Yui Michimiya?" You asked with a head tilt
"Yes I am, are you (l/n) (y/n)?" She asked stroking her skirt down a little
"The one and only, but let me ask you one thing before we do anything else." You stated and she nodded for you to continue, "How did you find me?"
She rubbed the back of her head a little, "Well I went through the yearbooks we have in the library and looked for possible former players who would like to help.... You were the first one who could give us a chance." She smiled softly nodding a little to you, "Thank you again for at least coming to watch..."
"It's not a problem kid. Now let's go see what you want me to work with." You chuckled a little shrugging your duffel bag up a little farther on your shoulder
Michimiya nodded a little and waved to get you to follow her to head to the girls practice gym. You glanced around getting all nostalgic as you walked down the familiar halls following this girl who was happily mumbling to herself about getting you here. Passing the double doors that led to towards the boys gym if you remembered correctly. Well it only confirmed it as the familiar man and owner of Sakanoshita Market was walking towards the double doors of the gym paused as he noticed you. You shot him a wide grin and a wave swearing to forever remember the confused and curious face he had made upon seeing you.
You chuckled a little to yourself and shook your head in amusement as you jogged a little to catch up with the girl that was speed walking quickly to the girls gym. It didn't take much longer to reach it.
So the next few hours you watched the girls run various drills and practice skills. It was clear enough that they weren't amazingly experienced, but there was plenty of potential and work that could be done. Michimiya was there to introduce you to the other girls on the team, overall it was a nice evening as you figured out a couple ways to figure out how to improve the team as a whole. Tapping along your cheek with your fingertips in thought your eyes followed the ball that was being volleyed back and forth over the net, thinking about what you would do for dinner mostly.
"Uerm Ma'am?" You jerked a little and looked over to Michimiya
"Yes?" You asked straightening your posture a little, "Is there anything you need?"
"Um.. I just wanted to ask if you've made your decision.." She rubbed the back of her head a little
"Well..." You drawled rubbing your jaw a little, "I would be a hell of a lot of work, your libero keeps fumbling receives and your setters could use a lot more practice," Michimiya began to look more and more worried, "Buuutt, there is a lot of potential for something great here. So I'll stick around and see what I can do."
The third year smiled widely and took your hands, "Thank you so so so so so much!!!" She was almost crying as she thanked you about this. It was a little awkward but you smiled regardless and rubbed her head a little when she released your hands
"It's not a problem kiddo, I've been wanting to get back into the game." You smiled warmly at her she wiped her eyes a little and nodded happily
"Just... I can't thank you enough.." She murmured softly rubbing her cheeks, "It's just I'm glad you could help them in a way I couldn't.."
You frowned a little at the statement and chopped her head a little, "Well you certainly helped them a lot from the sound of it, and you spend a hell of a lot of time trying to find them a new coach to give them the best opportunities. So I give yourself some credit kid."
She blinked in surprise before shaking her head and smiling again, "Y-yeah thanks.."
You hummed happily and gave her a gentle closed eyed smile before looking back to the court. After a giving the group some brief words and promising to commit to helping them become a great team and get to nationals you let them clean up and put everything away. You checked the time on your watch and hummed as they all finished up cleaning, after saying your goodbyes you headed out pulling your duffel bag over your shoulder.
Walking along the outside of the buildings, just to enjoy the cool evening air, you noticed a familiar figure taking a cigarette break nearby. Walking up you offered the blonde a playful grin.
"I thought you said you were slowing down Kei-kun." You chuckled gesturing to the cigarette resting between his fingers
"I happen to be shorty." He snorted giving your forehead a flick, "I thought you were manning the store front to keep it open a few extra hours."
You laughed and rubbed your forehead, "What I can't have a life outside of you?" You snickered playfully
"Welll...~ You could have told me that you'd be here too over breakfast." Keishin shook his head a little, "And I was expecting my dear wife to provide me a warm dinner like usual~~" It was nothing but simple teasing and you couldn't help the giggle that bubbled in your throat
"Welll...~" You wiggled your fingers at him with a grin, "Maybe my lazy husband should learn to cook for himself for once.~" You laughed shaking your head a little, "Besides is practice even over for you yet?"
He sighed and shook his head, "Not yet they're just doing some laps and I needed some air."
"So why are you even complaining? There should be some leftovers on the stove either way." You snorted and gave his chest a poke
"But your practices will go longer and I won't get to taste your yummy cooking cause you'll be tired and I'll be tired." He gave a dramatic pout and a slouch
"Then we can get takeout or set something in the slow cooker." You snorted, "It's not like we haven't done similar things. Stupid."
He chuckled and shook his head, "Yeah, yeah. I know I'm teasing. Cause damn your a good cook, but anyways how was the girls team?"
"Well, they need plenty of work, but with hard work and dedication they can be amazing." You hummed rubbing the back of your head, "It will be fun to see them grow to be better and better players, how is the training of your team going?"
"You already know that a lot of them have a fire under their asses and I have my third years sticking around to attempt to get into the Spring Tournament. So they're really running hard." He chuckled with a smile, "And I really do think they can pull it off, but it will not be an easy fight."
You nodded, "It never is, and it never slows down with those kids huh?"
He shook his head, "Never and I'm impressed with them, are you headed home now?"
"I'm gonna do some grocery shopping then home." You smiled
He nodded humming before glancing to the right as a group of boys her slowing to a stop nearby all looking at the two of you confused.
"I see your team is back and I have to get going, I'll see you later." You nodded with a smile before headed off
Keishin sighed a little and looked towards his team of idiots to quickly be jumped upon by the loudest members who were of course loudly demanding who know who the lady he was just talking too was and why he was smiling in such a gentle way at her. The man rolled his eyes and groaned at them, what a bother, they really need to keep this energy on the court--
"She's the new coach of the girls team. So get back in the gym we have more drills to run!" He shouted herding his team back towards the gym and dodging questions about her.
Well this was the start of an interesting little adventure.