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Atsumu has been pondering about something for a while now, and it's like a itch he can't scratch, he needs to know the answer.
Who is Hinata Shouyous favourite setter? It's a question on his mind that Atsumu can't quite get rid of, there's been plenty of setters that have played with him before, and Atsumu is sure that each setter Hinata has interacted with has wanted him on their team at some point.
Which begs the question, and Atsumu silently hopes it's him.
While training, during a small break, Atsumu walks up to Sakusa, grabbing his water bottle he asks.
"Sakusa, Who do you think Sho-chans favourite setter is?" Sakusa abruptly stops, setting down his water bottle, and averts his eyes. "I don't know, it's not you though." Atsumus face looks immediately sullen, like the life has been drained out of him.
"How mean, Omi.. I'll prove to you that I'm his favourite setter!" Atsumu points his thumb to himself as he proclaims with excitement, Sakusa gives him a side eye before continuing to practice.
After practice ends, Hinata is lively as usual, complimenting Bokuto on his spikes, which were stronger than usual, Atsumu admits.
"That was amazing Bokuto-San! The ball went 'whoosh' and hit the ground so fast it was like it teleported!" Hinata made several gestures, copying how Bokuto spiked the ball, excitement on his face, with his uplifting smile, as usual.
Bokuto rubs his neck and the blush on his face is apparent, "Really? I know I was more fluent today but I really didn't expect to be that good, you're the best Hinata!" Bokuto grins, Atsumu observes before going back to Sakusa, who is actively watching a small ant and avoiding it.
Atsumu laughs, "Seriously Sakusa? A ant?" Atsumu grins while Sakusa flashes him a glare, not speaking apparently. Something went through Atsumu mind, and he had a amazing idea.
"Everyone! Let's all have dinner! It's on me!" Atsumu had almost forgotten! His brother owned a Onigiri shop, which is especially convenient. Considering he served other stuff like beer, everyone is gonna get drunk tonight.
Cheers up roared the court as people celebrated, Atsumu felt very proud for once, but then he remembered he didn't bring any money. At all.
But then he could resolve it by running errands for Osamu for a week or two, but Atsumu really doesn't wanna run around getting some non-existent rice paper brand.
Well, some things can't be helped. If it means getting a answer to his lingering question, then Atsumu supposes it's fine.
Atsumu picks up his phone for his bag and dials a number, a number he's familiarised with for a few years now ever since Osamu got a new phone. The familiar ring of his phone meets Atsumu.
"Atsumu? What do you need this time." Osamus voice seems kinda groggy, probably just woke from a nap or something.
Atsumu replies cheerfully, "Osamu! Me and my friends are all heading there for dinner, mind saving a spot for us?" Osamu groans, and the yawns.
Osamu looks over the place, some people are eating in, he spots a large table and concludes he'll reserve that spot.
While sighing, he responds to Atsumu, "Already got you guys a spot, how many people?" Osamu writes the reservation down in his notebook.
"Uh...." Atsumu looks around, Coach was here so it's around 9. Atsumu counts in his head before responding, "About 9 people, does that work?"
Osamu gives out a 'Mhm,' before hanging up, Atsumu didn't even get to say a proper goodbye, Atsumu scoffs and diverts his attention to a certain ginger.
After the team heads out the gym, excited for the dinner their glorious setter has bestowed upon them, Hinata is the most hyped so far.
"Haaaa... I'm starving, I really can't wait for the onigiri, thank you so much Tsumu! It's really cool how your brother owns a restaurant now, in high school he was a monster!" Hinata exclaimed while on the way, Atsumu appreciated the comment about his brother, alot of people around him said that Osamus talent for volleyball was wasted when Osamu pursued a food related career. It's nice to know that Shouyou likes it.
Now at the restaurant, the team enters, Meian is delighted at the restaurant, "This is really nice, it's been awhile since we all had a little outing right? I'll pay for the drinks then." Atsumu sighed in relief, you can always count on Meian, now he won't have as much debt as before.
The team greets Osamu, the owner smiles and greets them back. A server greets them at their table as they order, Sakusa looks a little irritated and asks the server for some tissue as he spotted a rice grain, on the floor of the table beside them.
While others tease Sakusa about it, the only thing on Atsumus mind is how to ask Hinata, the top plan is to get Hinata drunk, (Which is relatively easy considering he's a lightweight.) and since Hinata is often a little too honest when drunk, Atsumu could then ask him and get his answer, genius right?
But then it seems like Atsumu is trying to spike him. But Atsumu swears that he's not forcing Shouyou to drink or anything.
After their food arrives, the beers come soon after. And Atsumu seems to have forgot that he had to stay sober, because he was downing every shot down. He and Hinata had a vodka shot contest, challenging which one could drink more shots than the other, a contest that was gleefully filmed by a very much sober Sakusa.
Soon enough, both Hinata and Atsumu are slumped against the table, Inunaki snickering as he takes a couple of pictures on his phone, while Sakusa openly records them, Bokuto is also drunk, but more like he blacked out after 1 shot. (Surprisingly, Bokuto is a extreme lightweight, and can't handle more than 2 light beers.)
Adriah was enjoying his time, devouring the onigiri and inhaling the food left. But he occasionally smiled at the sight of Hinata answering embarrassing questions Sakusa had asked him.
But one thing that caught Adriahs attention was one question Sakusa asked.
"Sho, who's your favourite setter of all time?" Sakusa had a small smile, but not one of fondness, it looked rather devilish.
Hinata, whose face was against the wood table, drunkenly answered in a slurred tone.
"Hmmm... I would say... Tobio-kun.." Well, Sakusa had to say he expected that. But it wasn't Atsumu? The pair while in Karasuno were always seen to be fighting, it would make more sense if it was Atsumu because they bonded well. But then again, Kageyama had known Hinata for longer.
Atsumu, who was half asleep, jolted. "Whaaaaat!? It's n-not.. me?" Tears started to well up in Atsumus eyes, and Hinata couldn't even respond because he was already snoring on the table, a trail of saliva following.
Inunaki cackled, how interesting this night was going. This is definitely going on his blackmail list. Meian was gathering tissues and handed them to Atsumu, who stuffed his eyes and nose into them, Sakusa scooted away from Atsumu, looking disgusted.
Well, Sakusa decided this was something he was definitely going to show to Atsumu, and bring up just to embarrass him. And maybe blackmail him.
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The next day, the video was sent in the MSBY Black Jackals group chat, earning laughing emojis and several texts of 'Delete that!' and several warnings by Meian that the groupchat is used for professional purposes only.
During practice a few days later, Atsumu sulks next to Sakusa, who is filing his nails.
"I still can't believe Kageyama is his favourite setter.." Atsumu tone is sullen, looking over to Sakusa.
"Told you." Sakusa replies coldly.
"Damn Sakusa, so mean!"