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“—She should be in her first year of high school by now, right?”
Watari Shinji, Aoba Johsai’s libero, leaned against the wall, sweat still dripping from his buzzcut hair as the team enjoyed a rare breather after another brutal practice.

“Yeah,” Yahaba Shigeru replied, lowering his water bottle. “But enrollment’s closed everywhere, and Inter-High is already over.” He glanced at one of their teammates sitting nearby, clearly listening in. “So unless she transfers, she’s not playing anywhere right now.”

Watari’s brows drew together. “I just want to know if she’s serious about quitting. Wasting talent like that… it’s a damn shame.”

“I think she is,” Yahaba sighed. “Total bummer.”

Kindaichi, who’d been half-listening, finally walked over—voice loud enough to turn heads. “Who are you talking about, Watari-san? Yahaba-san?”

“Oh, you know. The girl they called ‘The Queen.’”

The name hit the air like a dropped ball.

Across the court, Oikawa Tooru froze mid-step, the muscles in his back going rigid. His fingers tightened imperceptibly around his towel. Only Iwaizumi noticed—and the tightening of his own jaw betrayed that he noticed too.

“The Queen?” Kindaichi’s eyes widened. “Oh! She’s from Kitagawa Daiichi girls’ volleyball, right? Coach said she’s basically the female version of Kageyama.” He looked to Kunimi.

Kunimi gave a slight nod. “Yeah. Except she wasn’t a dictator.”

Hanamaki strolled over, looping an arm lazily around Kindaichi’s shoulders. “You know her? Heard anything?”

Kindaichi shook his head. “She’s supposed to be in my year. Rumor is she stopped showing up to school halfway through her second year of middle school.”

“Not that simple,” he added, voice low. “She just… vanished after winning nationals. Last time I saw her, she looked like she’d lost everything.”

“I wonder what happened to her…” Yahaba’s eyes narrowed in thought. “Can’t play against her unless it’s mixed teams, but man… I hope she comes back. And hey—” his grin turned sly, “—maybe she’ll transfer here.”

“So you can stalk her?” Hanamaki snorted, earning laughter—
—but not from three people.

Oikawa, who clicked his tongue once, twice, a third time.
Iwaizumi, who was silently burning holes into his best friend.
And the boy still seated on the floor, motionless except for the slow flex of his fingers against his knee.

With a quiet exhale, the silent boy stood. His [hair color] hair fell forward, shadowing his eyes as he walked to the cart and pulled out a volleyball. Without warning, he hurled it toward Yahaba, who caught it with a startled grunt.

“The hell, Seijuro-senpai—?”

“Don’t worry.” Seijuro’s voice was low, deliberate, carrying far more weight than the volume suggested. “She’s not coming here.”

The gym stilled. Even the sound of sneakers squeaking in the next court over seemed to fade.

He turned, his gaze cold enough to freeze air, and let it settle on Yahaba. “Nor will you get the chance to stalk her.”

Kindaichi’s throat bobbed. “H-How can you be so sure?”

Seijuro’s eyes slid past him to Oikawa—pinning him in place.
The captain’s knuckles went white around his towel.

“Because..."Seijuro said, voice dropping into something sharp and final,

“—There’s an asshole who broke her.”

The words didn’t just land—they stayed, hanging in the air long after he walked away.

“Hey! Hey! Hey! What’s with that scowling face, [Nickname]-chan?”

The deep, booming voice hit before the body did. Bokuto Koutarou all but bounced into view, a walking storm of energy in casual clothes. His hair—wild even off-court—seemed to defy gravity as much as his personality did.

You rolled your eyes, raising your [favorite flavor] milkshake to your lips in a bid for patience. “Are you trying to get on my nerves, Kota-cchi?”

Bokuto grinned, leaning in far too close for personal space to exist, then ruffled your hair with a large hand. “What? I’m just saying hi!”

You smacked his hand away, narrowing your eyes. “Oi! I spent hours on this hair.”

Across the table, Kuroo Tetsurō leaned back with a lazy grin, clearly entertained. “Still dramatic as ever.”

You were about to respond when your gaze flickered—just for a second—to the empty seat beside Bokuto. Akaashi Keiji’s seat. He was supposed to be here. The reminder made your chest tighten in a way you’d never admit aloud. Of course he couldn’t make it, you told yourself. It’s better this way. Less chance of me embarrassing myself.

Bokuto was still watching you expectantly. “You didn’t answer me, [Nickname]-chan! Why the grumpy face?”

“Maybe because someone’s voice could shatter windows?” you shot back.

Kuroo smirked. “Or maybe it’s because she’s packing up and leaving tomorrow.”

Bokuto’s head whipped toward you. “Leaving? What’s he talking about?”

You narrowed your eyes at Kuroo. “How did you know?”

“Because I’m a prophet.” He placed a hand dramatically over his chest, smirking like he’d just revealed a state secret.

“Oh, shut up.” You sighed in defeat. “Yeah. Two weeks ago, Sei-chan found an apartment for the two of us.”

“Ahhh.” Both boys nodded, but Kuroo’s smirk softened into something a little more serious. “You gonna be okay? With… you know. Everything that happened in middle school?”

The sudden heaviness in his tone made your stomach twist. You hated that tone. Pity, even in small doses, felt like salt in an unhealed wound. Without answering, you set your milkshake in Bokuto’s hands.

“Hold this.”

Grabbing the volleyball you’d brought with you, you stepped toward the court. You placed the ball gently against your forehead, closed your eyes, and inhaled—letting the familiar, grounding scent of the leather fill your senses.

Then you tossed it high into the air.

The motion was muscle memory: approach, jump, swing. Your arm cut cleanly through the air, the ball snapping down onto the opposite side of the court with precision so sharp it might as well have been measured.

For a moment, there was only silence.

Then Kuroo let out a low whistle. “No wonder Japan’s U-19 team is after you.”

“Gwah! I can do that too—but with more power!” Bokuto declared, puffing out his chest like a kid trying to impress his crush.

Kuroo didn’t miss a beat. “Yeah right. She’d pulverize you, owl.”

You laughed, the sound easing the last of the tension from your shoulders. You walked back over, reclaiming your milkshake from Bokuto, who was too busy glaring at Kuroo to notice.

They were still bickering when you slipped your bag over your shoulder and headed for the door.

“Oi! Leaving without saying goodbye?” Bokuto called, suddenly distracted from his verbal duel.

“It’s not my fault you two are too busy trying to roast each other,” you teased, sticking your tongue out.

They started to protest, but you stopped them with a genuine smile—rare enough that both boys went quiet.

"The next time we will see each other... It will be on the court."

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Upon arriving at the apartment, you immediately plopped yourself on the couch, "I'm hungry. Sei-chan, can you cook---"

"NO," Seijuro immediately replied with no hesitation, after he put your baggage inside their apartment. You just arrived an hour ago from Miyagi station, where Seijuro waited for many hours, then both of you rode a taxi back home.

You were about to complain but he beats you into it, "Don’t even start arguing with me about how tired you were, I just came from PRACTICE when I fetch you!"

"But I-I don't know how to cook," You pouted. Seijuro growled in frustration thinking from this day on, he will babysit this brat. How come every prominent school wants this baby when she doesn't know anything besides studies and volleyball?

"I'm sorry," He sighed and sat beside you. 

You hug him and lean on his shoulder. "Maybe I should just bring you back to Tokyo? After all, I hate babysitting, you know?" You glared up at your twin, who was smirking at you.

Then he starts stroking your hair, "But I'll probably miss you again, so I'd rather suffer with you than separate from you again."

You only have each other, since your parents died 5 years ago. You've been separated from each other all those years, since none of your relatives can't support the both of you. That's why they've decided to split the both of you. One is on the mother's side, the other is on the father’s side. You both still have connections though. However, both of you weren't satisfied with that because of schedules. Seijuro was working part-time in your uncle's business, while you pursued your academics and volleyball, so you can earn scholarships and allowance. That way you both can rent an apartment. Your hard work paid off as you both snuggled in each other arms, happily reunited with each other. Yet, some of your relatives are still supporting you both.

You finally release your twin brother and look at him with utter disgust, "Sei-chan is being too cheesy. Gross." You earned another smack on your head as he got off the couch and continued pulling your baggage to your shared room.

"Ow! Sei-chan!"

"Serves you right for who ruining the moment!" He shouted from the bedroom.

"But it isn't like you, you know? It's really disgusting!" You picked up the landline and order a dinner from WcDonald's for you and Seijuro. After you ordered, Seijuro glare at you while leaning on the bedroom's doorway. 

"What? We need to eat--" You were cut off by a sigh from your twin.

"May I remind you that we need to save our money. You just lost your scholarship at Nekoma High when you transferred here, and you aren’t playing volleyball anymore." He stated firmly.

"Is that even a problem? You got me, Sei-chan." He furrows his eyebrows as he cannot comprehend what you're saying.

You stand up as you saw the picture frame where your team in Kitagawa Daiichi finally won the national tournament. You felt a pain in your heart. It still hurts so much that you stop looking at it. You clench your fist and Seijuro questionably stares at your sudden quiet figure. You inhaled deeply and turned around with a serious and determined face, "I'm going to Karasuno and play volleyball again, Seijuro."

"I'm [Last name] [First name]. I transferred here from Nekoma High. Please take care of me," You bow and smile slightly as you look around, thinking and hoping that someone might recognize you or vice versa who can help you with your new school. Sadly, there's no one.

"You may sit beside that ginger-haired boy, Hinata. Oh! Do me a favor to smack his head so that he'll wake up." The class laugh as you nod to your homeroom teacher. You take a seat beside the said boy while taking a look at his sleeping form.

'Gah! Why do I need to take care of this lousy ass on my first day?' You thought. 

Hah! Looks who's talking. You hear your twin speaking in your head. You mentally facepalm yourself thinking that your twin brother is rubbing off on you.

"Achoo!" Seijuro sneezed in the middle of serving. His teammates laugh as they watch the ball smack at Seijuro's head. Damn cold. He thought.

"Oi, get up you--" You paused when you saw the ginger-haired boy's face as he turns around to face you. You can't help but blush because he is scrunching his face in the most adorable way.

"Who are you?" He asked. You cleared your throat, not wanting him to notice the pink dust on your cheeks.

“I am [Lastname] [Firstname]. I just transferred here from Nekoma--" You almost jumped from your seat when he suddenly grabbed your arms.

"Ohh! Nekoma! Do you know someone named Kenma Kozume?!" He excitedly asked. Kenma Kozume? Ohh, Tetsu's other childhood friend. Wait, how did he know Kenma? Is he--

"Quiet! You two!" The teacher snapped in the middle of the Japanese History lesson. You both mouthed 'sorry' to the teacher as you fix yourselves.

You leaned closer to him and whisper, "You're Hinata Shouyo, right?" He quickly turned around, making his nose brush yours. He didn't notice how you invade his personal space or your flushing face.

"Yeah. So, you know Kenma?" He whispered back, but the excitement in his voice never faltered. You nod and smiled at him. It was his turn for his face to flush as you went back to listen to your teacher's lecture.

As the class ended, you hurriedly placed your things into your bag. You almost exited the classroom when Hinata called out to you. You turned around to face him as he walks up to you. "[Lastname]-san, can we walk together?"

"Sure. I won't mind." You smile while you both walk out of the classroom. "So, how do you know Kenma-kun?"

"He's my friend." You suddenly stop walking when you feel someone pulling your blouse. You looked at the certain ginger-haired, who's eyes are glistening. "Why?"

"Friend? So, did you watch our practice match against Nekoma? Are you a volleyball player, too? How long do you play volleyball? What is your position?" You tilted your head, unable to understand what he said because he was talking way too fast. When he notices you aren't answering him, that's the time he realizes he's getting overly excited over volleyball again. You watch him getting flustered as the latter thinks about what he should say next to break the awkward silence he creates. Ahh. Another volleyball idiot.

You glanced at your watch then you suddenly remember that you have something needed to do. "Holy sh-- I'm gonna be late! See you later, Hinata!" You started to run, catching Hinata off guard, but he still manages to follow you.

"Wait! [Lastname]-san!"

"W-Why? Why is this happening?” You dramatically fall into a kneeling position as you re-read the paper that was posted at the door of Karasuno's gymnasium #2.

Karasuno’s Girls Volleyball Team is not accepting new members from now on! We are reaching our maximum quota. Please come back next year!

- Karasuno's Volleyball Team Captain, Michimiya Yui

"[Lastname]-san?" You glanced at the boy behind you, realizing your newfound friend has been following you. You're about to say let's go home, but he saw the paper post on the door of the gymnasium. "Are you perhaps--"

"Yes. I am." You sighed. "Let's go home. Oh wait, you have a practice, right? I think I'm going to head home first, good luck with your practice!" You faked your smile, but Hinata knows it well. You almost pass Hinata, when he suddenly grabs your wrist and you both start to walk—er more like the ball of sunshine is dragging you.

"H-Hey! Where are we going? Let me go, Hinata-san!" You struggled to remove his hand because he held your wrist tightly. He quickly glances at you, then smiles,

"You want to play volleyball, right? Our team will surely accept you!"

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"Hinata dumbass! Why are you so late?!" A certain raven-haired boy didn't noticed your presence (and you didn't also saw his face because his walking too fast) as he approach and tackles Hinata infront of you whom the latter release your wrist and fight the raven-haired back.

"O-Oi! Don't fight! Dai-san will get mad!" Then a bald guy entered the scene to stop the two boys infront of you. 'What am I? A ghost?' You thought, rolling your eyes.

"I'm not late! You're just early! And I can explain, Bakageyama!" As soon as Hinata said the name of the raven-haired boy, it made you sweat. Your heart beats fast as your mentality starts to panic. Why? For all the human around the world, someone from Kitagawa Daiichi is here? No no. It can't be right? That Kageyama person must not be--

"[Lastname]-san?" You stopped breathing when the reality slaps you so hard. The raven-haired boy looked at you with the same as expression as yours except you wanted to escape while him… it may be vague but he looks like he is so excited to see you.

"T-Tobio." 

"What are you doing here? When did you--?" You step back and making a run for it when you didn't notice you're at the edge of the doorway, making you fall to the ground but you didn't feel any pain because a broad chest catches you. You turned your head around to see who’s behind you.

You quickly got up and fixed yourself. You slightly bow to the blonde guy who caught you. “Thank you for catching--"

"I didn't intend to catch you. You're lucky enough that I'm here. It will be funny though, seeing you crying because of pain." He smirked and walked inside. A green-haired boy running and seems following that 'asshole' blonde guy. He shouts "Tsukki! Wait!"

You sighed. What a happy-go-lucky team. You almost forgot the raven-haired boy and was about to calm yourself down when he walks up besides you and grabbed your wrist. Again, you hold your breath. "Why are you here?"

"I.. I-I..."

"[Lastname]-san wants to join our team!" Hinata shouts making you both turned around at the oddball. 

"Eh? But, she's a girl right? or she's a trans-gender?" The bald guy cut into the conversation. This makes you twitched your eyebrow and you passed Kageyama and shouts, "I AM a girl, dumbass!"

"S-Sorry!" He bowed down. You quickly pick yourself backed up as you chuckles at the bald guy. You inhale deeply remembering your ex co-junior schoolmate in your back. You turned around to face him. "I'm back Kageyama Tobi-chan." You smirked. Knowing everything that happened, you can't hide run from him anymore. Since, this genius is as persistent and as stubborn like you.

His turned to chuckle and smirk right back at you. "Welcome back, [Lastname] [Firstname]-san."

"Dumbass! She won’t and never can join our team! She's a girl, you know? Hinata dumbass!" Kageyama roared.

"I'm just helping her, Bakageyama! She almost cried when she saw the poster that our girls volleyball team posted!" Hinata replied. You laugh at the two guys bickering in the middle of their break. 'Ohh... Seems Tobi-chan finally find a partner that can match his fast toss.' You thought while remembering Kageyama's plays during your junior year and the practice match they held earlier. You sighed again, thinking that there's no way you can play volleyball, this year. You really wanted to go home right now and cry this frustration that's building inside you but Hinata insisted that you should wait the coach for he might help you in your current situation. But, you knew to yourself that it is really impossible to get you on the team. It will just gives you a false hope.

"Gender is really sucks." you muttered to yourself.

Kageyama watches you as you repeatedly sighing and muttering to yourself. He has many questions piling up in his head but he didn't want to pry because he knew you really hate when someone prying over your problem. He clicks his tongue knowing that you're sitting a few miles from him, and after a long series of wait, he can't still reach you.

"Oh yeah, how did you know her, Kageyama?" Tanaka asked as he putting his own tumbler in the bench.

"She's my umm..." Kageyama is stumbling in his own words thinking if it's okay with you to tell them that you're from Kitagawa Daiichi. That they might recognized you.

"She's what Yamayama-kun? She's your girlfriend?" Hinata teases.

"Dumbass! Of course not! We both attended Kitagawa Daiichi!" Karasuno and even him surprised at his words. He mentally slapped himself for slipping his tongue. The gym began to quiet making Kageyama panics that they might finally realized who you are. Sugawara was about to speak when Coach Ukai arrived. Kageyama silent thanking him for arriving in a best time but, that thought vanishes as he saw Hinata quickly ran up to you and dragged you in front of the coach making him wants to bury down Hinata forever.

"Coach! This is [Lastname]-san." Hinata said as he pushes you forward. You bow slightly at the blonde-haired guy infront of you.

"What can I do for you, [Lastname]" You're about to speak when Hinata cut you. "She wants to be a part of our team!"

"Hinata, you do know that's it is against the rule to let a girl join a boys volleyball team excepts when she is a coach or a manager." 'Dai-san' whom you assumed the captain of the team said matter-of-factly.

"B-but Daichi-san she really wants to play volleyball! And.." You stepped back because of his eyes as cold as ice is looking at you. You feel intimidated but the bloodthirsty beast inside of you began to awake. A monster inside a small body.

"Just by looking at her, I know she's good."

"I'm not--"

"No is a no, Hinata. Good or not, if she really wants to play volleyball then she should wait till next year." Coach Ukai said. You lowered your gaze to the ground and bite your lips. "Unless if she's genius player then she can join Japan U-19 Girls Volleyball Team." Coach Ukai left you dumbfounded. No you can't. Being in Japan U-19 is the same as leaving your twin brother again. You can't afford that. Never. You turned around about to speak when Coach Ukai also turned around to face you, and smirked. This time, you knew that he knew who you are. "Or maybe if she really can't wait, then I'll be happy to accept her as an assistant coach."

You glared at him. There's no way... NO WAY you'll coach a team. First, you don't have experience. Second, you ARE a player. Never in a million years you dream to become a coach. Third, you want to play again. Not only because this is what you really want but because for an extra income and scholarship. But, you can't wait till next year. It will be too much of a burden for your twin brother and you will never join Japan U-19. Never.

You didn't realized that they are back to practice as you stressing yourself thinking if there's another way out to achieve everything. You come back to your senses when you heard the gym's door in your back suddenly open revealing your teacher Takeda. He stumbled upon the entrance making him fall, face first. Everyone stopped doing their errands and they gathered around at the fallen teacher. "Sensei?" Hinata asked.

"Take-chan?" The bald guy named Tanaka (you just heard his name, when Hinata's speaking at him earlier) said as he approached the teacher.

"A-are you okay?" Coach Ukai asked. Takeda-sensei ignored their questions as he getting up. 'Crap! His nose is bleeding!' You thought.

"We are going, right?"

"Where?" Hinata asked as he blinked few times.

"Your nose is bleeding!" Kageyama shouts. You get your bag and pull a 5 ply of tissue paper and you give it to your teacher. He wipes his nose and fixed his glasses. He then show a piece of paper to the team. "T-Tokyo!" The team gasped including you.

"Tokyo?" Hinata repeated, unable to sink the word in his mind. Takeda-sensei nodded. This time he repeated again with an excitement in his voice. He turned around to look at you. You stiffen at the gazed of the team. "W-What?"

Hinata looked again at the teacher. "Y-You mean... Nekoma?!" Your cheeks flushed as you heard your former school. 'Kuroo.. Kenma.' You thought.

“Achoo!” Kenma sneezed and because of that he dropped his phone but Kuroo caught it.

"Gross!" Yamamoto said as he gazed at their setter.

"Tissue! Tissue!" Yaku gave Kenma a tissue so that he can wipe his nose.

"A practice match?" Kageyama's turned to ask. You got up when you noticed your teacher's nose has stopped bleeding. You go to the side because you didn't want to interfere their meeting.

"Yeah. But it won't just be Nekoma this time." Hinata and Kageyama mouthed an 'o' while you twitched your eyebrow after hearing Takeda-sensei's sentence. 'Oh! I absolutely knew what he's talking.' You thought reminiscing the past.

"The Fukurodani Academy Group. It's a group of schools from Kanto region that includes Nekoma. Apparently, they hold practice matches all the time. This time, because of Coach Nekomata, Karasuno will also be able to participate in their practice matches."

"Woah!" Tanaka and a guy few inches shorter than you shouts.

"Groups like that are created through relationships built up over years, so it's not easy to get in without connections. We've got to make sure to thank Coach Nekomata, and Sensei, too, who I'm sure keep persistently asking him." Coach Ukai claimed.

"N-No! It's nothing really! Your name helped a lot, Coach Ukai--" Takeda-sensei didn't finished his sentence when the team suddenly bow and thanked him. What a good team except some of them are simpleton. 

He smiled at them. "Over the years, we've lost our connections with the other schools in the prefecture that we were once close with." The team straightened up their backs while listening to the teacher. "There are many schools where the coaches that were once close to former Coach Ukai are now gone. We shouldn't miss this chance!"

"Yeah!" The team roared. While they are busy reminiscing the moment when they fought Nekoma, you started to think if being an assistant coach would give you an advantage since from what Takeda-sensei said they'll probably going to meet Kuroo, Bukuto and.. a-and. Akaashi. You blushed thinking you're going to see your crush again.

You're back to your senses when the team roared again. "We'll go!" The teacher smiled at them but he suddenly remembered that he have staff meeting he needs to attend. He leave after he said that he's leaving the rest to Coach Ukai.

"Come on. Hurry up. We're going home!" After a long practice, Coach Ukai finally declared that the today's practice is finished. They started to cleaned up the gym. You wait for Hinata to finished before you two walked home. Much to your surprise, Kageyama didn't asked anything after he welcomed you back. Maybe, his mind still unable to comprehend that you're here? or maybe he's feeling awkward towards you? Whatever his reason is, you didn't have much time for that since you need to solve your own problem first.

"--As for our series of away games in Tokyo, for the time being, it's planned for next month." You sit beside their manager named Shimizu Kiyoko as they all listened to what Takeda-sensei's saying. Few weeks later, since you transferred here at Karasuno. You always hang out with Hinata of course, since he's the only one you knew from the class, because of that you've gotten acquaintance to the members of volleyball team. You glanced at the paper inside your bag for the nth time thinking if it's worth the hassle. You sighed. Your thoughts was cut when you heard Takeda-sensei emphasizing the 'however'. You looked at him, hoping if he was about to say something important.

"As you are aware, you have final exams starting next month, right.... right?" When you heard that, it's like your soul suddenly leaves your body. It's not like you hate studying or something but you are the type of person that can't do anything at the same time. So, to play volleyball you must give up your studies and vice versa. Including you... Kageyama, Hinata, Tanaka, and Nishinoya turned their heads away from the teacher.

"So, I think you know what I'm talking about, but if you failed any subjects, supplementary classes will be held that weekend." The five volleyball idiots including you starting to panic. "Which means you won't be able to go to away games."

"Waaaaah!" Tanaka and Nishinoya physically running away from their problem. Daichi commanded Ennoshita to stop them and the latter did so. While, Hinata is asking what counts as a failing grade and Sugawara countered him. But... in the midst of chaos there's you and Kageyama sucked out their soul from their body. "Kageyama and [Lastname] isn't breathing!" Yamaguchi panicked.

"M-maybe if we beg vice principal..." Hinata suggested.

"Why don't you try really hard and not fail the exam?" Tsukishima teases. You mentally woke yourself up because this isn't the time to be left dumbfounded but hearing Takeda-sensei's words that taking supplementary classes is a top priorty makes you unable to move. You hear Hinata begging to Coach Ukai to teach him but he admittedly saying "Hinata, I don't want to bring this up but... do I look someone who got good grades?" You tried to stop yourself from laughing too hard by biting your lips but it didn't help when Tanaka and Nishinoya makes a bodhisattva faces.

"H-Hey! Stop making bodhisattva faces, you two!" Sugawara roared. You laughed so hard that it makes your stomach aches about the scenarios happening around you. Then, everyone started to panic.

"Hahaha! The sound of anguish." Tsukishima commented.

"Tsukishima! You bastard! Stop saying that." Even though you said that, it really didn't help to stop you from laughing.

"Is this a time you really need to laughed so hard? You have a problem with your grades too, right?" You stopped laughing when you heard the smartass guy 'whom you wanted to bury down because he has this annoying smirk all over his face' talked. "Shut up, Tsukiyucky."

"Tsukiyucky?" He twitched his eyebrow upon hearing the nickname you gave at him.

"Quiet!" The captain roared. You all began to quiet. "We still have time before the finals. There's no way Karasuno could bring out the best of us without these idiots! Not a chance!"

"I don't know if that's a compliment or not." Tanaka commented. Then Daichi makes a scary face saying they're all going to Tokyo. Upon hearing Tokyo, your thought was back at the paper inside your bag. You get it and look at it.

As you walked up to the coach, your mind wonders, what reason that pushes you to do this. Maybe because you want to fight your own twin brother even if it's just in team's strategy or maybe you want to see your childhood friends again. Maybe to buy you some time so that it won't be a boring and unproductive year. Well, whatever the reason is, as long as it is about volleyball... You'll be glad to do anything whatever position you're in.

You inhaled deeply as you gave the paper to your coach. "I'm applying to be Karasuno's Boys Volleyball team's assistant coach."

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A week has passed since you join the boys volleyball team. Yet, for a week you didn't attend any practices for one reason: You need to pass the exams. Along with Kageyama and the others, Takeda-sensei saw your quizzes and it's not good. Well, it's not fault though, It was Coach Ukai, who made you not to sleep for a couple of nights because it bothers you so much if you will be going to be their assistant coach or not. Hinata didn't help you either, for he's always bothering you during class.

"This is sucks. Why I can't understand anything?" You pulling out an all-nighter since there's a long quiz the day after tomorrow at your [most hated subject] class. You hate this subject so much that sometimes you're sleeping during this class but now, you're really regretting it.

"It's because you're sucks." Seijuro said as he looked at your notes. You growled at him. Well, if there's anyone that can help you with your studies, is this man beside you. He sighed. "That's the easiest part to memorize in that subject, dumbass!"

"Not my fault! My brain isn't cooperating with me!" You protested but the only one that you receive is a smacked on your head. "Sei-chan!"

"That kind of reason won't get you anywhere. What happened to the 'I am a scholar.' of yours?" Seijuro furrow his eyebrows in annoyance.

"I... I can't do volleyball and studies at the same time." You whispered.

"Then quit volleyball, idiot. I'm not against with that volleyball of yours, okay? But if it will affects your study I won't let you."

"Ne, Sei-chan..." You looked at him with your earnest eyes. He hummed as he looked back. "Since when did you become our mom-- Aww!" He flicked your forehead.

"Quiet. Do you want me to help you with your studies or nah?!" You pouted. You gestured him to continue what you're both doing and for the whole night he just helped you in your study. But, he didn't let you to pull an all-night study since he have a morning practice tomorrow and he suggested that you need a good night sleep so that everything that your teacher will teach will sink in your 'small' brain of yours.

"My brain is not small, Asseijuro." You glared at your twin who just laughed. He waved at you and gestured you that it's time to hit the sack. 

"Good night. Trasheijuro."

"Yeah. Yeah. Whatever you say, idiot."

Seijuro slumped his head on the bench in their locker, creating a painful sound as Iwaizumi cringe. "[Lastname], you okay?"  

Seijuro looked at their ace with a soulless expression, "I didn't get enough sleep, Iwaizumi-san." Seijuro sighed as he get up. "That dumbass, she didn't let me sleep!" Seijuro protested as he remembered last night when you both about to sleep, you recalled everything that Seijuro taught you, until you decide to get your notes and review them again in change of the noise you created, Seijuro didn't get enough sleep.

"She?" Iwaizumi gulped. A girl. He knew that Seijuro doesn't have any girlfriend nor have an interest to a girl, at least not yet. That's why Iwaizumi cannot comprehend he'll be sleeping with a girl. Not that, he's a gay or bisexual or what but he knew that this man in front of him, doesn't care about anything except for his twin. Twin... Is he mean, "Is [Firstname]--" before Iwaizumi finish his sentence, Oikawa barge into their locker.

"Good morning! Sei-chan! Iwa-chan!" The two surprised as Iwaizumi smack their setter's head. "Learn to knock the door, Assikawa!"

"Ehh? But I'm lazy. And, we're just on the same team. No need to be shy, Iwa-chan!" Iwaizumi was about to smack Oikawa's head when their middle blocker pass them without any care in the world. "Damn. I'm really sleepy."

"What's up with him, Iwa-chan?" Oikawa asked as they both turn their head to the certain [hair color]-haired guy. Iwaizumi just shrugged. He doesn't want to tell Oikawa just yet, for he doesn't have any proof in his theory.

As the morning practice was about to end, everyone in Seijoh looked at their less intimidated and less enthusiastic second-year middle blocker. "What's up with you, [Lastname]? If you're not feeling well, you should've tell it to me. You're just getting in the way." Seijuro cringed at the head coach choice of word.

"Yes, coach." The head coach sighed and looked back at the team. "Practice is finished. Go and prepare for your class."

Everyone nodded and they head to their locker room. "Sei-chan! Don't mind! Don't mind!"

Seijuro glared at their setter. He was about to speak when Watari walked up with him, "What time we'll be going to your house?"

"We don't have any practice later, right?" The libero nodded. "After school, then. Wait me outside of the school."

"Watari-san, what are you going to do at [Lastname]-san's house?" Kindaichi asked.

"Us, second years have an upcoming exam in English and Math class. I'm not good at English, Yahaba isn't good with Math. The only second year student in our team that's in advanced class is Seijuro." The first year looked amused but it gradually changed it into worried expression as he looked at the slumpy student who was unlocking his locker.

"If he's in advanced class, then can I come?" Kindaichi approached the slumpy Seijuro. Kunimi who seem listening to their conversation approach him also. He looked at them not-caring-in-the-world as he nodded because the only thing in his mind right now is to sleep. Yep, for the first time in his high school life he'll gonna sleep in the class.

"Hmm.. Looks like it's fun. Count me in!" Hanamaki cut in to the conversation, so is Matsukawa. The setter's making himself invisible because he doesn't want to come but in the eyes of Hanamaki, he didn't become an exception. "You should come to, Oikawa-san."

"Ehh? I think I'll pass---"

"What are you afraid of, Trashikawa? It is just group study." Iwaizumi countered. Oikawa growled but he doesn't fight back because they both knew what his reason is. Even Iwaizumi, doesn't want to come but thinking of her makes his curiosity kills him. Yet, for Seijuro the conversation and their expression is not something he would let it pass.

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"Tooru."

"...."

"Tooru-san."

"...."

"Tooru-kun."

"...."

"Oi! Trashy Oikawa! Notice me!"

Before the girl beside him tackles him, he holds both her arms and pins her on the locker behind her. He smirked at the flushing face of the girl. She jerked up when she noticed his face was getting closer. He stopped when there's only a few inches between her and his face. She felt his hot breath coming through his mouth causing her to gulp, "O-Oi, Trashikawa...What are you doing?"

"I really want to kiss you right now, you know?" He gently touched her lips making her shiver. "I really want to claim those lips. I want to say that these lips are only mine."

Even just his touch, his voice, his breath, or even how he's invading her personal space, makes her heart skip a beat. The longer they stay like this, the more they're desperately grasping for air. Yet....

They both loved it.

"I love you so much, Tooru..." she said, only enough for him to hear.

"Not as much as I do..." he murmured back.

He looked into her eyes. Eyes that he'd longingly stare at forever. Eyes that says she really loves him and those eyes owned by the girl he loves so much. This time, he didn't care about anything. The only thing in his mind is to kiss the girl in front of him. Until..

The girl infront of him had become a beast that wants to devour him.

The bell rings, signaling that class has ended. The brunette setter blinked few times before he got up from his seat in which he slept at throughout the class period.

'So it's just a dream, huh?' he thought and sighed wistfully. He then directed his attention outside, remembering his dream. It's been a few consecutive weeks since he started dreaming about her. It was surprising though, that he can still sleep peacefully despite of everything.

"Oi, Lazykawa! Don't space out there! Let's go, everyone's waiting!" Iwaizumi said as he passes the third year setter. Oikawa sighed and began to put his things inside his bag. But then, he quickens his pace when he didn't spot Iwaizumi at the door.

"Iwa-chan, how dare you to leave me?!" he whined.

"Shut up, Trashykawa! You're just so slow!" Iwaizumi shouted at him from down the corridor.

"We are going to [Lastname]-san's house~! We're going to have a study group~!" Kindaichi sings.

"The hell? Are you on some kind of drugs, Kindaichi?" Hanamaki looked Kindaichi with disgust. The group was trying not to laugh so loud, because they may attract attention of other passerbys. The turnip-head's happy mood shifted to a slumpy one, as his shoulders drooped and flushed in embarassment. "I-It's my first time to attending a group study, and it's with you guys, so that's why..."

"Just keep it to yourself, okay? Don't embarrass us." Matsukawa sighed. 

This time, they couldn't help themselves to laugh so hard, except Seijuro though. Not only, did he not get much sleep, but he also had to stand still out in the hallway because he was caught sleeping. The most embarrassing and worst day ever.

"Is it just me or Oikawa-san is a lot quieter today?" Kindaichi noticed, as they turned their heads toward their setter lagging behind them. Oikawa jerked up when he noticed everyone was looking at him. He was about to speak to defend himself, but Matsukawa spoke,

"Well, I like him better that way, rather than being a baby who always waves to his fans, at any chance he gets."

"Meanie, Mattsun!" Oikawa pouted.

"And he's now back to being a baby." Iwaizumi sighed grumpily. The team begins to laugh again. "At least every girl admires me, how about you, Iwa-chan?"

Before Iwaizumi could grab his childhood friend's collar, the brunette ran as far as possible, so that Iwaizumi couldn't hurt him.

"That damn dickhead, how dare he?!" Iwaizumi growled irritably.

"We're here." Seijuro says, as they stop at a 16-story building. 

"Woah! I didn't know you're rich, [Lastname]-san!" Yahaba says, as his eyes sparkled.

"Idiot, that's an apartment."

"Well, whatever... Let's go inside!" Yahaba said excitedly, as he began entering the apartment while the others, except the owner and the ace, followed after him.

"Look at him, he acts as if he knew what my apartment number is." Seijuro sighed as he pulled out the key card to their apartment.

"[Lastname], I'm gonna look for that trash can. He just straight up ran, forgetting that we were going to your house." Seijuro nodded as he gestured to the number 88 to the ace. After that, Iwaizumi ran to find  Oikawa.

--

From: Lousy [Nickname]
Message:
I might gonna go 'om late, today Sei-chan. Coach Ukai, doesn't want to let me go 'om early because I always skipping the practice since I joined the team. Hehe. See ya later. Luv u.

To: Lousy [Nickname]
Message:
Alryt. Btw, I have my friends over for group study. I don't know when they will go 'om but I'll text u if they're gone.

PS: Heyt u.  

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After he send that text, he immediately put his phone in his pocket. He silently thanked Coach Ukai because he doesn't need to go into overprotective brother mode. He, then remembers the earlier conversation of the third year setter and his best friend in the locker room. Of course, this is the only time he'll be able to spend his whole life with his twin sister, after 9 years. He doesn't want anyone to steal her from him. For now, he wants to be selfish and keep her to himself.

He unlocks his apartment door, and lets his teammates go in first.

"I didn't expect this." Kunimi whispered. As they examined Seijuro's apartment, they didn't expect his apartment to look like it has struck by a storm because if you were to look at him, he looks like he came from a prominent rich family.

"What..." Seijuro paused as he looked around... horrified.

"Uh, [Lastname]-san, why---" Before Kindaichi finish his sentence, Seijuro's aura suddenly darkened. The team shivered at the dangerously dark aura emitting off their teammate.

"That lousy brat! What the hell did she do?!" Seijuro roared, as he picked up every piece of paper and junk food wrapper that was scattered across the floor, "I swear I'm gonna make her sleep outside tonight! That.. That.. Arrgh!"

The team then backed away slowly toward the door, just in case Seijuro began throwing anything, for whatever reason.  

"Ha.. Haa... Achoo!" You sneezed, while you were about to drink water. As a result, that's how the water spilled on Coach Ukai's pants.

"Gah! Oi [Lastname]!!!" 

"S-Sorry! I didn't mean it, Coach Ukai-san! I just sneezed and then this happened! I'm really sorry!"

Chapter Text

"Coach Ukai is really scary." You shivered as you remembered the angry face of your team's coach.

As you wander around in one of the busiest streets in Miyagi, trying to find a pair of pants for him. He didn't bring nor have a spare of pants in his shop, that's why you volunteered yourself to buy him a new pair of pants so that you can repay him. After all, the reason why Ukai's pants was ruined was because of you.

"Do you have any pants for men? None? But this is a pants--- For girls only?! Okay. Thank you." You sighed as you leave the store. Your patience was at it's limit. You never thought that finding pants was hard. You start walking around and blending in with the crowd.

"This is sucks," You muttered, "It's either for girls, it's so expensive, or out-of-stock."

You look around hoping for a shop that sells pants until a memory suddenly flashed in your mind, making you remember that there's an alleyway that leads to a fashion shop for boys, whom you sometimes visited during your junior years because you wanted to buy a gift for Seijuro's birthday.

When you remember that alleyway's location, you quickly turned and ran, ignoring the complaints of passerbys, and entered the dark alley. Luckily, you saw the pelican crossing sign is flashing green lights, that's why you slow your pace and take your phone from your pocket.

"What song should I listen to? Hmm..." you mumbled to yourself. As you cross the road, you shuffled through your music playlist in your phone. You put your [favorite color] headphones, that's around your neck, on your ears but before you pushed the play button to activate the song you chose, someone called your name.

"[Firstname]-san!" You immediately stopped walking and turned your head in the direction of which you heard your name. Yet, you didn't see any familiar face around you. You tilted your head in confusion.

"Must be my imagination." You shrugged and continued walking.

"That damn bastard! Where the hell is he?" Iwaizumi growled, as he scanned the area to find his 'baby-like' bestfriend. "I swear! I'm gonna kill him, if I find---" He stop complaining when he saw someone he didn't expect to be here.

One blink.

Two blinks.

Three blinks.

Oh My God. Am I dreaming? Maybe I am.

He pinched his arm as hard as he could, thinking that he's in dreamland but no... He felt the pain. His thoughts distrupt when the girl, who is asking the vendor a question about men's pants, then suddenly walked away and mixed in with the crowd.

Snapping out of his slight daze, he called out to her, "W-Wait!"

However, the girl didn't hear him because of the constant chatter that came from the passerbys, which in the end swallowed his call out to the girl. He attempted to follow her, forgetting the real reason why he was out on the streets, but the gap between them became wider because the crowd is preventing him from getting to her. "Excuse me! I'm sorry, I'm in a bit of hurry. I'm sorry. Excuse me!" 

He was about to give up, when he saw the girl turn and enter an alley he questioned the reason for going through a dark alleyway, but he quickly ran as fast as he could and apologizing to every person he bumped into. But alas when he came in to that alley, he didn't see anyone until he arrived to the other end of the alleyway. He saw the boy whom he should be looking for, but is standing at the middle of the pedestrian lane.

He notice the green light of pelican crossing starting to blink. He ran towards his bestfriend, grabbed Oikawa's wrist and took him back to the sidewalk.

"What the hell was that, huh Assikawa?! You could've died there!" Iwaizumi shouted at the brunette who was still looking at the other side of the pedestrial lane in a complete daze completely ignoring Iwazumi's scolding. Iwazumi read Oikawa's face and began to shout at him again for not listening, "Oi! Lousykawa! Don't you dare to ignore--"

"Iwa-chan..." Oikawa cut him off. His gazed still intact to the other side of the pedestrial lane. Until, the irritated Iwaizumi forced him to look at him, yet the ace held his breath when he noticed tears are running down at his bestfriend's cheeks.

"I saw her, Iwa-chan. I tried to call out to her, but she didn't hear me. But..." He wipes his tears.

"She's gone."

Again.

After you buy a pants for Coach Ukai., you immediately leave the shop thinking Coach Ukai is losing his patience waiting for you. However while in your thoughts, you bumped into someone causing you to drop the paper bag you're holding.

"Oi! Watch where you're going!" You snapped, as you picked up the fallen paper bag.

"Huh?! It was YOU, who bumped into me first!" He shot back.

"OH! So it's my fault now, if you think that it was, then you have---"

You didn't finished your sentence, when you saw the boy infront of you, "T-Tobi-chan?"

"[L-Lastname]-san?" You both blinked several times and been froze a few minutes, staring at each other, until the owner of the shop shouts at the both of you, saying you're both blocking the path.

You pouted, while Kageyama began to exiting the shop. You followed him outside.

"What are you doing here?"
"The hell are you doing here?"

You both stare each other again, for you both have the same thought in your head. You awkwardly laugh to break the tense wall between you. "I bought new pants for Coach Ukai. The glass with water I was holding, happen to slipped from my hands, when I sneezed, which caused the water to spill on Coach Ukai's pants."

"You're just as clumsy as Hinata," Kageyama commented. You rolled your eyes and start walking. The raven-haired boy followed you.

"How about you, Mr. King-of-the-Court?" You teased. Kageyama raised his brow in annoyance, yet he didn't counter your teasing. Maybe he's not in the mood?

"I wanted to buy new knee pads, before we go to Tokyo." You slow your pace, and walked beside, him.

"Then, why are you here? I mean, shouldn't you stop following me and continue to search for your knee pads?" You try your best not to sound so sarcastic. 

"I.. Uhh..." He blushed for two reasons: First, he's embarrass because he forgot he is following you. Secondly, he's blushing because your hands' brushed against his. To be honest, he also doesn't know why he stop searching for his knee pads, but instead he's here walking and talking with you, "I... I-I changed my mind."

You are not convinced with his answer, but you didn't pry over. You both walked silently. There are many questions you wanted to ask, but you're afraid that he might get offend with the questions in your mind, so that's why you keep your mouth shut. So does he.

From the spot you were in, you can see the Karasuno High. It means, that your school is just around the corner and the both of you will separate once again. This thought actually made Kageyama sad.

He suddenly stopped causing you to stop too. He faced at you with a solemn expression.

"Tobi-chan."
"[Lastname]."

"Can I ask a question?"
"Can I ask a question?"

"You first."
"Ladies first."

You both paused for a moment. How many times did you both have to say the same thing? This time, Kageyama smiles.

"Wow. That was my first time to have someone that has to say what I have to say," You commented, as you wiped the tears forming in your eyes.

"So, what will you ask?" Kageyama stated.


You inhaled deeply so that it prevents you from not laughing again, "Are you mad at me?"

Kageyama pursed his lips because he didn't know what to say. He isn't mad at her. No. Never he'll get mad at this girl.

You noticed how Kageyama began to stiffen up, "Wait, let me rephrase it... Why're you avoiding me?"

"To be honest... I don't know." Well, he really stating the truth. He really doesn't know why he keeps avoiding her in these past few weeks when infact he wants to be with her. Why is that, when it comes to her he doesn't know what to do?! What is happening to him?!

Still, he continue... "I-I think I'm just worried. I mean you suddenly disappeared without saying goodbye to me. Then now, you suddenly pop up right in front of me, like there's nothing wrong. I was just worried that it might happen again... That's why I kept my distance." So that I won't get attach.

"I'm sorry." You whispered as you looked down, feeling embarrassed.

"Forget it." He turned around and start walking ahead of you. You just follow him.

"Why? Why did you disappeared..." He whispered mostly to himself, but you still heard him.

"I didn't have any choice at that time. All I wanted is to do was... escape." You noticed how he suddenly stopped for a few seconds, but still resumed walking.

"Do you have any plans to tell them who you really were?" Kageyama questioned, quite curious to see if you're willing to reveal your true identity.

"None, but I don't plan to hide it either," Kageyama quickly glanced at you confused.

"Huh? But you said--"

"If they'll ask, I'll answer them. If they don't, then I'll keep my mouth shut." After that, the both of you, didn't dare to speak because the awkwardness was getting worse as the conversation carried on.

You both stopped at the front of the school's gate. Before you enter the school grounds, you sighed and turned around to face him. "Hey, don't you ever dare do whatever you did today, you still continued to ignore me."

"Osu." He said quietly, avoiding your eyes.

"Coz'... To be honest... It's getting a bit lonely..." He looked at you with a questionably stare. Why you would feel lonely? You have a new team to take care of, a ball of sunshine beside you most of the time, and you finally reunited with your twin. Is there still something missing?

"Because you keep ignoring me," you stated with your head down.

"I.. I-I.. Ahh.. What--" A flustered blush crawled its way onto his face. You chuckled at how the boy infront of you start to panic with a blushing face. 

"Calm down, Bakageyama!" You tease him with the name that Hinata always uses for him. He calmed himself down and then glared at you. You chuckled, "I mean it though, I hate when you're ignoring me. Yes, I have Hinata to make me feel at home. But, you're the only one I know since junior high...its not that I don't like Hinata's presence. Well, infact I love it."

Kageyama raised his brow. "You love what?!"

"Ohh, Am I seeing the King's jealous side?" You teased as he turned into tomato again.

"YOU'RE NOT!" He steps backward, turns and began to walk away. You chuckled as you shouted at him before he's out of your vision and out of hearing distance.

"Tobi-chan. Toss for me, next time!" He stopped in his tracks and glanced at you. It might be creepy, but he really smiled at you.

"O-Osu."

Chapter Text

“[Lastname]...." 

"Y-Yes!" You stand up as the teacher called out to you. You approached her and she gave your test paper. You gulped as you slowly look at the score of your test paper, not that you're worried about if your failed (in fact you're confident that you pass this test), but you are more worried about if you aced it or nah. Only since, if you didn't ace this test, Seijuro will probably kill you because he done so much to study with you. Heck, he threw away even his free time just to help you. Your twin brother really loves you so much, huh?

Your train of thoughts got cut, when you heard the teacher speak, "I hope you all will be more like [Lastname]-san. She's just a transfer here about a month or so, but she beat everyone's ass." That made your jaw dropped, as in literally. The quiet chatter abruptly stopped and turned their full attention to their teacher, who just cursed shamelessly.

"I-I.. W-What?" She smiled at you with confidence.

"Congrats [Lastname]. You aced the test."

You began to cry as you hugged your teacher. Everyone who was watching sweatdropped at you hugging the teacher by the waist crying crocodile tears. After everything, your hardwork has paid off. And Seijuro isn't going to kill you!

"S-Sensei! Thank you so much!"

"No need to thank me-- And hey, stop hugging me!"

You're skipping through your way to the gym with gleefulness while hugging the test paper, but you abruptly stopped when you remembered you left Hinata in the classroom. "Crap, I left the munchkin---"

"Waah! Oof!" Before you even finished your sentence, you felt someone bumped you causing that someone to fall on the ground, "[Lastname]-san, please don't stop suddenly!"

"Hinata? I thought you're still in the classroom," You helped him stand up while noticing the pouting lips he made. 

"Well, you look so happy that you forgot about me." You tried to say 'I'm sorry' but you just looked like a fish gasping for air. Hinata inwardly laughs though still he continues, without trying to burst out laughing, "But, It's okay! I understand. That's why I just follow you on the way to the gym, without interrupting your happy moment. I'm happy, when you're happy, [Lastname]-san."

You look at Hinata with a touched look, "Hinata...” Hinata noticed the change of your expression. He didn’t want to spoil your happy moments that’s why he began to change the topic.

“H-How did you ace your test? You said that you can’t do two things at once, right? Then how?”

You chuckled as you two began to walk in a normal pace. “Well, you see… I really have an amazing twin brother.”

His eyes sparkled at the mention of ‘twin brother’, “You have a twin?! Soooo cool!”

You nodded while giving him your widest smile, “Uh huh, and yes, I can’t do two things at once so… He did the work of being an assistant coach instead of me, so that I can focus on my studies. Although, mostly he helped me with my studies. Hehe.” You sheepishly rubbed the back of your neck.

“Woah. He’s really awesome!” He looked at you with astonishing look,which made you flush.

“Y-Yeah. He really is,” You awkwardly chuckled as your heart began to beat faster. Damn, this cinnamon roll will be the death of you.

“Wait, [Lastname]-san… You mean, he’s the one making the team’s training menu?!”

“Y-Yeah. Don’t tell Coach Ukai, okay? He might kill me if he knew that I didn’t do my work as his assistant.” You start to plead infront of him. Well, an angry Coach Ukai is not something you wanted to see and his punishment is not something you’re looking forward to (because based on experience, it was worst).

“Alright. But…” Hinata paused a moment thinking something. You titled your head in confusion unable to read his mind. He suddenly looked at you and hold your both arms causing you to jerked up. “C-Can I come with you? I want him to tutor me!”

You blinked many times because you cannot comprehend what he said. Seijuro will coach this little energetic noisy simpleton munchkin? You alone, will be the death of him. Adding Hinata is something you can’t imagine.

But in the end, you nodded. Even if Seijuro doesn’t want to teach him, atleast you can teach him what Seijuro taught you. “Alright then. Just behave, okay? He hates being a babysitter.”

“Osu--- Wait, I’m not a baby!!!” Hinata pouted while you burst into laughter. 

That moment was interrupted by a certain ravenette who was looking extra grumpy and yelled at Hinata to get to practice, and then stomped to the clubroom with a deadly aura, in which passerby students tried to avoid. Hinata's scared face, contorted to one of annoyance, "Bakageyama!"

"Ah Hinata! [Lastname]! There you are! We were wondering what happened to you!" Sugawara said to the two slightly late first years. Hinata's embarrassed façade was shot down and became a depressed one, unknown to you, he had failed his exams.

He trudged into the clubroom and fell to his knees beside Kageyama, who was also depressed. The room became gloomy, but Nishinoya and Tanaka's light broke through; because the two second years passed their exams. They happily pranced around, and you watched them while sweatdropping from the doorway.

"And that's why we're your Senpais!" Nishinoya exclaimed. The two posed dramatically with their exams in their hands, while the scores on top of their exams barely went over 40.

Sugawara (being the savage mama bird he is) sighed, "You both barely got a score of 40....that's not really something to really be proud about, you two." The two second years stopped bragging and posing because of how Sugawara was right about that. (([Nikki]: I told you savage momma bird)).

Sugawara sighed and turned his attention to you, who still stood at the doorway, "Ah, [Lastname]-san! How did you do your exams?" Your sweatdropping stopped and brightened up to the mention of the exams.

"Ah! I aced them! I thought I did a terrible job on them, but I did it!" You proudly showed your senpai your exam score, not realizing it was upside down. Sugawara chuckled and took the paper from your hands and turned in right side up. You blinked and laughed sheepishly with flowers radiating off of you. However, that moment was cut off when Tsukishima purposely bumping into you making you drop the exam paper.

"Oops, I didn't see you there." He bluntly stated with a smirk, while your eye twitched in annoyance. 

“Opps, I thought I bumped a walking stick.” You shot back. It is his turn to twitched his eyes in annoyance. You began to smirk at him feeling that you won that round. Yamaguchi picked up your exam and looked at the score.

"Wow, [Lastname]-san! You did a great job on your test!" You smiled to the freckled faced boy and he blushed slightly, making Tsukishima low-key jealous.

"Thanks, Yamaguchi!" You then looked at the clock, blinked and gasped. You look at Hinata’s soulless body. “Hinata, we really need to go.”

You walked up to him and began dragging his ass off the floor. “HINAAAATAAA!”

“Where are you two going?” Sugawara asked as he noticed you’re trying so hard to shake Hinata off. “We have practice today.”

“About that, Suga-senpai…” You grabbed your bag and picked a paper inside of it. “This is the new training menu. Can you give it to Ukai-san? And please inform him, that I can’t attend to today’s practice. Hehe. And I’ll just email him my plan in the upcoming training camp.”

“Ohh. But we need Hinata at the practice. If it’s just you, I think Ukai-san will probably let go of you since you did your work but Hinata is---“

“Daichi-san! Can I skip practice today?” You both turned around at the certain ginger-head who was talking with the team’s beloved captain.

“And what is your reason, Hinata?” Daichi raised his eyebrow making Hinata feel intimidated. You patted his back to make him feel at ease. He smiled at you and turned his face back to Daichi.

“I’m going to study with [Lastname].” Daichi glare gaze at you. You stepped back because of the sudden cold stare of the captain. Daichi-san is really scary.

“Is that true, ASSISTANT COACH?” It was easy to tell that Daichi is emphasizing the assistant coach. It’s like he’s saying ‘You’re an assistant coach. Every decision has consequences to the team.’

You growled silently at the little accusation of the captain but nevertheless, you still nodded at him. “It is true. I-I wanted to help him to pass his remedial.”

“I’ll bet you’re just both gonna slack off.” Tsukishima mocked. You glared at the blonde guy who was busy changing into his volleyball uniform yet he has this evil smirk crossing in his lips. You were about to tear his lips off from his face when Hinata began to roared.

“What did you say, Stingkyshima?!”

“Don’t waste your time at the walking stick, Hinata. When he can’t even give his best shot.” You and Tsukishima start to have a glaring competition. Hinata steps backward because he noticed how your aura suddenly darkened who matches Tsukishima’s.

“Alright. Stop now.” Daichi clapped his hands to get your both attentions. You rolled your eyes and say ‘Hmp’ to Tsukishima, while the latter clicked his tongue. The captain sighed at the childish attitude of the three first years. He wonders if he’s still alive after he graduate in highschool.

“Hinata and [Lastname], I’m gonna allow you two to skip the practice. ONLY FOR TODAY. But…” You both sweatdrop when Daichi glared at the both you. If looks can kill, you both probably in heaven now. “If I heard that you both are just slacking off, you know what next.”

“Y-YES" It was not your intention nor Hinata to shout at Daichi. But, because of the statement made by the person infront of you, you both can't help yourselves to feel scared and threatened making you both raised the volume of your voices.

"Can I come too?!" You both turned around to see the other guy who failed the test.

"NO." Daichi's replied is as fast as lightning making you shuddered. Oh no. Daichi-san's aura is getting darker.

"But Hinata is---" Before Kageyama finished his protest, he received a death glare coming from the captain which made you feel sorry at him at the same time shuddered that Daichi might change his decision in last minute.

You grabbed Hinata's collar signaling him that you both should leave the locker room. He quickly nodded at you. You both grabbed your own bags and quietly leave the locker room without giving any noise at all that might get Daichi's attention.

Unfortunately, the king isn't amused that Hinata is keeping you from himself.

And oh, the blonde one is irritated, too.

"Woah! I didn’t know you’re rich, [Lastname]-san!” Hinata said with an excitement in his eyes. 

You can't help yourself but feeling amused at Hinata's enthusiasm. It was really amazing that you met this adorable sunshine. If it's possble to turn this boy into a life-size teddy bear, you would definitely going to do it. Nevertheless, you still need to correct him.

“Umm… That’s an apartment, Hinata.” Hinata could feel the blush creeping in. He wanted to cover up his face and hide behind on whatever thing that can hide him. Only, there's nothing in his surrounding that can hide his small body except at the back of the girl in front of him.

Your lips twitches as you fighting so hard not to laugh at his innocent. You mentally marked this day as a declaration that Hinata was too pure for this world.

" At first, I thought this is a mansion too! It's really big and pretty! That's why, you never alone Hinata." You chuckled at your statement and your chuckled didn't help Hinata to brush off the red in his cheeks.

He mentally marked this day as the day that he realized you are so precious for this world.

He cleared his throat and grabbed your wrist. "Let's go [Lastname]-san. I'm excited to see your apartment is!" 

Half-lie. Half-true. Yes, he is really excited to see what kind of living you're making but his main reason is he doesn't want to spend more time embarrassing himself in front of you nor realizing more how precious you are. You both started to walk to the main entrance of the apartment with a big smile all over your face.

"Hinata..." You sound so apologetic but Hinata didn't noticed it. You tried so hard not to clicked your tongue in annoyance because he hadn't paying attention to you the moment you both start to review his tests.

He jerked up to look at you. "Ah! I'm sorry, [Lastname]-san. I was thinking something." 

You can see from where you were sitting the dismay in Hinata's face.

The moment you arrived in your apartment, you both learned that Seijuro isn't in the house yet. He texted you a while ago but you're so busy chattering with Hinata that you forgot to read his message. He texted that he'll going to visit a shop to buy new volleyball shoes for their upcoming training camp before he goes home.

You sighed and was about to say that you should both take a break but he insists that he's alright and said that you both shouldn't waste any time.

"You really want to meet Sei-chan, didn't you?" You sound so sarcastic and pathetic. You bite your lower lip hoping that the sunshine didn't notice. 

Why can't you control yourself? Are you really felt jealous that Seijuro got Hinata's attention? Well, you really is. You got accustomed that Hinata always pouring his attention to you then in just a snap, you look like a ghost in front of him and it really annoy the hell out of you.

"Sei-chan?" He crunched up his nose in an adorable way. You fight yourself not ruffles his hair, pinch his cheek nor even hug him. You're about to explain to him who is Sei-chan is but he suddenly speak. "Oh! Your twin brother? Well yeah... I guess so. Haha."

He awkwardly laughed to break an awkwardness surrounding you both.Yet, that didn't help. He felt so worse than earlier. So are you. Is your presence is not enough to make him happy?

You rub your hands in your thigh thinking it would help to sooth the negative feelings that's sprouting in your mind. Instead, you think anything that will help Hinata begin to feel better. Until, a memory flashed in your mind.

You suddenly hold Hinata's hand across the table and the said boy jerked up again to face you with rosy cheeks, "U-Uhh... [L-L-La-Lastname]-san?"

"Shou-chan..." you murmured.

"...E-E-EHHHH?" Hinata's face turned bright as Kagami's hair ([Nikki]: For all you KNB fans *wink wonk*). You yourself was trying to prevent yourself from turning completely red as well.

"Is...Is it okay if I call you 'Shou-chan'?" You then directed your embarrassed gaze toward him.

"I mean, when I was still a child my mom said that calling someone by their first name helps that person to feel better. That's why, if it's okay with--" You were cut off by a loud 'yes' from Hinata, and you then chuckled, which made Hinata even more red.

"Shou-chan, then!" You gave your brightest smile to him that matches his personality. You really can notice if he should feel glad or embarrass in the sudden nickname you gave.

"S-so.. Can I call you [Firstname], too?" It was your turn to blush furiously at the sudden request of Hinata. 

"H-huh?" Oh god... I didn't know when someone calls you by your first name will make you feel embarrass!

"I-I said...CanIcallyou[Firstname]too?!" He said that with just one breath. At least you knew that you're not alone.

The moment got ruined when the doorbell rang signaling you both that the person you've both waiting is here. You didn't know if you should be happy or nah but for Hinata who's looking excited right now, you decided to be happy for him.

"Come on, Shou-chan!" You teased and the still red boy followed robotically behind you to the living room.

"You... YOU ARE FROM AOBA JOHSAI!" The moment you open the door, Hinata roared and point his index finger to the person who look bewildered at the sudden noise.

You tried so hard not to laugh your asses off because your twin's expression is an indescribable one. Better to sensor it for the readers because Seijuro's ego can't handle it if someone saw him right now.

"Heh? What are you doing here, Karasuno #10?" Seijuro spoke when he recovered from being shocked and entered the room.

"He wants you to teach him." You said blankly while closing the door. Hinata furiously blushed at your statement.

"I'M NOT---"

"No." Before Hinata finishes his sentence, Seijuro cut him right away with just one word that worsen the atmosphere surrounding you three.

You saw the hurt in Hinata's eyes. How dare your twin making the sunshine's hurt?! "Sei-chan!"

"I said no. Why would I help my opponent, huh?" He stare at you coldly.

Truth to be told, he doesn't care if he'll help Hinata or not. But the idea that you brought him here, spending the time with just the two of you... Laughing and teasing each other. It really pisses Seijuro.

"It's okay, [Lastname]---"

"I am your opponent too. So why're you helping me, Seijuro?" The only thing he hate about you is that you can be as intimidating as him or more, and Hinata felt this also that's why he steps backward making a space between you siblings and him for he doesn't want to butt in the heavy atmosphere.

Seijuro laugh feeling satisfy that you can handle yourself in front of the others. Defending what you need to defend. "Alright. Just this time."

"Tha-Thank you so much!" Hinata said but with scared expression and a weird fighting position. You laughed and was about to ruffle his hair when Seijuro slapped your hand away from the ginger-head.

"Don't make me change my mind." He whispered coldly. He drag Hinata to the kitchen and motion you to stay right there and never dare to go in the kitchen as he entered the bedroom to change.

You sighed and sat at the couch. "I wonder where Sei-chan inherited his intimidation personality."

"Ah! I need to do something! Um Daichi-senpai, I actually need to leave a bit early... I have something I need to do before I go home, but there's a lot to do! So is it okay if I... um... you tell Ukai that I can't wait for him?" Daichi nodded slightly.

Sometimes, Daichi doesn't know if you really care about the team or not. He can count on how many times you decided to watch the practice fully. But, it really surprised him that you can still managed to create a plan for the team that's why he's letting you off. Although, he would appreciated it more if you spend more time to them.

"Sure, just make sure you don't make this a habit though.....skipping or leaving the practice early I mean," Daichi stated sternly, you perked up and nodded vigorously.

"Thank you! I guess I'll see you guys later! Bye!" You quickly ran down the stairs and out of the school to a café where your suppose to meet two silly haired people and some of their teammates, who happen to be in the area for some reason.

Crap! They called 5 times... EACH!  You hurriedly ran to the agreed location.

You had heard from the two Tokyo volleyball players, last night, that they will be in the Miyagi prefecture for a day and will be crashing at your house, which they decided. Their teammates would be staying only for so long before they have to go back and rest up, before heading to Shinzen for the summer training camp.

You had to convince Seijuro to allow the two to stay at your place, but Seijuro wouldn't budge until you said you would sleep in the living room with the two, to watch them of course. Seijuro was hard nut to crack, but he finally said yes when he got annoyed with your constant whining. Which brings you to where you are now.

Wah! Mr. Bedhead is gonna make fun of me for being late as usual! Then Owl-head isn't gonna shut up about it either!  You push yourself to run faster, but bump into someone on accident.

"Ow... Gah! I'm so sorry! I wasn't--"

"[Nickname]-chan?"

You stop trying to babble an apology and an excuse, and finally look up to see Nekoma's middle blocker captain, and behind him Fukurodani's ace captain. You sigh and take the hand that was offered out to you, then you noticed that some of the other members of Fukurodani and Nekoma was with them.

"Ah [Lastname]-san!" Yamamoto said happily, you giggle at the male.

"Hey, Yama-chan, Yaku-senpai, Kenma-kun, Konoha-senpai, and... um..." You look at a tall male, whom you think is new from when you left.

"I'm Haiba Lev, and I'm going to be Nekoma's ace!" He stated confidently. Then Yamamoto started to yell at the taller male, about how he sucks at volleyball and that being an ace means playing volleyball really well. Yaku sighed at the scene and didn't attempt to intervene, for all he has been doing ever since they got to Miyagi was separate them from fighting.

"He's a first year transfer student from Russia, and claims to become Nekoma's ace." Yaku said to you, but then whispered into your ear, "But he really does suck at volleyball. Kenma has been trying to set the ball in a spot where he can at least hit it, but even if he has height and power, his overall receiving and passing suck." You sweatdrop at the comment.

Nekoma's ace, huh? It looks like he needs a lot of work before he can be ace. You thought to yourself.

"Well anyway, it's nice to meet you Lev-kun," You smile to him, and he grins back.

"Osu!" Kuroo and Bokuto's eye twitched.

This is going to be an interesting day...I think it'll be fun. You thought to yourself.

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Author's note:
Chapter seven's update scheduled was last week but I forgot the save copy of the said chapter is in my phone and I reformatted it. I was so pissed at myself that my inspiration fly away. So sorry for very slow update. Thank you so much for waiting! - Mrs. Oikawa.

PS: Too much angsts for this one. I think I got carried away because I was so pissed. Hahaha!

"No." It was Seijou's first years' first time to see an angry Seijuro. Everyone in the Aoba Johsai and their opponent, Shiratorizawa, stopped on whatever they're doing (their first ever practice match just finished and was about to start their second match) and turned around to see Seijuro talking on his phone.

"But, why? They are Kuroo's and Kota-chi--"

"Do you want really want me to repeat myself?" You really can tell with just your twin's tone, he is threatening challenging you. Of course, when Seijuro used that tone, you have no choice (whether you like it or not) but to follow him. Who would want to get on Seijuro's nerves? No one.

"No..." You whispered back like a child who got caught stealing a lollipop. Everyone in Nekoma and Fukurodani looked confused because of your sudden changed of tone except your childhood bestfriends, Kenma, and Akaashi. Because they knew, when you're like that... It only means one thing, Seijuro is at its limit.

"Good. Got any more quest---" Before he finished talking, a short-cropped blond hair guy with two stripes running down the sides of his head bumped his shoulder causing him to dropped his phone. He stand still not doing anything as he try so hard to maintain his composure and not to burst out any second but the guy infront of him... Dealt the final blow.

"Don't get in my way."

Seijuro knows his patience is running out. He's so tired both physically and mentally. He doesn't have time to rest. Then you, by adding to his stress, you requested if some in Nekoma and Fukurodani members can sleep in the apartment. Hell, he would allow that. Even if he's there, that is absurd. But he knows himself very well, as long as no one will add to his current stress, he's good. As long as he have time to compose himself then, everything will be alright.. But that dreams shattered. All because of the guy infront of him.

"Get lost, shithead."

Three words. Fifteen letters. It made Kyoutani feel threated as his instinct kick in and saying he should get as far away as he can from those stern cold eyes glaring at him.

"Is this how a powerhouse team and so-called Shiratorizawa's rival acts?" Kyoutani doesn't know if he should feel insulted or happy the way Coach Washijou, the coach of Shiratorizawa, cut it their intense conversation. Aoba Johsai who fully known Seijuro mentally scolded Coach Washijou for cutting in when Seijuro isn't in the mood.

The stern cold eyes who's looking at Kyoutani was averted to the coach, but this time it much colder than before. "Don't talk as if you knew us."

Some Seijou wants to cheer, while some can't help themselves to smirk because they felt so proud at Seijuro who doesn't scared at Coach Washijou. Although, as the team coach... Coach Mizoguchi didn't amused on what's happening. "Okay, that's it. Calm down, [Lastname]"

No one noticed how the ace of the number one team in Miyagi flinched when he heard the last word. Seijuro just clicked his tongue signaling the coach the he is partly back to normal. He get his bag that was sitting quietly in the corner. He was about to get his phone on the floor when someone from behind him spoke,"And now, where do our prince go?"

Oikawa knew this is a worst moment to stop Seijuro, but he doesn't have a choice but to stop him since he is the captain and he needs Seijuro to win over Ushijima. The gym fell quiet, everyone thinks that this would be round two but this time it would be the captain vs their middle blocker. Seijuro turned around with a boring expression in his face. He was about to speak when a voice came from his phone breaks the silence.

"Sei-chan? Sei-chan, are you still there? Hey! Answer me, Moodyjuro!"

Seijuro watched the two childhood bestfriends changed their expression from blankly to being horrified. He can't help himself to smirk and pick up the phone but the smirk in his face didn't erased. "I'm going to the queen's lair way, your highness."

He walks and was about to exit when he noticed in the corner of his eyes that Oikawa and Iwaizumi wasn't alone being horrified. Another one, huh? He thought and wasn't even amused at that.

"He ends the call." Your face fell down at the thought of he really got mad at you and the thought of not having your friends to sleepover. "Sorry guys, I can't make him agree. He's so---"

Akaashi softly chuckled and patted your back which made you blush.. "Don't mind. We never expect him to agree either."

"Wha---"

"Well, who's girl in the right mind to invite a two all-boys team to sleep in her apartment?" Kuroo teased you which made you blush furiously because you felt embarrassed.

"B-But he did agree on you two!" You pouted. Bokuto was about to poke your cheeks yet the pudding head guy beat him into it.

"That's because he knows Kuroo and Bokuto." He said blankly. You're about to protest that he know Akaashi too for a very long time because apparently he is Seijuro's former elementary classmate but Kenma predicted it. "He might didn't knew that Akaashi was a member of Fukurodani."

You sighed completely defeated. You wonder who is smarter, him or your twin. Nevertheless, you knew to yourself that you didn't stand a chance with those people who have brain. "Okay. Okay. So, where are you all going to spend your night?"

"Arcade!" Yaku proclaimed and everyone agrees except for a certain guy who have a russian blood flowing in his veins.

"But, I saw the arcade we passed is fully packed right now. Wouldn't we lose you since you are small, Yaku-san?" Before, Yaku kicked him in the butt he run as fast as he could and calling for help. You laughed at their antics. Oh, how much you missed them.

"Guess, we are going home." Akaashi said and he heard some rumbling behind him but decides to ignore it. "Our manager texted me earlier while you're speaking with your twin. We need to get ready for the upcoming training camp."

You mouthed an 'o' while remembering the team you're coaching is part of that training camp but you decide to keep it a secret until the day of the training camp to surprise them. Luckily, you're wearing your track suits right now and there are no trace that you're studying in Karasuno.

"You're gonna come again, right?" Yaku hopely asked you after he beat Lev into a pulp. "There's a two new team who'll be joining the training camp!"

You knit your eyebrows from confusion. Two? So there's another team who'll joining them besides Karasuno?

"You know Karasuno, right? The one we've fought before Inter High. Yep! They're going to join us! So please, [Lastname]..." Inuoka added hoping they can blackmail you. You stop yourself from revealing the truth to them instead you mentally saying how proud you are to your team.

"I'll try. Miyagi is kinda far from Tokyo. I don't know if I have an extra money to spare some." You faked your sighed. It really makes you feel guilty to lie at those innocent face. You saw how their face fell down and you can't help but to feel mutual towards them. But before you all said some sentimental words, Bokuto cut in.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Stop feeling depressed. You're all going to ruin this beautiful day!"

"It was you who's ruining the day." Akaashi replied makes the owl captain turned around to him.

"Akaashi! You are not supposed to say that!"

The atmosphere lighted because of the two. You all chit chatting for a few more minutes until Akaashi decides to go home because they might arrived in Tokyo at night. Kenma and the others goes along too since they can't afford to waste their time and money in some small things and of course, it was Kuroo's command. So they don't have any other choice but to complied.

Ushijima was right. He was right all along. The girl he was looking for is in the railway station.

He wondered why Seijuro said 'lair way' instead of 'lair'. Of course, after he excused himself to Coach Washijou after Seijuro left the gym, his first objective is to follow him but as he was thinking the call and the speech of Seijuro, an idea struck in his mind. The reason why the background of the call was so noisy and the 'lair way' thing Seijuro said, is because she is in railway station.

But now, as he standing not far away yet not close either from the girl he's looking for, he thought of something. Why? Why did Seijuro give a hint? When in the first place he doesn't want Oikawa and Iwaizumi or even him to see her. Then why?

"To let the cats out of the bag." A familiar voice spoke behind him. He turned around to see he least expecting to caught him. "You really think I'm just focusing on those two alone?"

Ushijima amazed on how this guy is so smart. Nevertheless, he shouldn't be feel inferior. "I'm not like those two."

Seijuro passed him without stealing him a glance but stopped a few meters away hearing those words. "I don't care. I don't have plan to give her to someone else."

"Do you even consider her feelings?"

"Do you even consider that she doesn't even bother herself to look at you?" Ouch. That's the only thing that Ushijima managed to feel. Cold as Ice. Sharp as sword. Seijuro doesn't even care if he hurt someone especially if it's you on the line.

"I'm not going to give up." Ushijima firmly said. Shaking every negative thoughts in his mind. Seijuro smirked at him. Unlike the others, he can't read what Seijuro's thinking.

"Then I'll shattered that dream."

He finished the conversation by leaving the ace alone and walks toward her. He sighed. He still have long way to go, huh?

After arriving at your apartment with your two childhood bestfriends and your twin. You instantly setup your [favorite game console] and invite the two to play with you. Of course, they agreed but before they play with you., Seijuro warned them to keep the physical contact at minimum.

And this how Kuroo will end his life.

You suddenly leaned on his lap and start to take a nap while Seijuro was just in the opposite side of the wall you three facing (since the tv is leaning on that wall). He wants to move, and put your head on the floor but the owl besides him who apparently sleeping and also leaning at his shoulder made him unable to move.

He sighed in defeat. Well, whatever happens... He'll just going to enjoy the view below him. He smiled at the thought on how lucky he is to have a bestfriend like you. Although, he's afraid that his life might end because of your overly protective twin brother. He doesn't want to admit it but having Bokuto also makes his childhood life more awesome and completed.

"Tetsu... rou..."

"Hmm? What is it [firstname]-chan?" Kuroo teased her but he knew that you're sleep talking.

"Kou... ta... rou..." He laughed softly. How cute, she's dreaming about them. But he never expected the next word you're going to say.

"Thank you..."

Dang. He never felt so many butterflies in his stomach before. Is he really going to cry now?

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Author's note:
Updates were slow because me and Nikki were so busy. I have two consecutive defense and projects is piling up. I don't have time to write chapters, and inspiration and ideas were flying away. That's why I'm looking for an inspiration by constantly reading OiHina fanfictions. Yep I'm OiHina shipper! Speaking of, can I ask those fellow OiHina shipper out there that if you encounter any doujinshi similar to "The Grand Kings Resentment" (credits to the author) or if there are another chapters of TGKR please inform me or comment it below. Thank you so much! - Mrs. Oikawa

 

"SEI-CHAAAN!"

You shouts at the top of your lungs to get the attention of your twin who is busy cooking in the kitchen.

"What?! Keep your voice down, damnit! I don't want our neighbors complain to the security about how you're so loud!"

"But Kota-cchi, doesn't want to let go of me!" You cried as you try to remove Bokuto's arm around you. It is already five minutes before you're going to be late but Bokuto doesn't want to let go of you.

"Bokuto! Let go of her!" Seijuro shouts but still the owl didn't feel intimidated nor wants let go of you.

"I don't wanna! I want to know [nickname]-chan's school!"

"What are you a child?!"

"Hahahaha! Let them be, Sei. Let [Firstname] suffer." You glared at Kuroo as painful as you can. If there are people who can fight Seijuro's intimidating personality, you should consider Kuroo and Bokuto to put in the top.

After a while, you heard the sound of footsteps coming from the kitchen until you saw Seijuro. He stopped infront of you. He tried to remove Bokuto's arms but Bokuto is persistent. Kuroo joined the commotion but instead he remove Bokuto from you, he is removing Seijuro.

You watches them until the tug-of-war, with you and Seijuro as the string, suddenly became unbalanced you all thrown in the floor because of the force you are all inserting. The boys began bickering while you rub your butt.

You felt butterflies in your stomach as you watch the three. "Ha... Haha... Hahahahahahaha!" You didn't notice you began to laugh at their antics causing the three to look at you.

"What's so funny?" Seijuro spat.

"Are you okay, [nickname]-chan?" Bokuto questioned but there still a hint of confusion in his tone.

"Eh? Did you fall so hard that made your brain broke?" Kuroo teases you and you suddenly stopped laughing and glared at him. He laughs while he helps you to stand up.

As you stand up, you laughed again. "It is so funny that we both look like a real family! With Sei-chan as a mom, Tetsu as a dad and me as the older sister of Kota-cchi." You wiped the tears forming in your eyes because of laughing too hard. The three glances each other unable to comprehend why you think like that.

You throw yourself to them and hug them as tightly as you can. "I really love you guys so so much. I really do."

You release them and smile, which for them, it was the beautiful smile you ever did. "Thank you."

"Well uh... I-I love you too." Kuroo whispered. He doesn't know why his heart is racing and began to feel weird. He thought maybe because he still didn't eat his breakfast that's why he let that feeling aside.

"Your welcome [nickname]-chan! And oh! I love— hey! Why did you ran?! Wait... DON'T ESCAPE FROM ME!" Bokuto started to ran outside to catch up with you.

Amidst of chaos, Seijuro watches the two guys especially the owl. He cannot guess if he is just fooling around or he have a feelings for you. Nevertheless...

"Nevertheless, I don't have plan to give her even if it's you or Bokuto." It was late when Seijuro realized he speaks his mind out. Kuroo looked at him confused.

"Huh?"

Seijuro sighed, relieved that Kuroo didn't heard that. He pat Kuroo's shoulder and walk up to the kitchen. "If she says we are like a real family, you should help me with the chores and not watch some movies like a bastard lazy father, darling."

Kuroo felt amused. He never thought that Seijuro has sense of humor in him. He chuckled and follows Seijuro in the kitchen. "Alright. Alright, I will. What can I do for you, darling?"

"Stop calling me darling!" Seijuro protested like a child which it didn't help Kuroo to stop teasing him. Well, his title being the king of procrastination was not for nothing.

"But you called me that first, darling. Or should I call you mine?"

Seijuro shuddered at that thought. "No! Shut up! I'm not into boys!"

"But you're just into guys?"

"No! I'm not! Just do your own thing, damnit!"
Seijuro slammed the door in the bedroom leaving the boy who's currently in his knees because he's laughing way too hard. 

You take a different route just to lose Bokuto. You never expected that running away from him will deplete half of your stamina. That bestfriend of yours must be a monster for being so fast and having an infinite stamina. You wipe your sweat using the back of your hand but it still not enough to make you feel better until suddenly a towel smashed right into your face. 

"Don't show that face of yours, you might scared some passerbys." Just hearing that voice, you knew who is it. You remove the towel in your face and face the smartass guy on your team. Oh yeah, it is none other than Tsukishima who have smirk all over his face.
"Say, Tsukishima..."

It caught him guard when you suddenly called him by his last name and not some kind of nicknames but he still replied in such a calm voice. "What?"

"Can I remove that effin lip of yours? It really piss me off." You said it with a gentlest voice. You then, gave him a smile with flowers radiating off with you. This make the blonde hair guy torn between should he be pissed or should he be feel flustered because of that smile.

"Tsukki! Wait!" Your conversation was interrupt by a freckled face guy named Yamaguchi who is approaching you both. He stopped infront of Tsukishima and catch his breath. He wipes his sweat and gave the paper bag, he was holding, to the blonde guy. "Why did you suddenly ran off? You didn't wait for me. Are there some any emergency, Tsukki?"

"Nothing." He replied breathlessly and glance quickly at you because of that Yamaguchi finally noticed you. He walk past Tsukishima and offer the meat bun, he was holding to you. "Good morning [Lastname]-san, do you want some meat buns?"

"Ah no, thank you. I'm full." You smiled.

You three started walk in a normal pace without touching the towel that Tsukishima smashed in your face. You and Yamaguchi is having a conversation while Tsukishima look at the both of you, irritated. You didn't noticed that you are inside the school ground because you really enjoy having a conversation with Yamaguchi.

"Good morning, [Lastname]-san!"

"Morning!" You replied to those students who keep greeting you a 'good morning'.

"Wow. You're famous, [Lastname]-san." Yamaguchi compliment you.

"I'm not. It's just that, some of our members in the team is famous here in school. Haha." Including the smartass guy behind me. 

"Why did you keep showing your smile to others?" It caught you off guard when Tsukishima suddenly talked. You turned around to face him with a raised eyebrow because for you, he is trying to destroy your mood. which made him clicked his tongue. "Nevermind."

And with that, he walks out. "What's wrong him?" You growled.

Yamaguchi chuckled and patted your back. "Anyways, did you know why Tsukki suddenly left me and when I caught up with him, he's with you?"

You tried to come up with a conclusion until an idea struck your mind. You face him with a grumbled expression. "Because he is an asshole who left you just to tease me. He even throw his towel to me!"

"Too bad with the both you." Yamaguchi chuckled once more and gave you a smile. He run to catch up with Tsukishima leaving you all alone. You stared blankly, still haven't understand what Yamaguchi meant.

"Yamaguchi! What the hell is that suppose to mean?!

Your classes has ended. Now, it's the time to go to the practice. You don't have plans for today and you don't want to go home early even if your two childhood bestfriends will leave Miyagi tonight to go to Tokyo. You don't want Bokuto keep pestering you what school you're attending to because last night you didn't have enough sleep because he keep bothering you.

You voluntarily gave the water bottles to their respective owners after the first practice match. "The water girl job is definitely suits you." Tsukishima teased you which made you almost, almost throw his water bottle to him.

"Well yeah? I think being a wall definitely suits you. You can help many people if you become one, why don't you try it, Tsukki?" You gave him a sweet smile making sure you pissed him off but Tsukishima just ignore you and approach Coach Ukai. This made Tsukishima won the round.

"That guy!" You almost throw the water bottle your holding but a guy suddenly pop infront of you and snatch the water bottle away from you.
"No! Not my water bottle, [Firstname]-san!" Nishinoya protested. You puffed your cheeks while you scrunching your face in adorable way.

"I really hate him!" Nishinoya chuckled on how you act like a child but still it suited to you. He poke your puffing cheeks while giving you a smile that only Nishinoya can do.

"Don't mind him. Focused on the game instead!" You sighed, defeated. You have no energy left to argue because Bokuto deflated it. 

You are about to talk when Nishinoya lean closer to you, so that there will be only a few inches left between your face and his, but it caught you off guard when he titled his head and head for your ear, he whispers. "Ryuu pee on his pant in the middle of his first match in Karasuno."

You try not to laugh so hard because the person you were laughing about, is approaching you. Instead, you put your hand in your mouth to prevent you from creating and noise.

"[Lastname]-san? Are you okay?" Tanaka asks, seeing your shaking form. Your head turn around to see you had tears forming in your eyes.

"Y-You...P-Pee..F-first...Ka-Karasuno... Hahahahaha!" You grab Nishinoya's shoulder for support because your legs are becoming jelly. You mentally scolded yourself because you didn't even try to cover up but you really can't help yourself from laughing. It was so funny and hilarious.

"NISHINOYAAAAA!" Tanaka burst angrily while having a red face. He was about to approach Nishinoya but Ennoshita hold him tightly. This made Nishinoya join you laughing.

"Tanaka-senpai, you really did pee?" Hinata asks Tanaa innocently which made the whole scene more hilarious.

"No! I'm not!" 

"Don't deny it Ryuu, you are so glorious that day." Nishinoya commented while trying to balance his gravity so that the both of you won't fall because his legs are becoming jelly too.

"I'm really gonna kill youuuu!" Tanaka tries so hard to escape from Ennoshita's grip but the latter hold him so tightly.

"Be proud Ryuu. Atleast you made [Firstname]-chan laughed." You abruptly stopped laughing and looked up to face Nishinoya who is still holding you to keep you from falling. "If I compared your face to an art, even if I am a professional artist I can't paint that gloomy face of yours. And you're wearing it the moment you entered the gym."

"I... I did?" You blinked many times thinking if you did make that kind of face Nishinoya was describing.

"But that's not enough to reveal m-my... my... Whatever. Just don't say anything anymore that can tarnish my reputation, Noya-san!" Tanaka protested.

"But you don't have atleast one, Tanaka-san." Tsukishima added. Poor Tanaka, he's being harassed by his teammate. May his soul rest in peace.

"Alright everyone. Let's go back to practice. You don't want Nekoma to disappoint, do you?" Daichi interrupts the conversation. He receives of course, a few scowls but everyone still complied in the end. 

Well, except the libero beside you who still not moving an inch. "[Firstname]..."

You hummed as you turned around to face. He puts his hads in his hips and stand up straight. You really can see from where you're standing that his confident is overflowing. "Don't make that kind of face again, okay?"

"Okay. Promise." You smiled but he paused a minute thinking something. You titled your head slightly while watching. He quickly looked at you which made you to jerked up.

"And if ever you will make that kind of face again, don't worry I still have a lot of stories about Ryuu's embarrassing moments." He smiled once again which made your heart skips.

"I HEARD THAT! AS IF I WILL LET YOU!" Tanaka barked from the other side of the court. You both laughed again at the same time and you are both amaze by how Tanaka have sharp hearing.

He left you alone and ran to the court. The practice match between the first years plus Asahi-san and second years plus Sugawara-san, starts.

"It's really nice to coach this adorable children, isn't?" Coach Ukai spoke as you both watch the match. You grumbled thinking that you're not that old enough to become sentimal.

"Coach, I'm still [your age], don't talk like I'm an adult or what." You rolled your eyes which made Coach Ukai chuckled as he ruffles your hair. Out of the habit, you slapped gently his arms.

"Don't touch my hair, Coach Ukai-san." He mouthed an 'o' seeing you reallu hate when someone touching your hair. You wanted to explain but even you doesn't know what to say. "I just don't like it, that's all."

"Well, I will stop if you will attend every single practice match regularly." Coach Ukai replied.

"Are you blackmailing me, Coach Ukai-san?" He just laugh it off and watch the match that's unfolding infront of his eyes.

"Trust me when I say you have an amazing skill, [Lastname]." You quickly glance at his face but didn't dare to say anything. "You have something that everyone cannot have. You have a talent that can take the whole team to nationals."

"But I... I'm not good. I-I... I'm just..." Nothing. You want to say it out loud. You want to say it so much that it made your heart crumbled but instead you pursed your lips unable to continue anymore. You intake a large oxygen and exhales. This isn't the time to be sentimental when the day after tomorrow, you will joined your childhood friends' team in training camp.

"I watched your championship match in Nationals during your middle school era. You are so amazing. No wonder there are so many schools scouted you. You have a passion in volleyball and on top of it you wanted to win, not for yourself but for your team. That's why..." Coach Ukai suddenly face you. He looked at you in the eyeswhic  made you shivered thinking if Coach Ukai can see the deepest part of your heart.

"Help this team, [Lastname]. Fight once more."

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Author's note:

Thank you so much for supporting this story! Love lots. - Mrs. Oikawa / Dopestgal

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"Look who's here."

"Never in my wildest dreams would I think that the queen will stoop down in her throne to become a crow. Got lost your skills?" 

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Everything had just turned into white and black. Little did the Karasuno team know that the other team got invited in this away games was none other than Seijou nor the latter. What was even more even suprising was that even the old teams, such as Nekoma and Fukurodani, didn't know that Aoba Johsai was the other team. Well, of course they are glad that a powerhouse like them got invited because that meant more strong teams to play with and that means they have more chances of getting stronger, but that's not what they were most surprised about.


"[Lastname]?! What are you doing here?!" Bokuto shouts at the second year middle blocker of Aoba Johsai who was quietly unpacking his bag.

"Uhh... Training?" Seijuro boringly replied without glancing at the other. Of course, Bokuto looked around to see if you are with them because when Seijuro is here, there's a high chance that you were here too.

"What's up, Bokuto? You look like an owl." Kuroo teased his childhood friend as he walked up to him.

"I don't know if I should feel proud or insulted." Bokuto retorted.

"Be proud I---" Kuroo stopped when he saw Seijuro quietly leaving them like a ghost but, oh well, no one could escape from the eyes of the cat. "Seijuro? You.. YOU ARE HERE?!"

"Late reaction, eh?" Bokuto had tried to tease Kuroo but all he receive was a glare and he runs up to the middle blocker of Seijou who was fighting himself not to be on 'asshole' mode. The latter was literally not in himself today, well he was always not in himself, but the fact that he can't see his twin sister together with Karasuno made him go crazy. What the hell was his twin even doing?!

"Why does everyone seem so excited about seeing me here?" Seijuro had said it like it was the most disgusting thing in world. There's nothing to be excited about. It was just him and these two met him a day before.

"Because you're here!"

"Because you're not with [Firstname]!"

Kuroo glared at Bokuto for being so obvious that he only cared for you. He too, questions himself; Why was 

Seijuro here while you are not here. When did Seijuro ever leave you alone? And that alone makes everything so weird.

Seijuro sighed. Even these two were so weird and loud, they were all in the same page. They always worry and care about you. "You do know that she didn't attend Aoba Johsai, don't you?"

"SHE DIDN'T?!" Bokuto shouts earning him a smack from Kuroo. How could this owl forget about that when infact you had told them just a day before?

It was Kuroo's turned to sigh and face Seijuro. "Well, we do, but she didn't tell what school she's attending." 

Kuroo paused as he remembered something, a question that he always wanted to ask. "You missed each other right? So how can you allow her to attend another school? I mean, shouldn't you decline her and force her in Aob—" 

He stopped himself midway when he notice how the guy's aura infront of him changed into something he never felt until today. 

"Don't ask something stupid. You know the answer, Tetsurō."

And for the first time ever, Oikawa was not in the mood for greetings. Just thinking that they're in the same training camp with Karasuno made his mood drop to a negative. Sure, he got greeted by everyone else because it was his job as a captain, but after that, he didn't talk, it was as if his voice was gone. Permanently.


"What's up with you? You've been in a foul mood." Iwaizumi asked him while changing from his uniform to practice attire.

"I really don't know, Iwa-chan. Maybe because I hate the fact that Karasuno is here!" He pouted. Iwaizumi has this urge to remove Oikawa's lips from his face but prevented himself from doing so. Oh mighty Iwaizumi, what a good bestfriend you are.


"Still, it was your own damn fault Shittykawa, for not checking the teams who are participating in this camp." Oikawa rolled his eyes as he puff his cheeks. When you come to think of it, there's no harm training with Karasuno, but why is he in such bad mood today? He really didn't understand why himself.

After the two finished changing,
Oikawa exited the locker room with Iwaizumi. Even with his foul mood, he would never miss to appreciate how big the gym of Shinzhen High was. It was bigger than they have in Seijou. Teams except Karasuno were new to him. Even the tactics they're using is now incomparable to the other teams in Miyagi. No wonder, they're so lucky to be part of this training camp. 

But, just a few miles away something caught in his eyes. Someone, no two males were messing with Seijuro, as in literally. On top of it, those people were not even afraid of those cold eyes and sharp tongue. 

Wait, the other one with owl-like hair, he's in Pakkurodani or was it Furukodani? Whatever it is, Oikawa knew that he's captain, and his name was... Bokuto Kotarō, right? He remembered it because it was too familiar to him. And so was the same case with the name Kuroo Tetsurō, the other guy. When and where did he hear those names, again? He have this hunch that he heard those name from the past and not because in this camp. 

"Is it just me or is the freak duo not here?" Iwaizumi asked to no one in particular, but Oikawa still turned around to the spot where the Karasuno were having their warm up.

"I heard that they're taking supplementary exams." Oikawa said. 

Before they could even start a new conversation, their coaches started to shout and command them to gather. Everyone obeyed, except for Seijuro who was being strangled by Bokuto.

"[Lastname], what the hell are you doing?! Come here. Now." Coach Irihata said irritably as the whole team watched their middle blocker trying to escape from the clutches of an owl.

"KOTARŌ! GET AWAY FROM ME!!" Seijou stiffens when they heard Seijuro shouts because they knew that there's only one meaning behind that, he was getting angry. 

Of course, for someone who spend his childhood years with this monster, he knew what this guy's definition of real angry was. "Don't wanna! Say what school she's attending first! Hey, Kuroo! Help me not give Seijuro a chance to escape from mighty Boku—"

"Meh. Too lazy." Kuroo averted his gaze from Bokuto and faking that he didn't heard anything, but his gaze locked on the certain blonde from their rival team who look like he knew the answer from the beginning.

"Be right back."

"What? Are you just gonna leave me—" Bokuto abruptly stop when he felt a force trying to separate him from Seijuro.

"Bokuto-san, we need to warm up. Our first match is with them." Akaashi said as he successfully separated his captain from Seijuro. It did not take a long time to met Seijuro gaze with his. "Hello Sei."

Seijuro only noded but Akaashi didn't mind. Instead he continued,"Only Kiyoomi is missing and then we're complete."

This time it, was Seijuro's turn to avert his gaze and try to run away from the scene. "Uhh yeah... Gotta go."

"Did you two uhh.. Fight back then?" Bokuto shyly questioned his vice-captain as they walk to their team.

"No."

Bokuto wanted to ask some more questions but he knew that he shouldn't. Maybe it's more complicated than I thought it would be. He thought to himself.

Kuroo was supposed to walk to Tsukishima when Kenma popped infront of him. And like Bokuto, he also need to stop fooling around and go back to practice. Otherwise, he was going to meet hell.

He sighed as he go back to work. "Seems even fate doesn't want me to know where [Firstname] is..."

"You'll be shock if you knew." Kenma said as he give Lev a toss. Kuroo quickly turned around to him.

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing. Go back to work. Coach Nekomata is glaring at you." Just like Kenma said, he saw their coach glaring at him to the point he felt the deadly aura around him. Oh no, the cat leader is in fury mode.

Win here. Lose there. Those who lost needed to do punishment while winners have prizes. Karasuno on the other hand, is on the receiving end. Not a single time did they win. Except when the two freak duo has arrived.

The look so excited just like their team while they're changing. They're so excited that they forgot someone.

You.

Well, except for the person who deeply care about you. "Just where the hell is she?!" Seijuro hissed as he looked around to find his twin sister. Yet, you're not around.

"Is there something wrong, [Lastname]?" Iwaizumi asks him. He was about to say 'no' when he realize he can use this thing to find you.

"Actually Iwaizumi-san, I'm really not feeling well. A relative of mine, just died a couple of days ago. That's why I—" He consciously stop himself to make his statement more convincing.

"Okay then. Just rest. I'll talk to Oikawa. If there's anything you need just say." Seijuro prevented himself from sighing and to not show that he was relieved, instead he just nodded and walked away. He fetch his phone from his bag but before he exited the gym, he heard a certain ginger-head shout at the top of his lungs.

"AOBA JOHSAI IS HERE?!"

He sighed. He began to wonder how on earth you could handle such a noisy team? Considering it was you, he knew you had a little patient.

He ran around the school, hoping he'll bump into you. But there was no sign of you. He tried to call you but cannot be reach. He was running out of patient as the sky warning him,
that any minute now, the rain will pour. 

"Damn it."

Oikawa never expected that this training camp was composed of teams with monsters in it. He almost broke in the middle of the match because his stamina was running Low, yet their opponents seems have infinite stamina.

"Chibi-chan and Tobio-chan were
giving me a headache but with the addition of those damn cats' defense and that loud, idiotic owl was hell for me." Oikawa complained as he wiped his face.

"Wow, our great Oikawa is complaining how hard a training camp is. I thought you were one of them." Hanamaki teases him while drinking in his bottle.

"What do you mean one of them?" 

"You know, a monster." Instead Hanamaki, Iwaizumi answered him. He was about to comment how Iwaizumi acknowledge him but he heard someone's shout.

"What if she got lost? What if a mafia suddenly kidnaps her? Or an alien adopts her? Coaaaaach!" Hinata cried as he looked like person who would breakdown in tears anytime soon. 

She? A girl? Who's she? Oikawa asks himself but before he starts to interrogate someone, the door of the gym reveal the answer.

A soaking wet girl wearing Karasuno's uniform. Her [hair color] hair covered her whole face. He can't recognized her, but he did have this hunch that he knew who she was.

As the girl whipped her hair back, the familiar [skin color] skin, those red wet lips met everyone's eyes. Yet, her [eye color] eyes only fixed to the two freak duo across the room.

And just like everyone else, Iwaizumi's breath seems gone away and the time seems to stopped. He was about to hold her but his body hasn't yet recovered from the shock. Until the girl just passed him without glancing on his way. Yet, he still smell her scent. The scent that remind him the girl he knew from Kitagawa Daiichi.

The scent. It was her. It was really her... And she was here.

When he finally recovered from the shock, he quickly turned around to find her, but he was beaten by someone who also dear to him.

"[Firstname]..."

And with that, he realized his place

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Why is Oikawa here?

The thought repeated like a cycle in your mind. The clock seemed to have stopped as it left you breathless. Your body froze and your stare didn't leave those chocolate-brown eyes that stared at back at you. You almost forgot the reason you were here when suddenly a familiar voice shouts and heading towards you.

"[Nickname]-chaaaaaan!"

"Geh!" Your thoughts abruptly stopped as you saw Bokuto running towards you with his practice shirt in his hand, leaving him shirtless. You caught Kenma's stare as he mouthed 'wet' and pointed at his own jersey, which made you look down at your own blouse as well. Not more than a second your face can now be compared to tomato because of how red it was.

"Here." Bokuto stepped in front of you with an achievement smile all over his face as he gave his shirt to you but instead of taking it, your face became redder because a guy suddenly popped out of nowhere infront of you without any shirt on.

"Don't..."

"Hmm? What is it, [nickname]-chan?" Bokuto questions you so innocently.

"DON'T YOU DARE POP OUT OF NOWHERE INFRONT OF ME SHIRTLESS, YOU PERVERTED OWL!!!" You covered your chest as you give Bokuto a hard slap which made him fall in the ground.

"That's your reason why you slap me so hard?!" Bokuto retorted as his left hand covered the spot you slapped.

"S-Shut up!" You said as you backed away from Bokuto, getting ready to dash out of the gym, but before you got to turn around,  a pair of gentle hands wrapped you in a towel.

"You're gonna catch a cold if you're just gonna stand there."

You quickly turned around to the person who wrapped you with towel and yes, you almost grumbled when you saw who that person is. You literally forgot that it was the start of the training camp, which meant you didn't expect it was Kuroo who wrapped you with the towel.

"Thank you, Mr. Kuroo." You said plainly but there's still a hint of tease.

"You're always welcome---" Kuroo paused, as he remove his gaze at you and turn to the owl who looked at Kuroo in envy. His teasing geniune smile turned into a 'haha-I-won-bitch' smirk. "Ms. [Lastname]"

"Hey! Hey! Hey! You're cheating, Kuroo!" Bokuto got up quickly and confronted Kuroo.

"How can you call that cheating? I'm just showing my gentleman side."

You stepped backwards while listening to your childhood bestfriends conversation. These type of conversations are not new to you since whenever or wherever these two got a chance to talk together, it always turns out like this. So really, this is just a basic conversation of Kuroo Tetsurō and Bokuto Kotarō.

"Don't wander around in a cage full of lions if you're showing your weaknesses."

You quickly turned around to the person who just spoke behind you and yes, you almost fainted when you saw who that person is. It's none other than your crush, Akaashi Keiji.

"Hello, [Lastname]-san." He slightly smiled at you but all you can return is a simple nod. He then turned his gaze to the two bickering infront of you both. He chuckled and said, "Your expression tells that this is not new to you. Got accustomed to them, eh?"

You grumbled again and forget that it was your crush who is standing beside you. "Well, if you're gonna compare it to our daily routine, this situation is really just like waking up in the morning. Who would not get accustomed when since our childhood days, they're always like that."

"Still, you need to change now, like Kuroo said you'll gonna catch a cold."

You turned to him, and was about to confess that you didn't know where is the shower room, and that you almost lost here earlier, when you hear a heavy footstep walking towards you and the dark aura emanating from that owner's footstep. If you made the gym feel quiet, this person made the atmosphere worse.

You, including your childhood bestfriends turned around from that source of energy. You didn't believe your eyes as your body froze right in your spot. This time, you knew that you'll experience hell. Why for all the things you need to predict, you didn't predict that he was here?! Why for all the things you need forgot, you forgot your twin brother?! Away games, new shoes for practicing, going to Tokyo. He was giving hints and yet you were---

"Hey."

Your thoughts stopped when a wet Seijuro stopped infront of you and you sweat dropped on your spot. He might no.. He definitely 100% saw everything and reasoning with him right now was definitely not a good choice. "Hi, Sei-chan---"

He interrupted you by pulling your arm and giving you some keys. He looked at you as he gave you the sweetest smile he ever give. "Go change now. My room is on the third floor, second to the last."

This is not good. This is not good.

Your mind started to panic as you quietly nodded. You passed him as you quickly ran away from the current situation as fast as you can. You've never seen Seijuro as pissed as like that before. You didn't know if you should feel glad that you could escape the hell or feel bad for your friends. You stopped at the door and turned around to check your friends. You caught a glimpse of Kuroo's and Bokuto's eyes, who both look like they were going to run away, too. You muttered a 'sorry' to them because you felt so helpless right now. You quietly exited the gym and head towards to the room that your twin had mentioned.

After you left, silence envelopes the gym again. A really scary awkward silent. Everyone is looking at the silent Seijuro. Eventually, the said person moves yet the weird thing is that he goes in the center. He look around and met everyone eyes. He then, smile that takes your breath away not because it was beautiful but because it is full of wickedness.

"Everyone, please forget what you all saw, okay?" He stopped smiling yet it was converted to his most coldest expression. "Or I'll kill you all."

And with that, everyone is dead.

"I look so... ugh." You said to yourself as you look disgusted at the mirror doing some random poses. If someone ever sees you, they thought you possess by some weird spirit. Wearing an oversized shirt with your twin brother's boxer under it makes you not want to leave his room and stay there for the rest of your life. How dare Seijuro commands you to go here and made you to change with what? with his clothes?! 

"What's wrong [Firstname]? Isn't you're accustomed revealing your thighs since volleyball uniforms are short as this?" You tried to convince yourself but you still end up groaning. There's no issue to wear your twin's clothes since basically he is a family but walking around the school with full of boys, is definitely another issue.

"[Firstname]-san?" Your thoughts interrupt when you heard a familiar voice behind the door. You sigh, defeated. Even the first day of training camp has come to an end, your work as an assistant coach is not yet done. That's why maybe your team's outstanding libero is coming to fetch you.

You walk away from the mirror and get your wet clothes that's in the plastic bag, and open the door. "Hello, Noya---"You didn't finish your sentence when you saw the shocking face of Nishinoya and oh... Tanaka is here, too.

"What's with that look?"

"WHY ARE YOU WEARING A REVEALING CLOTHES, [FIRSTNAME]-SAN?! YOU'LL CATCH THOSE PREDATORS EYES AND PREY YOU!!!" Even Nishinoya and Tanaka doesn't match with each other when they said that, you can clearly understand what they say. You growled, remembering what you're wearing right now. Yet, instead of complaining you just changed the topic.

"What you two, doing here? Did Coach Ukai commands you both to fetch me?" You three starts to walk but you can notice that they look like an owl because they're on high alert and keeps looking around. You mentally giggled to yourself on how these two are so over-protective.

"Nah. We're here to our own accord. We want you to look and train us." Nishinoya said in a calm matter.

"No worries, Noya-san. It's my job anyways. Actually, after I changed into umm... some decent clothes, It's my plan to go in the gym. You know, to make up for being late." Well, it's not your fault you're late but it still doesn't change the fact that you missed the whole first day of this training camp.

"I just wondering [Firstname]-san, how did you know the middle blocker guy from Aoba Johsai?" Tanaka asked you as you three turned around the corner and found the staircase that leads to ground floor.

"He's my twin brother." You plainly said without a doubt but the two boys besides you jumped which makes you grab the railings of the stair because of the shock.

"Your twin? For real?!" They said it in unison and you just nod.

"That's why you two have the same last name." Nishinoya said to no one in particular.

"But they aren't even look the same. Except for the hair and—" Tanaka look at you closely, examining every corner of your face which made you feel awkward. "—The eyes."

You turned your head away to avoid any awkward skinship but Tanaka doesn't even care to notice. "Well, that's ain't knew to me. They said that I look like my father and Sei-chan looks like my mother. Except the eyes, whom we didn't get from our parents."

"Hmm.. But why are you telling these information to us now? Shouldn't you tell this a bit sooner?" Nishinoya asked you.

"This kind of information is not necessary. Whether we are related to each other or not, it still doesn't change the fact that they are our enemies, right?" You stated as if it was obvious.

"Speaking of which [Firstname]-san..."

"What is it Tanaka?" You asked as you three reached the ground floor. 

"Why did you join Karasuno instead of Aoba Johsai?" 

You stopped in your tracks. You knew this time will come but up until now you haven't come up with an idea why did you join Karasuno. Is it because you want to challenge Seijuro? To be reunited with your two childhood bestfriends in the court?

Or just avoiding your biggest nightmare?

"[Firstname]-san?" Tanaka asked you worriedly and was about to check on you but fortunately, you found your voice.

"I don't know..." The two second-year bestfriends look at each other as if doesn't understand what you're saying, but you still continue to talk.

"I'm still finding that reason but I must say that I didn't regret transferring in Karasuno and join your club!"

"Nice speech you got there, assistant coach." You three quickly turned around to the owner of that voice and found Coach Ukai standing infront of the opened gym doors with lots of papers in his hands. And by the time you saw those papers, you've got an idea what's that for. 

Ugh, more paperworks. You thought to yourself.

"These papers are the records of the games we did earlier." Coach Ukai said while giving the stack of papers to you. "I want you to come up a training menu by tomorrow. The menu you gave to me yesterday is not fitted for this environment. Also, please look for our members weaknesses, so that we can eliminate it. I wrote also my suggestion there to help you with the ideas. If you have any question just text me."

"Yes coach..." You lazily said as you look at the papers in your hands. Now, you're doubting your words that you said just a while ago. Being the assistant coach of Coach Ukai was difficult and tiring.

"And what do you think you're wearing?!" Seijuro asked you with an annoyed expression which made you feel annoyed too.

"And who do you think that made me goes to your room and say change my clothes?!" You fight back as you two glared each other. 

Of course, Kuroo being the oldest, saw you two bickering in the corner of the gym. He sighs as he gets his PE pants and made you wear it, "Done. Now stop bickering with each other. You're making the atmosphere worse with your both devilish aura."

Seijuro just keep glaring at you and you just roll your eyes and made your way to Karasuno. Just why the hell your twin brother isn't in his right mind?! Isn't he's a bit overprotective and make every small things worse?! It was so new to you to see that a guy named Seijuro was so lost right now which for you, he is the most organized person both physically and mentally.

"Shou-chan, your form is wrong. It should be like this! Tanaka, what the hell are you doing?! Noya-san, stop messing around with our first years! YAH! LAZY BLONDE STICK-MAN GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE!!!" You facepalm yourself thinking that the whole team is disorganized. You never thought that they are so hyperactive after practice. Where did they get those stamina? Coach Ukai must always be in hell coaching them. That's why he purposely left you to look out for them.

"You're going to get wrinkles if you keep furrowing your eyebrows like that." You turne around to sew Sugawara smiling at you. You sighed and was about to spea but he beat you into it. "Let Daichi handle it."

Afte he said that you quickly look around to find Daichi, yet you find him scolding everyone with an intimidating aura around him. Even Tsukishima who doesn't listen to everyone got on his knees. "I guess I still have lots to learn."

Sugawara nodded in agreement. You two walk up to them yet instead of just listening to Daichi, you go beside him. "Don't let Daichi-san get angry." You tease them.

"Yeah, but we will mess with you." Tsukishima shot back with smug smile on face which automatically removed your teasing smile.

"YAH!" You shouted, unable to think what should you throw back at Tsukishima. Everyone laughed at your antics which made you look at them and pouted. "What?!"

"You really look like a child that's having a tantrums." Nishinoya commented as he died in laughter.

"Noya-san!!!"

"I never thought that [Lastname] has a child personality." Yamaguchi added which made you raise your white flag, defeated. These boys really...

"Okay okay. Let's stop guys. Our child named [Lastname] [Firstname] will about to cry." Daichi look at you with a teasing grin all over his face.

"You too, Daichi-san?!" Your statement with defeated tone made everyone roll in the floor. This is it. You vow to yourself that you're gonna have your revenge to the team.

"Anyways, how about let's end this night and grab meat buns?" Sugawara interrupted them. You're against to that idea since they haven't practice anything especially their receives but Sugawara seems read your mind. 

"Since everyone doesn't in the mood to practice. Let's give them this night to fool around..." He paused as he lean onto your ear. "And give them a hell tomorrow. Then you can get your revenge to them." You mouthed an 'o' as you nodded in agreement with his devilish suggestion.

"Okay. Feel free to go." You said with confidence. Everyone doesn't notice your smirk except for the person who always mess with you.

"YEHEY! MEAT BUNS!" Hinata sang as he lead the team out of the gym.

Tsukishima who stays, walk up to you and smiles, "You'll not gonna get your revenge because I'm still here."

Before you could come up with an idea he leaves you behind. "Yah! Come back here!!! Aish, that guy really!" You hissed as you get the pile of paper in the floor and follow them.

"So... She really is Karasuno's assistant coach." Yaku said as he no, they watch Karasuno including you left the gym.

"Why she join Karasuno's volleyball club and be their coach?! Why she didn't do it while she was here in Nekoma?!" Yamamoto cries, defeated.

"Hmmp! I hate her for not telling it to us." Bokuto said while having tantrums. Akaashi sighed as he remembered what Nishinoya said to you. If you are like a child having tantrums then Bokuto was definitely a child.

Kuroo who was silently interpreting what Kenma said to him earlier made everything makes sense. So Kenma knew all along. I wonder if Hinata tells about her. He thought. 

He look around to find Seijuro who was chatting with his teammates. Another reason why this day was full of suprises. He never thought Seijuro will play volleyball again— wait, no, let me rephrase. He never thought he'll gonna watch Seijuro playing with the guy that made someone who he treasure the most, broke.

"Just what's happening in the world?" He silently cursed.

"Shou-chan?" You said as you sit besides him in th front of the store while the others are busy picking whatever they want to. Your worries starts to piled up when Hinata just stares at you and sighed. "What's wrong?"

"The guy from Shinzen... Manage to touch it."

"T-touch what?" You prevent yourself from blushing because dirty thoughts rapidly invading your mind. Damn mind.

"The ball. When we fought them earlier... They're able to keep up with quick attack." You wanted to react or say something to encourage him but apparently there's nothing in your mind. "Date Tech, Seijou, and Inouka from Nekoma... Quick attacks won't keep working to strong opponents after all."

"Shou-chan..."

"At this rate there's nothing to change. I want to get stronger." He plainly said as he look up in the darkest sky. But what made you feel so cold even if the temperature is high right now, is the little sunshine's eyes besides you. 

"I want to get stronger, [Firstname]"

Five words that you also said a couple of years ago. Five words that your greedy self said to yourself. Five words that break the team's balance. "Shou-chan... I—"

"Hinata, [Lastname]... Here's your meat buns." Ennoshita said as he gave meat buns to each one of you. The coldness in Hinata's eyes melt and replace by the joy that the meat buns made.

More coach work, I guess? You thought as you watch Hinata's munching his meat buns. I need to watch over him. No need of repetition of the past.

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*Ring Ring*
 
Your sleep had been interruped by the most annoying sound on Earth called  an alarm clock. Your hands immediately wandered to the top of your head to find the thing that was stopping your sleep and throw it off away into the galaxy. Unfortunately, before you could grab that clock, someone snatched it first. You quickly opened your eyes to see the person who had dared to snatched your alarm.
"Good morning Sleepyhead. Time to wake up in hell."
To think the person who woke you up, was the most annoying and hateful guy you knew. Yup, you knew this day will be the most annoying day ever.

 
"I REALLY HATE YOU TSU-KI-SHI-MA." It was already your 10th time you said that, but the tall, blonde, full-of-salt guy kept pretending you that you didn't exist. This guy's happiness was here to annoy the hell out of you.
 
"Calm down, [Lastname]—"
 
"How can I calm down when he interrupted my sleep?! How can I calm down when he keeps ignoring me?!" You barked at Yamaguchi, who's right behind you but instead of being afraid at you, he just laughed it off.
 
"So you want Tsukki to focus only at you?" He said while looking at the two people in front of him. He wanted to smirk on how he managed to stop Tsukki in his tracks by just saying those words but nah, that will ruin the fun and everything.
 
"YES!—Wait... What? NO! OF COURSE NOT!" You retorted as you walked away while glaring at Tsukishma. Why on Earth does she want Tsukishima's attention? She's better off without him! Hah!
"Y-You want Stingkyshima's a-attention?" Hinata barely said, while tearing up, causing you to panic. You immediately grabbed a towel and wiped his tears. Since when did you become a mother? That was Sugawara's job!
 
"No. I'm not. You're enough." You smiled brightly as you finished wiping him but instead of smiling back he just stared at you in awe with a super reddish cheeks.
Before you even say anything, someone grabbed your clothes and pulled you away from Hinata, while the latter just stood there, completely shocked. "No flirting. Get back to work."
 
"What? I'm not flirting with Hinata, Coach!" You pouted as he forced you to sit down and gave you a folder.
"And what do you called that then?"
"Uhh... Complimenting? Encouraging?" Coach Ukai just rolled his eyes and sits besides you. So, he had a bad day too huh? Like coach, like assistant coach?
"Yeah yeah, encouraging or whatever. If you continue on being like that, you're going to make everything complicated for them." He muttered to himself but you still heard it. Before you speak, he continued. "Fortunately, you have your twin brother's back."
 
"You're making me look like a dangerous person, Coach Ukai."
 
"Yes, yes you are. Now get back to work and record everything in the play."
 
“Aye aye captain.” You lazily said as you two watch the team do warmups.

Not only the players, but  the coaches too in every team, except Coach Nekomata, was still star struck to see her. Although, you did frequently attend Fukurōdani Academy Group Training Camp while you were still in Nekoma, but you always kept your presence low. That’s why, they all looked so shocked. But now, as the time goes by, as they watched every move you take, you were becoming more and more ordinary person.
“I thought she was extraordinary? So why she look… normal?” Mako Ōtaki, the manager of Shinzen High said.
 
“Bokuto said, she wants herself to look normal as possible.” Coach Takeyuki Yamiji replied.
 
“Is that even possible Coach Yamiji? As far as I remember, wherever she goes she has this aura."
"Maybe she shut herself?” Manager Miyanoshita asked again, but all Coach Yamiji gave was a shrug.
 
“Then there’s only one way to find out.” Coach Irihata cuts in their conversation while pressing the end button on his phone. Clearly he called someone who’s related to the girl they were talking.

“Hmm ~ Hmm ~” You hummed as you looked at the bookshelf in front of you. Coach Ukai decided that you should review again all the volleyball rules and signs because you almost made the team disqualify earlier in the game because of your own doing. Luckily it was just a practice.

You were almost done with picking the books that were related to volleyball when there was a book that caught your attention called “Serendipity.” Unfortunately, it was out of your reach. You put the books on the floor and was ready to jump when you saw a big hand reaching for that book.

"You’re still as small as ever, [Lastname]" You immediately turned around to see who it is. And just what you think, it was your middleschool bestfriend.
"Iwaizumi!" You throw yourself at the Seijou's ace's arms and he caught you surprisingly without breaking a sweat. You create a space between the both of you but you still hugging him. “And hey, I’m not that small!”
But instead of answering, he pulls you again and this time he hugs you tighter. “I missed you…. Dwarf.”

“I missed you too… Mr. No-girlfriend-since-birth.” ((Oh damn that must've hurt xD -Kenma)) You jokingly pushed him away and stuck your tongue out. He just laughed it off and gave you the book you wanted to get earlier. You picked up all the books on the floor but instead of carrying it, he voluntarily gets it in your arms. You registered the books you were going to borrow to the librarian and after that you exited the library with him.

“So where are you or umm... we going now?” He awkwardly said but you didn’t notice it. Instead, you shrugged.

“Garden? Room? Anywhere that I can study peacefully. Coach Ukai doesn't want me in the gym until I've studied the rules and signs in volleyball.”

“Hell yeah. You almost made Karasuno disqualified in the game with overflowing fouls.” He laughed again. You pouted as you watched him laugh. Why everyone always want to mess with you? Well, at least Iwaizumi is more gentle that Tsukishima. Ugh, you remembered that asshole again. You freaking hate that tall, blonde, bag-full-of-salt guy. “Speaking of which, why are you in Karasuno? Shouldn't you be in Aoba Johsai together with your twin?”

You averted your eyes, thinking that once you look at him, he’ll find out the answer. “Reasons.”

“Ohh…” He mentally slap himself for asking such private question, when in fact, this was the first time he had a conversation with just only the two of you for such a long time. Thankfully, he wasn’t the only one who didn’t want to end the conversation.
“So how are you, Zumi-chan?” You changed the topic as you kept looking around for the best spot to study.

“Still babysitting the baby who will always love aliens.” You laugh as you remembered the only guy who you know that love aliens.

“Ah! Tooru hasn’t changed one bit.” Iwaizumi stopped in his tracks but immediately keeps walking so that you wouldn’t notice what he was feeling right now. Tooru. She still calling him that after---
 
“So, how is he?” You asked, but you still didn’t turn around to face him, which made him feel glad because he really couldn’t mask his feelings right now.

“Good.” He plainly said but with a hint a jealousness. He still has a really long way to go to master the art of pretending.

It caught him off guard when you stopped walking and started laughing. “Oh my gosh. Iwaizumi is jealous. Iwaizumi Hajime is freaking jealous! Hahaha!”

“Hey! Stop laughing! It’s not funny! And I’m not jealous!” Iwaizumi retorted as he tried to stop you but he failed to do so.

“Zumi-chan is jealous ~ Zumi-chan is jealous~” You sang as you skipped around him.

"...what if I am," he mumbled quietly to himself.

He didn't know it, but your hearing was far from ordinary. The words were carried over by the wind and you had heard them loud and clear. The figure that was skipping around him came to a halt, making Iwaizumi breathe in in relief when the pressure suffocating him lessened. He was too focused on calming his heart down that he never took notice of what you’re doing.

But if he only turned around then, he would have noticed the pink dusting across your cheeks, the gleam in your [eye color] eyes, the slight tremble of your lower lip as you nibbled on it in thought...

Sadly, Iwaizumi didn't.

Author's Note:

I'm sorry if there are lots of grammatical errors again. I don't have enough time to do proofreading because I'm quite busy right now. We have volleyball tournament next friday and I'm the team captain that's why the pressure is always following me. Please pray for us to win in the tournament. Haha! Thank you for waiting! -Dopestgal.

Sorry about the delays in edits. School has just ended and I shall have at least two months free so I'll try an edit then. I did add the 'Bag-full-of-salt' things in Tsukki's discriptions XD. #Notsorry Also, good luck for the volleyball tournament ^, you never told me you played volleyball. ^0^, I do too LOL. I'm on a road trip right now so I'll try and edit the other few chapters when I get back. Cya! -Kenma

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Things weren't going so well with Hinata, and you could literally see that. For someone who isn't as close to Hinata like the team, they could say he was doing good but for you, you knew Hinata was having an internal conflict.

"They're able to keep up with our quick attack."

"I want to get stronger, [Firstname]."

You bit your lips in desperation, hoping that you could help him with whatever problems he was going through.

But you couldn't.

There was no way that you could help him grow even if you had thousands of ideas to help him because in the end, all you were going to do was make him mad for power.

Because you were greedy.

A monster.

No, stop. You changed and you knew you were not that kind of person anymore. You were a simple girl right now who was helping Karasuno to get stronger. You were not going to strive for power for your own selfishness again.

"[Lastname]-chan?"

"Ah. Y-Yes, Takeda-sensei?" You made yourself sound as normal as possible but failed to do so. Takeda-sensai knew you were having a deep thought. Well, he wasn't a teacher for nothing.

"You okay?"

“Yup, I’m just thinking about something. Sorry for making you worry.” You slightly smiled hoping to convince your homeroom teacher.

He stared at you for a couple of seconds before he finally gave up and just nodded at you. You sighed, feeling relieved. Yachi, your team's new assistant manager walked up to you to give Coach Ukai's new training procedure. And guess what? He said he too busy and asked you to buy a couple of beer cans in the nearby convenience store. So much for being his assistant.

"It's total is 2347.14 yen." (Around $20 American- Kenma)

"Oh it's just--- 2000 YEN?!" You didn't stop yourself from yelling which made everyone inside the store look at you. You sighed and was about to cry while giving the money to the cashier. Coach Ukai was making your wallet run thin.


"[Firstname]?" You quickly turned around to the person who called you as you exited the convenience store. Your dismay was quickly gone and was replace by a huge smile on your face as you ran up to that person.

"Rika! ((Oh My GoD! TriGGerED -Kenma)) Oh my gosh!" You throw your arms around her like a child hugging her mom. "How have you been? Where do you live now? Are you still playing volleyball? Which school are you attending? Oh my gosh. I really missed you so so so so much!"

"Hahaha. Calm down, will ya?" She laughed as she tried
to free herself from your monstrous hug.


"Sorry. Hehe." You set her free but you still had an urge to hug her tightly. Oh well, you still have a lot of chances later on. So for now, you're cool.
"Let's talk on the way," You nodded as a sign of agreement. As you two were walking, you couldn't help but to stare at her with a smug grin on your face which made you look like a perverted old man.

She just laughed at your weird antics. She thought that even after a few years, you'd at least change. "So, how are you?"

"Really good and busy, but overall I'm content." You said with full honesty but Rika still doubted it.

"Content? Does that mean you're not going to play volleyball anymore?" There was a hint of sadness in her voice, but you chuckled it off as you both wander on the streets of Tokyo.

"Didn't say, I wasn't going to play volleyball anymore. It's more like, I'm in the volleyball industry but destiny doesn't want to me to play." Rika just mouthed an 'o' but didn't say anything. It was your turn to ask her. "So Rika-chan, how's your life? Still playing volleyball?"

She sighed, looking distress. "Well you see.. I'm kinda like you."

"What do you mean?"

"Like you, I'm still in volleyball industry but if destiny doesn't want you to play... The whole world doesn't want me to play," You bite your lips, feeling pity for the girl whom once you played volleyball with in middle school, "The team I'm currently in, only wants those who were technically born with talent. You know, I don't have that. I'm just a player with a talent born in hard work. [Firstname]... I---" She paused and take a deep breath to hold her tears.

"I want to get stronger, [Firstname]"

Hinata. Your orange-haired seatmate popped in your mind as you listen to Rika's confession. Just like Hinata, this girl beside you wanted to get stronger. And as their friend, you were pathetic. You didn't know how to help them because you had never experience what they've been through. Like the others say, you're one hell of a lucky monster.

"Rika..."

"Hep! Don't you ever dare to feel pity at me!" She put her hands in front of you like she was stopping you from any kind of actions and thoughts you were making. "I'm going to get stronger too! Stronger than you! Just you wait!"

You laughed. You always thanked the God because Rika was not like your team captain. "Oh? Are you challenging me? Bring it on!" You two giggled at your mini war. Soon, you see Nekoma Academy. You were about to bid farewell but it gave you a shock you when she said that she also going here.

"What business you might have here? I mean, isn't it a vacation right now? Or are you attending Nekoma?" You asked but still, the uneasiness you were feeling was getting worst, but she looked like she didn't notice the uneasiness you were feeling and instead was laughing.

"My team is having their training camp here too." That statement made your breath takes away.

Training camp... Training camp... It's impossible-- Too impossible! If she is attending Nekoma and playing on girls volleyball team! You've been attending Nekoma since you've transfered from Kitagawa Daiichi. You memorized all the faces that played in Nekoma's team and none of them was Rika's face. It was also impossible if she's here because of Fukurodani Academy Group's Training Camp, since you basically knew everyone by now! And she said earlier that she's still playing! That's why, there's no reason for her to be in the boys team's training camp. Just what team is she playing with?

"[Firstname]!"

You both turned around to the person shouts your name. You see a sweaty Seijuro running towards you both, and it seems as he just finished running around the school. "What's up, Sei-chan? And oh, this is Rik---"

"Go away."

The two of you were shocked of the sudden statement your twin brother said. "What? Why the hell did you---"

"If you want to get away...this is your time to run."

"Huh? Just what are you saying?! Sei-chan, get to the point!" You were running out of patience as the sudden panic spread throughout your body.
"Just do what I say! Don't be stubborn!" He roared back.

"No! I'm not! You're not explaining anything! And besides, I still have work to do! So....so get lost" You said as you stormed out. It's been a days since he last spoke to you, and now, when he talks to you, he's making a fight with you. Sometimes, you really didn't get Seijuro, he's cool but he's really annoying sometimes. He's overprotective, nature is killing you.

"Ugh! You're really such a thickhead! Don't go in the gym! Hey, listen!" You knew that he was following you but you didn't dare to look back because if and when you try, you were both going to have an endless arguement.

"Shut up! I won't listen to you, asshole!" You roared back. Just as you reached the doorknob of the gym, the door suddenly opened and revealed the familiar woman whom you always played against. You dropped the plastic bag with the beer you bought earlier as your [eye color] eyes became as big as an owl's eyes.

"Tooru-kun, your ex-girlfriend is back."

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 "Tooru-kun, your ex-girlfriend is back."

What... What the hell was she doing here? First Hana, second it's Rika... Now, her?! Shihebi Yukiko? Does the earth really not want you to live peacefully? And also, what did she say? Tooru? You mean, Oikawa? Oikawa Tooru from Aoba Johsai? The setter? She's acquitted with him? How was that even possible?

"Ex-girlfriend? Who, Shihebi---" The other side of the door revealed the oh-so-charming Oikawa Tooru, but just like you, he looked just as shocked as you were. For the past few days, you never got a chance to talk to him nor did he. But now, as you're staring into those chocolate-brown eyes, you wondered... What kind of words would you say to him for all those past years? 'Hello?' 'How are you?' 'You haven't changed?'

"Don't tell me you forgot about her? It's her, our dearest [Firstname]" She said quite mockingly. You mouthed an 'o' as you watched her intertwine her fingers to into his. This time, you knew what kind of "acquitted" relationship she was to him.

You then watched how Oikawa put back his mask to hide on what kind of thoughts he was thinking right now. "Nah. Why would I, Shi-chan---"

"You've never changed. Always putting on a mask." Like the two people in front of you, it caught you off your guard on how your mouth speaks before you even think. You bit your lips, unable to find a reason to why you said that. Great, [Firstname]. Way to kill the atmosphere.

"Oh? You think you still know Tooru-kun?" Instead of answering and being a bitch to her, you averted your eyes to the two and felt the intense gaze of Oikawa. It felt like even if you make a small eye contact with him, sparks would fly and you'll burn. Gah, oh how much you wished someone would swoop in a save you from this awkward situation.

"Let's go." You had heard someone speak from behind you. You quickly turned around to see your twin brother picking up the beer cans you had dropped earlier, and handed it over to you. "You still have your punishments."

"Geh." You didn't know whether to feel glad that Seijuro pulled you out of the situation, or angry because you didn't do anything wrong. 

"Nuh uh. No escaping, Seijuro!" You both turned around to the girl in front of you as she grabbed your arms and made you enter the gym.

"Coach! [Firstname] has arrived!"

Coach? Whose coach is she referring to-- Nononononononono. This can't be happening. No no no no no. What the hell? I'm still not freaking ready to face them but what are they doing here?! Oh shit. Oh shit. I should've listen to Seijuro earlier. Gosh, why am I so stubborn. Help!

Everyone in the gym turned their heads to your arrival as Shihebi pushed you towards her coach. You looked at one corner to see Karasuno just as confused as you were, and on the other corner... Well, let's just say Kuroo and Bokuto had fire in their eyes. If there's ever going to be a hero later on, that would be them.


“Finally, we meet again, Queen.” He was about to touch your head and pet you but he halted in the middle as your aura became one with the darkness.

"Don't you dare touch me and you have no permission to call me Queen.” Your statement was enough for him to feel threatened. Yet, in your case, you had mentally slapped yourself for being intimidating. He might think that you didn't even change, that you're still the same [Last name] [First name] they knew. The same girl they wanted to recruit to represent Japan someday.

 
"[Last name], come here." You quickly turn around to Coach Ukai who commanded you to come near him and you complied, leaving the coach you met a few years ago with a smug smirk in his face.

"Woah! I didn't know you're such a hotshot, [First name]!" Hinata shouted excitedly as you quickly covered his mouth to shush him.

"Hotshot, a term for an important or exceptionally able person." Kageyama reviewed what Yachi had taught him before their supplementary exams. You chuckled as you remembered their faces when they got below 40 scores.

"Say, Coach Ukai... What are they doing here?" You glanced over your shoulder while sulking. Before Ukai, answered your question, someone intervened.

 
"You're asking that when you know the answer all along?" You rolled your eyes at the sarcastic remark of Tsukishi(t)ma.

Yeah, you knew, and the answer was you, but that answer was not what you wanted. It was more like... How did they know you were here? Who had told them? Were you really that important that after few years they still want you? Heck, you haven't even played volleyball for the past few years and because of that, everyone got stronger than you.

"Someone called them." You, no everyone turned their head around to your captain named Sawamura Daichi. "I don't know who it is, but I must tell that it wasn't us, your team."

"I know, because I know that you don't know that I'm—"

"We know." Suga said plainly. With that, your jaw fell to the ground. They knew? How? When? Where? "We always watched middle schools' tournament, especially girls' tournament since Michimiya is one of the participants."

You then turned around to the rest of the gang on how they knew you are the so-called "Queen". Tsukishima sighed as he could not stand the idiocy going through your mind right now.. "The "Queen" is a  popular name in the volleyball world. Even if she's not a trend anymore, the mere fact that she brought her team to nationals two times is terrifying. And the last time before she disappeared was when she made her team win at Nationals. Please do some research about yourself and not be a clueless idiot standing here."

 
Right. Being Tsukishima, he wouldn't explain something without insulting you. That's Tsukishima for you. "—And another thing, [Lastname]-san, Kageyama slipped his tongue when you first arrived in the gym." Yamaguchi added.

 
"ME?! NO, I'M NOT—O-Oh yeah right. I remember now." Kageyama looked so apologetic but didn't even apologise. Typical Kageyama. 

"Well, except me! I don't know anything. Hehe!" Hinata had proudly said, but you knew that he definitely feels embarassed right now because of those little pinkish tint on his cheeks.

 
"But the problem now, is who called them?" Coach Ukai cut in the conversation. Everyone began to think about who the real suspect could be, including you.

 
You were sure that Nekoma was off the list, since everyone on that team basically knows that you don't want to be in the national league. Fukurodani was also likely off the list, even though they don't know you that well, but there's someone—no two players on that team that you know quite well. So if that's the case then, they wouldn't allow everyone to call the coach of Japan’s national volleyball team. The only suspect team left are: Ubugawa High, Shinzen High, and Aoba Josai Academy. But why Ubugawa and Shinzen? You didn't have any connections with them, do you? Aoba Josai is impossible too! Since Seijuro and Iwaizumi were there. Even if you didn't tell Iwaizumi, you knew that he would be smart enough to figure out that you didn't like to be the main attention of the world. This doesn't make any sense! Who on earth would call them? You didn't do anything-

 
Oikawa.

You slowly turned around to the person who you accused, but a pair of chocolate brown eyes greeted your [eyecolor] ones. A gaze so intense that it made your heart skipped a beat. So intense that it wouldn't allow any of you to remove each other's gaze. But before you were able to force yourself to turn away, a familiar shade came into your view.

"Breathe." A voice whispered in your ear which calmed you down. You never even realized that  you were holding your breath until this kind person said so. He removed his hand from your eyes and quickly turned you around to face him. "Don't look at him like that anymore."


"Tobio-chan... I..."

"Save your explanation later. You need to get ready." He said, avoiding your eyes.

"Eh?! Why?"

"Didn't that coach explain anything?" He raised his eyebrows as you shook your head. He sighed. "He wants to see you perform live, that's why he made a special request to all the coaches here to let you play. And since everyone is curious on what a specific [Lastname] [First name] can do, they agreed, but they still want the players to be train."

 
"And?" You titled your head in an amazingly cute way which made Kageyama blush slightly.

"And apparently, that coach is coaching a highschool girls' volleyball team aside the girls' national team. And he brought them here." He added. Your heart beat fast as you finished the puzzle inside your head. You grabbed the hem of his t-shirt. This can't be... So Yuka is... One of them?

 
"In short, there will be a—"

"Yes." Kageyama firmly said. "A mixed volleyball game."

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"All players, please lineup." The coach of Japan's girls volleyball team called out to everyone as the other coaches from different teams gathered around him. Of course, you were hesitating on whether you should go or not. Like, come on! Everyone was looking at you like you were a big fish. But nevertheless, you gathered up your courage as you walked alongside with Karasuno.

"Are you okay? You look pale." Nishinoya asked as you slowly nodded and said nothing more. He wanted to ask more but it seemed as you were not up to talking, and that was why he kept his mouth shut and he glared at those people who stared at you expectantly. He just didn't want you to feel any burden.

You stood beside Kageyama because he was the only one you could rely on right now. Slowly, everyone formed a big semi-circle around the coaches as they talked with each other privately. You watched every team whisper and gossip to each other and God knows what they were talking about, but your eyes stopped at the girl named Shihebi who was wiping Oikawa's sweat. How sweet. You rolled your eyes as you pulled  Kageyama's arm towards you.

"What is it---Ouch." He bumped his head on yours when you pulled him, but it didn't stop you to lessen the gap between the both of you. "What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing."

He didn't say anything else as he examined the environment, but his eyes also stopped at the scene you saw earlier. His lips began to form into a smirk. "Really, huh?"

"Shut up, asshole." He really wanted to laugh. He really wanted to but that would ruin his image, that's why he was just smirking and teasing you like an idiot.

"You're teasing me but deep down inside you're jealous, aren't you? Kageyama Tobio-san?"

It was your turn to laugh hysterically as you saw the red tint on his cheeks. "N-no! I'm not, d-dumbass!"

"Kageyama Tobio-chan is jealous ~" You sang. His cheeks were getting redder and redder and as time goes by, he tried to stop you. But in the end, he lost his energy and let you do whatever you wanted to him.  Whatever keeps you wearing the smile that he always loved to see, but that happiness didn't last long as the coaches stopped talking with each other and walked up to their respective teams.

"Now everyone, listen up. I'm Sadao Itsuki, coach of Japan's girls volleyball team. We are going to  hold a mixed volleyball game. And when I say 'mixed' it means you are all going to play with one another and against each other. In a team, it will compose of players from different teams. For example: A team compose of Oikawa from Seijou, Akaashi from Fukurodani, Tanaka from Karasuno, Shihebi from Japan's Youth team, Yaku from Nekoma, Chigaya from Shinzen High, and Nishinoya from Karasuno. Since we have so many boys and just a few girls including [Lastname]-san, we decided that we are going to draw lots." Coach Itsuki explained.

"Draw lots? You mean only 14 players including liberos will experience this? And the rest of us who won't be lucky will be just a watchers and subs of the subs? I think that's unfair." Yamamoto complained. Everyone agreed but you remained silent.

Coach Itsuki slowly turned his way to Yamamoto and made a smile which make the latter shiver because he felt as if he was being threatened. "I didn't say we were going to play just one match, did I? This gym is huge. That's why we decided that we were going to play 3-5 matches with or without girls. As long as the team has different players from different teams. Well, except for our dearest queen right there who secured her spot in every match."

Great. Just great. When you didn't want attention, here he was, saying a sentence that made the whole situation turn against you. Just what does he want from you? "Ehem. If we were going to play with girls... Where are those girls?"

You silently thanked Bokuto for averting the attention of everyone from you. Again, Coach Itsuki smiled. Obviously, irritated that Bokuto managed to save your ass. But unlike Yamamoto, Bokuto wasn't even bothered by his aura. Sure he looked scary, but Bokuto knew who was the scariest people he had ever met--- and that was you and Seijuro.

"Speaking of which, they've just arrived." As if on the cue, everyone heard a ruckus outside the gym. The door quickly opened and it showed several girls chitchatting with each other. Wait they are not just several girls! They are---

"Karasuno's girl volleyball team!" Nishinoya shouted.

"Michimiya!"

"Yui-san!"

Daichi and the others quickly ran up to the girls who just entered the gym, leaving you and the first years behind. They were all chatting until Coach Ukai and their coach called them. "Why is Yui-san is still here? I thought she had already passed her title as a captain to others?" Nishinoya asks Daichi behind you as the second and third years starts to form a line again.

"Yeah. She did quit volleyball after the Interhigh. But those third years that stayed asked her to look out for them, even from the outside because the new captain is not easy to please."

"Who is their new captain, by the way?" Sugawara cut in their conversation.

"[Lastname]-san's former captain." You quickly turned around to them as you heard your surname, and it didn't shock you that everyone was staring at you. "Kurosawa Hana."

And as if on cue, you felt a familiar aura slowly entering the gym. A familiar aura that you once wore during your reign in the volleyball world. "Ah, there she is." Coach Itsuki smiles, pleased to see his team's captain.

"Sorry coach if I'm late. Some of the girls has motion sickness. Needed to take care of their asses." You unconsciously raised your eyebrow as you listened to their conversation. The girls? Not our girls? Don't tell me she is not treating them as her team members? Does she think she's best among them? "Oh, didn't know our favorite girl is here."

"Didn't know the second girl is here." This time, you allowed yourself to fight back and ignore those whispers around you. Yet, you still didn't know what made you so triggered to fight back. Is it because she didn't take care of her teammates or was it just you felt threatened that the crown on your head will be snatched away from you the moment she entered the gym?

She laughed. She laughed so maniacally that it made you shivered. She slowly turned her heels towards you, but the smirk on her face didn't waver. "Says the girl who lost to me a few days ago."

"Don't get your head too big, Hana." You paused as you walked towards her.

"I'm still the queen, after all." You hated someone calling you a queen, but if that's all they want then, let them on their knees. Not letting her fight back, you turned around and approached your team. "Guys! Get ready, we are having a match. Daichi-san please make them to do some warm-ups. I'm going to change." 
And with that you left the gym.

"Good job on giving her motivation to play hard, Hana" Coach Itsuki commented. Hana rolled her eyes and walked away from him. She wanted praise from him, she wanted to be the apple of his eye, but it looks like she was just being used to lure you in, and she hated that feeling. 

"Didn't know she still got that nasty mouth." Shihebi said to the guy beside her but the latter didn't reply and was still staring at the door where you left. "You know Tooru, I---"

"Is he here?" She jerked up when she heard someone speaking behind her, but what shocked her more was when she found out who it was.

It was Seijuro.

Instead of answering, he just stared at her face, finding the answer he was looking for. She wanted to run away from him because she felt like her secrets had all been revealed. Like this guy could do mind reading.

"Nevermind." He said quickly and with that, he left. She gulped, unable to say anything. Her hands tried to find the guy besides her earlier, and when she couldn't find anything, she quickly turned around to the spot where Oikawa was. And she was right, Oikawa had left his spot.

She quickly searched the gym to find Oikawa and when she was about to give up, a girl approach her and gave her her bag. "Coach Itsuki said you need to change, too."

"Eh? Why? I thought your team was going to play?"

"We are kind of short in women players and think of it as a part of your traning--- she said." She rolled his eyes.

"Where is he, by the way?" The girl pointed to the right corner of the gym and viola! Shihebi found the person she was searching for earlier. He was talking with their coach. No, talking is not the right term, more like... Oikawa was pleading?

But she was interrupted by the girl in front of her. "Go. Change now."

"Argggghh. Fine! Geez, I came here to support my Tooru, not to play!"

"No. No. No. This is impossible." You complained as you saw the lineup.

Your opponents were: Shihebi Yukiko from Japan's Youth team (Setter), Iwaizumi Hajime and Hanamaki Takehiro from Aoba Johsai, Azumane Asahi from Karasuno, Yamamoto Taketori from Nekoma High, Bokuto Kotaro from Fukurodani, and Gōra Masaki from Ubugawa High (Wing Spikers)

Your teammates were: You, Konoha Akinari from Fukurodani (Wing Spikers), Haiba Lev from Nekoma High, Chigaya Eiichi from Shinzen High, Onaga Wataru from Fukurodani, Matsukawa Issei from Aoba Johsai (Middle Blockers),  Nakakawa Toshimi from Ubugawa (Libero)

WHO IN THE RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT TO COMPETE WITH OTHERS WHEN YOU BASICALLY DIDN'T EVEN KNOW ANYONE FROM YOUR TEAM?! Who were they?! Who the freak were they?! What were their abilities?! Yes, you knew Lev, but that didn't mean you were close with him and you only knew each other from just a week ago! And, oh my gosh, your opponent's team is literally like a freaking monster! They didn't have libero but that they could replace that easily since you knew everyone on that team has amazing reflexes.

They could just appoint someone to be a libero. BUT YOUR TEAM?! Gosh! Your team, has a disadvantage! How could you appoint a middle blocker or wing spiker to be a setter?! How?! And according to Coach Itsuki, you couldn't substitute someone unless it's necessary and he also said every team couldn't have a coach because he wanted everyone to be conscious of their play and make strategies during the plays.

"How many again are the middle blockers?" You sighed as the middle blockers raised their hands. "Okay, so Konoha-san and me are the only wing spikers. Surely, you all know how to be a decoy right?" They look at each other and they nodded. "Good. Then I think, we are good... Hopefully."

"Good? How? We don't have setter---" You didn't let Lev finish his sentence because you cut him off.

"I think I can fill the spot." They looked, again, at each other, but this time they looked in awe, but before they could give high expectations on you, you spoke again. "But I'm not accurate enough like the setters we have here, and I haven't done my rounds these last few years so my skills might be rusty."

"That's alright! Win or lose, as long as we give our best!" Eiichi said enthusiastically.

"YEAH!" They roared as they got ready to play. You laughed how your team looked so determined.

Yeah, win or lose.... At least I've got a chance to play volleyball again.

Four matches. Eight teams with different players gathered in four courts and played against each other. Of course, Coach Itsuki only wanted your match and left everything to the other coaches. Selfish? He was. Being the coach of a national team, you needed to be picky. And he knew that he was surely going to get some entertainment from watching you perform again after a few years of being on hiatus.

But the effect on you were gradually worsening. Everyone had thought that your first match would to be interesting, but little did they know, your concentration were slowly getting eaten up by the feeling called anxiety. As the time goes by, your playing was getting worse. 

One point was all your opponent needed to beat your team. Your team had lost in the first round, because you kept messing around and your teammates were starting to complain. Being scared to lose, you decided to step down on your level and be just a supporter that everyone needs.

Not only until Iwaizumi began to serve and Toshimi received it perfectly, sending it straight to the setter-- to you.

"[Lastname], the ball!" Eiichi shouted, but the panic overwhelms you that your feet glued to the floor.

"DON'T YOU DARE TO FEEL ANXIOUS ON YOUR FREAKING PLAY! MOVE, IDIOT!" 

Seijuro's words snapped you back to reality. You quickly dashed to get under the ball, observing your teammates to see who would be the best choice to send your toss to. Out of the corner of your eye, you saw a giant white blur rushing towards the opposite end of the net. With that, you had an answer.

You took a very deep breath, letting your emotions go away as concentration eats your brain. The volleyball hit your hands; as quick as lightning, you propelled it towards the first year middle blocker on the other end of the court. You watched the boy leap into the air and slam his hand like a snake against the ball. It rocketed to the back, left-hand corner. Aoba Johsai's ace dove for it, with an expression of pure desperation etched onto his face. There was a loud bang as the multi-coloured ball connected with the wood and bounced back again and again. It finally came to stop as it hits the back wall.

The gym feel into silence once more except for the other courts who were still having their match. They never saw a set that was so perfect from a non-setter, until now. And for Haiba Lev who just started volleyball this year, never spiked such a nice toss on the first try. "That was so cool! Kuroo! Kenma! Did you see that? Did you see that? It was like vhroom! [Lastname]! [Lastname]! One more! Let's do it again---"

He stopped. He stopped when he saw the your expression. Frightened. Anxious. Scared.

It was like you were telling the whole world that you regret giving him that set. But for someone who truly knew you, they knew what you were thinking right now. You never felt so scared doing your very best. You never felt unhappy with volleyball.

Except now...

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You've never felt so scared doing your very best. You've never felt unhappy with the volleyball. Except now, as you stare into those unfathomable eyes owned by Coach Itsuki.

"Hey, you okay?" Your thoughts are interrupted by Eiichi.

"I... I'm okay." You say hesitantly, but he doesn't notice... or should we say, he doesn't bother to ask for more because clearly you look like you're going to run away any second.

The first mixed volleyball match continues with the start of the third and final set. This is because you got your team a score with that last quick set you gave to Lev. However, Seijuro- no, everyone who knew you very well knew that once you made that kind of face, it's game over.

24-10.

"[Lastname]-san. Please do that again, we need that," Konoha pleads as you try to avert your eyes.

"If you don't do that kind of set again, it's game over [Lastname]," Matsukawa adds.

Everyone on your team pleads, telling you that you should do that kind of set again, but you just nod, because you know you're a mess right now and you don't know why. And as expected, for the final game, it's your own fault that your team lost. It was a wrong call to set to Konoha, since there was a three-man block waiting for him. Not only that, Konoha wasn't ready for the set so his spike was less powerful as a result.

"It's okay, guys. We did our best," Eiichi says to encourage the team. They all nod, but don't say anything including you. Well, it's totally your fault, so what kind of encouragement speech could you say? None.

"It's too bad. We just saw a glimpse of her true abilities," Coach Irihata comments.

"I'm disappointed. She's not giving her 100%," Hanamaki adds as he gives a water jug to Matsukawa, who is busy wiping his sweat. They forgot the person besides them who's the most in touch with you.

Seijuro suddenly puts his arm around Hanamaki. "Hey, you---"

"Stop talking as if you know her." The whole team quickly turns around to the owner of the voice. They are shocked to find out that it's their captain, Oikawa Tooru. He then realizes what kind of words he let go. He begins to panic and was about to defend himself, but Hanamaki didn't let him.

"Ohh.. So you know her then? Hmm?" He smirks as he wiggles his eyebrows.

"No! Of course no---"

"How about you? Do you know her to talk shit about her?" Seijuro plainly says, but there is still a hint of anger in his voice, which makes Hanamaki step away from him. So much for a surprise; it's the first time that Seijuro defended Oikawa... or was he? 

"Geez. What's up with you two? First, Oikawa-san acted like he knew that girl. Second, Seijuro-san defended Oikawa-san. Are you two sick or something? I can understand if Seijuro-san is the one who acted like he knew her, since she's his sister, and I understand too if Oikawa-san defended Seijuro-san since he's our captain, but to be the opposite? Come on, guys," Yahaba says, just to eradicate the heavy atmosphere surrounding the team. Oikawa just breathes, while Seijuro walks away from the team. 

"So, what are you gonna do now?" Kenma asks the team captain standing besides him, but he doesn't remove his eyes from his PSP. Kuroo doesn't answer. Instead his eyes follow you wherever you go. His mixed volleyball match had just finished, and news about you spread like a wildfire inside the gym. To them, you're holding back for the boy who spent his entire childhood life with you.  You desperately want to end this.

"Fuck everyone who made [Firstname] like that," Kuroo says breathlessly, which makes Kenma stop playing games and look up at Kuroo, shocked.

"You do know you sounded like Seijuro-san when you said that, don't you?" The pudding-like hair setter said. Kuroo just laughs, thinking that those two siblings might have influenced him in the past few years he spent with them. He gets up from his seat and retrieves his water bottle.

"I'll be right back. I'm gonna refill my water bottle," he says.

"Liar. Go," Kenma says flatly.  Kuroo laughs at his reply. Kenma is really good at reading people's minds.

"What's up with you?" You say while looking at the mirror. "Damn it. I really, really hate you."

You softly punch the mirror, avoiding any injuries it might cause you, but still it doesn't erase the guilt and anger in your heart. Why is this happening? Why you? Why not them? Where did everything go wrong? 

Why are you here?

"I don't know what to do anymore. I'm hurt." Every ounce of pain you hid for these past few years suddenly flows into you like a waterfall. Too fast, you can't control the pain. Too fast that it makes you paralyzed and unable to do anything but let the pain rush inside. You want to cry, but there's no tears coming out of your eyes. Are your eyes tired from crying, or do they want you to suffer more by not letting you cry?

"Yah, what are you doing here pitying yourself, huh?" a masculine voice sounds.

You quickly turn around to the owner of the voice to find your wannabe gangster childhood bestfriend of yours leaning on the doorway, a smirk on his face. "I don't know if you're here to comfort me or to bully me, Tetsu," you respond.

He stands straight and glances outside to see if there's anyone walking around. When he is absolutely sure no one will ever find him, he enters the bathroom and locks the door, which shocks you. "What the hell are you doing, Tetsu?!" you shout. "Get out! This is the ladies comfort room!"

"Make me." He smiles like an innocent baby but in your case, that would only increase the chance of you slapping his face.

"Kuroo Tetsuro!" You say his name out of annoyance and puff your cheeks, but his smile grows wider. "If you do anything bad to me, I swear I'll make you---"

"You'll make me what?" He says while closing the gap between the two of you. "Make me what, [Firstname]"

"T-Tetsu!" You plead, but he doesn't listen as he continues closing the gap between the two of you, until your noses are touching. He stops. Just like that. He looks into those [eyecolor] eyes of yours as if he's looking for an answer. You gulp and are about to say something, but you notice his lips are trembling, like he's gonna burst into laughter any minute now.

And you are right.

He pulls away and laughs like there’s no tomorrow. Yup, he’s just teasing you.  “You’re really evil, Tetsu.” You pout.

“Says the girl who's called the ‘queen’,” He says, but eventually regrets it as your expression is back to being depressed. You turn around, avoiding any eye contact with him as you take a deep breath. The pain you felt earlier is starting to come back. 

“I… I’m not a queen.” You feel arms wrapping around your waist, and a face leaning into your shoulder. “I’m not the girl they’re looking for, Tetsuro. That girl is dead. I killed her.”

You never expected tears to start flowing from your eyes, but it doesn't stop you from sharing your feelings with Kuroo. “I don’t want this anymore. Why I can’t live a peaceful life? I want to run away.”

“Then run away with me.”

He says it so naturally, that it makes you look up to him expectantly, but he suddenly laughs and turns you around to hug you. “Just kidding. As much as I want to, everyone will kill us both if we disappear just like that.”

He releases you, but the gap between you both is still small. He holds your face and makes you look straight in his eyes. “But for now… Don’t give up, okay? Just fight. Don’t hold back. We’ll solve this together.”

“What if they're amazed by my skill?” You say innocently. Kuroo wants to be sarcastic, but he doesn’t want to ruin this moment. He chuckles instead.

“Then, let them be amazed. If that Coach forces you to join the national team, he’ll going to face the wrath of the one and only Seijuro.”

“Seijuro? Not you?” Slowly, your lips form a smirk.

“Uh huh. I’m not scary as he is.” You both laugh, remembering how scary Seijuro is when he's mad.

You wipe your tears as he tousles your hair. Running a hand through it, you realize it's now messy and tangled. “Tetsu! Why did you mess my hair! I hate you!” you say, but with no anger in your voice.

“I hate you too.” He sticks his tongue out and runs away from the bathroom.

‘Tsk, that bastard.” You say as you watch him flee. Suddenly, you smile, remembering the romantic scene you had with him just a moment ago. “Since when, did that bastard knew how to flutter my stomach? Geez,” you say to yourself, shaking your head.

Coach Itsuki gathers everyone around him and announces the next lineups for round two of the mixed volleyball game. “The lineup for the second round of mixed volleyball game in court B are:

Team A: Shihebi Yukiko (Setter), Kim Rika (Wing Spiker/Defensive Specialist), Sawamura Daichi (Wing Spiker/Defensive Specialist), Kurosawa Hana (Setter), [Lastname] Seijuro (Middle Blocker), Nishinoya Yuu (Libero)

Team B: You (Wing Spiker), Akaashi Keiji (Setter), [Insert girl name here] (Middle Blocker), Hanamaki Takahiro (Wing Spiker), Azumane Asahi (Wing Spiker), Kuroo Tetsuro (Middle Blocker), Shinji Watari (Libero)

Next, in court C...”

Wow, this is great. You thought to yourself. Another monster team.

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The lineup for the second round of mixed volleyball game in court B are:

Team A: Shihebi Yukiko (Setter), Kim Rika (Wing Spiker/Defensive Specialist), Sawamura Daichi (Wing Spiker/Defensive Specialist), Kurosawa Hana (Setter), [Lastname] Seijuro (Middle Blocker), Nishinoya Yuu (Libero)

Team B: You (Wing Spiker), Akaashi (Setter), [Insert girl name here] (Middle Blocker), Hanamaki (Wing Spiker), Asahi (Wing Spiker), Kuroo Tetsuro (Middle Blocker), Shinji Watari (Libero)

Wow, this is great. You thought to yourself as you look at the roster of the both team. You got a balance team but just like the first round, your opponent is a monster team. Great. Just great.

"Remember what I told you earlier?" Kuroo said as you both getting ready. You silently nod avoiding any eye contact with him since you still haven't move on, on what he did to you back then. Gosh, why I feel blushing? Damn Tetsu.

"Be ready, [Lastname]-san... I'm setting the ball often to you." Akaashi cut in the conversation. Then he instruct you to go into spiking form to know how high you jump and where is your best spiking position, and you complied.

Just like in the first round of this mixed volleyball game, teams in different court are starting to warm up but unlike in the previous match, you didn't feel awkward because you knew almost everyone in the team and that made you feel better.

"[Lastname], please don't hold back." Akaashi said after you land in the ground. He notice the sudden change in your expression which made him worries. "If we win, I'll buy you [favorite milkshake]."

"Really?!" As quick as lightning, your mood brightens up. The guy infront of you mentally smile at the thought of he really know how to put a smile on your face.

"Yeah. That's why just think of the game. Don't feel anxious whenever you miss a play." He sincerely said.

You averted your eyes as you fidgeting with your hands. "I-I'll try. Promise." You tried to smile but failed to do so because obviously, Akaashi is not someone to be easy to fool.

You run quickly to the front when you saw Akaashi position himself under the ball and ready to set the ball anytime, anywhere. Whether he'll give it to you or not, using quick attacks even in this late half of the game is something that will give the team's a chance of getting the momentum. And just as he promise, he often set the ball to you but he never set the ball that will release your 100% ability. Just like this one, he set the ball to you just above your head.

Nice set. You said it to yourself. But not enough.

You spike the ball but not as strong as it should be since it's been a while since you spike a ball and second, the set is not meant to release you 100% but it's a free set to determine what kind of spiker are you. Coach Itsuki who was watching the game is pleased to see the improvement of your play. It's like the faults you made in the first round didn't happen. This coach has lots of expectation in you huh?

Since it's not a set you want, Rika receives it smoothly but instead of giving it to Kurosawa, she gave it to Shihebi since the latter is in the right position of the setter while the other is in the back court. Obviously, Kurosawa was shocked that why she gave it to Shihebi when infact they are teammates, past or present? But before she could react, Shihebi gave a quick set to Seijuro and the middle blocker smash it in the other court, giving them a one point to their team.

The score? 8-10. They're leading.

"Yah! Why you gave the ball to her?" Kurosawa barked as she approach Rika which made the whole court B quiet.

"But, she is in the right---"

"So you think I can't set a ball in the back court, huh?!" She cut Rika with those sarcastic words which made the whole situation worst. To be honest, this is not the first time Kurosawa scolded and embarrassed Rika in the front of other people. She scolded her even before the start of this match but this the first time you saw Rika looked hurt on how Kurosawa said mean things to her. And you're not the only one to seeing that face.

"If I were you, I'd stop complaining and work on my set to give my spikers their wants." Shihebi cut in  the conversation, obviously feeling pissed and irritated.

"Say what?!" Kurosawa replied back with bitch expression.

Of course feeling high and mighty, Shihebi straight up like she's wearing a crown. Well, obviously Shihebi has lots of proudful skills compare to the girl in front of her. Unlike you, Shihebi was proud of herself and if there's a time she's given to show off, she'll show off. "I'm saying is your teammates knows who's the best is that's why she gave it to me. Unlike you who got nothing but still proud at herself, I'm the best one here. So get you ass straight and don't complain."

"Got nothing? If I got nothing then why I'm the team captain?" Kurosawa fights back which made Shihebi laughed.

"Says the girl who didn't got invited in youth training camp since middle school tournament." And that  made Kurosawa shocked and speechless. Shihebi knows... No, most of the people around her knew that she hates the words 'you didn't got invited in the youth training camp.' That is why Shehebi used that to make her shut up.

But Kurosawa isn't the only one who got weakness...

You tried everything. You chasing the ball, You receive, You spike, You defend, You attack... everything. But you didn't do it perfectly. Akaashi and Kuroo, even Asahi always helping you but you always creating a big mess. It's like you're not the same girl that everyone loves and idolizes back then. It's you're complete person with no experience in volleyball at all. Just a normal random girl, like you said.

"Her skill is far from 'getting rusty.' Is she really you called queen?" You heard someone whispering to the other guy about you. You are used to get the attention and praise from the others , and even they said that you are intimidating but hearing someone badmouthing you is something you didn’t expect to happen in your life. Yup, that's how you see yourself because your parents always wants not only you but also Seijuro to think high, act high and do high.

"Say Shihebi, If I got nothing... Then what about her?" Kurosawa opened the topic again after the match between your team and them. Of course, even if they got three girls on their team, don't forget that one of them is part of youth training camp. There's might be a chance that your team can win against them if and only if you do your part.

Kurosawa continues, as she successfully gather the attention to you. "She got invited but she rejected it... And now she looks like a trash in the dump. Ha, talk about acting high and mighty." You knew that your ex-team captain is trying to erase the event where Shihebi embarrassed her in everyone's mind by putting you in the same situation.

Kuroo and Akaashi is ready to fight back when Hinata entered the scene by running and stopping between you and her. "Stop belitting our [Lastname]! You are nothing comparfevawbwwrfvas---" Nishinoya covered his mouth when he noticed the dark aura around Daichi's. The libero didn't know if their captain is mad at Kurosawa or mad at Hinata for intercepting. Either way, he just doesn't want to see Daichi's evil mode.

"Stop it Kurosawa-san, we won." Daichi said. Even though he's not the team's team captain, he got accustom that he was the center of everything that's why he's trying to control the situation right now, without offending everyone and protecting Karasuno's assistant coach.

"Okay. I'll stop. If and only if..." She pause as she look in your way--- your eyes, with a sweet smile on her face. "She'll quit volleyball."

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"Okay. I'll stop. If and only if..." She pause as she look in your way--- your eyes, with a sweet smile on her face.

"She'll quit volleyball."

Whispers are began to get louder and louder as those eyes keep wandering between the two of you. You wanted to fight back saying there's no reason for you to quit since you love volleyball but you didn't because the reality hits your brain like a thunderstorm, ready to burn you alive.

The reality? You are nothing but just an ordinary highschool girl.

"That is too much! [Nickname]-chan is so much better than you!" Bokuto who was listening in the conversation, cut it to save his childhood girl friend.

"Yeah! Don't belittle [Firstname]!" Nishinoya who didn't control himself, shouts alongside with Hinata.

"Guys, you might calm yourself or else Daichi would get mad." Sugawara whispers to the two smallest players in the team while holding the two.

Rika who was nearest to her, find her courage to walk besides her and grab her attention. "Hana-san, I think that's too—"

"No. That's not too much. I'm just stating the fact!" She defended herself then she looked around, meeting everyone's eyes. "Can't you see it? Her skill is far from rusty. She's useless now!"

She pauses as she look in Coach Itsuki's way. "She's useless Coach Itsuki. Why you still need her?!"

Coach Itsuki open his mouth but then he closes it again, unable to find an answer. He lean on the chair and began to think while Kurosawa began to smirk yet she try so hard not to get caught but she failed because the eyes of the queen and her sibling is locked on her.

Kuroo who doesn't want to join in the cat fight because Nekoma's reputation might be tarnish for he is the captain, but he didn't control himself when Kurosawa starts to barked again.

He step forward looking like he is protecting you from Kurosawa by hiding you in his back. He was about to open his mouth when he feel a deadly aura coming from his back. Before he turn around, he saw Seijuro walk in front of Kurosawa, stops and turned around to face her.

Oh ow. The guard dog is making his move. He thought to himself.

"So you think you're stronger by just forcing her to quit?" Seijuro said plainly as if he's talking to someone on a daily basis but for Kurosawa, it has different effect. For her, one wrong move... It's game over.

"No. I'm just stating the fact---"

"Stating the fact? By belittling her?" Seijuro twitched his eyebrow like he heard a different language. Kurosawa starts to bite her lips and hold her breath because she already know where this is going. "Don't make me start—"

"Seijuro. Stop."

Not only Seijuro who stopped talking but almost all the people inside the gym, as if the person who said that is telling not only to Seijuro but also for everyone. Kurosawa and him turned around to find that person is but it didn't take long to guess since that person is approaching them— no, he past them.

No one noticed Kiyoomi entering the gym because everyone is so focused on the hot situation infront of them that he easily approach your back but the moment he heard the those harsh words, he halted and listen to the nonsense speech made by Kurosawa but it made him more surprise when Seijuro starts to make a move. He mentally laughed thinking he didn't changed at all. Always protecting his princess in spite of everything.

And this lead him to make an entrance, he didn't want the situation get worse that's why he made Seijuro stop and slowly passed them and approach Coach Itsuki who seems the only one noticed his presence earlier. "You're late Sakusa."

"Sorry. Stuck in traffic jammed."

Seijuro looks like he hit by a very cold water that he freezes on the spot and his vision never left Kiyoomi. Just what kind of nightmare is this? Are all their nemesis, old or new, will come out in this training camp? Can he and his twin be inform when and where their nemesis  will make an entrance or something?

"Good. Now change--- EVERYONE PLEASE LINE UP! THE THIRD AND LAST PRACTICE MIXED VOLLEYBALL MATCH WILL START IN 10 MINUTES!" Coach Itsuki ordered and everyone complied except Seijuro who still froze in his spot until Shihebi passed him while humming.

He quickly grabbed her right arm which made her stumble. "Hey! Whatcha---"

"Why you didn't say he's here?!" He whispered angrily.

"Just who are you talking--- Kiyoomi Sakusa, is it? The one you asked earlier and now---"

"Tsk." He said and leave her alone so quickly. She was so pissed that she was about to shout at him but Hanamaki grabbed her arms telling her not to create a scene for Oikawa will get angry at her which made her complied like a puppy. Hanamaki just sighed thinking this girl was so easy to please.

"Aha... Hahahaha!" Kuroo laughed while everyone including his team for the next command of Coach Itsuki. Everyone in Nekoma quickly turned around to their captain as if they're seeing a ghost.

"What's up Kuroo-san? Are you going to mental hospital?" Lev asked so innocently that Kuroo wants to hit him. Yet, before he did it, Yaku kicked Lev's ass. The one and only who can kick Lev's ass. He thought to himself

"So? Why are laughing alone?" Kenma said quietly but his eyes didn't leave the screen of his psp.

"This training camp is such a mess. I don't know if I should be happy or not." Kuroo confessed. "Bitches and assholes everywhere. But it's okay, atleast I---"

"---Atleast [Nickname]-chan is here!" Everyone turned around to the owl-like hair captain who sulking infront of his teammates. Bokuto noticed everyone is looking at him that's why he apologized several times and hid behind Akaashi's back.

"Sooo?" Kenma asked Kuroo again which made the latter chuckles.

"You heard that owl? That's my answer too." He said briefly and smirked like an idiot.

"So listen up." Coach Itsuki called everyone attention after Kiyoomi changed into sports attire. Seijuro twitched his eyebrow because he already know what Coach Itsuki's next move.

"This time, picking a players will not be randomize." Everyone starts to buzzing and looking around for the members they want to play with and yet that happiness quickly fades away as Coach Itsuki starts to talk again. "And I'll be the one who will picked."

Akaashi sighed as he heard that announcement. Like Seijuro, he knows where this is leading... And that is not a good idea. "Court A! Sawamura Daichi (Wing spiker / Defensive Specialist), Asahi Azumane (Wing spiker), Sugawara Koushi (Setter)...."

"So what do you think? Do you think we were gonna up against [Lastname]-san" Tanaka asked Ennoshita while listening to the lineups in Court A.

"Nah. I'm sure that the court where [Lastname] is, is the only one he will not going to pick random players. In short. his favorites are playing with one another. Other than them, we're basically just a decoration."

They abruptly stopped when Coach Itsuki began to announce the players in Court B. "Court B! Kunimi Akira (Wing Spiker), Yamaguchi Tadashi (Middle Blocker / Pitch Server), Haiba Lev (Middle Blocker)..."

"But he said---" Ennoshita cut Tanaka off before he began to defend Coach Itsuki.

"He said that just so our ego and self-confidence won't damage."

"--And lastly... Tanaka Ryuunoske (Wing Spiker)! Now Court C!"

"Damage or not..." Tanaka starts to warm up his body. "Atleast we've got a nice experience, ad that's all I want." He said and ran off to the Court B.

But just what Ennoshita said, Coach Itsuki gathers his favorites in one court. For him, this is his dream team and dream match. "Court C! Let's start the Team A with Akaashi Keiji (Setter), [Lastname] Seijuro (Middle Blocker), Kiyoomi Sakusa (Wing Spiker), Shihebi Yukiko (Setter), Kotaro Bokuto (Wing Spiker), Kurosawa Hana (Setter), Nishinoya Yuu (Libero) Sub: Tsukishima Kei (Middle Blocker)

Court C Team B: You (Wing Spiker), Oikawa Tooru (Setter), Kuroo Tetsurou (Middle Blocker), Tobio Kageyama (Setter), Hinata Shoyo (Middle Blocker), Iwaizumi Hajime (Wing Spiker), Kim Rika (Wing Spiker / Defensive Specialist) Sub: Kenma Kozume (Setter)"

"Wow, that some hell of a lineup." A guy commented while he heard the lineup of the Court C.

"Ughh.. I want to watch them than to play." Eiichi complained but he has no other choice that's why he ran to the Court A with a long face.

"Yes! I've got a chance to play against [Nickname]!" Bokuto sang happily as he bouncing while walking towards the Court C. 

"His Team vs His favorites. Nice one." Tsukishima whispered to himself while rolling his eyes but Hinata's hearing is not like any other humans.

"What do you mean by 'his team', Tsukishima?" He asks so innocently. Of course, being Tsukishima, his trademark is his sarcastic remarks.

"Poor child. He got no internet connection to do his own assignment." He said then leave the poor orange-head guy alone.

"TSUKISMAAAAA!"

"[Firstname]." Someone called you behind your back, but before you turned around he hold your right arm and walk besides you. You look up to see the genius yet grumpy first year setter. "Don't hold back."

"Why is that, Tobi-chan?"

"If you want prove yourself, this is the time." He sighed as he look around in the Court C. "Those people who knew you very well gathers here."

"Hell yeah. More pressure to come."

"No." He stop and force you to face him. "Not pressure, but blessing."

"Why are you so concern?" You asked without any sarcastic remarks but instead it was pure curiosity. 

"For Karasuno's reputation." He lied and ran away before you ask any more questions that may reveal his feelings towards you but for someone who always lies and hides, you mastered it. You mastered the art of pretending to the point it was easy for you to identify if that person is lying.

But this time, you let yourself believe on what he said. For Karasuno's reputation, Assitant Coach.

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"For all the people in this gym, why I always end up teaming with you?!" Kurosawa asked irritably.

Shihebi rolled her eyes. As if she wants to team up with her. No one wants to team up with an obnoxious selfish girl like her. The worse of the worse for her. She didn't doubt why Japan Youth Camp still wants you, even if Kurosawa has the skill to enter the said camp. When she wa sabout to turn around, she was shocked to see the face of Kurosawa looking as if she was torn between anger and sadness, she then look around to see that everyone's looking at her as if she said something that was awful.

"Shihebi-san, that was not a nice thing to say." Akaashi said.

Shihebi raised her eyebrow, clearly didn't understand anything. Did she said anything? She just standing there not wanting to fight back and quietly cursing Kuro--- Oh.

"Oh! That was suppose in my head. Didn't intention to voice it out." She paused as she gazed at the girl who is now glaring at her. She smirks and then pretend that she felt sorry. "Did I hurt your feelings? Aww. Sorry." 

She may sound sarcastic or not, she didn't care. Her attention got caught by their opponents team particular at Oikawa. Too bad she's not teaming up with him but it's okay atleast she got a chance to fight him, what she doesn't like, is that for all the girl here why you who got a chance to team up with him? Is Coach Itsuki is out ofhis mind?

"Uhh... [Firstname]--- I mean [L-Lastname]-san, if you're not yet ready I won't gonna give you some tosses, but if you are then just give me or the selfish kouhai of mine who's glaring at me right now, a signal." Shihebi and you both turned around to Kageyama and found out that Oikawa was really saying the truth and that makes you laugh but Shihebi clearly isn't amused not at Kageyama but how you and Oikawa managed to have a chitchat after all these years, especially how the brunette looked at you.

"If you have time to feel jealous, use that time to make them eat your spike." Shihebi didn't notice that Iwaizumi was observing her until now. Shihebi urge herself not to fight back so that she won't gonna harm her image infront of Oikawa and his friends. So much for being 'I wanna be like [Firstname]'

"Why are you here? You're our opponent, right? That isn't the right thing to say to your opponent." She said matter-of-factly which makes Iwaizumi chuckled.

"Oh yeah. I forgot about that. I thought I'm your partner in your evil plan." It was Shihebi's turn to laugh but before she replied, the referee whistles to remind everyone that the final round will about to start.

"Can't make her control, huh?" Seijuro said loud enough to hear the guy in front of him.

"I'm not controlling her or anybody." Kiyoomi replied to the insinuation of Seijuro, making the latter smirk.

"Oh yeah? You---"

"Stop. The game is about to start." Akaashi goes between at them and push the both guys away making a large gap between them three. He sighed, seeing that these two didn't changed at all. "Don't let personal feelings affect your play."

"'mkay." The two whispered and look away. Knowing the setter, they don't have a choice but to complied.

"Are those three knew each other? They look like they know how to put the fire but they also know how to extinguish it." Nishinoya asks Bokuto but the latter just shrugged. It was also his first time to see his team's setter like that. Akaashi was all but quiet, smart and very tactical. Yes, he sometimes scolding Bokuto for being childish, but it was his first time to see Akaashi commanding someone as intimidating as the two players besides him.

As the referee starts to whistle, Oikawa is ready to lift off to do his first serve, with Nishinoya aka the opponent's libero out, it was easy for Oikawa to determine who'll be his target. Using the scene that Shihebi created before the match, it was clear as the sky that Kurosawa was eager to prove herself. Unfortunately, that what makes her the easy target.

'The more you want to be perfect, the more brutal karma you'll get.' He thought to himself.

Two serves.... Four serves... Five serves... Until, the opponent captain decides to let Kurosawa out and let Nishinoya in. Oikawa felt bad at her but he had no choice but to give his all to win. He sighed as he realized that his service aces will come to an end. 

He serves sharply aiming for (he assumes) the blind spot yet Bokuto receives it. Although, he receives it the ball goes back to your court giving your team a chance to attack. Rika receives it perfectly and gave it to Kageyama. Knowing Hinata was in your team, your opponent cannot ignore the fact that the two freak duo may use that attack.

And everyone was right, Kageyama set the ball to Hinata but the opponent's blocker was still a second late that they didn't block the little sunshine. Yet, Nishinoya save was there to save the day. He receives the ball cleanly and gave it to Akaashi who was busy positioning himself above the ball and glancing around who'll be the perfect hitter. After a long rail of thoughts, he finally decides who will it be.

He jumped to come in contact with the ball and swiftly gave it Shihebi who was about to jump. Shihebi spike the ball as quick as she can, not giving the blockers a chance to react—Neither you who wasin the right position to receive the ball.

"Sorry." The only word you can managed while your teammates look at you. They can't see your face because your hair is covering it.

"Don't mind. Don't mind"

"It's just one point."

"There's still next time."

Your teammates encourage you but it was not enough to feel you at ease.The frustration you're feeling since you've come back is starting to kick in again.

"Heads up." You startled when someone spoke behind your back.

"Tobi—"

"Just look ahead—" He paused as he patted your back. "And do your thing."

You chuckled. "Aye aye capt."

No one was amuse at Kageyama's little stunt. "What's with that stunt?" Hinata complained.

"What stunt?"

Hinata urges himself not fight back since they're in the middle of match. I'll just save it for later. He thought— but as he glanced around the room he knew he wasn't the only one. Uh-oh. Bakageyama starts a war.

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25-23

And that was the end of the first set. With you, as the black hole of the team. Yes, your team lost the first set. Which meant that your team had to do everything in the second set to get a chance to win this match.

"I'm sorry [Lastname]-san, but we need you to sit this one out." Kenma said, his voice tinted with guilt.

Everyone on your team were thinking the same thing, but they couldn't bear it to say it in front of you. Since everyone knew you quite well, they knew that making you sit out would make you feel horrible, but someone had to say it, or else your team would lose. That's why Kenma took the role, and pray to God that you would understand.

Unfortunately, you were not listening.

The people on the other side of the court had caught your attention, especially the person named Shihebi Yukiko. She was flirting to not only Bokuto but also to three other guys that had a special place in your heart, aka Akaashi, Sakusa and Seijuro. You didn't like this one bit. You hated it. You aren't that territorial like Seijuro but once you are... God forgives you for whatever sin you wanted to do.

"[Lastname]?" You heard Iwaizumi calling you out but you didn't turn around. Instead, you looked down, covering your face with your hair.

"I understand." You said, plainly. Your team shuffles around, uneasy because of your sudden cold tone. Kenma was about to say something but you beat him to it.. "Don't worry, I'm okay. It's just..."

"What is it?" Iwaizumi asks when he noticex you trailed off. You didn't answer, causing everyone to wait patiently. Iwaizumi was about to touch your shoulder when you suddenly look at them.

"Win the set."

That voice.

That look.

They didn't have a choice, they knew they needed... No, they had to win the second set. Maybe a passerby would have thought you were stuck-up, commanding everyone when in fact you were the cause of the problem, but since everyone here knew you wholeheartedly, it didn't take long for them to realize.

To realize that the monster was about to awake.

The referee whistled, signaling the second set was about to start. Not giving your team to talk about strategy except for sitting you out nor drink water from their bottles.

"Win the set my ass. I haven't got a chance to rest properly let alone to talk about strategy to overpower them." Kuroo whispered to himself as he entered the court.

Oikawa heard it, but as much as he wanted to laugh at Kuroo's rants, he diverted his attention to five people near him. Since he took the role as the setter in this set, everything will be decided by him, given that there's no strategy at all. Whether your team will win or not, it was all Oikawa's plan.

"A set dedicated for her." Oikawa whisper to himself. He mentally laugh because he never thought this would happen again, after all everything that happened between the two of you. "Don't worry, I don't plan to lose."

You didn't expect this would happen. You looked around but court C really was playing nicely. Sure, other courts have an amazing rally and such, but this court, this court just had amazing players. This court composed every person you knew and loved. Everyone on the court is giving their all. Everyone wants to win and no one is giving up. You hope you can feel that. The feeling of dehydrating because you keep running. The feeling of jumping and spiking the ball. If only they let you inside the court. If only they didn't bench you out.

If only you can play...

"[Lastname]-san? Why are you sitting alo— Woah! That's sick! Nice receive Yuu!" Michimiya said as she sit beside you. You didn't answer her because you're so focus on your opponents.

"I..."

"[Lastname]? Are you saying some—" Michimiya didn't finish her sentence when she look at your expression. You're about to cry but that wasn't Michimiya noticed, there's something deep in your eyes. Something that's melting, that wants to release, but it quickly gone the moment you blink, like it never happen.

She was about to speak again but a sudden roar made her to turn her head. She saw Seijuro glance at Kiyoomi before he jump to block Hinata's spike. Fortunately, he was late enough that he didn't manage to block it— or so she thought.

"One touch!" Seijuro shouted.. The ball change course and goes to Kiyoomi. The latter received it perfectly and gave it to Akaashi.

There's something wrong. Oikawa thought as he watch the other team especially Akaashi, Kiyoomi and Seijuro. I have bad feeling about this. What is this feeling?

Seijuro didn't hesitate to take off and jump as fast as he can— Hinata, Oikawa and Iwaizumi did three-man block on Seijuro but it was late,too late when Oikawa realizes that Seijuro was just a decoy and Akaashi gave it to Kiyoomi who's waiting at the back of Seijuro.

Kiyoomi jumped and spiked the ball as hard as he can. Since there is no wall that can stop him— all thanks to Seijuro, the ball made a contact on the floor where no one can receive it. That made the score tied. 14-14.

"That was... That was a badass team play!" Michimiya said with stars in her eyes. "They singlehandedly defeat Hinata-kun's team."

Oikawa smirks at the three who was talking at each other. Damn right. I forgot they knew everything about one another.

"Calm down, Shoyou." Kenma said as he tries to cool Hinata down. "Seijuro-san is just too good at blocking."

"B-But Kenma! Did you see that, he freaking intentionally didn't block me! He even change the ball's course! That was even more annoying than someone block you one hundred percent!" The ball of sunshine cried.

"That was Sei-chan's blocking style." Oikawa spoke. "If neko's gangster here—"

"My name is Kuroo."

"—Kuroo-san's blocking style is blocking the opponent 100%, while the blond four eyes-san's style is keep the setter on edge, and to be persistent. Sei-chan is on another whole level. He let the opponent think he was late in jumping, when in truth he intentionally let himself to jump late just to one touch the ball and change it course where his team can receive it perfectly.

"But isn't it safe if he just block the spiker?" Michimiya spoke beside yourself.

You glance at her before turning to your twin. "Yes, but for some reason he didn't want to do it. For example, if he knew he can't block it 100%, If the team's plan said he shouldn't, If he wants to prove something or... If he has greater plans, then he will not do it."

"Ohh... I didn't know your twin is cool." Michimiya said. You smiled at her as the match continues.

"Is it just me or our opponents keep getting stronger?" Tsukishima whispered as he wiped off his sweat.

"If you're going to complain, then you should start working on your blocking and receives." Kageyama retorted which made the blonde guy glared at him and the two starts the glaring contest.

"I have to be honest though, I agree with Tsukishima since the trio began to make a move everything became a burden." Kuroo said as he drankfrom his water jug. "To think I'll see them again in one side of the court..."

"Again? Did they play with each other in the past?" Hinata asked.

"Uh huh. Although, Sei and Akaashi didn't got much of spotlight unlike Sakusa, those three represented Tokyo in nationals many times during their elementary tournaments and one time during middle school tournament."

"So what makes them broke up? If they knew each other that much?" Instead answering the ball of sunshine, Kuroo just shrugged. The referee starts to whistle and everyone goes back to the court.

You didn't got a chance to talk to others since you are busy discussing the counterattack with Kenma... and also with Oikawa (well mostly to Kenma, since the atmosphere between you and the brown-haired setter was not really a friendly one). In spite of that, you mentally good luck them.

You didn't know what triggered you to look on your opponent's team but now you regret it.

Akaashi and Bokuto was talking with Kurosawa like she didn't badmouth you earlier, what made you angrier is that Seijuro join in their conversation, talking with her while glancing at your teammates. A few minutes later, Bokuto starts to laugh alongside Kurosawa.

You stand, unable to withstand the view as you curled up you hands into a fist. What kind of traitorous act is that?! Did they forgot that, that woman made your life miserable?! That woman gave you hell?! Or... Did they really forgot you because you are so weak? Because you don't have value to them anymore, that's why they decided to team up with Kurosawa?

Pain shot through your face. You felt the same pain you felt back when you where in middle school. You hadn't felt such an emotion since you got leave your beloved team back then. Pain that was a known feeling to you.

And you didn't like it. Not. One. Bit.

This isn't the pain you experience earlier. This isn't the pain you wanted to let out while you're in the bathroom. This pain is crawling and breaking your heart so slowly, so tortuously.

But you just laughed at it. You laughed so cold and evil that you didn't know if that was really you. Something inside you broke free like it was in the cage this whole time.

"I hate you all."

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"I hate you all." you mutter to yourself.

You are one-hundred percent sure that no one heard you. After all, you are alone on the bench while muttering those words. However, something bothers you as you look a pair of familiar eyes that are staring back at you.

Sakusa Kiyoomi is all alone and quiet while drinking from his water bottle, but suddenly he begins to feel intimidated. He instinctively looks at his left side, and sees you looking at his teammates and then at him. The coldness in your eyes doesn't leave those [eye color] orbs.

Suddenly, you turn around and run. He wants to go after you, but it seems like he's the only one that notices you'd left the gym. He doesn't want anyone's eyes on him, and knowing you, you want to be alone. This is why he doesn't follow you, and turns his attention back to the game instead.

The rally continues; neither of the two teams want to give the other a chance to attack. Neither of them wants to give up, or to let the ball drop in their side of the court.

Hinata flaps his 'wings' to fly. Oikawa knows that he can't give Hinata those freak tosses that Kageyama gives to him. This makes him frustrated, but he still has confidence in himself that he can release Chibi-chan's potential. He sets the ball to Hinata.

The world begins to move slowly for Hinata, and the orange-haired boy sees something he doesn't experience when Kageyama tosses to him. He can see the blind spots of their opponents team's defense. He follows his instinct, spiking the ball to that spot. Nishinoya doesn't expect it, but he still dives, hoping to save the ball. Unfortunately, the ball makes contact with the floor before Nishinoya can reach it.

23-24.

Just three more points for your team to win the set.

It is Hinata's turn to serve, but before he positions himself, he looks first at his palm as if there's magic flowing through it, and then to Oikawa, who is signaling Kageyama to be ready. He looks the chocolate-haired setter with newfound respect. Suddenly, a new idea pops in his head.

"Great King!" Hinata calls to him. Both Kageyama and Oikawa turn around to face him. "Toss to me again!"

"Huh?! You like his toss more than mine?" Kageyama says, as if Oikawa's name is the most disgusting word.

"N-No! No! There's something I saw earlier when I was in mid air! It was like the world suddenly slowed down. Then I hit the ball like kaboom, then the ball was like boom!" Hinata explains, while demonstrating with exaggerated movements. 

"I also can do that," Kageyama says confidently, but Hinata shakes his head.

"No. The toss you're giving is the toss that you think is best for the situation. How about what I think?"

"So, what are you suggesting then?"

"I'm not going to close my eyes anymore," Hinata says frankly. This makes the nearby crows look at the freak duo.

"What? What are you saying?!" Kageyama says incredulously. 

"I want to see the other side. I want to break the wall with my own hand, Bakageyama," Hinata shoots back.

"You're going to break our combo? You want to fight alone? That combo is the only reason why you're on the court. It's the only reason why you're playing volleyball!" Kageyama practically shouts, not knowing Hinata is hurt by his words.

"B-But—!" Hinata protests.

"If I were you, you should focus on your receives and serves," Kageyama says, calm now.

"No! If [Nickname]-chan is here, then she'll understand—"

"Team B, member change! Number 10!" Everyone was surprised when they heard the announcement of the referee, especially Hinata. There are no other players that can substitute for him, since there's only seven of them. Except for...

"Hinata," you say, stepping up to the out line.

"[Nickname]? What are you doing—" Hinata stammers. "[Nickname]-chan! Bakageyama doesn't trust me that I can do—"

"He's right. Tobio is right," you say firmly. Hinata isn't the only one who is shock by your statement. Almost everyone that spent their time with you in middle school knew something was wrong.

"[Nickname]-san, you also? Isn't there anyone that willing to fight for me?!" Hinata practically pleads, but you don't reply. He bites his lower lip, gets the number sign you're holding and runs out of the gym.

"You said I make that ginger-head cry, but it looks like you're the one who's going to put a big scar in his heart," Seijuro states. You look at him innocently, as if he didn't just badmouth you.

"Didn't know you have a soft spot for him, Seijuro." you respond.

"Shut up," Instead of obeying him like you used to, you continue to talk.

"Hmm, before I shut myself up, let me tell you a very important thing." You walk across the court until you're head-to-head with your twin brother. The only thing separating the both of you is the net.

"You will lose."

You say it with the sweetest voice you can muster, which makes your twin irritated. But before he can reply, you walk away and approach the guy whom you once loved.

"Tooru, give me your best toss." You show your pinky finger to him. The sign you both always did during middle school. "Okay?"

"WHAT? WHAT ARE YOU DOING, BITCH?!" Before Shihebi can throttle you, Bokuto holds her back. Shihebi is ready to kill the girl who dared flirt with her Oikawa, but she didn't expect Oikawa to show his pinky finger too and intertwine it with yours. "OI! TOO—"

"Promise. I won't fail you," Tooru says, without breaking eye contact with you. This makes Shihebi shiver with fear.

What if he goes back to her? What if he realizes he still loves her? What if—

"Yukiko, focus. We need you more than ever," Sakusa says. This make Shihebi calm down a bit. That's right, she thinks to herself. If I win this match then Oikawa will not come back to her. He's mine.

You position yourself in the spot where you serve. You close your eyes and breathe heavily. The moment you open your eyes, it doesn't suprise you to make eye contact with Shihebi, who's glaring at you. You smirk at her then toss the ball.

Before Shihebi can react, the ball is few meters in front of her. She doesn't have time to step backward nor get her arms into receiving position. Instead, she accepts the fact that she can't receive the ball and defend her face by blocking the ball with her arms. The impact makes her body shake, which results in her falling to the ground.

She looks at you, who tries for a blank face.

"Shihebi Yukiko. I came back to get what's mine," you say calmly. Shihebi bites her lip as her head swivels back and forth at both you and Oikawa. You ignore her and look around the court. You spot Kurosawa in the rightmost spot on the back line. You didn't know she was playing in the second set until now. Oh, well. At least you know who your next target is.

"Captain, you're next," you say gruffly.

"Bring it on, bitch," she retorts.

You spike the ball as hard as you can. Unfortunately, Kurosawa is in the perfect spot to receive the ball, but she makes a little mistake. She receives it, but the ball comes up really close to the net. So close that Kuroo jumps, spiking it downward and earning another point.

"Ohh. Just a little more, my captain." You cheer for your former captain, irritating her.

"Stop calling me that. We're not in middle school anymore, nor we can go back," she sneers.

"But what if the one that went away came back?" You ask. Everyone knows that the question is not just for Kurosawa. Everyone knows who you're pertaining to.

Yourself.

Your old self.

"Bitch." That's the only word that she can manage to say.

The referee whistles again for the third time.

For all the serves you've done today, this was the hardest and fastest serve you did. Yet since you focused on hitting the ball hard, you sacrificed your control on the ball, making it go to Nishinoya. The libero received it perfectly.

Damn. The ball was so freaking heavy, Nishinoya thinks as he licks his lips. His arms are now a reddish pink due to impact from the ball. He mentally chuckles to himself, realizing why everyone wants you back.

You're such an interesting player.

The ball goes up to the setter and he gives it to Kurosawa, but Kageyama manages to touch the ball, giving your team a chance to attack. "One touch!" he calls.

"Don't fail, our princess—" Kuroo receives the ball and gives it to Oikawa, who is waiting in the front line. "—Oikawa!"

The chocolate brown haired setter quickly nods as he positions himself. He takes a deep breath as he glances at you, his former queen. His mind is racing with memories of her.

"Tooru-chan! Toss to me!" You run up to him as he wipes his sweat using the back of his hand. He looks at you and gives you the sweetest smile he can muster.

"[Lastname]! You shouldn't bother Oikawa, he just got his first break after a long practice," The coach of the boys' team says. "Go back to your team and request a set with your own setter."

"B-but, I want Tooru-chan's toss more than anyone else," you pout. This makes Oikawa's heart skip a beat.

"No but's," the coach says firmly.

Oikawa looks at you, your expression like a child having a tantrums because her mother didn't give her candy. He chuckles as he ruffles your hair.

"Don't worry coach, I'm still not tired," Oikawa says.

"Oikawa, you should—"

"Yay! Thank you Tooru-chan! Love you," you say happily.

Oikawa chuckles again, thinking  that he really loved the girl in front of him. "Anything. For you.

Everything becomes a blur. It's like you and Oikawa are the only ones on the court, especially when your eyes lock with his. It makes his stomach full of butterflies. Oikawa suddenly feels frightened... and excited.

"One more, Tooru." you say seriously as she goes back into position. Oikawa knows that the toss he's giving to you was not enough, and you know that too. You both know that you need something much more. Something faster, more accurate, and more beautiful.

That's why he wants to improve,  just to satisfy her. His queen.

The clock ticks again. You jump as his fingers meet with the ball. He tosses it in front of you, accurately. His form is smooth and beautiful.

Iwaizumi doesn't know what to feel. The way his best friend handled the ball... so precise... It's like his set from the past. It makes him sick, it's so nostalgic. That toss, the toss he knows from the past. The toss that gave him goosebumps whenever he saw it. The toss that only Oikawa Tooru can do.

The toss that dedicated for you.

Only for you.

"That was so sick, Tooru! How did you do it?" Your eyes gleam with excitement while looking into his own chocolate brown eyes.

Oikawa feels a strong pang of self-confidence. After a long series of practice, and many sleepless nights filled with research on setting, he finally did it. He finally can give you the toss you want.

He walks up to you and pulls you into a hug. "How did I do that? Because I'm the one and only Oikawa Tooru! By the way, I'm going to call it— the Love Toss!"

You fakes throwing up because of his cheesiness."Love toss? Why love toss?" You smirk at him.

He nuzzles his nose into yours. "Because that toss was made with love. My love for you."

"You're so corny, Tooru."

"I love you too."

Seijuro, Akaashi and Sakusa jump, attempting to block you, but they all knew they will fail. They know you can see their side of the court, because of Oikawa's set. No weakness will be hidden.

Just like you did in your serve, you spike the ball as hard as you can, sacrificing control of the ball. You break their three-man block. The other three run desperately in an attempt to save the ball. Once again, they fail, resulting your team winning the set.

Everyone in your side celebrates as your team finally wins the set, and with that another chance to win the match... except you.

The memories hit you so hard that you can't manage to hold your head up high. The memories with Oikawa you had buried deep down in you begin to flood your mind, suffocating you. You begin to realize something you shouldn't have.

No. Stop, you tell to yourself, but your mind doesn't listen.

You don't notice that the person you least want to talk to walk up to you. "[Nickname]— I mean [Lastname]-san, are you ok—" Oikawa begins.

"You... You shouldn't give me that toss!" You burst out, unable to contain your feelings nor your tears.

"What are you— Didn't you like it?" Oikawa looks so horrified, so sad that it makes you want to say sorry to him and forget what you said, but no, you let your emotions controls you.

"No! You shouldn't give it to someone like me, Tooru! You should give that kind of toss to someone, someone you—"

"But did you forget? I made it for you." Just for you. He thought, his heart in pain.

"Then make it for someone else! F-For—" You look around and see Shihebi, who looks confused. "—Shihebi."

Oikawa grits his teeth. How could he quickly give something important to others? He's so confused, so frustrated, and so lost. He wants to end everything, and fast. "Why? Why are you saying that?"

"Because we were done a long time ago! There's no US anymore, Oikawa Tooru!" You cry out as loud as you can. You don't care if you have sore throat the next day. All you want to do is to release everything in one shot.

Everyone falls into silence. Even you. It scares you that whatever you say next will hurt the setter more, but nevertheless you need to say it.

You look down and say those words. Words that Oikawa never expected to hear from you. Words that Oikawa said a few years ago to you before he left you alone in despair.

And now, the karma is coming back to get at him.

"I'm sorry," you say with a heavy heart.

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You don't know where your feet will leads you but you don't care nor the stares of the civilians while you walking so damn fast. You need to get a way with everything. You need a space. A time to be alone.

You stop in a familiar old gymnasium and you felt this is the only place that can comfort you. You kneel down on one of the benches as tears continue to pour down and as if it weren't satisfied you began to tremble—

"[Firstname]?"

You slapped the hand who touch you because it made you suprise but seeing who it was, you pulled him down forcefully and held him tight. "Tetsu..."

"Ssh. I'm here." It was only what he said which made you burst into tears. Kuroo didn't care if his clothes will be wet later on, he just wanted to comfort the trembling girl sitting on his thighs. He wanted to laugh because their position is kinda intimate and if this is only a different scenario then who know what kind of teasing he'll do.

And for how much he wanted to change the topic or tease you to lighten up the mood, he can't. He never see you in this state until now. "Tetsu... I don't want... to be here... anymore..." 

"[Firstname]..."

"I... I don't want to go back... Please..." You said between your sobs as you still hugging him tightly. "Please... take me away. I don't want to go back to those days. I'm tired Tetsu. If disappering will let me escape this pain then I will glad to disappear once more—"

"[Firstname]— Hey listen." He said but you were stubborn not to look at him. He sigh as he gently push you away from him and cupped your face to make you look at him. It made him feel bad, guilty and at the same time angry. You look so messy. You look so lost... so weak. He feels like you aren't the person he used to know. "As much as I wanted to, there's no turning back. Everyone knows where you are now. Unless you wanted to be separate with Sei then you don't have a chance but to face your fears."

He sighs. "Remember what you said last time we were here in this gym? You said you will see us on the court, then achieve it. Play not for them but for us. And besides, why are you afraid now? You said you wanted to play again, of course you will going to encounter them again."

"But it's not like this. I just want a calm enjoyable volleyball atmosphere. Not this. It's... It's hurting me. The memories... It's suffocating me. Even if I buried them they keep resurfacing. I thought I moved on but it still hurts." You said as you continously trying to calm yourself down.

"Is that why you began to develop a panic attack?" Kuroo asks but you keep your mouth shut. This makes mouthed an 'o' as he realize something. "So you've been hiding it from us huh?"

"It isn't like that. I didn't even know it was panic attack at first and it been a while since it occurs." You said as you wipe your tears. Kuroo succeeding on changing the topic but you don't like where this will leads.

"Since when?" Kuroo interjects and you pouted.

"Since middle school." You said quietly almost like a whisper but Kuroo still hears it. You watch his eyebrows knitted together as he clicked his tongue. 'Oh no'

"That bastard!"

He was about to stand up but you use you weight to make him sit up again as you wrap your legs around his waist afraid to fall off. "Hey! Calm down will you? I'm about to fall off."

"How could you casually talking with him let alone playing with him when he's the one who cause you to suffer? Seijuro is right. He's a bastard." He said while gritting his teeth.

"It's not during. It was after." You blurted out and it made him stop.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

Before you could answer a loud bang echo throughout the gym and you both quickly turned around who the hell interrupt your conversation. And it's none other than Bokuto and Akaashi.

"Hey hey hey! What the hell is that kinky position?"

You and Kuroo quickly look at each other and realize your position is kinda intimate. Your cheeks quickly gets red as Kuroo slowly forming a smirk. You get off of him because you feel he will do something stupid and embarrassing. 

"I thought you were sad, [nickname]-chan and... and broken then I caught you cheating with Kuroo." Bokuto said with tearful eyes.

"I-It's not what you think!"

"Don't talk to me! Hmp!!!" Bokuto said as he turned away while puffing his cheeks. You heard Kuroo laughs in the background then walks to Bokuto as he continues teasing the latter.

You sigh at the abnormality of your two bestfriend then you made your way to Akaashi who's keeping his mouth shut since he arrive. You blushed when your eyes met him. "Sorry. I-It's really not what you think."

Akaashi caught you off guard when he begans to chuckle. "I know. I'm just suprised that's all. But I'm glad you were okay."

"Well yeah... I guess I owe Tetsu with that one." You said as you glance at your black-haired childhood friend. He caught you staring at him but instead of teasing you, he just wink at you then proceed at making Bokuto more suffer.

"Here, I thought your [favorite flavor] milkshake will not suffice." Akaashi said as he show you the paper bag he was holding. Your eyes lighten up as you get it from him.

"Omg. You're really the best!" You said then you realized what the hell you blurted out. "Oh... Don't misunderstood or any—"

"Anything for you." He said and it made you blush. You both heard someone clears his throat, then you both glance at it and you saw your two childhood bestfriend is glaring at you two.

"Not fair, Akaashi."

You heard Kuroo sighs. "Anyways, let's get going. We can't let any punishment, can we?"

The two Fukurodani starts to walk but you struggle if you stay behind for more couple of hours but Kuroo held your hands. "Hey, I won't let anything happen from now on. I promise."

The mixed volleyball training session ended after court A declared their champions. The coaches decided to call it a day even if it was only 3:45 in the afternoon. The reason is that the girls' teams have a match next week. Thus they needed to go home early to prepare their strategy. On the other hand, the boys' teams needed to start their individual training by five o' clock.

Some of the boys were taking showers, some were beginning their individual training, some were going out to buy some snacks, and some were resting— and that included Seijuro. But as he was appreciating the beauty of Nekoma Gakuen, a guy suddenly pops out of nowhere beside him.

"Why did you just let him walk away?" Seijuro didn't need to turn around to see who was speaking. That voice that haunted him every single night since their friendship was cut off.

"[Firstname]'s words were enough." He said shortly as he looked around the gym with a dazed look in his eyes.

"Enough? Since when did you care about someone's feelings, Sei?" Sakusa said, and it was enough to make Seijuro glare at him. But the former didn't mind at all.

"Don't start with me, Kiyoomi. If you want to annoy someone, do it to others not to me." He said and looked away again.

"Others? You know I hate crowds." Sakusa sat besides him and looked around the gym as well.

"And you hate me. So what's the difference?" Seijuro retorted. But before Sakusa could answer, he cuts him off. "Oh wait, we hate each other."

Sakusa glanced at him but didn't say anything. This scenario felt nostalgic to him. Back then, after an intensive training like this one, they were both sitting next to each other, avoiding every single homo sapiens in the school. They were having some time alone, along with Akaashi. They used to eat behind the fences of the school while sharing some jokes or rumors they heard. It was so peaceful back then. If Seijuro could go back to the past then he would sacrifice anything... But now...

"I... I-I gotta go." Seijuro stuttered but it didn't stop him to quickly stand up. His voice began to falter. "I-I'm going to look for my twin. Bye."

Sakusa just looked at him while the boy walked away. If there's ever a chance to go back, Sakusa would give anything too, just to feel those happy moments again. Just to be with them. But just like yours and Oikawa's, the wound was too fatal. There's no way they can go back now and there is no way they can start anew. Because it was too late.

The scars were so deep that time couldn't heal it.

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It's the last day of the training camp and you are pretty busy because you need to gather data about your players' improvement, as much as you can before this camp ends. And you don't want to cause any more trouble for Karasuno and to other schools that don't know your little drama, that's why you are keeping yourself busy.

The players, they're balance but they are lacking, something... But I don't know what—

Your thoughts interrupted when you felt a hand in your shoulder. You quickly look up and saw Coach Ukai looking at you worriedly. "[Lastname], you okay?"

"Yes Coach Ukai. There's something in my mind but it's not that important. " You said then you give him a smile.

"Anyways, just like I said we will see you next next week at the summer vacation training camp." Coach Nekomata said while smiling.

"Yes, it's pleasure to work with you!" Coach Ukai and Takeda-sensei said simultaneously while you just slightly bow.

Coach Ukai nudged you saying that you should pay respect  too because unfortunately without Coach Nekomata, Karasuno will not get invited, so you pout. "Ano... Sorry Coach Nekomata if I ruin yesterday practice."

"It's okay. Coach Irihata apologize to us too. He confessed that he was the one who call the Japan U-19 coach." He said. You were shock at the sudden revelation. All this time you were accusing Oikawa for calling the said coach when in fact he was protecting you. "And sorry too. I'm really curious how a genius girl play."

"Too bad you ain't seeing anything." You joked and he laughed. 

"Anyways, this is where it's going to be real. The next time we will see each other, it will be the last long training camp before the Spring Tournament prelims."

"Yes sir." Takeda-sensei replied seriously.

"Just so you know, you will gonna join me to drink beer every night." Coach Nekomata said then he left.

You giggled while Takeda-sensei replies him with an enthusiastic "Yes!" while Coach Ukai just sighed.

After Coach Nekomata leave, Coach Ukai faced both you and Takeda-sensei. "Now, let's prepare our things and please do remind our players to get ready as well."

"Will do that, coach." You said. Takeda-sensei suddenly look at me with a smile.

"I'm sorry if I didn't do anything back then, but I just want them to realize that you are strong woman and you did. Also, I'm really fascinated how you handle and compose yourself with all that pressure." He said without any second thought. "Although, you've been breaking down left and right but I'm proud of you because you didn't run away."

"Thank you, sensei." You slightly bow down as a sign of respect. 

"Now then, let us prepare to go back to Miyagi!" Takeda-sensei said enthusiastically as he dragged Coach Ukai leaving you all alone. You sighed as you realize you don't have anything left to do because your twin brother prepare your things before you even asked him. Talk about being a mother.

"I guess I will spend my remaining time here with Kuroo and Bokuto."

"I'm really really sorry, Kota-chii." You said as you look at your owl friend with teary eyes.

"No! How could you, [nickname]-chan! How could you betray me!!!" He said defeatedly as you put down the +4 card.

You, Bokuto, Kuroo, Kenma, Hinata, Hanamaki, Tanaka, Nishinoya and Akaashi are playing uno cards to kill time while waiting the coaches and teachers. At first, it was the three of you plus Akaashi playing but as the time goes by and many volleyball players passes you four playing, the number of players is increasing. 

Of course, Kenma was always the winner and it becoming more a competition and forming alliance to take down Kenma rather than just 'killing the time'. Yet, unfortunately Bokuto was the one you victimized because Kenma reversed the rotation before you even had a chance to drop your +4 card and you don't have any red or 8 card.

"Hahaha! Poor Bokuto!" Kuroo teased.

"Shut up you rooster! I'll avenge myself."

"I choose green!" You said as Bokuto gets four cards from the stacks while the players continue to drop their cards here and there. You only have two cards while Kenma is at three. You have green reverse card and a wild card. You were confident that this time you will win but when you look at the pudding head beside you, he was calm.

And the time has come when it's Kenma's turn and green cards were maintain. If he put down a green card then this game is yours.

If only...

Yet, Kenma is so smart that he put down a green card and yet it is a reverse one. "KENMA!!!! I hate you!"

"I'm still going to win, [Firstname]." Then he smiled at you. How dare him looking innocent like that. 

You continue pouting at him until you all heard someone clearing his throat. You all turn your heads to that someone and you saw Takeda-sensei smiling in your little crowd. "The buses are ready, so I'm here to call you guys."

"Aww." Most of the participants whine at the sudden interruption because the game is getting intense but you all don't have a choice because you don't want to be left by the bus, right?

So all of you, even the Tokyo players walk to the gate to say farewell. You look at Hinata who's been quiet all throughout, and it guilts you because you knew you were one of the reason why he's been quiet. "Shou-chan!"

He look at you and his eyes began to twinkle as if you didn't turn his suggestion. As if he forgive you. "What is it, [Firstname]-san?"

"I'm sorry for what I've said yesterday." You said as you both stop in front of Karasuno's bus. You exhales, "I... I'm not in the right mind. Uhh... You see, my emotions were scatter around yesterday. So... sorry."

It caught off you guard when he starts to laugh. It made you blush because he so damn cute.

"Chibi-chan made [Firstname] blush!" Unknown to you, some were watching you interact with the Karasuno's decoy and Seijuro is one of them.

"[Firstname]." Seijuro calls you with a cold tone which made you shiver. You look at him with pouty lips but it didn't let himself affect him. "Stop."

"I won't geez. That's why you don't have a girlfriend." You mutter to yourself but Seijuro still heard you. He was about to smack you but his phone suddenly rings. You watch him pick it up and walk away from the crowd but before curiosity got you, Hinata spoke.

"I'm not mad at you and I forgive you a long time ago so yeah." He smiles then it quickly gone when he remembers something. "But... I hope you consider hehe."

This time it was your turn to laugh. "No worries. As long as we we're back. I'll try my very best to teach you how to be independent spiker." You wink at him causing him to blush but before the conversation continue, Seijuro calls you once more.

"[Firstname]..."

"What?!" You said irritated but it quickly gone the moment your eyes lock on his.

"Subaru-ojisan is on the hospital and he is in critical state."

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Your world turn upside down as you heard the news. You aren't ready for this neither Seijuro. It was too early to be separate.

No.

It mustn't.

You must not be separate with Seijuro.

You laugh. You laugh bitterly that you caught you twin brother off guard. "O-Oi, you got to be kidding right? That's not a nice joke Sei-chan. You really have a bad humo—"

"It's true. Subaru-ojisan's wife called me." He said calmly but you notice how his hands slowly forming into a fist. "She want us to go to hospital and talk about—"

Seijuro didn't finish his sentence as he click his tongue and hide his face behind his hair.

Everyone's been quiet as a sign of respect for both of you. Everyone didn't know what to do especially Seijou and Karasuno, they didn't know if they will comfort the twins or just stand there. It was their first time to see the two lost especially Seijuro.

"Sei-chan...Are.." You take a step as your vision getting blurry. You were about to stumble but Bokuto is fast enough to catch you. "Are we going to be—"

"No." One word. One word and it makes the tear escape from your eyes. You notice the arms that wrapping you is holding you tightly but you couldn't care less as you met [eye colored] eyes that looks like yours. "No. We will not."

You bit your lower lip as you turn your head to Karasuno's Coach. At first he was puzzle, but he quickly compose himself and smile at you. "Go on [Lastname], don't forget to take care of yourself and you should go back to Miyagi safe, okay? We will pray for you uncle's fast recovery."

"Yes! Thank you so much, Coach Ukai!" You said as you deeply bow at him.

"—at the back, Omi-san said." You turn your head and you saw Akaashi casually talking with Seijuro and with Seijou's coach. You never thought you will see them casually talking again with each other after what happened in the past but you thought, Seijuro will throw away his pride just for you.

"Oi, if you two just standing there we will left you behind." Kuroo said as he walks away with Akaashi and Seijuro.

"You really mean, you rooster! Hmp!" Bokuto said as he drags you.

"Coach Ukai... Should we do something? I mean aren't we supposed to follow her?" Hinata asks innocently. "To be their umm.. emotional support."

"Nah, those four are enough." Coach Ukai said while smiling as you five walking away from the crowd, and even Coach Ukai will not elaborate what he said, Hinata knew what he meant.

Even though you all aren't bonded by blood, you all bonded by friendship that was thicker than the blood. And for you it was more than enough. Bokuto and Kuroo were more than enough. 

And once upon a time, Oikawa is one of them but he destroy it with the word call 'betrayal.'

You, your twin, and your friends were waiting outside the emergency room and haven't spoken with each other. The heavy atmosphere between both of you is enough for keeping your both mouth shut because after all, you both don't know what to do or if you both can go home to Miyagi today.

The door of emergency room suddenly opens and it reveals Aunt Akira. Subaru's wife. You both stand up as you bow down to give respect to her. "Let's talk somewhere quiet and peaceful, okay?"

You and your twin look at each other. "Okay, Akira-obasan."

"Why our family is always getting in a car accident?" Aunt Akira said while laughing so bitterly. You and your twin keep your mouth shut as you both try to find perfect words to comfort her but you can't. 

Long time ago, you both in her feet. Afraid, alone, and depress. And whatever comfort the others would do, to the both of you— It is worthless, because losing someone forever especially if it's your love ones, it's like your other half is gone with them.

[Lastname] Subaru, one of your father's younger sibling. A completely opposite of your father. Subaru isn't that rich, while your father was. Subaru has a kind loving heart but your father was strict as hell. That's why you both develop an intimidation and a "must always win" mentality. Although, your father was more strict to Seijuro than you, because he was the only guy in the family thus will inherit your father's wealth.

That's why you both were close to Subaro and to his family, because Subaru was the one who holds you both tight and will fight your father for your freedom. When his business suddenly grows bigger, he was the one that propose that you both lived together again while supporting you both. And if he's gone, then—

"I'm sorry [Firstname] and Seijuro. We can't continue to support you." Aunt Akira said solemnly as she starts to sob. "I... I want to but... Subaru needs it for his operation and... and..."

"It's okay Akira-obasan. We understand." Seijuro said firmly while holding the older female's hand to comfort her.

"I.. I don't want to be rude but..." You paused yourself as you contemplating yourself, if asking a depress wife a controversial question is okay. You look at Seijuro who also intrigued at your will-be question, so you gather your strength to ask your auntie. "Why or how Subaru-ojisan got into car accident?"

You wait for you aunt to compose herself as she wipe her tears. She inhales deeply as she staring at her hands. "I don't know. Police said it was just an accident but Subaru got hit and run."

You were both shock at the sudden revelation. It was as if it was repetition of your past. A repetition of how your both parents die.

When your both parents died, your whole world turn upside down. Everyone expects that Seijuro will inherit the businesses even in such a young age or someone will hold it until Seijuro comes to legal age but there's no inheritance happened. No golds has been passed. No wealth has been seen. It's like your father's wealth exist only in a dream.

"But I don't believe it. Few months ago, Subaru said to me that he will uncover the truths behind your father's wealth. I don't know how far, he got but before the day he got into car accident, he said to me that he will go to police station in the near future because he knows now the truth."

You both can't believe at what your Auntie is saying. You were both naive and young to understand what the adults were saying about your family's wealth back then but now... You didn't know this was more deeper that you both thought.

"I'm sorry if you both learning this now. I know you should enjoy your both life—"

"No. No it's okay. Atleast, now we both know." Seijuro said as he place his hand to yours and he hold it tight. "I... I can't find write words to say how Subaru-ojisan protects and support us but Akira-obasan, we will always here for you and your family."

"Subaru gave you two month advance payment for your rent right? Use that time to decides where you both going to live next." She said as she smile sadly.

"Thank you for you and your family support till now. If you need help, don't hesitate to contact us." Seijuro said as he stands up and bow infront of her. You did the same of course.

You both watch her to stand up as she giving you a pat in your shoulder and give a weak smile she could give despite her situation. "I don't think I need to say this but..." She paused as she look behind you, "You both have such a great friends."

You both turn around as you see Kuroo, Bokuto and Akaashi walking towards you both. As you watch them approaching you, an answer to your problem suddenly pops in your mind but doing that will bring you back to the other past you don't even want to remember.

But as you watch Seijuro, you knew that's the only way. "Sei-chan, I—"

"[Firstname], don't worry. I'm not letting anyone or anything to make us separate again. I will do everything to keep us inseparable even if it's mean to stop playing volleyball.”

"No, Sei-chan. You will not do that." You said angrily.

"Huh?? Are you out of your mind? Volleyball club is just a club. I will not sacrifice ourselves and our future just for a club—"

"But you love it, right?" You see your twin brother chokes up. Volleyball is important to him just like you love volleyball. "Just leave it to me, Sei-chan."

"I'm the 'Queen' after all."