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I sat up straight as the match started. Back in junior high, when I watched matches, I took note of both my team's and the opposing team's techniques so I could figure out what we could work on and what's working. So far, I've done that with our previous matches, and it's already helped out a lot. However, since Lev isn't with us, I'm unable to get the full picture.
I watched Karasuno's intimidating black-haired setter set the ball to Hinata. However, it was fast. Faster than any quick set I've ever seen. And Hinata managed to spike it with surprising power, all with his eyes squeezed shut. I looked on with a dropped jaw, momentarily caught off guard.
"Ah... Wha...?"
I shook my head, stunned for the better part of the second rally, and saw that Karasuno scored on us again, this time with the tall adult-looking man. I couldn't let myself get distracted by that again. Besides that quick set, it seems like Hinata is more of a decoy than anything. I took note of that.
Nearing the end of the set, Nekoma caught up, and we ended up winning, with Sō finally catching up with and blocking Hinata. About mid-way through the second set, Hinata opened his eyes while spiking. He fumbled but managed to make it past Sō even though his spike was out-of-bounds.
I couldn't help but keep my eyes on Sō and Hinata. I think this is their first time meeting, but even so, it's as if they're rivals.
Eventually, Nekoma scored the last point, deeming them the winner of the match. I didn't doubt them at all. It was a bit like an adult cat fighting a crow chick. But, with more practice, I think Karasuno will be on the same level as us.
...
'That sounds condescending..." I thought.
"Let's do it again!" Hinata shouted, causing me to perk up.
He's small for a volleyball player, but he has a bunch of energy. They played two more matches, with Nekoma winning both. I got tired just from watching them. Hinata tried to propose another match, but his coach pulled him away.
After gathering up for a pep talk with the coaches, I helped with putting everything away. I struggled to bring one of the poles that held up the net to its rack. I let out a shaky breath, pausing for a moment.
"Hey..."
I squeaked in surprise and looked behind me, seeing a boy with a buzz-cut.
"Ah... Hi...?" I uttered, looking away.
"Need some help with that?"
"Oh! Yes, if you don't mind." I stepped back, allowing him to put the pole up for me. "Thank you! I wouldn't have been able to do it myself."
"It's no problem... Hey, what's your name?"
"Ah! I'm [LASTNAME] [NAME], a first year."
"Tanaka Ryūnosuke, a second year."
I smiled and offered him a small bow.
"It's nice to meet you, Tanaka-senpai!"
With that, I walked out of the storage closet to Tetsurō, who was waiting on me.
...
Senpai... She called him senpai! And the way she said it too...! They pulled at Tanaka's heartstrings!
Badump
Badump
Badump
...
We saw each other off and walked off in different directions. As we made our way back to Sendai Station, Tetsurō leaned down.
"Who were you talking to?" He asked.
"One of Karasuno's spikers," I replied.
"... What were you talking about?"
"Oh, he offered to help me, and we introduced ourselves. Nothing special."
"Uh huh..."
As I stepped onto the train, I didn't notice the dark look in Tetsurō's eyes.
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୨୧ Kuroo's probably gonna be the worst of them 😭
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