Now I have to decide whether to participate or not. Today I'm gonna be busy taking care of the volleyball club because tomorrow is the practice match.

I have to decide now. Well, it just a special match because it's the Kyuudo 50th Anniversary if I remember. And whoever wins it, they will get the ticket to the national. Which we already got, so we don't have any problem.

But precisely because of that I don't want hold them back. It be a problem if they understimate us.

"So tell me, it's wrong for the captain don't do anything right?"

"What's wrong suddenly?" Oikawa ask while eating beside me.

"It's wrong though." Hanamaki said.

"Right..." I sighed and just lay down on the floor. "...Guess I participate it."

I turn my back to Iwaizumi who just finished eating and pat my head. "...Iwaizumi, I'm gonna take a break from today's practice, sorry." I look at him in apologetic face, but he didn't show any sign of surprise or anything.

"That's okay-"

"It's not okay!"

Then Oikawa suddenly hugging me from behind. Rubbing his head against my shoulder. Hanamaki nd Matsukawa just looking at us like it's a normal thing to happen.

"I need you in practice Haru-chan!"

"How."

"Emotional support."

"No."

I pushing his head so he would let go of me but he's not budging. I guess the power between a volleyball player and Kyuudo player is different (sadly).

"I will participate on competition next week! So I can't attend the practice for a while." Then, he finally let go of me. "Competition? I remember you just won the prefecture one two weeks ago. Didn't the Nationals still month later?" Oikawa ask.

"There's a special tournament that commorate the Kyuudo Anniversary. Whoever won the competition, they will get the tickets to the National." I explain, stand up and stretch my arms.

"...You don't need it, do you?" Iwaizumi said. Which I immediately nodded. "Exactly. The coach wanted us to participate it, for refreshing."

"Can we watch?" Hanamaki ask. I pondering after I heard his question. "...I prefer you don't go-"

"I want watch!" Oikawa said excitingly.

"You guys can." Those words suddenly came out from my mouth the moment I hear he wants to go.

"Weak." Matsukawa snickered at my response. I hit him in the shoulder slightly.

Can't help it how I want Oikawa watch the match and see how my junior is amazing and really talented on Kyuudo. I just want to brag about my precious Minato.

Oh? You think I want him to watch me? Oh no, that's wrong. (It's not.)

"Though... I can't guarantee I'll show you guys a good shoot." I sighed. Reminding yesterday practice. "Who cares. We just want watch you shoot."

"I care." I glare at them. "...But well, I guess it's okay."

Let's try it again. Team tournament. Even though maybe I can't do it very well, but I'm at least a Captain of the club. Better show the others my skill of they will think of me as just a Captain in name.

And, if I participate on the team tournament this time. Maybe... Just maybe, I will meet him again.

"Haruki-senpai, I can't... you can't be in my side any longer-"

"No! Please, please tell me where did I went wrong! What did I do-"

"It's not about that! Senpai I- Kh..."

"...Eisuke."

"I'm sorry Senpai. I can't shoot with you again."

...What a bitter memories we ended up parted.

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"Oi Volleyball club, do you guys have a practice match with seijoh or something like that?"

"What with that rude attitude Nikaido. The third years is here as well!"

"Hmph."

A two 2nd years interrupted the practice of the Volleyball club in the gym. One have a fluffy gray hair, other one have a purple with a pink mesh in his bangs.

"Oh! Nikaido-senpai!"

"Hinata don't jump!"

Hinata who nearly jumped towards the said senpai, but fortunately got stopped by Sugawara. "That was dangerous..." he let out a relief sigh.

"Hinata Boke! Don't just leave the court!"

"Huh what was that Kageyama?!"

"Stop it both of you!" Daichi shout to both of them.

"Sorry for the loud members." Sugawara laugh briefly. A beads of sweat rolled down his cheek. "No no it's okay~" Fuwa said waving his hand, a gesture to say he don't mind it. Though Nikaido let out a breath and immediately let out his facade.

"I'm sorry for suddenly barge in the middle of your practice. But I just wanted to confirm that." Nikaido let out a polite smile which, cause Sugawara and Daichi shivered. "Yea, we're gonna have a practice match tomorrow. Why do you ask?" Daichi ask.

For a second, Nikaido smile faltered. Even Fuwa don't really know the exact reason why he ask that. He just followed him.

"Mind if I go to watch your match?" Nikaido was curious of the condition of his dear upperclassmen.

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"I agree to take the position."

When I said that, everyone cheered. Though the person that the most cheering about it is Ryohei.

"I do very happy that you agree on it but, what's the reason you decided to take it?" Masa-san ask to me. The others kind of curious of my answer. "I don't really have any reason particularly." That was a lie.

To be honest, the reason why I decided to participate it is just my own selfishness. If, or maybe, even if it's just a small chance.

I want meet him again.

"...I just thought maybe it's good to do team tournament once in a while."

"I see. Well, isn't that's good?" Masa-san then pat my head gently before ruffle it hard. "Masa-san stop it." He just laugh. Then the others came crashing to me as I almost fall.

"I have to tell Shuu that you participate on the team tournament!" Minato said as he quickly open his phone. Before anyone say anything, he already calling Minato.

"Oh, Shuu! I have a good news!"

"...Minato's so happy that much huh." I said that but I'm happy he's like that. It made my heart warm looking how he's excited of it. "Minato's been wanting to shoot with you." Seiya then say. "Though you always avoiding it. I wonder why?" Seiya just looking at me with a suspicious eyes. I averted my gaze.

"Ahaha... Seiya, I didn't avoid Minato. It seems you misunderstood something." I tried to give him a smile but he didn't accept that.

"Seiya~ You're too overprotective towards Minato you know~" Nanao said cheerfully, while snickering. Seiya didn't really react. "Oi, don't spoiling him too much." Kaito suddenly said, scoffed. Clearly displeased how Seiya spoiling Minato too much.

"That'd apply to you too Haruki-san." Nanao said as he pointing to me. I blinked and just let out a nervous smile, can't deny that.

"I want be Haruki-senpai's little brother-" Ryouhei couldn't finish his sentence unfortunately. "What did you say Ryouhei?" Minato suddenly teleported to his side, scaring him out very much.

"Mi-Minato?! Since when!"

"Ryouhei... Nii-san is mine alone! He's no one nii-san!" Minato declared as he hold my arm and stand in front of me, seemed proud of what he said.

"...Minato... You're a brocon?" Nanao ask seriously.

"I'm not(?)"

"Why question mark!" Kaito said. Minato retort him back as they continue bickering.

"What even are they doing... Right? Haruki-san一 and here you're being so happy!" Nanao said as everyone look at me. I silently cursed Nanao that he just said that.

But really, oh god. What should I do? I'm too happy. Too much happiness all at once I can't do it. Minato want me to be his brother only. Oh god, Mother did you saw that? Minato being so cute. I wished someone could record that and give it to me.

"Brocon to each other huh..." Masa-san claimed as he laugh amused at the truth. I then snapped back and let out a cough. "A-Anyways, let's start our practice. We don't have much time left which is..."

"In three days Haruki-san." Seiya continued it for me, I show him a grateful expression. "Right. I might be gonna hold you guys down as how it's been a while I do a team tournament." I look at each of their faces, seeming excited for some reason.

"...But, I'm the captain here? I should show the others  how I am. It would be shameful that you guys take all the spotlight after all." I smirked. Showing my resolve on this tournament. While I'm worrying about my shoot, it seems I have to put that aside for now.

"Just a word, don't let get swept away by a strong wind."

"But... I'm heavy senpai. I wouldn't get fly away easily." Ryouhei said as the others dumbfounded. I just chuckled at his innocent and honest response.

"That's not what I meant." Ryouhei show a confused face. As Seiya start to explain how it mean. "Haruki-san mean that don't let the atmosphere or the momentum other team get us. Because it will alter our shoot."

"Correct." I said satisfied with Seiya's explain. Ryouhei seemed understand and nodded. "Ryouhei really is... innocent isn't he Kacchan?" Nanao laugh briefly, Kaito just sighed. "Too much for his own good."

"Masa-san, do you want add something?"

"Not particularly. You already said what I wanted and the rest of it will be said while we practice." Masa-san said putting his hand on his hip while smiling brightly towards me. I nodded and then look at the others again.

"Well then, go set up the Mato and your bows. Can I ask the girls to set the Mato?" They nodded in response, I asking them because they already prepare their bow.

"Ryouhei, just because you're not participating this time doesn't mean you have a easy time to slack off and not practicing." Ryouhei gulped his own saliva, and laugh nervously. "I-I understand that." I sighed. Looking at how the others seem ready. I said一

"Practice start now. Go shoot all you like."

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"Eh? Haruki-san is?"

Fujiwara Shuu, or called just Shuu now can't believe what did he just heard from his best friend Minato in the call. Fortunately the Kyuudo in here hasn't started so he can pick up the call.

"Yes! He agreed to participate the group tournament!" He can hear Minato excited voice in the call. Weird how he can imagine his face while calling.

"Why did he agreed to it?" Shuu ask, it is indeed that rare for Haruki to do a group tournament.

"Hmmm... he said he don't really have any particular reason. But I guess, that's a lie."

A reason. Shuu isn't ignorant or he isn't pretending to not aware of what happening to Haruki. Because he knows. The reason why he decide to.

It's funny how the reason why he decide to participate the tournament is hating on him and Minato. Unfortunately Shuu can't say anything about it. As long Minato is safe, that's all matters for him right now.

"Shuu?"

"Sorry, but I guess, you're happy huh?"

"I am! It's been 3 or 4 years since the last time we shoot together side by side!"

Shuu feel warm hearing that. He know the Narumiya's brothers since he's a child. While Minato learning Kyuudo from Saionji-sensei along with Shuu, Haruki always come to pick him up.

"That's good to know." Shuu smiled. He can hear Minato's laugh in the other side. "I ended up holding you back right? Sorry!"

"It's alright. Club haven't started yet, and there's still time." Shuu said put his phone down, adjusting his clothes for a bit. "Well... then I'm gonna go now. Let's see each other in the tournament Shuu!" Minato said bid his goodbye before Shuu did too and hang up the call.

The reason why Haruki suddenly agreed after a long time. Shuu pondering about it for a bit. Remember the past when him and someone laughing with each other, but suddenly drift apart.

"...Hope you can see him again Haruki-san."

Shuu can only pray for that.

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