Getting off the coach, you stare at the volleyball gym.

"Coolio." You nod.

"Cool beans." Satoru does the same, standing closely beside you.

"Canned beans." You challenge.

"Kidney beans." He smirk.

"Kidney failure."

"Failure." Satoru cops.

"Yes you are." You answer smuggly.

"You set yourself up for that one." Tsukishima smirks from behind him.

"Yes, yes he did." You nod in agreement. The teams began to line up, each standing opposite their unknown opponent. "Oh, Kiyoko-chan, need some help?" You ask her as she trots out the coach, a large box in her hand. You take it from her before she even replies to your question and walk with her, discussing club matters.
You spot Hinata speaking with the same boy from the other day. 'What was his name? Kennedy?... probably not.' A taller boy, who reminded of Tanaka, wonders over with a threatening look. Then Tanaka pops up.

"Oh gosh." You sigh. "Sorry Kiyoko-chan but I have to go save our crowd." You jog off, the box still in your hands. "Tanaka-Senpai!" You call, a smile on your face. He immediately stands straight and stares at you wide eyed.

"Yes (F/n)-chan!"

"Can you carry this for Kiyoko-chan and I? It's really heavy." You say, holding out the box. He takes it straight away and the other boy stares at you. You peer up at him shyly, not used to the sudden attention before you notice Sugawara talking to this other boy, looking over to you three.

"Two lady... manager... beauties..." the Tanaka clone stammers as he steps away, two first year boys exclaiming something behind him. Your face heats up immediately and you look away.

"How come you know that guy?" Kageyama asks Hinata. 'Jealous boyfriend.'

"I met him by coincidence during a town run." Hinata answers.

"There's no coincidence." You interfere, a smile on your face. "You simply burnt down the bridge once you got to it."

"Huh?" Both chime. You laugh, waving it off with your hand.

"Never mind." Then you felt an arm coil around your neck and you pull back before realizing who it was. You hum at them.

"Nothing favorite sister of mine." Satoru coos down to you.

"I'm your only sister." You deadpan.

"Lets go check out inside." Satoru leads you forwards.

"I've already seen inside." You say as you walk in. The ceiling was high, which you could currently hear Hinata gawking over. "Coach wants me, bye." You slip out from under Satoru before he could say anything and approach Ukai and Sensei.

"We're greeting the Nekoma Coach." Ukai informs.

"Coolio." You nod, taking the clipboard he waves in front of your face.

"I want you to note down things." He adds, nodding to the board. You nod in understanding and step in toe with him as you approach the men in red jackets.

"It's been eight years. What's with the hair, Ukai?" The black haired man asks.

"Shut up Naoi." Ukai places his hand on his hip. "You haven't changed a bit." Then they both chuckle, mischievous grin on their faces.

"Hey, Keishin." The old man greets.  "Delivery girl."

"Whats with old men calling me delivery girl? It's not like I have a name or something." You say below your breath, sarcasm lacing your words.

"It has been a long tine, Nekomata-Sensei." Ukai greets.

"You look just like your geezer of a grandad." Nekomata chuckles.

"I'm Takeda." He nervously introduced. "We spoke on the phone. Thank you very much for engaging us today."

"You barraged me with calls until I had no choice."

"I-I'm sorry." Take bows.

"I'm just kidding." Nekomata laughs. "Just kidding."

"We're glad you took the offer." You nod.

"We've had good practice matches these last three days. We're looking forward to today's match."

"Yes. We are as well." Takeda agrees.

"Even though my opponent isn't that geezer Ukai, I'll show no mercy." Nekomata said creepily. You grin ear to ear.

"That's funny, Karasuno never even considered mercy." You chirp.

"What are you doing here?" Nekomata sends you a pointed look. You smile.

"Assistant coach." You answer.

"Oh, that's sounds fun. How come your father never told me?" He asks.

"Togami said that an old guy like you never answers the phone." You send an innocent smile. You could feel both men tense behind you but Nekomata laughs at your reply.

"Keep me on my toes child, that's all your good for." He chuckles, then he smirks. "It's not like I have any embarrassing stories about a certain twin when they were in nappies." That immediately shut your trap.

You stood next to the benches with Kiyoko to your left and Sugawara standing to your right. You jot stuff down on the board, trying to balance it on your arm as you watching.

"Pudding cup." You pop the p, watching as said boy talks with Hinata.

"Spotted something?" Ukai asks with a grin. You nod, humming. "You gonna tell me?" You shake your head to that.

"On the chance that I'm wrong, I don't want to tell you." You reply to his scowling.

"Since when have you been wrong, huh? You saying you've lost your 'powers'?"

"Can it." You send him a pointed look before going back to your board. The game began and to start it off the freak duo did their thing and got a humorous result from the opponents. You smirk over at Nekomata, your eyes filled with pride and mischief. You look to Takeda and Ukai to see them doing the same thing. You continue to jot, even when Noya came off the court and talked about Nekoma's libero. Then he quickly rushes back on court. Sugawara was left with a confused look.

"He's right." You say, brushing some loose hair behind your ear. Sugawara hums at you. "Their libero has some skill." You then return back to the clipboard. Takeda mentions something about Noya coming on and off court often and Sugawara explains it to him. Nekoma pulls a time out and huddles around their bench as you and Kiyoko get to work, handing out bottles of water.

"You guys did great." You smile, handing the first year players their water bottles. Tsukishima sends you a look before reluctantly taking the drink from you and Kageyama and Hinata gulps theirs down.

"You two did great out there." You say to the freak duo seeming Tsukishima wasn't in a talking mood. They both perk up at your compliment, but you continue. "But aren't you going to do some sort of, you know... like, save it?" You stumble over your words.

"I always save the ball." Was Kageyama's reply. You exhale and give up.

"Never mind..."

"I think (S/n) meant is why don't you save the quick so the opponents don't have time to get used to it." Yamaguchi explains. You nod, looking over to Yama with a smile.

"Exactly." You agree. Hinata looked confused whilst Kageyama stared at you with a blank expression. 'Oh my glob, that's the same look he gives me in the shop. Hahaha, remember, he has a resting bitch face, he isn't scrutinising you. Just a resting bitch face.' The whistle was blow and the players went back on court. "Thanks Yamaguchi." You smile before retreating back to the benches. You pick up your clipboard from Sugawara and look over to Nekoma, only to freeze.

"What's the matter (S/n)-san?" Sugawara asks.

"They..." you drift, then scowl. "Did exactly as I predicted."

"Is that bad?" Sugawara asks. You shrug.

"Not really. It helps the team, but it might lower their morals if Hinata isn't Hinata." You say boredly.

"If Hinata isn't Hinata?" Sugawara repeats.

"Yep." You nod, not realizing that he didn't understand. You watched as the tall #7 chased Hinata, and when Hinata was opposite their Server, he muttered about a fast attack, only for him to do a faint. You hold back laughter, trying not to offend or make a commotion.

"Are you okay (F/n)-chan?" Kiyoko asks. You hold your breath, your face going immensely red.

"Fine." You squeak, raising your hand to your face. Next thing you know Kageyama yells at Hinata about a straight. 'Have you met the boy. He can't do something he's not. Haha, I get it... cause I ship him with Kageyama... oh my glob I'm so sad I'm making jokes to myself.'
Half time was called and you stood aside, watching your team with pensive eyes. Ukai spoke to the team whilst the two playing second years encouraged Hinata.

But his spikes kept on getting blocked.

You frowned, watching Hinata closely.

"You're wondering why I don't switch Hinata out, aren't you?" Ukai speaks up as Tsukishima looks back at him. The megane stiffens.

"Not really." He answers under his breath.

"If this were an official tournament, I might." Ukai places removes his chin from his knuckles, sitting up straight. "But this is my chance to find a solution. But if Hinata starts to lose his will to fight, it might be better to let him sit one out." To scoff at this remarks, getting Tsukishima and Ukai's attention.

"You call yourself their Coach, but you obviously don't know your team very well." Your lip curls at the edges.

"Why do you say that (F/n)-chan?" Takeda asks.

"I've only know Hinata, and everyone else for that matter, for a month. I know enough about them to analyse each player. We will lose, but Hinata will break through this. I bet on it." You explain seriously.

"What you betting?" Satoru grins. "Any man would break if you kicked his pride in its metaphorical balls."

"This months pay check." You put a fist out to him.

"Months supply of gum." Satoru smirks and you knock fists. You 'kesese' under your breath as you look over to Sugawara.

"You looked troubled Senpai." You state obviously.

"The quick is Hinata's own unique and strongest attack but it's being stopped by a single blocker... how can you have so much faith that he won't break under pressure?" He questions as he looks at you in bewilderment.

"Yeah sis, money seems like a knowing bet to me. And how do you know Hinata so well? Huh? How do you know how his mind works? Don't tell me..." Satoru wonders off as his eyes wonder. "I said take and break! Not take and examinate!" Satoru grabs your shoulder. "That bet doesn't count. You won by cheating."

"Calm down bro, I'm not dating Hinata." You purse your lips, brushing his hand off.

"I though he said you carved out his heart." Sugawara said, letting out a sigh. "Though I do prefer the former to the latter." He mumbles, rubbing his head.

"Huh?" Satoru glances at him. Then his eyes widen and he looked ready to pounce on Sugawara.

"Watch the match numb nut!" You elbow his rib and ignore his moaning. Then you look onto the court to see Hinatas face. 'Oh my glob, freak as f*ck. How can Sunshine pull such a face?'

"I think you influenced my friends, not the other way around." Satoru mumbles from beside you.

"Can it and watch the match." You whisper back. They continued the game, Karasuno only on 5 points. Kageyama had the ball and sends it to Hinata for a spike.
Then you drop your pen. 'Oh great balls of sunshine.'

"Feet!" You yell at Hinata, and just before he slip he lands in a crouch. You sigh in relief, placing your hand over your heart. You could still hear the ball bouncing across the floor as Sugawara spoke.

"That toss, did Hinata just..."

"He saw it." Yamaguchi confirms.

"He trusted Kageyama with the ball all this time!" Sugawara shouts in disbelief. "All he ever did was give it a full swing..." Ukai stumbles to his feet.

"T-Time!" He stutters out, making the motions with his hands. The group gathers. "Kageyama." Ukai calls him. "Give Hinata a softer toss than usual. Not the usual direct delivery." He orders.

"An indirect delivery?" Kageyama repeats.

"In.." Hinata begins, confusion written on his face.

"Instead of the usual fast toss on a straight trajectory,it's a slightly floating kind of toss." Ukai explains. "I realise it might be hard to suddenly change tack, but..."

"I'll do it." Kageyama accepts it, nodding. The whistles blown and they jog back on court.

"Why are you changing the toss?" Takeda asks.

"To give Hinata an advantage in the air. I saw Hinata trying to thwart the block while in mid-air. He probably saw Kageyama's technique to thwart the block, and tried to copy it." Ukai then chuckles. "He just failed miserably." You and Takeda chuckle at that. So they tried it Ukai's way. And tried. And tried. Again. And again.

"Hinata, try to relax." Ukai advises.

"Yes." Hinata shouts. Then he walks over to Tanaka and bows. "I'm s-sorry. I've missed so many."

"What are you saying?" Tanaka asks. "It's because of you I get to freely spike. It's okay to have matches in which I look cooler than you."

"Also Asahi-san's scoring more." Noya points out.

"Shut up. Anyway, it's fine." Tanaka looks to Asahi. "Right, Asahi-san?"

"Huh? Oh, right, right." Asahi agrees blindly. "We'll make up for lost points."

"Although you might get switched if your keep blowing it." Tsukishima said.

"Tsukishima!" Tanaka yells. Satoru chuckles.

"He's fucked." He snickers as Daichi places a hand on his shoulder.

"If you're learning something, then give it all you got." Daichi advises Hinata. "You're alone when you jump, but remember that we're all behind you." Then Daichi jumps next to Asahi, a large grin on his face. "Besides, the ace says he'll make up for lost points." He swats Asahi's back.

"Daichi, don't put pressure on Asahi." Noya complains. "What if he gets hurt?"

"That's right." Tanaka backs him up. "His heart is made of glass."
Hinata got benched and a second year went on the court in his place. But when he came back on court, he still thwarted the balls.

"Again, all he can do is hit returns." Takeda sighs. "What can we do to help him improve?"

"It's only natural he can't do a play he's never done before. But everything you learn, you learn by doing." Ukai explains. "Remember Karasuno's Little Giant?"

"The ace Hinata-kun idolizes?"

"He lived up to his name. He was only 170cm tall. In the beginning, he was constantly blocked. But in the latter half of his second year, he was peerless when it came to battling midair. He couldn't overcome the blockers height, so he aimed at paces in between them. He'd make the ball touch the blockers fingertips on purpose, and make it ricochet. That's how he conceived his own style of battle as a short player." Ukai looks upwards, his eyes flashing over. "I'm just repeating the story my granddad told me."

"Former Coach Ukai?" Takeda questions.

"Yeah. I remember everything my granddad told my really well." Ukai smiles as you too think back to the old geezer.

"Because people don't have wings, we look for ways to fly." You say, sighing. Granddad Ukai was always a quick thinker.

Shame he wasn't here, otherwise Karasuno would of won the game.