The sun had already started to set as the exhilarating matches came to an end. The Karasuno team had emerged victorious, and the players were on cloud nine with their spirits soaring high. Now, it was time to pack up and head back home.

"Let us carry everything!" Tanaka and Nishinoya shouted as (y/n) helped the managers collect everything.

"Everything has already been taken care of." Kyoko told them.

"Hey, you two!" Daichi called out to Tanaka and Nishinoya. "Let's go! The bus is leaving soon!"

The boys exchanged amused glances before hurrying to join the rest of the team. As they prepared to leave, (y/n) took a moment to ensure that nothing was left behind. She had a habit of being meticulous, wanting to make sure everything was in order.

"I'll go and check if nothing was left behind," (y/n) called out to the team.

"(Y/n)-san, it's fine, I can go—" Kiyoko tried to say but (y/n) was already gone.

...

Back in the stands where the team watched some matches, (y/n) noticed a cutely wrapped bento under one of the seats. 'Hmm, maybe it's from Yachi? She likes cute things like this, I'll take it with me.'

After looking around some more, (y/n) didn't find anything else and figured nothing other than the bento got left behind, so she started to head towards the exit.

"Hey Gorgeous! Gonna give me your number this time?" Someone called out to (y/n).

Turning towards the voice, (y/n) recognized the group from a while ago, they had called out to her back then too. 'How annoying...' She sighed.

"Sorry, have we met before?" (y/n) questioned, a cheeky smirk on her face.

"Definitely, I never forget a face that pretty." The captain of the group stated "You do look hotter without the crutches."

"I miss them at the moment." (y/n) gave him a blank expression "They'd come in handy right now, good for smacking people you know."

"Ah, don't be like that Cutie!" He laughed at her statement "Stop playing hard to get and just give me your number."

"Sorry, I can't." (y/n) shrugged her shoulders.

"Come on, why not?" He got closer to (y/n).

"I don't give my number to people I don't know." (y/n) clarified.

Kenta poked his head out of (y/n)'s bag, curious to see who she was talking to.

"Arf!" He barked to make his presence known.

"Oh? Who's this little guy?" The teen questioned as he scratched Kenta behind his ear.

"This is my dog, Kenta." (y/n) responded.

"Just as cute as his master I see." The blonde send (y/n) a wink along with a cheeky smile "Anyway, I'm Terushima Yuuji, a second year at Johzenji High and the captain of the volleyball club. Nice to meet you."

"Well, that's a bit better, I guess. And Kenta seems to like you..." (y/n) mumbled "I'm Ukai (y/n), just call me (y/n), everyone does it."

"Oh, already on first name bases, so I can have your number now?" He got excited.

"Sorry, I can't." (y/n) shrugged her shoulders again.

"What? Why not? We know each other now!" He whined in reply.

"I only give my number to people I like." (y/n) gave him an innocent smile "And I don't like arrogant, flirty guys."

"Ouch." He laughed again "How about strong volleyball players? Since you're here watching games, I'm sure you like them, right?"

"I do like volleyball, yes." (y/n) confirmed.

"Great, so after I beat your team, you'll give me your number. Deal?" He smirked confidently.

"Haha, sure, why not." (y/n) couldn't help but laugh "To be fair, I don't think you'll beat them. They're really good."

"Hmm? That so? What team is it?" Terushima questioned, leaning his elbow on the wall behind (y/n) "Not that it really matters, we'll be the ones who win it all."

Before (y/n) could reply, a bright flash of orange made its way before her eyes. Hinata had bolted in between her and the Johzenji captain, which caused the latter to jump backwards.

"I'm sorry, that's my lunch box!" Hinata exclaimed "Now, let's go! Fast! People are waiting for us! Go! Go! Go!"

"Whoa, whoa!" Terushima grabbed Hinata and tossed him to the side "We were still talkin'."

"Hinata! You alright?" (y/n) looked past the blond teen.

"So, anyway, we can skip all that and just move on to the part where you give me your number." The teen continued "Since we'll be beating your team anyway."

"Excuse me!" Hinata jumped up, in between (y/n) and Terushima.

When he looked up, Terushima noticed the school name on Hinata's shirt.

"U-uh, (y/n)-san is our assistant coach, and, um, she's really important to us!" Hinata declared.

"So, you're the ones who took down the Goliath." Terushima stated, his team mates taking an interest too "Damn, I really wanted to play around with that guy."

"Huh? Play around?" Hinata tilted his head in confusion.

"Well, yeah. Tournaments are games, right?" Terushima clarified "And games are playin' around and havin' fun."

"Are you a team that passed the prelims too?" Hinata asked.

"The prelims?" Terushima shrugged "Nah Bro! We didn't even play in 'em."

"Huh? Then you made the top 8 in Interhigh!?" Hinata asked shocked.

"I think it was top four or somethin'." Terushima casually responded.

"Top four?!" Hinata shrieked.

"Anyway, so you're team is Karasuno?" Tersuhima turned his attention back to (y/n) "And you're the assistant coach? That makes you the conniving crow I've heard about."

"That nickname again..." (y/n) giggled awkwardly.

"Gorgeous and smart. Truly the full package." Terushima smirked as he leaned in closer to (y/n) "Don't forget about our deal okay. I'm looking forward to our match."

With that, the Johzenji team walked away, leaving (y/n) alone with Hinata.

"Huh? What deal?" Hinata looked at (y/n).

"Oh, uh, if we lose to them, I have to give that guy my number..." (y/n) scratched the back of her head, laughing awkwardly.

"What!? No way!" Hinata shouted "I won't allow that creep to have it!"

"Then you better make sure we win." (y/n) giggled at his outburst "Anyway, you said this was yours? The wrapper is really cute!"

"Uh, t-this? It's Natsu's, my little sister!" Hinata got flustered "I'm just b-borrowing it! Y-yeah! It's n-not mine!"

Laughing at his flustered state, (y/n) grabbed Hinata's hand and headed back towards the others.
The others were already waiting for them outside, waving towards them both as (y/n) and Hinata walked over. Kenta jumped out of (y/n)'s bag as they were finally outside, he yipped excitedly as he started to circle around all the players.

"Alright! Let's go home!" (y/n) declared as she joined her team.

"See you soon, (y/n)-chan!"

Turning towards the voice that called out to her, (y/n) saw the entire Johzenji team making their way out of the building.

"Looking forward to getting you number." He winked as he passed (y/n) by, smirking at the Karasuno boys.

"Hah! What was that punk!?" Tanaka and Nishinoya got ready to fight.

"Ahem." Daichi let out cough to capture the second years attention "Don't even think about it. No fighting."

"Haha, don't mind that guy." (y/n) laughed awkwardly "We just had a weird encounter with them earlier."

"Another team going after her..." Keishin sighed "Gramps will kill me when he finds out."

It was time to head back home and let everything from today sink in.

The buzzing of her phone snapped (y/n) out of her thoughts.

String Bean: My brothers wants me to join practice with his team.
Munchkin: So do it! It's a great opportunity! Blocking spikes from older and stronger guys!
String Bean: Seems bothersome, I refused.
Munchkin: Then why tell me about it!?
Munchkin: Oh I get it, you just want my attention. How cute.
String Bean: 🙄
Munchkin: 😏