Act 37; And you get paid why..?
"This isn't good..." Kenma murmured, as he held his hand up, holding his phone to his ear. "What isn't?" Yamaguchi asked, as they all sat in the living room of the Yaku residence. Taking the device down, he hung up the call, "apparently the room has been taken..."
Everyone stared blankly at the blonde, "eh?"
"You can't be serious," Ren sighed, glancing at each and everyone at the table. Her gaze then went back on to Kenma, who had a poker face on. "J-just kidding..." They all realized how serious he had been. "That's bad... I didn't bring any extra yen other than to pay for my train ticket..."
"Same here," Kageyama nodded to Hinata's response calmly, as the freckled male and tall blonde hadn't spoken a word. "Wait, seriously? How did that happen?" Kuroo sat down next to Yaku, the one who had been panicking internally most of all. "W-wait- tell me you're joking, Kenma!"
"...I'm joking, Yaku," the setter repeated bluntly, not helping the situation at all. The libero messed up his light brown hair, "what am I going to do now-?!"
"Yaku-kun?" Ren raised her hand in the same manner Kageyama always does. She then looked at Cosette, then back at the brunette, "I can get another room if ya' want..." Kenma's ears perked up and Yaku's eyes glittered. "Could you really?"
Ren nodded, "I brought some change with me- besides, I owe you guys for tutoring me anyways-"
"Thank you, Yoshida-san," the short male started, "but I can't help but feel bad-"
"She owes us pretty much her life," Tsukishima hung his headphones on his neck, smiling mischievously. Kuroo gave a stern laugh, slapping the blonde's back, "I like this guy!" The male then clicked his tongue, scooting away from the captain. How does Karma feel, Bakashima-kun? "Don't worry, Yaku-kun, Konimi-san, Kenma-san," Ren started, grinning like quite the idiot, "I prepared for something as such."
"I wish I brought money... Sorry to throw the situation on you like this, Yoshida-san," the freckled first year apologized. "Sorry, Yoshida-chan... I'll help out the best I can!" Hinata smiled, with determined fists closed and up to his chest. "Thank you, Yamaguchi-san, Hinata. You guys are the best."
"I'll help out as well-"
"Please," an annoying voice pleaded, "what can the King do?" Kenma awkwardly shifted towards Nekoma's female and libero. "Oi, don't call me that!" The setter then whispered into Yaku's ear, "I'm heading out..." And with that, he had exit through the door.
"Tsukishima-kun, please," the first year leaned closer towards him, "cooperate and try acting a little nicer, yeah?" This made the beanpole click his tongue in disgust, shutting him up overall. Cosette's eyes widened slightly, can she possibly use that tactic with Kuroo? "Speaking of which; may I use your computer, Konimi-san?"
"Um, sure..." Her voice trailed off, looking at the computer she had had, "may I ask, what for?" Ren walked up to the screen and switched it on, "I have to update something."
"Why? An email?" The cat like captain questioned, getting a few pencils out from his bag. "No... Believe it or not, it's the reason I get paid."
"No way," Yamaguchi mumbled, "are you an online tutor or something?"
"Me? No, no," Ren chuckled, logging into her Deviant account, "I'm an artist."
"And you get paid why..?" Kuroo's eyebrows met as they all inspected the computer. "I think the better question is; you're an artist?" Yamaguchi asked in astonishment. "I bet she isn't even that great-"
"Here's my page," she revealed her account, "I'm not sure you know who I am though-"
"Wait- YOU'RE TOASTALLYBREADFUL31?!!" Hinata shouted, falling backwards. Ren gave a slight nod, "yeah, I am."
"M-my sister and I are huge fans-!" The ginger blushed, playing with his fingers. Ren gave the sweetest smile she had, "is that so, Hinata? I'll be sure to give Natsu a gift later."
"She would love that!" He beamed, grinning so much it seemed his smile would ruin his face. "110K; you're so popular, Yoshida-san!" Ren went to her main page and fixed her status; Currently in Tokyo! I'm re-opening commissions once again. The usual ^-^
"I guess I'm pretty well known," Ren started, "I'll open 5 commissions; let's see how fast they- oh, never mind... The 5 slots are taken."
"Damn, that's pretty cool," Kuroo murmured, as Yaku stared in awe. Cosette tried to shake the libero out of his state. "How much are they?" Kageyama observed, reading all the comments that popped out of nowhere. "Since I currently need some money to pay off the hotels, plus the shipping... I put the prices at 5,470 yen or 50 dollars USD."
"And people still bought them? They're expensive!" Yaku gasped in disbelief. "Toastally's works are none like any other! She primarily focuses on sports art and art for others. Sometimes, she will add in merchandise with any purchase- she's so generous!" Hinata fanboyed, explaining Ren's online user in detail. "Thank you, Hinata..."
"It seems Shrimpy-kun has fallen for his team's adviser~" Kuroo cooed, making all of their expressions darken. "A-anyways... what's up with the weird name?"
"ToastallyBreadful31?" Ren felt the life come back into her, "it's a pun."
"I think we got it after the 'Toast' and the 'Bread'," Tsukishima sighed. "I never really got the pun either. After all my years of following her..." Hinata admitted his defeat, "what does it really mean?" Yamaguchi tilted his head, "toast and bread... 31 is switched for 13... It seems pretty Yoshida-san to me."
"Actually, Toastally and Breadful are a play on words," she started, getting Cosette's and Yaku's attention. "Totally dreadful... get it?" Everyone face palmed, except for Kageyama who had started to stare into space. He doesn't get it... "You're actually lame."
"Eh- leave me and my puns alone, Konimi-san. I never made fun of your..." Ren thought hard for a while, "never mind."
"That's because Konimi-san is-"
"Per~fect, right, Yaku?" The captain teased, making the libero's face light up. "See; something was going on! Shame on you for trying to keep it from me!" Ren gave a stoned expression, "you remind me of someone I hate, Kuroo-kun." He then dropped his shoulders, and put his head down on the desk, "I give up."
"Okay," Ren smiled, "let's see who the first commission is for; maybe I'll get an interesting one." Clicking the mouse, she stumbled across the user; Cataholic678.
Widening her eyes, Ren spun around and made eye contact with Kuroo; her eyes narrowing the slightest bit. He straightened his posture, and returned the look. "What?"
"No, no... He was here the whole time," Ren shook her head, making everyone confused. "Who was?" Yaku and Cosette asked in sync, giggling when they heard each other. "Kuroo-kun?"
"Yes!" The captain answered immediately, running his dominant hand through his hair. "Someone gave me a picture of you to draw," the first year chuckled. "What...?" The blonde female raised an eyebrow, "why don't we check the picture; are you sure it's him?"
"It's definitely him," Yaku stated, observing the picture. "Ooh~ I guess someone has a secret admirer!" Hinata beamed, making the cat like captain blush the slightest bit, "guys, be quiet..."
"Why don't you check the information? Or the account?" Yamaguchi suggested, realizing it had still been early. "Good idea, Yamaguchi-san." Ren then inspected the user's information, "ah, it seems like the person goes to Nekoma high here in Tokyo!"
"Are you serious?!" Yaku slammed his hand on the table in disbelief, "who could it be?!"
I have a pretty good idea, Cosette thought, her chin in her palm. "Nii-san, be quiet!" A small voice yelled, before seeing a specific captain, "ah- It's Kuroo-nii!!" She then leaped onto him, "hey, calm down, Haru-chan."
"Haru-chan?" Ren tilted her head, closing the tab before sitting back on the table. "Ah- she's so cute!" She smiled, making the younger sister of Yaku blush. "Great. Let's add another idiot to this table," Tsukishima mumbled under his breath.
"Why is she so flustered?" Yamaguchi asked, looking at Yaku. The libero then leaned over and flicked her forehead, "no, Haru. Yoshida-san is a girl." The young girl then eyed over to Ren who had been giving the blankest look she could give. "Eh? Eh?? N-no, you stupid brother!" She smacked his head and ran upstairs.
"Ouch..." He rubbed his head as Kuroo bursted into laughter, tears forming in the corner of his eyes. "Th-that's priceless- oh, o-okay, I'll be qui- ow-!" the captain had a few things thrown his way. Hinata chuckled, and Kageyama had been genuinely trying to study. Cosette noticed this and grabbed her things, maybe we should get to work.
"Oh, um- Konimi-san? Are you going to study?"
"If this tutor of mine stops fooling around, then yes." She replied to the female first year, before Ren looked at Tsukishima. "Can you help us, Ts-Tsukishima-kun?"
"Why should I?" With that, Ren crossed her arms, "fine, don't, Jerkishima-kun."
"What was that-?"
"Guys, guys- Be quiet." Yamaguchi huffed, as the two then looked at each other, and then away. Yaku noticed the awkward atmosphere and tried keeping them down, "let's just study, y-yeah?"
"Fine." Tsukishima and Ren agreed in sync, making Cosette and Kuroo face palm.
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"I'm coming!" Ren answered, throwing her shoes on and grabbing her bags. As soon as she opened her hotel room door, she noticed that there hadn't been anyone there. She looked side to side noticing a familiar blonde leaning on the wall. "A-ah, Konimi-san! What are you doing here?"
"Kuroo should've texted you; I'm supposed to pick you up for practice today."
"R-right!" Ren stuttered, stepping out, but she ended up stepping on her shoe lace and falling straight on her face. Cosette's eyes widened, and she crouched down and poked the first year's body, "are you... are you alright?" The younger of the two stood up straight with a determined expression, "o-of course!"
"Um," Cosette pointed at her face, "your nose is uh..." Ren then put her hand on her face, seeing a crimson liquid all over herself. "Oh."
"Here," Cosette went through her pockets and found a few tissues, handing them to her. "Y-you don't have to-"
"Your nose is bleeding, Yoshida-san." The girl labelled 13 took the offer, "thank you...
"But now I look pathetic..." Cosette froze in place as she heard the last sentence. "O-oh, sorry! That was supposed to be under my breath but... I guess not..." Ren wiped her bloody nose, standing up straight, "I'm used to this. I don't mind if you judge me, Konimi-san."
"No, no... I'm not." In fact, we are pretty much alike. Ren sighed, I tried making myself look good, and here life is- throwing me off like I'm not supposed to get my senpai to like me. "We should get the others from their room, correct?"
"I guess..." Cosette mumbled, standing up as well.
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"Uwaah! Nekoma's gym!!" Hinata squealed, taking in where they had been. Yamaguchi placed his hands on his hip, "we have been here before, but they seem so happy..."
"That's because it's different, Yamaguchi-san!" Ren grinned like quite the idiot, "we're playing with Nekoma, not against!"
"You do have a point," Kageyama also felt pretty excited, smiling the slightest. "What's so great about this? It's just a club." Tsukishima rolled his eyes, having multiple eyes stare at him. "Anyways, where's Kenma-san and Yaku-kun and Kuroo-kun?" Ren questioned, glittering her eyes towards Cosette.
"They had to get to practice early to tell the rest about your arrival."
"I can't wait!" Hinata stretched his lips across his face as Kageyama nodded. Arriving at the school's gym doors, they walked in pretty casually. "Hey, Cosette," Yaku greeted, as Kenma waved slightly as well. "It still smells the same-!!"
"Wait," Kageyama held him back. "What's the big deal??!"
"That tall spiker over there," the setter looked, "he wasn't here before."
"That's right," Ren placed her hand on her chin, slow blinking the other beanpole that had been with Yamamoto. "Ah, you mean Lev?"
"Lev?" The first years asked in sync, excluding Tsukishima. "He's a member that joined recently. He keeps mumbling on about how he will become Ace or something like that." Yaku explained, grabbing Hinata and Kageyama's undivided attention. "He also happens to be half Russain and half Japanese. As you can probably tell by his height," Cosette added with no expression. But it had been enough to grab Ren's attention. "A half... like me?"
"No," Tsukishima smirked sarcastically, making the female squint her eyes at him. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. Whatever," she murmured, "But still keep my gender male... I don't want to be noticed too much-"
"IT'S THE ADVISER FROM KARASUNO'S TEAM!" A familiar bald wing spiker yelled out, making everyone stare at Ren. "Ah, it's all of the first years, actually!!" Inuoka waved frantically, having the foreign ace wannabe extremely confused. Alas, he decided to encounter them anyways.
"Yaku-san, Kenma-san!" He came waving over, "are these the people from our rival school?"
"Yeah..." Kenma nodded, having Lev investigate every single first year. Tsukishima decided to walk off and put his shoes on though. "Ah- I haven't seen a number 13 before!" He exclaimed, looking down on Ren who awkwardly tried to avert her gaze to anywhere but his cat like orbs.
"Lev, you're scaring her- him! You're scaring him," Cosette made a mistake, but it didn't seem like Lev noticed. "Don't be rude, Lev. Introduce yourself," the libero ordered. "Alright! I'm Lev Haiba, the Ace of Nekoma!"
"Don't lie either, Lev..." Kenma sighed. "Eh?! I'm not lying! I'm going to become Ace!" Ren cleared her throat, "I- I'm Ren Yoshida, nice to meet you, Lev-san."
"Kageyama Tobio," he bowed, "I'm glad we have this opportunity today."
"I'm Yamaguchi Tadashi, and my friend over there is Tsukishima Kei. Nice to meet you."
"Hinata Shouyou..." The ginger introduced himself a little intimidated, earning a smack from Kageyama. Lev then bowed; his grayish hair right in front of Ren's face. His hair smells like lavender-
What the hell are you saying, Ren? She face palmed. Coach Nekomata came over and told the rest to start practicing with their captain. He then greeted them warmly, getting a bunch of smiles in return. Even Yamamoto came up to the female of the five and gave her a proper welcome.
Kenma set to Hinata and Kageyama set to many of Nekoma's members, including Lev. Kuroo had fun working with Tsukishima and Yamaguchi, and Ren just took down notes and played around with Cosette a bit. What could she say? Ren was a persistent kouhai, not to mention; her asking the blonde to pepper with her after Yaku mentioned she had been a good setter kind of made her hesitate. At the end, they all decided to have a small scrimmage, having Ren assigned as pinch server.
Coach Nekomata had some fun switching members here and there, but it was interesting how compatible Karasuno's first years were with his team. Coming towards the end of practice, Ren offered to help clean up with Yaku. It was pretty much her job anyways. Lev couldn't help but stare at the tall female, seeing her smile and all, "hey, doesn't Yoshida-san remind you of a girl sometimes?" He asked bluntly to Yamamoto.
"That's because it is a girl- wait- that was rude!" The Ace yelled, scolding Lev, making the beanpole's eyes widen. "Yamamoto-san, I think I've fallen in love." The shorter of the two laughed, "you're not serious-!"
"I am," Lev stated bluntly, walking over to her. Yamamoto then shook his head, I shouldn't have said anything. "Yoshida-san!" He encountered Ren, having her spin around and look up. She expanded her eyes slightly and suddenly felt nervous, "y-yeah?"
"I..." The male started off, grinning idiotically and making Ren and Yaku pay close attention. "I...?"
"I think you're very pretty!!" Lev shouted, making the gym turn silent. Yamaguchi turned around and gaped. Kuroo started to snicker and Cosette shook her head. Ren's face turned a deep shade of red, and she fell backwards.
"YOSHIDA-CHAN BLEW A FUSE!!" Hinata yelled, running over to her. Kageyama tried to shake her back to her senses and Yamaguchi was stuck in one spot, his face also red. Lev started to notice the commotion and looked around dumbfounded, "what happened?"
"Yoshida blew a fuse~" Kuroo laughed, making Kenma sigh.
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"That was a fun trip..." Ren smiled, sitting on the train. "Kuroo is actually not a bad tutor."
"Why, did you not believe Kenma?" Hinata asked the female. "O-of course I did!"
"Liar." She then sighed, "it just ended so soon."
"At least you got Konimi-san's number though."
"I didn't think she would give it to me," Ren said amazed.
Goodbye, Tokyo. You will be missed.
A/N)) Part two~~ It ended... lol
I have to thank Peri-chan for this opportunity <33 Thank you so much, this was so fun to write!! Himitsudesu
They are back in Miyagi next chapter woo that was cool,
Love you guys!
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