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Your phone received a notification. It only indicates a number so it means that it was not really related to your contacts and decided to ignore it. You sat on your wide fluffy bed and grab a book that you were reading for some time now, it was entitled 'Mischievous'.

Well, you could quite relate since you were once a mischievous girl back in the States where you could freely play pranks but because of the change in environment, you stopped playing pranks and instead drowned yourself in reading and playing video games. You also own a PSP and downloaded RPG games on your phone.

When you were about to start reading the chapter you had left, your phone rang again and the same number popped up. You then realized that you have given your phone number to a funny person called Nishinoya. You quickly opened your inbox and read the message you have received.

From: Unknown number

Entry:
Yahoo!

Entry:
Hey stop ignoring me 😘

You never thought that Nishinoya would text you like this because he seemed like a serious yet funny person. You never thought that he would send you a kissing emoji. A smile escaped your lips and started typing.

To: Unknown number

Entry:
Nishinoya-san, you should have included your name in your first message. Doofus.

From: Unknown number

Entry:
Nishinoya? Who's that? I saw a piece of paper with your number on it on the road. That Nishinoya must have lost it.

To: Unknown number

Entry:
Ah is that so? Then I have no obligation to entertain a stranger. Goodbye.

From: Unknown number

Entry:
Waiiiitttttt! How about meeting up? I have a feeling that you're a girl??

Hey?

Helloooo???

After the last message you received, you stopped texting back after realizing that it was just another random jerk on the other line. You started reading until you heard your phone ring. It was from the persistent jerk a while ago and you decided to answer it.

"Buzz off," You muttered and ended the call, preventing the person on the other line on answering back. You're about to close your phone when a series of text messages flooded your screen.

From: Unknown number

Entry:
HEY, YOUR VOICE IS SO SWEET! (0○0)

Why aren't you replying back?

Yahoo?

My name is Oikawa Tooru, how about you?

Oi it's not fair that I'm the only one who introduced my nameee!! (>c<)/

Then I'll call you Alien-chan♡

I'll be bugging you every day after my volleyball break and practice~☆

To: Oikawa

Entry:
Huuhh? It's you who decided to name yourself. Alien-chan sounds cute btw. Bye, I'm reading so don't bother me.

Sending your last message, you decided to shut your phone down to prevent Oikawa from bugging you. You're very sure that you heard his name from somewhere before.

The next day, you woke up early and decided to walk to school since it's only 6:30 in the morning. "Where's brother?" You asked your mother while wearing your school shoes and your black blazer. "Kizuki went for an overnight yesterday since his school is holding a week of practice including other schools." Your mom explained.

"Ehhhh, good for him then." You whispered and felt jealous because you never had a chance to stay over the night in a friends' place nor camp out. You checked your phone and it was flooded with Oikawa's messages.

It was about morning greetings and was bugging you to meet up with him. You thought that Oikawa is a flirt but since you did not meet him yet in person, you thought that you must not judge him.

Break time came and you visited Yachi to eat with her. "Hitoka-chan~ Let's eat together!" You greeted me while waving at the door of Yachi's classroom. You saw her sipping a box of juice and you bought two sandwiches for both of you.

"I'm so bored Y/n-san... Ah! Right, I'm going on a trial membership later on at the volleyball club. You're applying as a manager right? Why not join me?" Yachi suggested as she munched her share of sandwiches. "Why not! I'd be glad to!" You thanked as Yachi finished her food. Yachi was going to say something when someone called her.

It was two guys, one with a sunny aura and one with a piercing one. You decided to leave them alone and bid goodbye.

You then contemplated if what you have done is right since Yachi had the habit of overthinking and judging people by their appearance so she often goofs off and her imagination breaks the limit.

Either way, the two boys who approached Yachi had decent looks so you thought that she'd be alright on her own. Your phone suddenly vibrated in your pocket because the boy named Oikawa has been calling you since break time. He was quite persistent.

People around you would still gossip about why you transferred so suddenly but you paid no mind to it and focused on your textbooks instead. "Naru-san, can you answer the English question on the board?" The teacher asked and without further ado, you stood up and started reading the English sentence.

"Why do we need to learn English? Because it is used internationally to communicate." You recited and sit back again. "She is an American right? Must be a piece of cake for her.." You heard someone whispered and you almost rolled your eye in sarcasm.

'Why don't you just study English more instead of gossiping? That way, Japan's economy won't be wasted by the likes of you. Hah bitch.' You cursed on your mind since you don't really show anyone how you truly feel and kept it all by yourself instead of cursing someone in front of their faces.

You looked back and smiled at the girl who talked shit about you. The girl was going to say something but the bell rang, indicating that classes are already dismissed and it's time for club activities to run.

You then fixed your belongings and left your classroom. On your way, you went to the first year's building and fetched Yachi. Of course, your presence again caused a mini commotion among the first years but you were used to it. Some of the people who stared at you had flushed faces but you paid no mind to it and went straight to Yachi's desk.

"Hitoka-chan! Let's go together~" You greeted and pulled Yachi on a playful hug. "Y-Y/n senpai!" Yachi stuttered. "What? It should be Y/n-san!" You teased. There are some who envied Yachi because she knew the 2nd year girl who is now hugging her.

"By the way Hitoka-chan, who are those guys? Is one of them your boyfriend?" You teased and poked Yachi's cheeks. "N-no senpai! They just asked me to teach them Inglish!" Yachi defended as her face began to turn red from embarrassment.

'Inglish?' You thought but shrugged it off. "Ehhh, too bad then. You look like you'd be an interesting couple with the orange-haired boy~" You teased her even more and Yachi's face looked like she would cry at any time right now. "J-just kiddin!" You retaliated and gave Yachi a bear hug. "Y-G/n-san, Mouuuu!" Yachi pouted but smiled afterward.

A few more corners and you finally arrived at a gymnasium. The smell of rubber entertained your nose and the sound of balls colliding with the floor is like music to your ears. Oh, how you missed playing in a volleyball gym!

As soon as Yachi took a sneak peek at the gymnasium's door, a loud voice called out to her. "Yachi-saaaaaaaan!" A boy from before appeared in front of Yachi who was startled and he was holding out a piece of paper.

"This afternoon's test, some parts you thought me were on there and I got a third of them right!" The boy continued and both of them jumped at the same time while expressing their happiness. The boy hasn't noticed you yet and went back to practice.

"So, You'll be observing today-- uh hey there." A very beautiful girl with glasses and a mole on her right lip noticed you and smiled in your direction. 'IT'S SHIMIZU SENPAI ON THE FLESH!' You squealed and stopped yourself from hugging Shimizu and instead walked forward to introduce yourself.

"Good afternoon, I'm Naru Y/n a Second Year student. I'd like to join Hitoka-chan and apply as a manager. Oh, I'm only going to join if she does!" You introduced as your cheeks blushed a simple tint of pink. Shimizu smiled and welcomed the both of you.

"As I said earlier, you're going to observe today. Oh, and be careful of stray shots." Shimizu explained as she left Yachi and you on the corner. "Wight!" Yachi saluted and you chuckled and thought about how cute she is when she's kind of nervous.

"OHHHHH! NARU-SANNNNNN! IS THAT YOUUUUUU!?" A familiar voice called at you loudly which made the other members who are busy divert their attention. Now, all eyes are on you. You took a glimpse of the boy who called out to you and it turns out that it was the boy who misplaced your number.

"So you're a volleyball player Nishinoya-san?" You asked as you smiled. "I'm the Libero!" Nishinoya bragged as he pointed at himself. "Nishinoya-san, you haven't texted me yesterday. What's wrong?" You asked and a smirk appeared on your lips. You're thinking of making fun of the Libero in front of you.

"Uh, eh, urm about that..." "Woahhhhh! So you're real! You really look like Kiyoko-san!" A boy with a clean shaved head cut Nishinoya's dawdle. "Oii! Don't bother them and get back to practice!" A guy with a medium build and a strong-willed aura shouted at the two boys who began bothering you. You thought that he was the Captain of the team.

"I'm sorry about those guys. You girls must be here to apply as our manager, right?" A boy with a flowery aura and a gentle smile approached them. "Woooahhhhgggg!? Three managers!? We're going to look like real champions!" Hinata yelled as he jumped up and down.

"N-no! We are just here for a trial membership!" Yachi replied as she kept stuttering and held your hands. You then realized who the person is and smiled at him. "Oh, so you are Sugawara-senpai. Nice to meet you." You greeted and bowed in front of Sugawara.

"I don't think we've met before, uh what's your name?" Sugawara asked with an embarrassed face. "Ah sorry about that. It's just that you were quite popular among the girls in my class." You said while intertwined her fingers with Yachi's. 'Should I kidnap Yachi, she's fricking cute.'

After hearing the reason, Suga then excused himself and went back to practice. The two of you were quietly watching the match and you were amazed at how Hinata spiked the ball with his eyes closed. He was a bit short to be a middle blocker but he sure can jump as high as he wanted to.

All of a sudden, a stray ball then came rushing towards your direction. Yachi was dumbfounded but thankfully, you received the ball with your palms and reacted faster because of your reflex, and not to mention, you were also a former volleyball player.

"Y/n-san! So cool!!" Yachi cheered as her eyes twinkled in amazement. "Sorry about that!" A random voice yelled and they continued practicing. Shimizu then came to your aid and sighed in relief that no one was hurt. "Are you okay?" Shimizu asked the still frozen Yachi.

"Yes! Actually, this is my first time seeing volleyball outside P.E. class so close." Yachi reasoned out as she smiled. "It's pretty amazing. I think our team's offense is among the best in the prefecture." Shimizu paused as she dodged a stray ball. "Kiyoko san's talking. She's smiling, she's moving her lips!" Tanaka said as if he and Noya were star-struck and soon got a number of scolding from their coach.

"Karasuno was actually strong enough to go to Nationals before." Shimizu resumed as she looked up at the ceiling. Her ambiance gave off a nostalgic essence. "Nationals?" You asked in amazement. "But in the last few years, we've been called 'fallen giant' and 'the flightless birds'. This time, we're going to stand on the national stage." Shimizu said with a determination which made you and Yachi look up to her more.

Just before you could ask more about the National thing, a teacher with glasses and curly hair who wore a green tracksuit entered the gym. He gathered all the members so you thought that this teacher is the Volleyball Boys' adviser.

He talked about a requested practice match from another school called Ouginishi High who saw them in the inter-high prelims and insisted on having a match which the teacher accepted. When everything was talked out, the boys had a happy expression and they were all dismissed.

You thought that it would be really exciting if you joined a flock of birds with a burning passion. You were about to call Yachi when you turned around but instead were greeted with a frowning face.

"Oho? So you are a volleyball player," You paused as a playful smirk appeared on your lips. "Salty bean pole." You continued, earning an annoyed look which you enjoyed wholeheartedly.

"What are you doing here... S-E-N-P-A-I-?"

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-helli