Hey guys! Etto... I just wanted to thank you all for getting this far into my story! I had a lot of fun writing this and it was the main reason I came across such lovely people ♡

After a years work and effort, I'd like to say that I'm really appreciative for all the support! All those ships were ones that even confused me.

But this is how I planned it to end the moment I started this work. I will indeed clarify a few things here, but if you have more questions then do ask me. I'll try and answer as many as I can.

Please read this work before reading on!

Alright- first off.

What ship did the author ship?

Personally, I shipped TsukiYoshi. Aside from that, I guess there was the occasional OiYoshi that captivated my heart, but Tsukishima and Ren were my ideal.

Why did the author decide to end the book this way?

From the beginning, honestly, ask HAYASHIDA_RYUTO but I decided all this before hand. Only because I felt that all the xOC books were the same, and that not all books have a happy ending, and not everyone stays happy.

I find it strange that an OC can go from 0 to 100 with their depression and anxiety. That's why I thought that I'd like this book to be unique and to be remembered.

P.S- I know this is weird but I love the shocked reactions people put on. I didn't make it to the point of sadness, where everyone just cried so much. I just made a simple plot twist.

Why did the author decide to kill her off this way?

I foreshadowed her anti-depressants so many times. They were a big part in this story, and no, I stopped mentioning the pills on purpose. Remember back in the story when she had terrible side effects, and her taking them started to put Yamaguchi in danger? She also didn't want to tell too many people after Tsukishima. He was the only person who knew after her parents.

So she stopped taking them.

When Hiyori went on a date with Tsukishima, she went through her episodes again. But she started to self harm, only because she promised herself she wouldn't take them again.

But it'd be strange if she got over it so fast. Being someone like herself, she needed them but stopped since she had been happier. But what happened all at once made her break. No one can stay happy.

Why didn't Ren up with someone before she died?

Oh, geez. There were so many ships, and not all things end beautifully.

If she did end up with Tsukishima, then things wouldn't have turned out the way they would've.

Why didn't Ren tell anyone about her depression?

She thought she was a bother. She didn't want to worry anyone else. That's why she was all smile - smile in front of people, and hid it from as many people as she could.

If Ren hated Volleyball so much, why did she play it?

First, Ren has social anxiety. She can't make friends easily, but if they put the effort into becoming friends with her, she'll get attached.

So that's why when Yamaguchi offered her to join the boy's team, she agreed immediately. She was sick and tired of being alone, but she managed to become an assistant for Takeda and enjoy it once more.

What things egged on Ren's feelings towards Tsukishima?

The simple fact that he would act kind to her and no one else. This made her feel sort if special, and this was the main reason she liked him. Other than that, there are many other reasons as well.

If Yamaguchi did confess, what would Ren's answer be?

Get ready-

She would say no.

When Yamaguchi kissed her, she rejected his feelings although trying to lie to herself. She wasn't that dense, and she knew that he liked her.

But she ignored it.

She only had eyes for Tsukishima, but some things might have changed her mind, too.

What was the main reason of her depression?

Her Volleyball and social anxiety. Not being good enough. Feeling like a tag along and everyone hated her.

Why didn't Ren go to the game with her old team?

I know I didn't mention this, but the main cause is that she had to go to the doctors due to over working herself. There, he told her that she had to rest, and that she couldn't play anymore.

Did Tsukishima like Ren?

Gee- okay...

Tsukishima did, in fact, like Ren.

I gave hints throughout the work, but I guess I should explain.

When Tsukishima got the hint of Yamaguchi liking Ren, he decided to support the two rather than himself.

But at the end, he acted selfish.

He knew Ren liked him, but told Yamaguchi to confess anyways. That would mean that Yamaguchi would either get rejected, or Ren would accept, and Yamaguchi would get the hint from there.

Why did she think Kageyama blamed it on her?

Kageyama was the only one who knew for sure that Ren liked Tsukishima. The day after the fight, the rumour spread. This caused her to think this way.

Why would Sayaka do such a thing?

Sayaka was jealous of the Hiyori and Ren relationship. She thought that she had been left out of a few things, and that made her a bit angry.

She took the chance when she had one. She lied and said that Ren had a crush on Tsukishima. Along the lines, it twisted into 'they're dating'.

Why did Hiyori leave Ren although she was better than that?

The simple reason of her listening to Sayaka.

How did the rumour spread so far in one day?

People talk, and holy- you'd be surprised how fast a rumour can spread. Since quite the few liked Tsukishima, and the main victim had been Ren, the girl who kissed Oikawa, they had been jealous and started to bad talk her. This made it spread faster than fast.

Why was Kageyama so upset when Ren called him King?

When Ren told him that she found the title King cool, he thought that she would be the one to understand. When she showed a two-face for a short second, he realized that he couldn't trust her like he used to. He was just hurt.

Why didn't Oikawa answer the phone?

Here it is. It's because he had practice.

When he said "volleyball takes the things I love", he meant that thinking of his ex girlfriend, and then Ren.

Did Ren really die?

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It's up to you readers to decide.

I never made it specific. She could've been alive, but the fact that she attempted to kill herself could upset the team. But that doesn't mean that she didn't.

Will there be an epilogue explaining what happened to the team afterwards?

No, there won't. Although, I may make a sequel depending on who wants it.

Will there be a sequel?

Yes~ I mean, maybe.

After I'm done the other project. So when I do, I'll let you all know on my author book or just frequently check once in a while!