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"M/N." Kunimi gasped out, sounding utterly taken aback and confounded.

"Oh, hello Akira." M/N let out a small smile as he waved sheepishly at Kunimi.

No melody would ever compare to the harmony that was M/N's rough yet soft voice to Kunimi, and to have it grace his ears after so long was enough to bring the usually tired boy to tears.

"M/N." Kunimi called out once more as he dashed forwards falling onto his knees, kneeling in front of his beloved M/N (absolutely ignoring Kageyama who had been forced to instinctively move away).

"Woah Akira!" M/N exclaimed out in shock highly taken aback by Kunimi's sudden actions.

"Get up Akira. Why are you even kneeling? Your knees will bruise." M/N urged as he tried pulling Kunimi up(to which he obviously failed as his strength has not recovered back to him, since it hasn't been a full day yet).

"I missed you M/N." Kunimi stated, completely ignoring M/N's pleas for him to rise.

"Akira..." M/N calls out helplessly as Kunimi then rose up gripping M/N's wrists tightly with both his hands.

Wordlessly, Kunimi stood there with his hands clasped onto M/N's as M/N desperately tried to capture the attention of Kindaichi who had just been catching his breath while glaring at Kageyama who had silently retreated into a corner, staring at them while the whole scene unfolds.

After using much eye power, M/N had finally managed to catch Kindaichi's attention and had finally understood the meaning of M/N's unceasing eye contact with him.

"Come on Kunimi-kun you should at least loosen your grip a little. Akiri-kun's wrist might just snap at your strong hold you know?" Kindaichi spoke as he gently placed a hand on Kunimi's shoulder.

Hearing Kindaichi's words, Kunimi's strength lightened a little as Kindaichi spoke again, "It's good to see you awake again Akiri-kun. You've been asleep for way too long."

M/N smiled at Kindaichi, "Indeed I have. I didn't miss out too much did I?"

Upon M/N's question, both Kindaichi and Kunimi stiffened slightly as if hiding something. Both trying their best not to glance over to where Kageyama stood.

"Haha. Yeah, of course not."

M/N narrows his eyes slightly, "You guys are hiding something, but what?... Kageyama?"

Hearing Kageyama's name, both Kunimi and Kindaichi immediately looked away rigidly. Along with Kageyama whose posture instantly straightened.

"Seeing you guys' reactions, means my guess is correct, aren't I?" M/N hummed.

Kindaichi and Kunimi kept quiet.

M/N let out a small laugh, "Why are you guys so tense? I already knew about this."

Kunimi and Kindaichi let out a small sigh of relief upon hearing that, their stances instantly relaxing. Though not completely since they're still wary of Kageyama who was still present in the room.

"However, I wouldn't worry about him too much. After all, he has found a good partner." M/N smiled enigmatically while he conspicuously took a glimpse at Kageyama, making a less than a second eye contact(Kageyama felt exposed for the first time ever, as if M/N knew everything).

Kindaichi and Kunimi could only look on at M/N in confusion.

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Before the sky was even awake, Washijo trudged into the hospital room that held the currently sleeping M/N.

Washijo had came in before he had to go to Shiratorizawa to work, meaning that it was so early in the morning that the sun has yet to even rise.

Standing by M/N's bed, he glanced and M/N's sleeping form observing M/N's condition. He was still a little salty that M/N didn't get to enter Shiratorizawa but it wasn't like he could do anything about it. It was rather unfortunate. Though that didn't mean Washijo was about to give up. Washijo is going to drag M/N to practice in Shiratorizawa whether he liked it or not.

Glancing at his watch, Washijo had realised that the time had really flown by(as he was plotting on how to smuggle M/N into Shiratorizawa for practice). He had to leave. Giving M/N one last look, Washijo left.

'Let me see how far you'll go in Volleyball, little gremlin.'

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"Oh, my stars you're awake!" Semi called out to me as he rushed into the hospital ward.

Semi had instantly ditched school that day upon receiving a very unexpected text message from me(I think he skipped practice oops😬). Obviously, he hadn't expected me to send him a simple hi.

"I can't believe it! Is this real?" Semi extremely uncharacteristically begins to react excitedly.

However, despite the smile that adorned Semi's face, tears were streaming down his face. In his eyes reflected great joy, yet at the same time lingering sadness.

And I knew exactly why that wisp of desolation hung within the deepest corners of his heart.

He was no longer that starting setter on Shiratorizawa. He couldn't set for me anymore even if I soon enter Shiratorizawa.
What should I do to ease him?

"It's definitely real. I'm awake." I gave his hand that was linked with mine a firm squeeze.

Semi let out a rare blinding grin at those words.

"So, what did the doctors say? Can you still play volleyball?"

"Doctor recommend me to do physiotherapy to get my muscles and bones back up to speed."

Semi nodded, "Then how long would it take?"

However, before I could answer Semi's question proper, a long-forgotten ring sounded in my ears.

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*Ding~

「Download complete.」
All data and physical stats will be transferred over to the player within the next three seconds.

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2

1

「Transfer confirmed.」
［Congratulations, the player's stats have been successfully acquired and transported.］
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"M/N? M/N?" I was drawn back to reality by a worried Semi who was holding onto my shoulders while very aggressively shaking me.

"Augrh" I groaned out loud, being dragged out of the system notification.

"You good M/N?" Semi questioned while inspecting my face.

"I'm great. Never better Eita!" I grinned cheerfully at Semi. I could literally feel my muscles tightening and strengthening.

"M/N..." Semi spoke in an almost chiding tone as I proceeded to wiggle around rather excessively.

I feel so free.
No longer bed-bound!

Following that train of thought, I leaped off the bed with great joy, giving Semi a near heart attack as he practically screeched out in alarm, "M/N!!"

And I landed. On both my feet, solidly and firmly onto the ground.

"I'm fine Eita, stop screaming." I waved Semi off as the look of panic was still etched on his face.

"What? How? Huh?!" Semi blinked profusely looking at me in confusion and amazement.

I smiled innocently at Semi who looked at me as if I had grown two heads.

"Oh, gods..." Semi uttered out as he covered his face with his hands, his fingers leaving gaps as he peeped through.

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Author's note:
Hello, all you wonderful readers! I'm in a great mood today so here's an update! A few of you were worried over M/N's physical condition and you all have somehow forgotten that M/N is blessed/cursed with X. After all, in chapter 46, X did promise that all hard work done when in coma will be transferred to his body.

Anyways, I really like to thank you all for the encouraging comments, seriously I'm going to cry 😭. Thank you all.

And as per usual, please don't mind any errors, feel free to vote, stay safe and

Stay happy readers! (✿ ♡‿♡)