Scrimmage

Yamamoto: First of all, Bokuto, did you call in a setter from another string that we needed?

Bokuto: Yes, I managed to find a guy from the second string of the eighth year, he should be arriving...

Hajime: What's going on?

Bokuto: Our starting setter recently got injured, and we don't have a backup setter.

Hajime: I see.

"Everyone hears the sound of the door opening."

Bokuto: Speaking of him, look, there he is, HEY, Hideki-kun!

Hideki: Sorry for the delay, everyone. For the freshmen, I'm Hideki Sota, I'm a setter.

"Hajime observes that this character is not one he recognizes from the anime, but he has the famous Bowl Cut and doesn't seem to be tall or very skilled."

Yamamoto: Now that everyone is here, let's set the teams... I suggest a 4x4.

Yamamoto: Our team will be: Bokuto, Washio, Hideki, and me.

Yamamoto: Your team will be: Hajime, Kanji, Wataru, and Shinsuke.

Yamamoto: Let's play a set, and then we'll see if they'll be accepted or not, but before anything else, have fun!!!

Kanji: WHAT? The coach is playing?

Yamamoto: Hey, kid, I may be old, but I haven't forgotten how to play.

"Hajime realizes that the coach is quite tall, so it makes sense that he was a player in his youth."

GAME TIME:

"THE GAME STARTS WITH WATARU SERVING"...

Wataru: I'll do my best in this game.

"Wataru serves towards the middle of the court."

Yamamoto: I'll receive, Go Hideki-kun.

Bokuto: SEND IT TO ME.

Hideki: Got it.

"Hideki sends a long ball to Bokuto, who delivers a powerful diagonal spike towards Kanji, who fails to receive."

Bokuto: HEY HEY HEY, you'll need a lot of training to handle my attacks, rookie.

1-0 (Bokuto's team)

Kanji: DAMN! I'm not good at reception, especially since I'm a setter, but that's no excuse.

Hajime: It's okay; you'll get it next time.

"YAMAMOTO'S TURN TO SERVE"

"YAMAMOTO SERVES TOWARDS HAJIME, WHO PERFECTLY RECEIVES IT."

"Hajime: The training with my parents really paid off, and even with his advanced age, this coach can make a good serve."

Hajime: The ball is yours, Kanji.

Kanji: Good reception, Hajime. Time to test our veteran, GO SHINSUKE!!!

"Shinsuke sends a parallel shot that hits the ground with no chance for anyone to receive."

1-1 (Tied)

Kanji: NICE!!! Shinsuke-Senpai.

"Shinsuke just gives a thumbs-up sign to Kanji."

"SHINSUKE'S TURN TO SERVE"

"Shinsuke makes a float serve that ends up heading towards the ground on Bokuto's side. Bokuto dives to make the reception."

Bokuto: Hideki, it's up to you.

"Hideki passes the ball towards the center of the net, targeting Washio, who attempts a tip, but Wataru manages to set the ball high."

Kanji: Now it's your turn, Hajime.

Hajime: Finally, I'll show a bit of my talents. I'll try to copy Bokuto.

"Hajime executes the same diagonal spike toward Yamamoto, who fails to receive it.

2-1 (Hajime's team)

Kanji: WOW!! Hajime, I didn't know you were this good.

Hajime: Hehe, it's all thanks to my training.

VIEW FROM BOKUTO'S TEAM:

Yamamoto: I think that kid tried to copy Bokuto, although not as powerful, that Hajime certainly has talent.

Washio: I agree. What do you think, Bokuto?

"When Washio looks at Bokuto beside him, he realizes that Bokuto has entered that sad mode of his when something goes wrong for him."

Washio: Forget about it, Bokuto. He didn't even hit it as hard as you.

"Bokuto just looks at Washio with the same sad expression."

THE GAME RESUMES:

"Shinsuke serves the same float serve towards the middle of the court, this time received by Yamamoto."

"Hideki looks at Bokuto, who seems totally emo, and decides to pass to Washio, who attempts a spike that gets blocked by Hajime's team."

3-1 (Hajime's team)

Yamamoto: Hey, Bokuto, you're our Ace. Are you going to let our team lose to a bunch of rookies?

Bokuto: OF COURSE NOT, HIDEKI, SEND EVERYTHING TO ME FROM NOW ON.

Hideki: Alright.

"As a result, the match ended 25-18 in favor of Bokuto's team."

Match Statistics:

Team Bokuto:

Bokuto: 17 Points

Washio: 4 Points

Yamamoto: 3 Points

Hideki: 1 Point

Team Hajime:

Shinsuke: 8 Points

Hajime: 7 Points

Wataru: 2 Points

Kanji: 1 Point

Bokuto: HEY, HEY, HEY, did you see, rookies, how amazing I am? HAHAHA

Wataru: Really, Bokuto-Kun.

Shinsuke: Bokuto is our ace and is considered one of the best players at the junior high level in Japan.

Kanji: Eh, is he really that amazing?

Yamamoto: Well, it was a very fun match. It's always good to be active and play with young ones like you. Now, about joining the team... you can be sure you've passed. You'll contribute a lot to the team.

Yamamoto: Especially you, Hajime. You're already very good, and you're only in the seventh year.

Bokuto: Indeed, I was surprised when you managed to copy my incredible diagonal. How do you do that?

Hajime: Let's just say I'm a good observer, hehehe.

Yamamoto: But to wrap it up, it's going to be great having you on our team. In three days, talk to Hana to get your uniforms, but talk to her tomorrow if you want a specific number on your shirt.

"The three newcomers are heading home, chatting."

Wataru: I can't believe we made it.

Kanji: FOR SURE. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUR UNIFORMS. HAJIME, WHAT NUMBER DID YOU CHOOSE?

Hajime: I chose jersey number 10.

"Now, the three are officially part of the Ushimi volleyball club."