Chapter 14
3rd person PoV
A week after Hiroyuki's call with Kuroo, a trash battle between Nekoma and Karasuno was arranged. All of the players from Karasuno have been waiting for the arrival of Nekoma in their school.
"Okay everyone, let's gather." Said Karasuno captain, Daichi Sawamura.
"Today, we will have a game against Nekoma. While we have never played against them, we heard a lot about our rivalry from the elder in this school. But, while we were not at the best for a few years, they were able to reach the peak and won the national championship last year. However, now we are a different team. We have a lot of talented players now. So, we will make Nekoma as our stepping stone. Are you with me?!"
"OSH!"
"KARASUNO!!"
"FIGHT!!"
"Yosh, let's have a warm-up before the game begins."
"ORA!! Come here, city boy!!" Tanaka, the second-year opposite hitter shouted.
"Pfft... Shitty boy he said." Tsukishima, the middle blocker smirked.
"HAA? You want to say something Tsukishima?" Tanaka Growled
On the other side of the court,
"OI Bakageyama! You better give me a lot of your toss!" The orange-haired first year, Shouyo Hinata shouted
"I will give you a toss when you can receive it with open eyes." Answer Karasuno's setter, Tobio Kageyama
"YOU JERK!!"
"Stop it all of you! Our opponent will be here in a minute!" Said the third-year setter, Sugawara. And he is not wrong. A few moments later, a bunch of high school players in red jackets with 'NEKOMA HIGH SCHOOL' on their back arrived at Karasuno. Within a moment, a mohawk guy from Nekoma traded a glance with Tanaka and both of them growled.
"You want to say something, city boy?!"
"HAAAH?!"
*BONK*
Before both of them can go further, a ball hit Tanaka's head with amazing speed, revealing Sawamura with his sweet smile and dark aura around him, making Tanaka gulp and step back.
"I am sorry for my teammate, he is a bit hothead. Welcome to Karasuno High School." Said Sawamura still with his sweet smile.
"Oya? Thank you for your warm welcome. I am Kuroo from Nekoma. Let's have a good game." Kuroo, the third-year middle blocker from Nekoma answered with his own smile. Both teams gulped and step back looking at their captain's evil aura.
"Okay, let's have a good game!"
A few minutes later, while both teams still doing a warm-up, a new guy with Nekoma's jacket came to the gym with a hard breath, looking like he has been running to come,
"Sorry I am late, has the game begun?"
"Hori-senpai! You come! The game will begin in five minutes, come here!" Said Yamamoto, the mohawk guy, enthusiastically. A few Nekoma players also come to greet Hiroyuki. Meanwhile, on Karasuno's bench, a few players who recognize Hiroyuki looked at him with a mouth gaped.
"Holy shit, is that Hiroyuki Hori?"
"Last year's national MVP and Japan's hero in the World Cup U-19 right?"
"What is he doing here? Will he play against us?"
"But I heard he graduated last year."
The whispers are still continued for a while, before coach Ukai who recognize Hiroyuki decided to step up and ask,
"Nekomata-sensei, why are your alumni here? Is he part of your team?"
"Well, technically, he is not a part of the team. But after hearing that he is currently living in Miyagi, I personally ask him to come to the game. If you are okay, I hope he can play in the last set so our first year can learn from the national MVP." Nekomata-sensei and Nekoma's senior player smirked, while Karasuno players were shocked after hearing what Nekomata-sensei said.
Meanwhile, coach Ukai growled at what Nekomata-sensei said. 'He underestimated us. He wants to defeat us without their ace in the first set and with their ace in the second set to crush our spirit. Okay, old cat, if that is your game, I will play around'
"Of course, I don't mind. Please take care of our team, Hori-san." coach Ukai faked his smile and went back to Karasuno's bench. Kuroo and Hiroyuki smirked after hearing that. It was their idea to play in the second set, but they know that Nekomata-sensei will make a cover for them.
Meanwhile on Karasuno's bench,
"Hoi Kageyama, who is that guy? Is that guy famous or something?" Hinata asked
"You stupid! He was the national MVP last spring tournament, and the captain of Japan National Team in World Cup U-19 this year. A lot of people said that he is the best player of this generation. Of course, he is famous!" Hinata gaped after hearing the answer.
"S-s-so that mean he is better than 'Great King'?" Now Hinata is looking at Hiroyuki nervously.
"Yeah, and we can play against him today!" Kageyama said excitedly.
"WHY ARE YOU EXCITED BAKAGEYAMA!" Hinata Shouted. But before the two continue their bickering, coach Ukai is back from Nekoma's bench with a scary smile.
"OI BRAT! Let's gather around!" After Karasuno's players already gathered, coach Ukai revealed what he thought,
"They underestimated us."
"HAAAA?!?!" A few growls came from the players, but coach Ukai ignored them.
"They want to defeat us without their ace in the first set and with their ace in the second set to crush our spirit. They think we are just a weak team. But, we are different now. We are much stronger than before. So, let's kill the cat, okay!"
"OSH!"
"KARASUNO!!"
"FIGHT!!"
On Nekoma's bench,
"Woah, they are scary.." Inouka Sou shivered after hearing their shout, the first-year middle blocker.
"Nah, don't worry about them. On the other hand, Are you really playing today, Hori-senpai?" Yamamoto asked excitedly.
"Yup, Nekomata-sensei asks me personally to come here today," Hiroyuki smirked.
"Troublesome" muttered Kenma, Nekoma's setter. He has been on the team with Hiroyuki since his first year, so he knew that this is some kind of Hiroyuki's wicked plan. To what end is his goal? Only God knows it, and he really doesn't want to know. However, before everyone can respond, a ball is hitting Hiroyuki's back.
"You didn't say anything about playing today." Kiyoko Shimizu, Karasuno's manager narrowed her eyes dangerously. Looking at Karasuno, Hiroyuki smirked and decided to add to the fire,
You hurt me, Kiyo-chan! I will never do something like that for you, you know it!" I clenched my chest with a fake hurt tone. A thick vein popped at Karasuno players who are looking at us, while Tanaka and Nishinoya, Karasuno's libero growled.
"Who the hell are you! Why are you flirting with our Kiyoko!" Hiroyuki's smile is wider now.
"Hmm... Would you want to know?" Tanaka and Nishinoya growled at him. For them, Hiroyuki is a perfect guy. He is tall, good-looking, and the MVP National. So, he flirts with Kiyoko is a great sin in their eyes.
'I will never let this guy date Kiyoko-san!' thought the two. However, before anyone can respond, Kiyoko slapped Hiroyuki's arm,
"Stop messing around our players, Yuki-nii!" That stunned both team players except Hiroyuki and Kuroo who already knows about his identity. Looking at all of them, Hiroyuki decides to introduce himself,
"Hello, my name is Hiroyuki Hori, and I am the brother of Kiyoko Shimizu from Karasuno. Nice to meet you." He smirked. A few seconds later, the entire hall filled with the shout,
"HORI-SENPAI'S SISTER/KIYOKO-SAN'S BROTHER?!!!"
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