Chapter 74

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These are thoughts

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Mizuki pov.
The volleyball flies in my direction, but it quickly turns to Daichi's.

He tries to receive the ball, but it bounces out.

"I'll get the next!" He apologizes.

I turn back to Oikawa.

Damn, his serves is really good...

He serves, and the ball goes to Daichi again.

This time he receives it, but it goes right back to Seijoh.

"We're getting this point!" Hanamaki calls as Watari bumps the ball up.

It goes to Oikawa. Some of the members of his team get ready to hit the ball.

Oikawa sets the ball to Kindaichi. Once he spikes the ball, it hits Tsukishima's block. But it stays on our side.

Nishinoya bumps the ball to Kageyama. Then Tsukishima, Asahi, Daichi and I run forward.

Just like we practiced, we do a combo. Tsukishima jumps first, then me, then Asahi and Daichi.

Kageyama sets it to our ace and he spikes it through their block.

Watari saves the ball. As they prepare, Oikawa sets the ball to Iwaizumi.

He hits the ball. It comes between Nishinoya and I.

"I got it!" Noya calls it.

I step away as he gets the volleyball back into the air.

Kageyama goes to the ball, and the rest of us prepare for a combo again.

I glance at our setter just before I run up.

Tsukishima jumps. Then Asahi and Daichi. I jump into the air last. For a high spike.

I'm above Seijoh's block. I quickly scan their side, and take aim.

The ball comes to me and I spike it at the back line.

"Out-" Hanamaki calls, then hesitates.

The volleyball hits the floor. The ref shows the signal. It's in.

"Nice kill!" Nishinoya highfives me.

"Ya!" I cheer.

We rotate. I'm in the front row now, with Asahi at the serving position.

"Hey Zumi!" I wave to the boy across from me.

"Hey Zuki." He nods.

Asahi gets the volleyball. Then, he serves the ball to Seijoh's side.

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Time skip to end of match
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After we finish and the team meets around Keishin and Takeda, we get some time to relax.

"Zukiiiii!" I hear someone call me as I drink my water.

I look around and I see Oikawa waving. I sigh to myself and I walk over.

"Hey Kawa." I wave. "And the test of the team."

"Guess what?" Kunimi smirks. "We won."

"Only by three!" I protest.

"Yes, only three!" Hanamaki says dramatically and sarcastically.

I sigh. "Shut up Makki. Anyways, good match."

"Yup." Matsukawa pats my head.

At the corner of my eye, I see their new member starting at me. I turn to him, and he quickly faces a different direction.

"Uh...Kyotani right?" I say, unsure. "Hi...?"

He nods slightly.

"Mad Dog!" Oikawa exclaims. "There's no need to be shy"

His cheeks get a little pink before he walks away.

"We're having a meeting after, right?" Kindaichi points out.

"I'm gonna get him." Iwaizumi offers.

"I'll come with." I add.

He walks out the gym and I follow. We walk in silence.

...awkward.

"Uh, so Zumi, what's up?" I try.

He shrugs. "Nothing much. You?"

"Same." I reply.

We find Kyotani bumping a volleyball on the side of gym 3.

"We're having a meeting." Iwaizumi states. "Let's go back."

He catches the ball and looks at us. As his eyes meet mine, his cheeks become a little pink.

"Yes sir." He mumbles.

Kyotani walks past us. I smile and wave to him, and he nods. Then he quickly goes back.

"Well, there's that." Iwaizumi mumbles and sighs.

"Yup." I nod.

"I'm heading back. I guess you're coming?"

I shake my head. "I'm gonna go rest a little. Could you tell Daichi that I'm gonna check something out?"

"Sure. Don't get hurt."

"Ya, ya, okay. Thanks!" I exclaim.

"Ya. See you later." Iwaizumi says as he walks away.

I head over to the trail beside the office. I walk a little before finding the messy trail that splits from it.

I make my way through the branches and leaves. After a few minutes, I find myself at the cliff again.

Finally some quiet...

I sit at the edge the of cliff, my legs hanging over the side.

A breeze blows at my side. I sigh and I lay backwards.

Maybe I can think of how to beat the teams...I guess so.

I stand up and I walk to a tree nearby. I sit and lean against the trunk, with shade covering me.

I close my eyes and think. Then, without realizing it, I fall asleep.


Daichi pov.
I watch the other matches with some of my team.

"Hey Daichi?" Suga asks from beside me. "What should we do after? We get some practice time until dinner, right?"

"I think so." He replies. "I guess we can just do the usual."

"Do we have to do the laps?" Asahi asks.

I think to myself.

None of the coaches or Daisuke said anything about that...

"Not sure actually." I reply.

"I'll go ask." Ennoshita offers.

"Thanks." I nod as he walks away.

"What if we practiced with other teams?" Suga suggests. "We could get to know them, plus play against them."

"And beat them." Suga mumbles at the end.

"If they're okay with it, I don't see why not." I say. "I'll make sure with coach too."

Suga nods and we continue to watch.

After a few minutes, Kinoshita calls us.

"Coach wants to have a meeting." He calls.

"We'll be right there" I call back.

Before leaving, I quickly take note of some of the teams and the scores.

Then, we make our way to Coach. The rest of the team is already there.

"Daichi!" Ennoshita comes up to me. "Daisuke said that the laps are up to the captains and coach."

"Okay." I nod. "Thanks again."

"No problem." The second year replies.

"Okay, is everyone here?" Coach claps his hands, getting all of our attention.

I look around. Then I realize we're missing one person.

"Where's Mizuki?" Suga asks.

"Iwaizumi told me she was going to check something." I raise my hand and say. "He didn't say where though."

Coach sighs. "We'll get her later. But first."

He starts saying what we should and shouldn't do while we play. Including some tips too.

"And that's it." Coach says after a few minutes. "Any questions, or anything to add?"

No one says anything.

"Prefect. We get gym 3 to practice, so let's start!"

"Yes sir!" The team exclaims.

The team starts going to the gym. Coach looks around, looking both worried and angry.

"Daichi, I'm gonna go look for Zuki." He says to me. "Make sure the team doesn't do anything stupid."

"Yes sir!" I reply.

He walks away. I watch him as he does for a few seconds. Then, I head to the gym.

I go in, just to see them do something stupid.

Hinata and Kageyama are arguing, Tanaka and Noya are running around for some reason. Tsukishima is teasing Hinata and Kageyama, who are now chasing him. Yamaguchi is trying to stop them and Suga is trying to stop the two second-years as Narita, Kinoshita and Ennoshita are watching from the side and Asahi is trying to get everyone to calm down.

I frown as a dark aura appears around me. The whole team freezes.

"Everyone." I say in a serious tone. "Bench. Now."

Then all listen and I sigh.

This is gonna feel like forever.


Spencer pov.
I whistle as I make my way down the path.

Then I see Ukai coming my way, pissed.

"Buzzcut!" I call him. "What's up?"

He glares at me, then sighs.

"Zuki is missing. Can you help me find her?" He asks me.

"Sure! But with a price, of course." I smirk.

Ukai stays quiet. "Fine. What the hell do you want."

"Hm, good question." I say, thinking to myself. I put my thumb and finger to my chin.

An irk mark appears on Ukai, but he stays calm.

I think for a few minutes, and Ukai breaks.

"ARE YOU GONNA SAY SOMETHING OR NOT?!" He yells.

"Chill! Let's just find her first." I suggest. "Then, you owe me one."

He sighs. "Fine."

I look up and think.

...I think I know where she is.

"I'll look over here. You check around the beach." I conclude.

"...I know you know where she is." He says. "But I'll check around there. Just get her please."

"Yes sir!" I do a small salute before heading back up.

I make sure no one is watching before I go on the trail beside the office.

Not sure if Zuki wants people to know where this place is...I'll keep it a secret for now.

I go one the smaller path. At the clearing, I look around. Then, I see the girl sleeping against a tree, under its shade.

"Zuki, you idiot." I mutter.

I walk towards her and sit beside her. I shake her shoulders until she's awake.

"Huh-?" Zuki rubs her eyes. "Wha-oh hey Spence."

"You're finally awake." I smile. "How's you're nap?"

"Nap? What do you- oh shit." She immediately stands up. "How long was I here for?"

"No idea. Found you just now though." I reply.

She looks up at the sky.

"It looks a little darker..." Zuki mumbles to herself.

"What're the teams doing now?" She asks me.

"Well, the matches are over." I respond. "Team practices I think."

"..shit I'm gonna die I'm gonna die Daichi and Keishi-nii are gonna kill meeeeee." She complains.

"Maybe don't sleep in random places then." I point out. "Where other people don't know too."

"Shut up Spencer" She replies in a sing-song kind of way.

I stand up. "Let's head back. You're brother was really worried."

"And I'm sure he was pissed too." Mizuki adds.

We strolled back.

"I'm going to the office. Good luck staying alive." I wave to her.

"Ya, ya. Thanks for getting me." She replies.

"Yup." I nod. Then, I head to the main office.

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