A/N: As of 9/9/21, this book will be undergoing editing! I apologize for what may be seen as inconsistencies in aesthetic and writing style! The plot as a whole should remain unchanged! This note will update when editing is finished. Thank you! Enjoy!

"It was delicious, thank you Oba-san," you hum to your aunt as she takes your plate from the table with a smile.

"Of course, dear. I'm glad you enjoyed it."

Since you live alone with your father, every chance your aunt makes one of her delicious homecooked meals, you are extremely grateful.

"Y/N!" You hear your older cousin call from behind you.

As you turn around you see the familiar, serious face your cousin makes and you know exactly what he's going to ask.

"Fine. Let's go," you groan as you stand up from your seat.

"Hey Y/N!" you hear your father call as you are about to walk outside. "What do you think about my new project?"

"It's great, dad! I actually really like the car you chose this time."

"Ha!" your father yells, "tell that to your grumpy-ass uncle!"

As your father continues to argue with his brother over the newest car he's decided to fix up, you walk outside to see your cousin already setting up his volleyball equipment.

"Yutaro, you couldn't wait like 5 seconds for me to come out?"

"No," he responds seriously.

For a second you get worried, wondering if you did something to piss your cousin off, but brush it off quickly since he was still waiting for you.

Setting for your cousin has always been something you enjoyed doing; it felt natural. Both of you had been playing together since you were able to hit the ball over the net. However, Yutaro has had way more practice since he was on a real team.

After picking up another ball to set for Yutaro, you get ready in your stance.

"Y/N," Yutaro blurts out as you throw up the ball, "come to my volleyball practice tomorrow after school."

After hearing your cousin say that, you completely forget to hit the ball you threw up and it hits you right on the head.

"Ow!"

Yutaro breaks out in laughter, mumbling a bit of an apology. Even though it's the first day of your third year in high school, and Yutaro's first, he knows you've got enough anxiety around that than to tack on more by meeting a bunch of guys that totally outrank you with their volleyball skills. Anyways, he already knows the volleyball team and I know one person: him.

"Come on, Y/N. I know for a fact you want to go."

Yutaro shrugs as he picks up the balls he previously hit.

"At least let me introduce you to some of my friends. Maybe you can make more than one friend this-"

"Shut the hell up, Yutaro!" you yell. "You shouldn't talk to your older cousin like that, dammit!"

You storm back inside leaving your cousin completely shocked by what you just said.