PRELIMS + MATCH 1

She shot me she shot me bang bang she shot me - K'NAAN

—LITLE TIME SKIP

—"THE PRELIMS, 'HAVENT BEEN HERE IN A WHILE"

As you glanced around, Takashi chimed in, "We were here, what, 11 months ago? That's practically yesterday." You couldn't resist a sarcastic comeback, knowing his memory was as sharp as a butter knife. "Oh wow, Takashi, I'm impressed," you quipped, earning a collective eyeroll from the rest of the second years who chimed in unison, ", that was sarcasm, buddy."

"Oh," he mumbled, heading towards the match board. "Looks like we're facing off against Izanamie High, and if we win, it's Dateko High next," Curtis announced. Just then, someone barged past Takashi rudely. "Hey, watch it!" Takashi snarled, but the taller boy just shot him a glare. Before you could intervene, a stunning girl swooped in, delivering a swift karate chop to the boy's head, silencing the tension in the room with her bold action.

"Sorry for his behavior, he can be rather aggressive ," the girl said. "Don't worry, it's alright," you assured her, only to be interrupted by Takashi. "Alright?!" he interjected, but you swiftly silenced him with a hand over his mouth. "By the way, I'm Araki Hanamiya," the girl introduced herself, extending her hand for a handshake, to which you reciprocated. "I'm (y/n) (L/n), nice to meet you, Hanamiya," you greeted with a warm smile.

As you and Hanamiya exchanged what you thought was a friendly handshake, Osana and another person simultaneously yelled, "Hey, cut it out!" Their shocked expressions mirrored each other's as they looked at one another. Osana quickly regained her composure and firmly instructed, "(Y/n), let go of her hand." Hesitantly , you released your grip and scoffed. "See you later, (L/n)," she said as she walked away. The word "later" echoed in your mind, leaving you thinking about it.

You brushed off the encounter and walked with Takashi and Osana to join the rest of your team. "What did that girl mean by 'later'?" Takashi asked, his curiosity getting the best of him. "She's probably from Izanami High," Osana assumed. "Well, I suppose I'll see her again," you muttered to yourself, the thought lingering in your mind. "Who are you talking to?" Mina questioned, catching your quiet remark. "Oh, just thinking out loud," you replied casually, not wanting to dive into the details.

—MINI TIME SKIP BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOU SPEAKING TO YOURSELF

Now, you found yourself standing alongside your teammates on one side of the court, while the players from Izanami High lined up on the other side. Both teams exchanged bows, a sign of respect before the match began. Those designated to start this set took their positions on the court, while the others settled onto the bench, anticipation hanging in the air. The starting rotation included: Ai, Curtis, Hana, Mina, Yuzuha, and Shousuke, each player ready to give their all in the upcoming match.

The game kicked off with Shousuke's powerful serve, sending the ball sailing over the net. With precision, it was received by their Libero, only to be swiftly set by their setter to their opposite hitter. As the hitter leaped for the attack, Hana Hinata, the formidable blocker, rose to the occasion, deflecting the ball with expert timing. Hana gracefully landed back on her feet, a victorious smile gracing her lips before she broke into a quick, celebratory dance, igniting cheers from the crowd and her teammates.

"Come on, Hana, focus back on the game," Osana reminded, her tone gentle yet firm. Hana nodded, her enthusiasm temporarily tempered. "Sorry," she murmured, refocusing her attention. "Things are going nicely," you remarked, excitement evident in your voice as you observed the match unfold. "Easy there, don't count your chickens before they hatch," Keisuke cautioned, his practicality balancing out your optimism. "You and these damn kansai sayings," you retorted with a slight frown, disappointed by his lack of enthusiasm. "Cheer up, man," Takashi added, offering a supportive grin.

"Guys, look, look, look!" Keisuke exclaimed, his excitement noticeable as he nudged you. Pointing eagerly to the court, he drew your attention to Izanami's struggle to keep pace with the great performance of the young Shousuke, who seemed to be everywhere at once, running and jumping with great agility. "Can you stop? It kinda hurts," you requested, feeling the impact of Keisuke's enthusiasm. "my bad," Keisuke apologized.  "Don't worry, it's alright," you reassured him with a smile, brushing off the discomfort. "He's at it again!" Takashi interrupted, his excitement mirroring Keisuke's, as Shousuke scored another point for your team. "Seriously, what did Mrs. Edogawa feed him today?" Keisuke questioned, admiring Shousuke's exceptional performance.

"I don't know, but I need whatever he's having," you remarked, mesmerized by Shousuke's flawless performance . As he soared through the air and delivered a powerful hit, scoring yet another point for your team, it was clear that Shousuke was in his own world. "That kid is going to make it big, watch him" Rin said, admiration evident in her tone. Hit after hit, Shousuke's brilliance captivated everyone's attention, momentarily outshining the presence of all others on the court.

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Karasuno - izanami

With the first set won smoothly, your team laughed and smiled, momentarily forgetting the on coming second set. Predicting the opponent's adaptation, you chnaged the lineup, featuring Curtis, Osana, Takashi, Hiroto, yourself, and Akira. As the referee's whistle blew, signaling the start of the game, anticipation filled the air for another round of intense competition.

As it was Izanami's turn to serve, their determination was high, fueled by a new intensity that seemed to come from their coach. Initially taking the lead, their momentum was undeniably great. However, the moment quickly turned when you and Hiroto returned to the frontlines. With each spike and block executed flawlessly, you and your teammate dominated the court, relentlessly scoring point after point. In a tornado of precision and teamwork, victory was secured in the second set, getting your team easily into the next round without any obstacles along the way.

Jesus when satan tempted him with bread

Originally Published on : 16/12/2022
Re-published : 12/02
Wrote at 22:45
Word count : 1043

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