"[L/n], wake ups We're here," Ushijima said as he gently shook the smaller girl. [Y/n] eyes snapped opened as she stared at Ushijima— still in daze after waking up. Tendo stifled a laugher as he looked at the puzzled expression that their first year manager had on.

"Our sleeping cutie woke up~ Wakatoshi is a nice pillow Eh?" Tendo asked.

"Wait..." [Y/n] looked at Tendo and then at Ushijima. "U-Ushijima-san, I'm sorry for sleeping on you!!" [Y/n] said as panic started to well up in her.

"Don't worry. I don't mind," Ushijima replied as he stood up. "We should go inside the gym."

"Goshiki, go help [L/n] with the water bottles," Semi said as the team settled themselves in the viewing section. Despite Shiratorizawa not playing until later, [Y/n] still needed to prepare essentials such as water bottles.

"Hm? Of course!" Goshiki said. The first year then turned his attention to the [h/c] haired who was already walking out of the gym. "[L-L/n] wait up!"

"Now then..." Ohira said as he turned to the team. "We should continue planning."

"I can't help but be worried for [L/n] though," Kawanishi said as he turned to the exit where their manager left through. "It's like a wolves' den here." Ushijima stood up and walked out.

"Well if Ushijima is going, then everything will be fine," Ohira said. After all, no one would dare mess with Ushijima Wakatoshi, one of the top three spiker. "But seriously, we need to plan."

"Goshiki, thank you for helping me," [Y/n] said as she and Goshiki filled up the water bottles. "Though you should really be resting." This is when Goshiki shook his head firmly.

"I should help you whenever I should," Goshiki said as he pointed at himself with his thumb. A star appeared out of nowhere. Despite being shy most of the times, Goshiki has these random bursts of confidence that he showed to the [h/c] haired girl. "I will become the dependable ace after all!"

"You will become an amazing ace for sure," [Y/n] smiled. She then looked over the bottles. "Hm? I think we forgot one more set," [Y/n] said while counting the water bottles. "Ah we did..."

"I can quickly go get it," Goshiki said. Before [Y/n] could reply, Goshiki ran back to get the remaining bottles.

"Goshiki-san is becoming more reliable these days," [Y/n] smiled as she finished up the remaining bottles. Once the manager was finished, she stood up and stretched her limbs. All that's left is the few remaining bottles that Goshiki had still yet to bring.

"Ohoho~"

What an unpleasant sound. Turning around, [Y/n] sighed. This wasn't anything new. "Do you need anything?" [Y/n] asked, turning to the two boys that were in front of her. [Y/n] shifted uncomfortably as they seemingly dragged their eyes up and down.

"What's your number?" One of the asked while pulling out his phone. "After my team wins, how about we go on a date?"

"No thank you," [Y/n] said— standing her ground.

"C'mon don't be shy," the other male said as he reached over to grab [Y/n]'s wrist. [Y/n] thought about it. She has a few choices. A: Kick then where it hurts the most. B: find an escape route. C: scream. D: Just let them be. Option D seemed to be the worst. Option B seemed to be impossible. It's either A or C.

But surprise!

There is a hidden option that was unlocked. Option E: Get Ushijima Wakatoshi to unleash his ability— intimidate! When Ushijima appeared and gripped onto the boy's wrist, [Y/n] sighed in relief. Surely no one would dare mess with Ushijima right? To be honest [Y/n] was surprised to see that the boys didn't see the large SHIRATORIZAWA print that was across her jacket. "What are you doing?" Ushijima asked— his eyes narrowed on the two boys in front of him. (This was the moment, that they knew they F-ed up lmao.)

"Shit! It's Ushijima! Bro you're on your own!" The first boy said as he scurried away. Meanwhile, his friend smiled nervously at Ushijima. He couldn't escape because the captain and ace of Shiratorizawa had his grip on his wrist.

"U-Ushijima-san it's alright," [Y/n] said as she patted one of his arm. Ushijima turned to [Y/n] and let go of the boy without looking at him.

"Are you alright?" [Y/n] nodded. She's probably in better condition than the boy that Ushijima just let go of.

"D-did something happen??" Goshiki asked, tilting his head as he held the bottles in his arms.

"Goshiki," Ushijima said as he turned to the first year. "Finish filling up the water bottles," Ushijima said as he took [Y/n] by the hand and led her away. "That match will start soon."

"A-ah Yes sir!"

"W-wait U-Ushijima-san..." [Y/n] said as the captain pulled her to where the rest of the team was warming up. It was then that Ushijima abruptly stopped.

"Your birthday gift," Ushijima said as he turned around. The rest of the members turned and looked at their manager. "We will gift you by winning the Inter-high." There was no need for doubts. Because Shiratorizawa will win. And they did win the Inter-high.

OMAKE

The members who were tasked in buying a cake sweatdropped. It seems that their coach bought a bigger cake... And what is that pile of shredded red and pink paper sitting in the garbage can?

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