𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵
' 𝑈𝑑𝑎𝑖 𝐹𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦 '
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘃
It was a beautiful evening. Starts shine as sugar spilt over black marble. The night sky was a welcome sight for many, even those who preffered daytime over the darkness.
However, the night was brought comfort to many people as well.
A man stood outside a building, leaning on a wall and smoking a cigarette. The dim street lights and the light of his phone were the only lights that allowed him to be even seen.
Sharp gray eyes, short tousled black hair and pale skin with a tall and muscular build. The man was definitely a looker. Many women who came out of the airport and spotted him, blushed at how handsome he was. He looked much younger than he actually was as well.
However, he didn't even spare a glance at the women around him. His eyes were glued to the only woman he cared about. As the video ends, he plays it from the start once again.
"She's grown so much..." He mutters as he takes in her appearance. She was tall...taller than her brother when he was her age. Her long black hair reminded the man of his own mother and her eyes reminded him of his own.
The girl stood beside a male with dark brown hair. He has an arm around her shoulders and looks at the female softly. The older man chuckles. "She even went ahead and got herself a boyfriend. Always thought that it would be that Kuroo brat though."
The female reporter smiles at the camera, making sure that she doesn't cover the two players behind her. "And here we see the Ace of Karasuno, the prodigy of Teiko Junior High, a girl who aced the ESW exam and was allowed to play among boys, Udai Mei!" the woman turns to the girl. "So first, I'd like to welcome you back. We're glad that you're finally playing after that serious injury."
The younger female smiles at the woman. It looked quite real, but the man knew his daughter well. After all, talking publicly and mastering that plastic smile ran in their family. "Thank you, although this game was a test and I will have to wait a little while longer until I can join the court for real, I am glad to be back."
"And how was the game against Date Tech High?" the man smirks, knowing that he will have to watch the game once he returns to his home.
"It was amazing. I was happy to be playing again...and I got the chance to play against an amazing team as well. They're known for their exceptional defense and they showed that perfectly. The team is filled with amazing players and I'm really happy I got the chance to meet them. Players can really learn a thing or two from them." Even after all this time, she didn't change. She still has that sensitive, kind and caring heart if hers. Just like her mother's.
"And what about your own team?"
"Ah, I love my boys dearly. I couldn't ask for a better team. We're a family. And of course, we have exceptional players as well. I can definitely count on them for having my back. It makes me feel safe."
What a sweetheart.
"And what do you think about tomorrow's match?"
The man is surprised to see that the girl flashes a real, kind and happy smile.
"I can't wait. I'm sad that I can't play against such a great team filled with amazing players." She glances to the male beside her, making the man smile once more. "Just like this one. Of course, whatever the outcome, I'm sure that both teams can learn from each other and their own mistakes. But I can promise, that my team will fight with everything they have!"
"That's that from the two amazing players."With that, the camera switches to the reporter and after a few more words, the video ends once more.
As it does, a fancy limousine pulls up where the man is standing. A man wearing formal attire climbs out from the driver's seat and opens the doors for the black haired man. Inside the vehicle, three men sat peacefuly.
The black haired male frowns, seeing hwo came to get here.
"I see my brother, friend and nephew. I have two children and neither of them bothered to come and greet their father." The man smirks as he looks through the window, knowing damn well he failed as a father and his two children hate his guts.
"We didn't even tell them that you're back. If we did, they would've hidden somewhere where we won't be able to find them. Which is why, we're keeping this a secret, so they would show up for the event." Akashi Masaomi explains and glances at his own son, who doesn't spare a glance at his uncle either.
Udai Isamu smirks at his good friend, who he went to school and played in team with.
" Hey, why did no one inform me that my daughter is healed up and kicking ass again?" Kohaku flinches as he hears that. This surprised the two Akashi men.
"What do you mean? I believe three weeks are left until she can play?" Seijuro looks at Kohaku, who's ready to jump out of the moving car and end himself.
"Kohaku." Seijuro smirks suddenly. "Anything you'd like to share?"
"I-It was a test. She's been saying that her knee is completely fine...so after discussing it with other doctors, we decided to test it."
"She called and annoyed the hell out of you, didn't she?"
Kohaku groans. " She did. But she didn't lie about he knee. The report came in saying she played well and her body didn't react in a bad way. She's coming for a check up...in two days." the man explains and then suddenly, Isamu smirks.
" Perfect. " the male looks at his nephew.
"I'll be the one going with her then. But let's keep this a surprise, shall we?" Seijuro pitied the girl who's in for a surprise. Hell, he'll make sure to notify both Mei and Tenma about Isamu coming back to Japan..for quite a long time too.
𝗠𝗲𝗶
With a tired yawn, I drop to my sofa enjoying the amount of pillows under me.
I swear to god, my bed, sofa, huge fridge and the massive bath are the only good things of this giant apartment. I'm barely home so I don't need so much space and modern items.
I mean, I have Netflix and crunchyroll and yet I barely have the time lay down and enjoy a good movie or anime series. I just pass out as soon as my head hits the pillow.
I reach out for the remote control on the coffee table and groan in annoyance when I can't reach it. I'm too lazy to get up either...
I sigh and give up. But suddenly, my phone buzzes. Unlike the remote, I had it in my jacket's pocket. I was surprised to see a message from someone else than Yuu, Ryuu, Tooru or..well, anyone from my team.
StupidAssRoosterHead😤
'Your fat ass was on the news. Thought about losing some weight?'
Go die, Kuroo.
Me
'I can't wait for the day when you jump off of some roof. I'll be the one in your funeral saying ' serves this motherfucker right."
StupidAssRoosterHead😤
'You curse to much. You sure you're female?'
Me
'You breathe too much. Can you die?'
I scowl at the phone and lock it. Great, now he ruined my mood as well.
I turn on my back and stare at the ceiling. Now when I think about it...it's my fault it ended the way it did.
"It's fine. I'm actually...getting used to it. As long as he's happy, I'm happy."
Is what I said back then. Strong words. And yet the second I heard Kuroo mentioning that he likes someone and is about to ask someone out, I ran off. I didn't stand by his side, supporting him, I just ran. Like the little wimp I am.
It's all my fault. Everything that happened after that, as well. All my fault... Even now, I act like a total bitch to him, but why?
Fucking hell.
I notice how the light on my phone blinks every now and then, meaning that he keeps on texting me.
Alright, time to end this bullshit.
I open the chat and don't even look at what he wrote. I just type in my own text message and press send quickly, so my mind wouldn't create thousands of reasons why I shouldn't send him what I did.
Me
'I'm sorry, Kuroo. I'm sorry I' ve been such a bitch despite it being my fault that our friendship ended like it did.'
StupidAssRoosterHead😤
'...where did that come from? '
Me
' Idk. My heart? If I have one.'
Now I'm just spilling out bullshit.
StupidAssRoosterHead😤
' Did something happen? You're giving me the creeps right now.'
Me
' I'm just tired I guess. I'll go to bed now.'
StupidAssRoosterHead😤
' You were really cool in that video. You ruled both on court and in the interview.'
He's not letting me go to bed, is he?
Me
'I had fun. A lot of fun. I missed playing... I feel like I had the reporters under control as well. On top of that, Volleyball Monthly was there, so you can expect to see my fatass in the next one.'
StupidAssRoosterHead😤
'Don't be mad. I was kidding.'
'Hold up, if everything was as perfect as you say then why the shitty mood?'
'Tired?'
Why is he so interested in my life all of a sudden?
Me
'I.. Don't know what to do.'
'I stood infront of the camera, with the captain of the team we will be playing against tomorrow. I smiled and lied with a straight face, that tomorrow will be a great game with an unknown outcome. But I know for a fact that our team is...not quite ready for it yet. On top of that, Oikawa made a bet with our team that involves me. I feel like a complete bitch as well, for even having thoughts that... Aobajohsai will win for sure.'
'I encouraged them saying that we'll win tomorrow. And yet how do I stand there and fake shock, sadness. How do I make them feel better when I had known the outcome all along?'
StupidAssRoosterHead 😤
'I know how you feel. It's when our junior schools played. I knew what a great player you are...hell, what a genius team you play in. And yet, I smiled encouraging my team that we will win. The outcome was just like the one I imagined.'
'How good is that Oikawa?'
Me
'In my eyes? He's really good. I respect him tbh. I'm not the only one. Ushijima of Shiratorizawa tried to get him to join his school as well. The man pisses me off, but I found myself thinking that if Oikawa and I did end up meeting in Shiratorizawa and standing on court with Ushijima...god help everyone else. '
' But then again, those are only my thoughts. I let them run free time to time, you know.'
StupidAssRoosterHead 😤
' I think I know that better than everyone else, Miss Daddy Issues.'
Me
' Call me that again, you slut, I dare you. '
StupidAssRoosterHead 😤
' And here I thought you were over that phase. '
Me
StupidAssRoosterHead 😤
' My god. At this point, it's as if you want me to end this conversation.'
'So I will.'
'Why did you run out of my house that day after I told you I like someone?'
I laid there, frozen. My eyes stuck on the phone and my palms becoming sweaty as hell. That was sudden and unexpected. But so was my apology I guess.
Me
StupidAssRoosterHead 😤
' You're running away? '
' Seriously? '
' Oi! Don't leave me on read!'
'Seriously? Even after this I'm still on read?'
'This isn't the end, hold the fuck up.'
I mute him and throw the phone on my sofa. I stand up from the sofa and walk to the kitchen, to make myself something to it. This time, I take the remote as well, turning TV on instantly.
I am craving for some pancakes, so I started mixing them up, while humming a song that's playing on TV. But then, suddenly, the door bell rings, making me jump at the sudden unexpected noise. I walk towards the doors and open them without much thought, thinking that it's probably the neighbor. Either the one from the right and she will scream my ear off about the music, or the one from the left who's cooking and baking at the most random times and usually lacks something. She comes to borrow some products and it's not like she ever returns them.
But as I swing those doors open, I face the same male I was texting with just now.
"Hey, daddy issues."
"I swear to god, one of these days I'm diving off the fucking rooftop."