Lying down on your bed, you were thinking on going or not. You tossed the ball up and down when you heard a knock on the door
"It's open," you said and looked to see your brother "oh it's just you, need something?"
"I've heard you're invited to a training camp in Tokyo, you going?" He asked and sat on your bed
"I still don't know...." you said and faced him
"Well, it's your decision. Think of the possibilities when you made up your mind" he said
"Well if I accept the offer then I will be able to learn new techniques and might as well help the Karasuno boys' team. But if I don't, we'll be staying here practicing our ass out for the up coming Spring Tournament" you said while your brother nodded at every sentence
"Well think of this, if you go to the training camp you get to learn new techniques, right?" He asked and you nodded "well it's a big advantage for you since you can use something new with your team. And to add to that, your opponent might have gotten used to your tactics and it'll be easy to read" he explained while you stared at him dumbfounded. He chuckled at your reaction and patted your head
"Surprise them besides to improve is to change, to be strong is to change often" your brother said as he pinched your cheek
"Thanks, Howl. Huh, who would have thought, when I'm out of words to say you never failed to impress or convince me" you smiled "and that's why I'm proud to be your lil sis" you said and gave him a big smile making him chuckle
"Siblings always got each others back, now come on, dinner's ready" he said, standing up and walked towards the door
"Your Mama is coming food!!!" You said while running towards the dining area. Your mother scolded you because you were being so loud the neighbors might hear you
Your brother laughed at your enthusiasm and also went downstairs to join you
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You went to school early today so you went straight to your classroom and as usual, a pile of love letters on your desk. You sighed before you set your bag on top of your desk and putting the letters in.
' I don't want to be rude so I'll just read this later ' you thought
After you've cleared all the letters on your desk, you sat down. Izumi and Rizumu approached your seat then greeted you
"So (f/n)-chan, have you made up your mind?" Rizumu asked
"Yeah, how long are we staying there anyway?" You said
"4 weeks," Izumi replied
"Oh, it's just 4 we- wait what!? 4 weeks?!" You shouted making everyone looked at you. You mouthed 'sorry' and sat back down
"But 3 days after that is the Spring Tournament" you muttered
"Yeah. At least we'll be playing or should I say training with strong schools so it's a win win situation" Izumi shrugged
You dropped your head on your desk, groaning
"It'll be fun, (f/n)-chan!!!" Rizumu exclaimed
The school bell rang of (school's name) indicating that class is starting. So your two friends scurried back to their seats.
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You were all gathered up in the gym since your coach asked for another meeting
"(L/n), have you made up your mind?" Your coach asked
"Y-yes coach. Let's do it" you answered
All of your teammates cheered while your coach and manager just gave you a smile
"Glad to hear that. We'll be leaving in 2 days. Be early or else we will leave you behind" your coach said and dismissed you so you all gone back to practice
Your head was running when you were practicing, your mind was in daze when a ball was coming in but you just simply spiked it back to your teammates while your mouth still blabbering about the possible outcomes during the Training Camp
"(L/n), are you ok?" Your coach asked
"Y-yes coach" you stuttered
"Something's bothering you, what is it?" Your coach asked again
You sighed in defeat
"I'm just a little bit anxious about the Training Camp" you rubbed your temple
"I see. Don't stress yourself besides you got us remember. We'll be there to help you out" your coach patted your back
"Thanks coach" you smiled making her smiled back which was rare. She patted your head and told you to go continue practice
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The teens were all sweaty and exhausted when their coach called them for a meeting.
"You all know in the next 2 days will be the start of Training Camp" their coach said which they all nodded "and we will be having some special visitors" the coach announced making their ears perked up because they were interested of this so called special visitors
"Special Visitors?" One of them asked
Their coach nodded
"Who are these so called special visitors?"
While all the coaches of the other team also announced about the special visitors also leaving them the same unanswered question
"Who are these so called special visitors?"
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The Karasuno team was practicing for the Training Camp which be held in the next 2 days. Their match against Seijoh made a big impact to their team, especially the duo
They got into a huge fight which made their play terrible. Making everyone worry so much
Kageyama's tosses were dropping unlike the tosses he used to give.
Hinata was not himself anymore though he can still surprise people with his jump but something was wrong when his eyes were open when spiking
And their four strong players were failing their test especially English and Science, well just the two first years.
Everyone was changing
And maybe you can a big help to them...
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Practice was over and you were craving for pork buns so the three of you went to Coach Ukai's store
"Hey Rizumu, since I'm a good friend I'll be treating you a pork bun besides you survived the torture I gave you" you scoffed
Rizumu's eyes gleamed in delight making Izumi chuckle
"Really?! Thank you!!!" she said while hugging you
"Besides you'll be treating the whole team next study session since you lost to the bet you made" you laughed
You continued on walking while Rizumu and Izumi kept on blabbering about what will happen during the Training Camp like we might meet hot guys, someone might confess and more
You were spacing out you didn't notice your friends stopped walking causing to bumped into someone
"O-oh, I'm sorry I didn't pay attention," you said and when you looked up you see a blonde haired boy. Karasuno's #11
"Tch. Watch where you're going, Queen" he snapped making your eye twitch. Rizumu and Izumi gave Tsukishima the ' you shouldn't have called her that ' look
"Oh I didn't know that a lamp post could actually talk" you spatted making him click his tongue "though you're quite different from them, your not shining yet you can talk. Interesting" you said while Kageyama was smiling at your sassy attitude
"So what are you guys doing here late at night?" Rizumu asked looking at the duo
"Oh we were asking Tsukishima to tutor us for the upcoming exam," Hinata answered
"Oh? What subject?" Izumi asked
"English and Science" the duo said
Your two bestfriends' eyes twinkled when they mentioned the subject since they knew that you were good on all the subjects, well except Math
"(F/n) knows English and Science!" Rizumu announced making you whipped your head to her direction
"Really? Prove it, Queen" Tsukishima smirked
You cleared your throat and looked at them then smiled
" Hey there, my name is (l/n) (f/n). I'm the captain of (team's name) and I would really appreciate it if you could stop calling me Queen. Do you agree to that? Yes? Yes. Thank you for your cooperation, Karasuno's #11 " you said and smirked at him. Their jaws dropped and looked at you with wide eyes especially the duo who needs help with English
"Shall we go? I'm craving for buns" you said, looking at your bestfriends
"Well...see you around then" you said as you entered the store with you friends behind you looking proud.
When you entered the store, Tsukishima's face remained calm and stoic
"Why don't ask her for help?" He said
"She's from a different school so there's an eighty percent that her school is advance and a twenty percent chance that she's the same level as us" the freckled boy explain
"Like I really care" Tsukishima said and walked away
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You are now talking with the third years inside the store. They were always mentioning about their rough edges from here and there while the three of you stayed quiet, just listening to their story
As they grew quiet, they were waiting for your response. Your bestfriends slightly push you giving you the 'you know what to do' look
"Look," you started grabbing their attention "it doesn't matter if you're having rough edges from here and there, that can be overcomed. I've experienced those with my team too, you know " you said as you eyed your two bestfriends, reminiscing the past mistakes
"But we got through it together. You're not the only one suffering those problems, your whole team is. Volleyball takes time to get used to but don't worry, as long as you have each other's back, you'll surpass that adversity"
"Volleyball is a sport where teamwork is important. You have six players in the court and those six players should be connected, you should work together to make things work. Teamwork is where you can also depend on someone because you have each other's back"
"Though we can be selfish at times like stealing the ball" you said loud enough for Rizumu to hear
"Totally not my fault. Izumi never tossed to me," she pouted making you chuckle
"I experienced that too but I got used to it, I finally understood what teamwork is, it's not just you who is scoring but also are the other members. You give them the chance to score when they still have one" you patted the captain
"When I heard about your lose against Seijoh, I was disappointed but hey? At least you almost beat them and that's something you should look at" you honestly said making them lighten up a bit
"Just because you lost against them doesn't mean it ends there, doesn't mean it's time to give up. Show them, show them that after that experience you've become stronger, surprise them, tell them to their faces that this is who you are now and you're not just gonna be sulking in one corner thinking about your loss. And when you're back in that particular court show them how strong and unstoppable you have become, make them realize that you're not the Flightless Crows nor the Fallen Powerhouse anymore" you smiled genuinely making the third years burst into tears by your little speech.
"Cause to improve is to change, to be strong is to change often...."
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A/N
Hey babies! So another long chapter for my beloved reader-chan. Hope you're all doing well and I hope you are enjoying my story. Please don't forget to vote. Love y'all ❤️