Why Me || T. Oikawa

Chapter 19: Fukurōdani Academy!?

No POV:

   Once Fukurōdani Academy was supposedly done with their training camp, you called up Coach Takeyuki Yamiji. He was more than happy to speak with you again. He may not have been the coach for the girl's team, but he thought you everything you know about volleyball.  

   You talked for a good hour until you brought up the idea of a practice game. At first, he was a bit hesitant because Seijoh has never made it to nationals. The team didn't have any other games lined though. In the end, he gave in and agreed. 

   You were ecstatic because this meant you'd get to see Bokuto and Akaashi again. That night you were too excited to sleep. 

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   Once you and Oikawa arrived at morning practice, you greeted your fellow manager and the other players that were already there. You quickly approached the two coaches and gave them a quick bow. 

   "Oh, L/n-san, what can we do for you?" Coach Irihata greeted. 

   You look up at them with confidence. "I was able to set up a practice game. It will be held two days from now. I hope that's okay with you," You state. 

   The two coaches look at you with wide eyes. 

   "Hm yes, that works. What team are we talking about?" Mizoguchi asked with a shocked expression. 

   "Fukurōdani Academy sir," You state proudly. 

   The coach's jaws drop. They didn't think you'd actually be able to pull something like that off. They stayed silent for a long time.   

   "H-how?" Irihata asked in surprise.  

   "I stayed on a call with Coach Yamiji for an hour. I told him we would be up for a practice game and after a while, I had him sold," You said, placing your hands on your hips. It wasn't every day that Coach Yamiji did you a favor. 

   "The two of you must be very close to pull something like that off," Irihata said in a suspecting tone. 

   Irihata has had is suspicions of you for a while now. Same with Mizoguchi. This just further proved their theory. Though it wasn't their place to say anything. 

   "Oh, yeah, well I've known him for a while," You say nervously while rubbing the back of your neck. 

   Coach Irihata lets out a smile. "Either way, thank you L/n-san." 

   "It's no problem," You smile. 

   At that moment, Kimiko walked over to the three of you. 

   "L/n-sempai?" Kimiko asks, getting your attention. 

   You turn around and look at the cute first-year girl. 

   "Oh, Kimi-chan. What's up?" You ask. 

   The girl held up a pile of blue and red jerseys. "How are we supposed to wash these," She asks through the pile of clothes. 

   You laugh and take half from her grasp. "I'll show you. Come with me," You say, walking towards the laundry room. Kimiko quickly follows suit. 

   Once you and Kimiko disappeared into the dark room, the coaches begin talking. 

   "Getting her on the team was one of the best decisions we've ever made," Coach Mizoguchi states as he sees the light to the laundry room turn on.

   "Indeed. Finding a manager like her is like striking gold. She may very well be the best one we'll ever get," Irihata states. 

   "Too bad, she's a third-year. I wish we could have worked with her for longer," Mizoguchi responds with a sad smile.