CROWS - KAGEHINA MUSIC AU

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"So, what's up?"

I stare down at my feet, trying to think of what to say. 

"Were you thinking of joining the club? Hmm, I don't remember seeing any first-years on the sign-up sheet this year..."

I look back up at Tanaka. He looks deep in thought. I decide to reply before he thinks too much.

"Well... yeah. I mean- yeah, I was wondering if I could join your club! I didn't sign up yet though. If that's okay."

He looks at me. "Oh, I see. Well actually, no first-years have signed up yet, so you're in luck!"

I laugh. "Actually, I'm not a first-year. I'm a second-year."

His eyes widen in surprise as he looks me up and down. 

"Really?"

Why does everyone always think I'm a first-year? 

We're both silent for a moment, then Nishinoya jumps towards me again. "Welcome to the club, Shoyo."

They're both grinning at me. 

KAGEYAMA

Who is this guy, really?

I watch him as he talks to Tanaka and Nishinoya. 

He's perky, aloof... stupid. Stupid-looking. 

Why does he want to join the club in his second year? People never do that. I mean, it depends on the club. But for something like music, you already know it's what you're interested in before you start high school. 

I'm surprised when he's welcomed into it so soon. We don't even know what he plays. 

It's not like our music club is that popular, just that it's not easy to get into. You need to play in front of the third-years first, and they decide whether or not to let you in. 

But I keep watching him after that. Once they tell him, he's excited, but not surprised. Like he thinks it is that easy. 

I walk up to him, and his eyes immediately meet mine. Tanaka and Noya look at us. 

HINATA

Kageyama is looking down at me again. More like looking down on me. 

His fists are balled, his brows are furrowed. 

Why is he mad at me again? Is he even mad, or is that just his face? I mean, if it is, it's ugly.

"What do you play?"

Uh oh. 

I guess I have to explain myself now.

I look back at the two third-years, then at Tsukishima and Yamaguchi. They're all watching me, waiting for what I have to say. 

"Well, I... um..." 

"Spit it out." 

"The thing is, I don't play anything."

"Huh?" Everyone inside the clubroom says this, almost in perfect unison. 

"Yeah. I just heard about the history of this club and thought it would be pretty cool."

Kageyama brings his face closer to mine.

"What the hell are you doing here then?" He pauses, only to shake his head.

"You've never even played an instrument before? This isn't child's play, you know. We're only in high school, but we're a serious band."