Karasuno's Managers: Little Ukai and The Vulnerable

12: Potential As a Drama Club Addition

Day 4

Mirae could not sleep that night. She tossed and turned, replaying the conversation she had with her sister and father.

Your mother was discharged from the hospital... I've talked to the lawyers... there is a good chance she will lose custody of you... You'll come here and live with us... sisters united... Sisters Ando... volleyball again... you'll be fine... don't worry about mom... we can be a family...

She sat up and rubbed her eyes. It was three in the morning. She would have to be up for practice in two and a half hours anyway. Mirae pushed the covers off her body and grabbed her gym clothes. She quickly changed and then left the room.

She wandered in the halls, stretching her legs and trying to shift her focus onto anything else. She pulled out her phone and logged into Instagram. She was scrolling through her feed when she noticed a message in her inbox.

Bokuto
Can't sleep?

Mirae
No :( you?

Bokuto
I'm tired but I have to study for an exam.

Mirae
I wish you good luck!
Make sure you get some rest

Bokuto
Thank you! I'm almost done. I want to ace it

Mirae
I'm sure you will

Bokuto
An-chan you really are the cutest thing alive!
Any reason you can't sleep?

Mirae
Just thinking

Bokuto
About...?

Mirae
There are some things happening at home right now

Bokuto
Will you be okay?

Mirae
I think so
Mind if I ask you a question?

Bokuto
Of course not! I'll help you in anyway I can An-Chan!

Mirae
How do you tell someone no?

Bokuto
Well
I usually just say it outright
But I make sure to tell them why
It's good to be honest especially in the long run

Mirae
What if the honesty ruins the relationship?

Bokuto
Depends on the relationship and what it means to you
For me, I would never want to be lied to no matter what. So I expect my friends to always be honest

Mirae
I want to be honest but if I say the truth then I know they'll leave me

Bokuto
An-chan it's okay to lean on other people
You have other friends who care for you
If this relationship is as important to them as it is to you, then they'll respect you for being honest and find a way to fix everything.

Mirae
It's just
I'm really scared

Bokuto
I'm going to ask a question

Mirae
That's fine

Bokuto
Does this honesty thing have to do with Su-chan?

Mirae
No

Bokuto
Then maybe you should talk to Su-chan!
She's your best friend and I know she cares about you
I'm too far to come myself but she lives within walking distance
Talk to her