Vixen Libero

Ch.25 Sightseeing

~~Rewind back to Mid Nov.~~

Roosterhead

"Congrats on making it to Nationals, Emi-chan.🥳🎊"

"Thanks😊🥳"
"GL with Qualifiers"

"Thanks, Emi-chan!🥰🥰"

Emiko's POV

Since we are done with our qualifiers and managed to beat the teams that we despise last year, Coach gave us time off. And one of those days would be when Tokyo has its playoffs for Nationals.

Father was laughing as I told him where I was going the night before. He was curious on this mysterious guy that I'm speaking too. Practically, after the last guy who dipped out on me because of the intimidation that goes around the house, when he hears a guy either me or my sisters like, he would find ways to bring them to fall like the last 2 I brought home to meet my parents. And he hummed amusingly in response and said:

"I'll drop you off at the station, then."

"You better." Mother scoffs and slaps his arm while reading a magazine next to him. "I ain't letting my baby go all the way to Tokyo with the car. You know how far the drive is?"

"Wait, don't you have a business trip there?" Father asked, cocking an eyebrow to her.

Mother nods and opened up her calendar book. "I have. I'll be there the all day but will come back late. But would you be able to travel home on the commuter, Emiko?"

"Yes, Mother. I want to watch and maybe see who's representing Tokyo. Maybe we'll be challenging them at Nationals." I explained. "Father, would you like to watch with me?" He made like he was thinking about it, but Mother chuckled softly.

"You better. How many days has it been for you to be in this house?" She jokes.

"Today, actually." He states, smacking mother's thigh, making that loud sound as Mother retaliates. "I went to the store and got food. And took the dogs for a walk." I could tell: Rina's crashed out on the patio outside; Akira refused to leave the floor of my room; and Mamoru is chewing on his antler like any other time.

"I meant watch games in person. Not your old games." Mother points out. "You've been in that gym of yours and on this couch. Heck, this couch smells like you than the dogs."

Father rolls his eyes and rubs her back. "Alright, alright, Tami-chan. Emiko, I'll be taking you to the Tokyo, make sure you wake up early."

"Yes, Father."

~~~

We've made it just in time for it to start. Miyoko didn't want to come because she just wanted to stay home which that was fine. She had to take care of the dogs with Mika. Poor Akira! She wanted to come with me but I gave her a treat and hope she won't destroy anything in my room in punishment or revenge.

I'm glad we have a day off from school in these rare cases. It's nice to spend time with my Father. And when we arrived at the Sumida City Gymnasium, I can feel eyes on us—especially my Father since he's a former professional volleyball player. And with his height, it's pretty intimidating but inside, he's a goofy dad.

I haven't been here before so I went to a wall that displayed today's matches and brackets.

Nekoma is challenging Fukurodani on court 1 while Itachiyama will be against Nohebi on the other court. It looks like the girls will be playing after the first round...?