🌸 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐮𝐩 🌸 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐲𝐮𝐮𝐱𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫

▪︎Slower Approach▪︎

With everything happening around me, I couldn't get my head to focus. Am I the only one who's getting the chills? Ushijima did a jump serve. None of us received the ball because we thought it was an out. Keyword, thought. I frown when it wasn't an out. That's their point and lead to take. Ushijima did a jump serve. Asahi quickly received it, even though he did it with his shoulder. Daichi dived in to save it and Sugawara finished it off by hitting it back up. It became their chance ball. Their Libero receive it easily.

Their #10 set the ball to Ushijima while their #5 acted as the decoy again. Hes gonna be hitting from the back. Tsukishima jumped and quickly block the ball, resulting a one touch. I ran and tried to receive the ball but it touched the outside by the time I reached it with the tips of my fingers. The crowd cheered as I got myself back up on my feet. That was so close. Maybe if I ran faster. Guess I'll have to use what's still left in me. This time Ushijima's serve collided into the top of the net and Daichi dived in to save it. It's their chance ball...

Their Libero received it and their #10 set it over to their #5. But no matter how hard he hit the ball, his spike will only slam into Tsukishima's palms. Like earlier their Libero received it. Their #10 set the ball again but this time for their #4. Tsukishima was fast to change and he manage to touch the ball. One touch! I toss it over to Sugawara and before setting the ball to Tanaka. Their #5 was already headed to the left to block him. He sure knows how to read us. Their Libero received his spike and their #10 set it to Ushijima, their #5 trying to trick us into thinking hes the one hitting it.

He spike the ball and it crashed into Tsukishima's palm before bouncing off to the outside. Daichi tried to receive it but it didn't work. I could finally breath again when I saw it was an out. Wait, I look at Tsukishima when I realise he was holding on to his hand. Oh no...did he hurt his finger?! Everyone including coach and Sensei went to check. I was really worried when I saw there was blood actually on his hand. Blood...volleyball...blood...VOLLEYBALL?! I guess the chances of dying when playing volleyball isn't zero.

"It must have been cut when you touched Ushiwaka's spike" Coach spoke.

"Narita!" Coach called and he quickly approach us. Is Tsukishima gonna die? I ask myself as Kiyoko handed him a towel to stop the bleeding. If you're wondering, shes gonna be taking him to the nurse office.

"You'd better buy me some time" Tsukishima said to Hinata.

"By the time you get back, we'll already be bound for nationals!" Hinata shouted at him. I frown watching Tsukishima walking away, catching a glimpse of his upset expression.

"All right! Concentrate!" Daichi clap to grab everyone's attention.

"Can we swap Nishinoya?" I pull his sleeve slightly. He immediately nod and I decided to go rest for a while. Earlier I couldn't focus...must have been exhaustion...

They went to position and I watch by the side with the others. Ushijima did a jump serve and Daichi was able to receive it. Nice, Daichi! Sugawara set the ball to Narita but their #5 was able to block off the ball from getting over. Sugawara then toss it over to Nishinoya and he did a Libero set. I was impressed when I saw them all doing a synzorised attack. Sugawara hit the ball but it was blocked off again by their #5. It touched the ground which is a shame. I look back and notice their #5 staring down at Sugawara through the volleyball net. Huh...he looks oddly intimidating and attractive at the same time.

"All right!" Their #5 was enjoying his glory and Ushijima was clapping his hands from behind.

Then it was back to playing, Ushijima gave the ball a few strong bounces. Sheesh, you didn't have to go that hard. He did a jump serve but the ball ended up colliding into the volleyball net. He stood there as he watch it fall on the ground. That was unexpected. Nishinoya then swap with Hinata so he could finally get back in. Narita did a jump serve and their #4 went in for the receive. Ushijima toss it over to their #5 and he send the ball flying pass our block. Lucky enough Narita was there to receive it. Phew...Tanaka then toss it over to Asahi, he spike the ball but their #10, #5, #4 were at the front of the volleyball net, blocking out his attack.