The Aftermath - After National Championship

Meeting Senpai

I was a big fan of the famous duo Hinata Shoyo and Kageyama Tobio. I saw their match with Inarzaki, Nekoma, and who in the world didn't shed some tears when Hinata was subbed out of the match inbetween against Kamomedai. But the person I like most in the whole team is Nishinoya Senpai.

Their matches were definitely the shine of the National Volleyball championship this year but still, they lost and I don't think anybody among was mad about it (not to a large extent). They were definitely very sad from what I could see from their tears while watching comfortably on Television. But still, they were definitely the prominent challengers in the whole National Championship.

And why I am telling you this?? Because I love Volleyball which every ounce of my body. I want to be with them, play with them, laugh with them and everything like that. I just love their team dynamics and everything. Karasuno is one of the best teams I have ever seen on television or anywhere else.

While I am thinking all of this, I am standing right next to the gate of Karasuno High, yes my dream school. I recently got into this school due to a transfer of my dad who works in a fairly decent company. I was so excited that I will play with my dream team.

"Now don't mess this up, Itsuki," I thought to myself while entering the ground of Karasuno High.

 "Don't get excited seeing your Senpai, I want to make a good first impression on them." I fumbled to myself but when I saw Tanaka San with one of the best liberos I ever saw in my life, Nishinoya, I genuinely lost it.

"I want to go and say Hi to them so badly." I felt these words tumbling in my mind. So I did the obvious thing that a person does when thoughts like this arise. I went to see Nishinoya and Tanaka Senpai.

"H...i I am Itsu...ki, nice to m...e..et you, Senpai" I just realized that my words were fumbling like crazy. Tanaka Senpai gave me a very awkward look and the worst part is that Nishinoya Senpai too gave that awkward look.

"Nice to meet you too, do you want something from us?" Nishinoya Senpai asked me. I was going crazy, they are not celebrities, they are not bullying me but why am I so nervous?

"I am a big fan of yours," I told Nishinoya Senpai going all red. Tanaka San burst into laughter listening to this as the delivery was just so awkward and loud. 

"Nishinoya, you got some fans, huh? Hey Chitsuki, are you a fan of mine too? Do you want my autograph or something? Tell me I will give it to you" Tanaka San continued still not controlling his laughter. Nishinoya Senpai got irritated at this and shouted, "Tanaka, you jerk!!"

While they were fighting (not really), both controlled their laugh and went somewhat sad. I was really surprised at the sudden change of expression and I wanted to ask that why they have gone sad but I stopped because I don't think that I have made myself even somewhat familiar with Nishinoya Senpai and Tanaka San.

"So Daichi, Asahi, and Sugawara are leaving the school tomorrow, what can we do for them?" Nishinoya Senpai added while being somewhat sad. 

Now I know the reason that why Tanaka San and Nishinoya Senpai are this sad today. They again began talking and I thought to myself that I should leave at that moment because I will just become a nuisance for my seniors at this point.

"Did you have any work with us, Chitsuki?" I was slightly annoyed by again calling by the wrong name but I guess this is a trait of Tanaka San.

"I too play volleyball," I said with a depressed voice and they looked surprised and then Nishinoya Senpai asked me "At what position, do you play??"

"I have not played professionally at all but I like playing Libero when I was in my junior high school." Nishinoya Senpai's mood just completely turned 180 and he became so happy, just by listening to this.

"Cool, you should definitely join Karasuno High School Volleyball team." Nishinoya Senpai offered and how could I ever decline this offer in my right mind. I have seriously wanted to play with Karasuno for the longest of times. 

"But we are not free today and a long week break is going on after our National Championship. Instead of those two idiots, you will find nobody on the court today. But don't worry, the break is ending the day after tomorrow and we can take trails." Tanaka San explained this to me with some seriousness finally on his face and I was somewhat thankful for it.

"Yeah, those dumbasses will never take a break even if the fatigue literally kills them. But can't blame anyone, we gave our all in Nationals, we will win next time for sure." Nishinoya Senpai spoke getting all excited.

But after those words, there was a subtle silence between them and their expressions again started changing from excited to sad and Tanaka San broke the silence with these words, "I wish we could hold the Nationals cup while we were playing with Daichi, Asahi, and Sugawara."

Again a silence of 1 minute broke in and this time I broke the silence with some encouragement, "You guys did so great in the Nationals. Next time we will definitely bring the cup."

They looked shocked listening to the words from me. Tanaka San slapped my back hard with his hand, "I like you very much, Chitsukki" and then he gave a big laugh wholeheartedly (along with Nishinoya Senpai). But man he is messing my name more and more as time passes by. This time I corrected him "Tanaka San, my name is Itsuki."

So that was a very weird conversation that I had with my ideal, Nishinoya Senpai and Tanaka San, and believe me, I am just so happy with having this conversation with two of the most cheerful members of Karasuno High School Volleyball team.

After that the school went as normal as it can get, I was introduced to the whole class by my class teacher, had some conversation with my classmates and so on and so forth, nothing really interesting. But after school ended, I decided to go home as there will be no one practicing on the Volleyball court because of the week break.

But suddenly I remembered that Nishinoya Senpai was talking about two people who would still be in court even in their free time and even while they have a long break. I have a fairly decent idea about who those dumbasses can be but still, I wanted to check on them. But first I did not know that where the Volleyball court even was.

It was the time when all were running to their home and I did not want to stop anyone to ask where the Volleyball court and my sheer luck I saw one of the people I most suspected holding a Volleyball and going somewhere looking very excited.

So what was the best course of action? I called the person by his name and nearly a very loud noise. 

"Hinaataaa Senpaai" I called him and thankfully he noticed. I began to move towards Hinata Shoyo, the person who was a freaking ninja in the matches against some of the best High School players around the whole country.

I went to Hinata Senpai and as I was very excited, I asked him "Senpai are you going to practise??" And this time I did not get the look that tells me that I am being awkward af.

"Yeah, why??" He asked me the most obvious question. I answered getting all excited, "Senapi I am a big fan of yours, can I come to see your practise??" and the face of Hinata Senpai got filled with joy.

"Yeah, why not but we will practise not so long, we don not want to piss Daichi Senpai off on his last day of high school." He told taking some proud in it.

And this was the story on how I meet some of my favourite volleyball players of all time. I am so excited on what is about to come next. I thought while walking side by side with Hinata Senpai.

So guys this was the first chapter of the aftermath, hope you really enjoyed it because I really enjoyed making this piece of content. Please support me by giving a vote and leaving a nice, lovely comment under this chapter. And I will upload a new chapter very 2 days. So next chapter will be out very very soon.