Haikyuu Shorts

Tears

The TV cameras caught something in the middle of a match between Argentina and Japan (not the Olympics) Oikawa asked for a time out and then promptly left the court with another teammate taking his place. He wouldn't return for the rest of the game. Argentina lost the match but we're still very polite to their competitors who had concerned and pissed-off looks on their faces. Luckily the looks of anger weren't directed at the Argentina team but the crowd.

Oikawa would never say what happened but they figured it out at the closing ceremony where speeches and awards were being given. Oikawa was not standing next to his teammates since he wasn't there, vehemently refusing to go. He was still in the crowd though.

Hinata stood next to them and translated their speech, mainly the part about Oikawa. The Coach of the Japanese National Team was talking with an odd tone. A mix between anger, annoyance, pity, and scolding tones.

Hinata leaned forward at Oikawa's first mention so Argentina sitting in front could hear.

"He is saying 'Oikawa Tooru is an amazing setter, if not one of the best in the entire world. It is a shame that we were not able to go the entire game with him and have a fair shot. However, many -including the Argentina team- are confused as to his prompt requisition from the game, especially with no request from a referee. This is because the things that caused him to leave were simply because of Japanese culture and language. Words mentioned such as 'traitor' and 'weak for leaving his own country' were just a few things that I had heard personally. There were more concerning ones that would make anyone cry if those rude words were directed at them. I had half a mind to tell the crowd off. Though, that wasn't the main issue. The main issue is how the crowd responded to him specifically. When it came to his service aces -which were perfect- or his setter dumps or his sets in general the cheering would die down considerably on Japan's side. This shows their hatred for him. Would you rather be booed off the court or have people pretend you do not exist? I believe the second is much crueler not only to a player's game but to their mental health and sanity. I would've liked to use this time today we won fair and square but we did not. Simply because of his teammate's worry, they were not focused which pains me. Though we were not much better. So, I will finish this speech with a direct message to the crowd. Players -no- all famous people or idols are human. You have no idea how much you impact every move we make and every choice we make. Our life is in your hands, you could destroy our confidence and our health with a simple post or tweet. Next time you go to a game or show and see someone you do not like, cheer anyway. Keep your opinions to yourself. I wish I could say I am proud of our win but we are not since it wasn't fair. But still, thank you Argentina for being such good sports and for allowing us to play you. Goodnight.'" -Hinata

Hinata leaned back and let out a long sigh.

After that speech, some interviewers and media stations were slammed, not only by Japanese people but also some Argentinians and other people from around the world, for not doing the whole speech justice and cutting some of it off. The Japanese team was mostly left alone, it not a little praised for their sportsmanship. Though, there was also a distaste for the people in the stadium who allowed and reinforced the issue.

Oikawa was happy for his team. He knew they wouldn't understand how he felt but he was happy that they tried. Still, he still felt a little alone. 

That loneliness was made up for by the Japanese team, specifically Aran Ojiro, who understood what he was going through. And the support from the rest of the team.