A Silent Sunshine {Hiatus?}

☀️Chapter 26 - A Sudden Training Camp☀️

Recap:

"How come?..." Shoyo thought, showing an obvious expression of thinking. He felt a hand on his shoulder, seeing Asahi smile. He smiled back, leaning on Asahi's shoulder and falling asleep while the grownups got everyone snacks.

"Oh, he's asleep. Don't worry Azumane, I'll take him." Keishin went to carry Shoyo when Asahi said he'd take care of it, the team turned his way, making him sweatdrop.

"I-i mean he c-can stay on my shoulder u-until we leave!" He quickly stuttered out, the team nodded in jealousy and continued their snack.

Hopefully, the next day would be better.

Luckily for them, it was. They were invited by Coach Nekomata to join a big training camp for multiple teams. Karasuno was so excited they couldn't hold it while in class, it was announced to them during morning practice and were delighted to hear it.

"Yosh! Imagine how many big league teams will be there! I bet we can win every single match! I just know it!" Noya shouted out during lunch, Tanaka joining in.

"Hell yeah! Now that we've got Hinata and our amazing skills, no one is going to beat us!" Tanaka and Noya high-fived eachother, earning an encouraging back slap from Sugawara.

"Don't get your hopes too high up, we still have lots to learn until the Interhigh Prelims." Everyone nodded, they continued to chat and eyeing the new couple until it was class time.

Afternoon practice

"You guys remember that we're going to a training camp, right?" The team nodded, Takeda then stepped in with papers in his hand.

"These are the permission forms you must give to your parents to sign, bring it back sometime this week or else you can't come."

"That's right", Keishin butted in, "We are going there next week for 2 months, the teams there will be Aoba Johsai." The team scowled at the familiar name, "Nekoma, of course and other teams you will be introduced to-"

"Hey! We want to know our opponents' names! Give it to us!" The chaotic trio screamed, although the team didn't agree with their way of addressing it but they nodded. Keishin sighed and continued.

"Fine. It's a long list, that's why I didn't want to bore you. Fukurodani, Johzenji High and Date Tech. Happy?" Once finished, the trio bursted with glee from the amount of teams they'd be playing and meet, disregarding one of the familiar names. The rest just laughed at their excitement, including Shoyo softly giggling.

"Now that's done, let's warm up!"

"Hai!"

In the clubroom

"Hey, didn't coach say Date Tech?.." the room fell into silence while the first years were confused.

"U-um, if you don't mind me asking. W-whats this connection with Dateko?" The third years and second years sighed, they didn't like remembering that game, it made a hole in their hearts. Both the game and aftermath.

"I-its nothing to worry about, Yamaguchi-kun..." Suga sheepishly said, the others agreed. The first years were still confused but left it, they could still ask Kiyoko anyways. When they were done changing the group of first years went up to Kiyoko and Yachi.

"Kiyoko-senpai, Yachi-san!" Yamaguchi called out.

"Hm?"

"We wanted to ask about the connection with Dateko, did something happen?"

"Oh? I'm curious now too, is there something about Dateko we need to know about?" Kiyoko sighed, seemed like her reaction was the same.

"We had a match, Asahi-san couldn't manage to get any of his hits through and Nishinoya couldn't receive any blocked balls. But, Date Tech was known as the Iron Wall and wasn't much of a surprise they were amazing at blocking. It was such a tough game and we lost in the end, Asahi-san and Nishinoya got into a fight and...each day they fought in the clubroom making a mess. I knew because I saw the aftermath and heard them, it was horrible..." the first years felt pity, they never knew the team went through with it.

"Thankfully they made up and we continued like normal, then everything just fell in place with Yachi-san becoming manager with me and you four joining our club, feels like fate." Kiyoko hadn't spoken so much with them, it was nice to speak with her. It was strangely calming to them.

"Thank you Shimizu-senpai, for filling us in." Shoyo bowed, surprising Kiyoko with his soothing voice, the rest of the first years bowed with him. Kiyoko smiled.

"You're welcome, I haven't said so much to anyone for so long. It tired me a little, haha." She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear while blushing, Shoyo's voice had the same effect Kiyoko's voice had on the others. Comforting and relaxing. They waved at eachother and the first years went their way, having fun on the way to their homes.

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When Shoyo got home it was empty, Keishin was busy with the shop and Ikkei went with Natsu to a friend's party. He was alone, he quickly did his evening routine and laid on his bed, putting earbuds on and listening to relaxing Cavetown songs.

He began singing to Let me feel low, tapping onto his bed to the beat of the guitar strums. Soon, his ears were filled of music and he was making multiple sounds with his bed.

The downstairs door opened with Keishin, Ikkei and Natsu at the doorway, they all came back at the same time to hear Shoyo making music in his room. It was lulling and made them sleepy, they already had dinner and went to bed to Shoyo's singing.

The next week

"Are all of our bags in the trunk?"

"Hai..." it was early in the morning, 4 am to be exact, they were all outside of the school waiting to enter the bus. Everyone was tired, having no energy at all, if they nap on the bus they should have enough energy to play.

A/n: we are finally getting somewhere! Sorry, this might seemed a bit rushed but I really need it to move on from where we are now.
Anyways, have a great time wherever you are! [Love yourself~ ♡]

Edit: um, I took away Kakugawa High because I don't know any of their names and only recognized them for that giant player they had. Sorry if this brings any offense to anyone. .0.