MY SETTER | Toru Oikawa - Haikyuu!!

Chapter 5 - This Has To End

The Spring High Tournament was approaching soon and that meant that all the volleyball boys were going to be completely focused on practicing for that.

I expected that Oikawa and I wouldn't have very much time together but things were getting...confusing.

After our ice cream date, I thought that would be the start of something more but with each passing day, it seemed like Oikawa's focus was either on volleyball or continuously being surrounded by other girls.

We texted here and there, saw each other most Mondays and of course, we would make out. But it just felt like things weren't going anywhere.

Conflicted, I turned to one of the only people who was even aware of Oikawa and I since I insisted we keep things on the down low at school to avoid me becoming a human meat stick among the other girls.

"I don't know Yuri...maybe I am crazy. Did I honestly think I'd be anything more than some fling to him?" I asked, trying not to show how sad I really was.

"Well despite his fangirls, he doesn't actually date a lot. Probably because of situations like this...he doesn't exactly have a lot of time. But the same can be said for you." Yuri explained. She was right, as always. We were both busy. Finding time was difficult and we were both completely devoted to our clubs.

"Should I just make this easier on the both of us and end things? I mean, I feel like I have enough for the article by now and with Spring Tournament coming up and possibly Nationals, I can't see us needing to talk much after that. That will be the end of his high school volleyball career."

"True. But doesn't necessarily mean you guys couldn't make it work. Has he told you his plans after high school?" Yuri asked.

"He's not sure yet...he's been so focused on finishing out the year." I couldn't blame him, I had no plans either. "Has Iwa told you his plans yet?"

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that Yuri successfully convinced Iwa to do the article. Well, thanks to Oikawa for being a little convincing.

"America." Yuri said.

"Really?!" I said, surprised.

"Yep...but don't tell Oikawa. He hasn't told him yet."

"I won't." I promised.

"Look, if it's really bugging you, talk to him. Do what's best for you Mia...and your heart. I like Oikawa, he's great. But he is kind of a flirt and his world revolves around volleyball. If he can't make room for you...it might be the best thing to end things before you get hurt." Yuri was right...again.

As much as I hated to admit it, seeing girls surrounding him everyday broke me and I always wondered if there was any room left for me in that heart of his.

•••

The rest of the day, Oikawa and I's future conversation was all I could think about.

After school, I decided to stay after to wait for volleyball practice to get out. My chance to set things straight.

I walked toward the building doors just in time to see the sea of sweaty boys exit.

"Hey Mia!" Iwa yelled once he saw me walking up. I smiled. "Oikawa is still inside."

"Thanks Iwa." I said, hesitating on entering.

"Is everything alright?" He asked. Was it that noticeable? I suck at hiding my feelings.

"Yeah! Everything is fine. It's just been a long day." I exclaimed.

Iwa smiled but his smile said he knew I was lying.