A/N: Bokuto is v ball scout. A snotty kid makes fun of him and regrets it. Inspired by Trouble with a curve.
Bokuto watched the ace send the ball down to the floor of the court.
He has some skill.
Bokuto was a retired pro and the agency made him a scout. He loved that, he loves to watch the new generation.
This kid was the ace of the powerhouse Itachiyama. He was good too. He had the skill but Bokuto didn't know his team skills or attitude yet.
Team skills were important. Like Tsukishima, he had a horrible attitude but was a team player and would work well with many people.
Then Bokuto got closer, right at the sidelines. This number one pick quickly began a number one project.
Bokuto saw it. He had power and skill but he was on the way to getting a muscle tear. Either in his shoulder or in his leg, either way, it was bad news. All in his form.
It could be corrected but that would take time and work.
Bokuto left the gym and headed out for dinner. He took a late-night stroll and passed a group of high school kids playing Volleyball.
He sat on the bench and watched them. Right before his eyes, he saw the ace of the team, hit the perfect feint. His form was perfect, Bokuto had a difficult time telling where he was gonna hit. It reminded him of Kuguri Naoyasu.
Bokuto got up off the bench and stood by the court.
"Hey, sorry to interrupt your game!"
They stopped and turned to look at Bokuto. Some looked rather mad and annoyed.
"You, what's your name?"
The ace stepped forward.
"I'm Sosuke Ricardo. My mom's Spanish."
Bokuto nodded, "Sosuke, do you like volleyball?"
Sosuke nodded.
"I'm scouting for MSBY, and I think you've got something."
Everyone looked shocked. Sosuke's jaw dropped and he slowly nodded.
"I'm Bokuto Koutarou, a scout. I'd like to scout you."
Sosuke slowly nodded.
"Wait, what!?"
Bokuto laughed, "Take your time, call me if you have any questions or concerns. It's fine if you say yes or no, either way!"
Bokuto handed him a card and went to leave the small court. He heard Sosuke's friends shout and cheer, crowding him. Bokuto laughed a little.
He pulled out his phone and called his boss, still in the vicinity of Sosuke.
"Yeah, that number one pick is a number one project. I'm sure. Don't worry, though. I've got something even better."
He heard more shouts as he walked away.
Later that night he got a call.
"Bokuto! It's Ricky -sorry Sosuke."
"Eh, I like Ricky. So, Ricky what's up?"
"I-I'd like to take you up on your offer! I talked to my parents and they think it's a good idea! So, I'd like to do this! Whateve this is!"
Bokuto nodded and chuckled over the phone.
"You got it! For the time being, if you have any questions, any at all about Volleyball or this, I'm your man."
"Ok ok!"
"Now, get some good food and sleep. In a week, I'm taking you to tryouts, clear?"
"Yes yes!"
"Good, now get some sleep."
They hung up and Bokuto laughed. He rubbed his hands together with glee. He went to bed and laid down with Keiji.
"Akaashi, you'll never guess! I found this guy on the street! And he was amazing! Remember that first year from Nohebi in my third year?"
"Vaguely. Kuguri Naoyasu, he went to a division 1 team."
"Yeah! You couldn't tell which way the ball was gonna go! This kid I found had that! He has the power of an ace and the skill to back it up!"
Keiji nodded and smiled.
Written: 28/11/21
