lost in japan (aomine x OC x iwaizumi)

chapter six

   My alarm blared at 6:00 AM on Sunday morning, thanks to the Seirin girls' volleyball team having morning practice. I hadn't officially joined yet, but I thought I'd make a good impression by attending my first weekend practice. After showering quickly, I changed into my volleyball shorts and t-shirt and put a hoody and sweats over the top. Packing my bag with my volleyball shoes, a face towel, water bottle and some snacks, I quietly walked into the kitchen, expecting my brother to still be sleeping. He was not. He looked at me in surprise from the sofa.

"You're up early on a Sunday," he frowned.

"I could say the same to you," I smiled. "I thought I'd go to weekend practice for the volleyball team," I shrugged.

"Nice! Well I'm playing streetball with a few friends early in the afternoon. Drop by when you're finished?"

"Hai!" I kissed his cheek and waved goodbye as I put on my outdoor trainers and left.

As I arrived at the front gate at 8:00, I walked up to the guard in the watchbox. He smiled at me as I approached.

"Hi, I'm Kagami Akane, second year. Here for the girls' volleyball practice?" I said as I showed him my student card.

With a nod, he opened the gate and I waved in thanks as I headed for the second gym. Knocking on the door, I poked my head in. Ten faces turned in my direction and I flushed. I took my outdoor shoes off at the door, slipping on my volleyball shoes.

"Ohayo! I'm Kagami Akane. I just transferred here on Friday and was wondering if I could join the team?" I smiled gently.

A woman in a tracksuit, holding a clipboard stepped forward with a grin.

"Hello! You emailed me just before you moved, right? I'm coach Goya."

I bowed in greeting.

"I wasn't sure if we had to wear uniform to practice, so I just wore what I'd normally wear when training," a sheepish grin tugged at my lips as I took off my hoody and sweats.

The coach nodded before turning to the rest of the team.

"I know I don't have to say this to you guys, but still, I expect you to play nice and be welcoming." She turned back to me. "Which position are you after?"

I fiddled with my fingers nervously, worried about upsetting the other players.

"Well I've spent the last year as a spiker but I can set too so I don't mind really."

"We might move you around a bit throughout games then if that's okay." She nodded with a smile.

We spent the first couple of hours just hanging out. I got to know the rest of the team and the coach, and they got to know me. It turned out that we got along really well. Some of the girls happened to be in my classes which was a nice surprise. The captain was Sato Asami, a third-year [Legend of Korra fans know where it's at although I'm only using her name and appearance for the character]. She was somewhat strict but also very nice and friendly. The coach went over some strategies, the upcoming competitions, and positions with us. I was told that I'd be starting on the bench - which was fine with me as I was a newbie - but that I could be switched in at any time.

The last two hours were used for practice. My play style seemed to gel really well with the rest of the team's which was a relief. We practised sets, spikes and serves before playing some short games to put what we'd learned to use. Before we knew it, it was midday and the session was over. Due to the warm weather, I stuffed my hoody and trousers in my bag after changing my shoes.