Nyanta & Pomeko

Chapter 44: Volleyball?

The ball game is next Friday.

　It's not an event that I would normally pay that much attention to. ...... but this ball game might be a chance for something to change.

　...... If I ever get to the game, it will be a great experience.

　Or rather, I'm starting to feel like I'll never get over it if I don't think that way.

　Anri and I were brought to the gym by a flustered Haruka.

　It was the end of the test, so club activities had resumed.

　In the large gymnasium, the volleyball and basketball teams were practicing diligently.

"Eh, uhm, I-I think it's best if you watch the volleyball first."

　While listening to Haruka's strange honorific, we visited the volleyball club.

　The volleyball club members are skillfully handling the volleyball and running around the court.

　...... The net is higher than the rest.

"T-The volleyball team rotates and changes positions rapidly. The rules can be found .......

"Haruka, I've memorized the rules by the book, so I should be fine. Even ...... it's so intense."

"Hyai!　Y-you know, the ball game will be more relaxed, I think. Girls are less competitive than boys. ...... And I think the net will be a little lower, too.

　I couldn't stand to watch and interrupted her.

"Haruka, let's not use strange honorifics. ...... Well, I've been using strange honorifics too, but Haruka doesn't have to force herself to use them. Just be normal."

"Umm, yeah, but I'll try my best. ......"

　As we were talking about this in a corner of the gym, a senior member of the volleyball team came towards us. The short-haired schoolgirl gives Haruka a high-five with a refreshing smile. ...... This is the atmosphere of the rear .......

"Oi Haruka-chan! What what, are you going to help us practice today?"

"Hello, senpai!　Uhm, I-I'm explaining volleyball to someone who has helped me a lot today. ...... C-can I borrow that end of the gym?"

" Um, yes, Haruka is fine. If so, why don't you come with me for one practice session?　I don't know anyone who can spike like Haruka."

"Y-yes, j-just for a little......"

　Haruka glanced at us. Anri and I nodded at each other to go.

I'll wait until Haruka's practice?　For now, we decided to wait until Haruka's practice was over.

　Haruka was wearing her school uniform, but she seemed to be wearing spats underneath.

　To my surprise, she was about to join the practice as it was.

　I could see that all the eyes of the boys in the gym were focused on Haruka.

　I stopped her before she went to the court in her uniform.

"...... H-haruka. Are you going to play volleyball in that?　That, and if you fly, your skirt is ......."

"Yeah, but I'm wearing spats underneath. ......"

"No. You need to change into your gym clothes. Look how the boys are looking at you like a beast?　...... Haruka is a natural and only looks pretty, so don't give them a chance."

"Heee!? O-Onii.....U-un, w-wait for I'm going to change"

Haruka grabbed her gym clothes and ran to the locker room. In a minute she was dressed and out the door.