Fox VS Love | Fem! Reader × R.suna

«✮ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑 ✮»

 The New Hot 2nd Year

It's only been a week since Y/n joined Inarizaki, and she's already the talk of the school. First-years leave little gifts like chocolates in her locker, while third-years linger around her, and second-years skip classes just to watch her attend her lessons or practice volleyball with her team. Y/n is focused on the upcoming interschool volleyball and debate competitions, preferring to spend her time studying rather than responding to confessions. Deep down, though, she's kind of happy about the sudden attention.

Still, Y/n knows she needs to dedicate more time to practicing for the approaching volleyball tournament. She understands its importance; if her team qualifies for the nationals, it will be her first step toward achieving her dream of becoming an international volleyball player, just like her father, who made every state, city, and region in Japan proud. She has been prioritizing volleyball over everything else, even her dad, who is her inspiration.

"Darling, how was practice?" her dad asked when she got home. "It was good," Y/n replied, heading straight to her room. "But are you hungry? Have you eaten?" he inquired, concerned for her health. "No, Dad, I'm not hungry. I had an onigiri. Please go to sleep if you've already eaten," she called from her room. Exhausted, she collapsed into bed without even changing out of her tracksuit.

This routine became Y/n's life: practice, eat, practice, and come home late and tired. Even during class breaks, she practiced. Her coach and teammates noticed her dedication and decided to give her at least one day off from club activities each week. Not just the girls' team, but the boys' team also acknowledged her hard work. They often snuck snacks and energy drinks into her bag, leaving her guessing who the culprits were. Whichever team members were behind it, Y/n silently thanked them. It was mostly the Miyas, who had a knack for mischief, while Suna, fearful of rejection, didn't even attempt to approach her. Impressed by Y/n's potential and seriousness, the coach offered her special enrichment classes, which she eagerly accepted, gaining valuable guidance.

With the competition just two weeks away, club practices grew longer, tougher, and more demanding. But Y/n and her teammates never backed down. They stayed late to refine their skills and address weaknesses. Y/n felt fortunate to be part of a team that worked so hard, and she took pride in herself, her team, and her school.

Yet Y/n didn't let her studies slip. Sometimes she would wake up in the middle of the night to study until dawn, only stopping when she heard her dad's footsteps approaching her room. Other nights, she'd rise at 11 PM after just two hours of sleep, practice for three hours at a nearby park, and then return to rest until it was time to study again—or until her dad woke her up.

End of the Chapter