𝟭. 𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 || 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐲𝐮𝐮 [✔]

Chapter 52: New Goal

𝖘𝖚𝖓𝖓𝖞𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖇𝖆𝖇𝖍𝖊'𝖘 𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞
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Coach Ukai gathered the Karasuno team for a discussion about their next goal: the Prefecture Inter-High Preliminaries. As he was outlining their training plan and strategies, the door suddenly burst open, and Takeda-sensei rushed in, gasping for breath.

"Takeda-sensei, why are you always so clumsy?" Aeris asked, concerned.

"We're going," Takeda-sensei panted, "we're going to Tokyo!"

The news sent a wave of excitement through the team, and cheers erupted throughout the gym.

"That means Nekoma!" Hinata exclaimed, his eyes gleaming.

"We've got a chance for practice matches with Nekoma?" Tobio inquired, his interest piqued.

"Not just Nekoma, but other teams as well. This event is hosted by Fukurodani Academy Athletic Association, and Karasuno is invited thanks to Nekomata's coach," Takeda-sensei explained.

"Wow, Nekomata's coach must have some serious connections to invite us to such an exclusive event," Aeris commented, her admiration for the coach evident in her tone.

"Yeah, we should thank Takeda-sensei for his persuasive skills. Without him, we wouldn't have this opportunity," Coach Ukai added with a hint of humor, acknowledging Takeda-sensei's efforts in securing their place in the event.

"Arigatogozaimasu, sensei!" they yelled in unison, gratitude evident in their voices.

"What— no— Coach Nekomata did all," Takeda-sensei said, barely able to contain his astonishment.

"This is our greatest opportunity to give it our all," Aeris said, his enthusiasm clear.

Tobio couldn't hide his excitement as he whispered, "I can finally see his sets again." Aeris raised an eyebrow at her cousin's creepy smile.

"I can't wait to crush that city boy slucker," Tanaka said, his fierce determination shining through. Aeris cringed at his choice of words but couldn't help but laugh.

Aeris and Kei give him a cringe face, to which Yamaguchi added a lighthearted "Pfftt."

"City boy slucker?" Tsukishima scoffed, his usual indifference in place.

"I'm going to improve myself this time!" Hinata declared, his enthusiasm infectious.

Takeda-sensei held up his hand, interrupting their excitement. "But, remember, this is just an invitation. We won't be going to the Inter-High Qualifiers. There's a lot of work to do before then. I just want your decision," he explained.

"We wanna go!" they all yelled in unison.

"Okay, I'll get going. It's time for the faculty meeting. Please, Coach Ukai, I'll leave the rest to you," Takeda-sensei said, before turning to leave.

"Looks like we're gonna be busy," Asahi remarked, his voice filled with both excitement and a hint of nervousness. "Yeah. How about you, Kiyoko and Aeris? Are you guys excited?" Sugawara asked, turning to the two girls.

"Nah, I'm going to meet people I don't want to meet. Tokyo is a small world," Aeris replied with a hint of resignation.

"I'll do my best," Kiyoko said, her determination surprising Asahi and Sugawara, who were used to her reserved nature.

"Cute," Aeris commented, smiling at Kiyoko proudly, like a supportive mother.

"Now, let's get to practice" Coach Ukai said