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

Chapter 56: Yachi

𝖘𝖚𝖓𝖓𝖞𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖇𝖆𝖇𝖍𝖊'𝖘 𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞
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⊂•Monday•⊃

The students were fully immersed in their studies, their focus intensifying as the final examination approached. As lunchtime arrived, the five friends gathered in a circle to enjoy their meal.

"I don't know who I am or where I am," Reiko groaned.

"Me too, I'm so tired," Saeko added.

"Poor Aeris, she must be exhausted," Airi empathized. "Should we wake her up?"

After their classes concluded, Aeris didn't hesitate to take a nap. She had been juggling her time between studying, the dance club, and the volleyball club, leaving her with little sleep.

"Hey, guys," Koharu joined the conversation.

"Hey," Saeko, Airi, and Reiko responded.

"Aeris is still sleeping?," Koharu asked them.

"Yeah, let her sleep for at least 20 minutes. She's been really busy lately with training and studying," Reiko suggested.

"Should we start eating?" Airi asked.

"Yeah, let's eat slowly so Aeris can join us when she wakes up," Saeko agreed.

After minutes later, they woke Aeris up, Aeris stretch her arms. Whinced in pain "You okay Aeris?" Koharu said

"No, it's fine. It's just a minor headache. Did you guys already eat?" Aeris asked.

"Yeah, we started eating. You should eat too," Reiko replied.

As they enjoyed their lunch, they discussed the upcoming exams and what they planned to do afterward.

"For me, there's a dance competition," Aeris mentioned.

"Really? When is it?" Airi inquired.

"I don't know the exact date yet, but it's in Tokyo," Aeris replied.

"Ehhh! Tokyo? I'd love to watch it," Airi exclaimed.

"Me too. My family and I will be in Tokyo this summer. We'll be visiting my cousin," Koharu added.

"Definitely let us know when it's happening," Airi insisted.

"Of course, I'll keep you posted," Aeris assured them.

𖤐 — ᡴꪫ ִ₊‧⁺˖๋࣭ ⭑ ᡴꪫ — ִ ࣪𖤐

⊂•After class•⊃

After class, Aeris ran to dance club, and they started their routine.

"Okay, guys good job, see you tomorrow" Tatsuya

The members of the dance club stood up, expressing their gratitude "Minasan, otsukaresama deshita. Yoi ichinichi o sugoshite kudasa" before bowing and clapping.

"Bye, guys! See you tomorrow," Aeris waved as she gathered her things and hurried toward the gym.

"Hey, guys, I'M HERE!" Aeris announced her arrival with a flourish, spinning like a ballerina making a grand entrance.

"Aeris-chan, you're finally here," Kiyoko greeted her.

"Kiyoko-chan!" Aeris rushed over, giving her a high-five.

"So, I have good news," Kiyoko said. "I finally found a new manager."

"Really? Finally!" Aeris exclaimed. "Where?"

"Yachi-chan!" Kiyoko called, and a girl approached them. "This is Hitoka Yachi, the new manager."

Yachi bowed, and Aeris followed suit. "Konnichiwa, Yachi-chan! Nice to meet you. I'm Kageyama Aeris."

"Konnichiwa, Kageyama-san," Yachi replied.

"Just call me Aeris," Aeris offered.

"Or Nanachan," Hinata chimed in.

"Yeah, you can call me that," Aeris agreed.

"Alright, guys, let's start practicing, again" Coach Ukai called, and the boys began their practice.

"Okay, Yachi-san, you'll observe what we'll do, okay?" Kiyoko instructed.

Yachi nodded in agreement.

"Being a manager has a lot of responsibility. We're like the nervous system in the human body, responsible for transmitting signals, coordinating various functions, and ensuring the body's smooth operation," Aeris explained.

"We provide essential support to the team to ensure that the athletes can focus on their performance. We contribute to the efficient operation of the team and help create a positive and organized environment for players and coaching stuff," Kiyoko added.

The new manager, Yachi, observed and listened, eager to take on her role in supporting the team.

"Yachi-chan! Ball!" Aeris shouted, and Hinata ran to save it.

"Great save, Hinata!" Suga exclaimed.

Kiyoko and Aeris rushed to check on Yachi. "Are you okay?" Aeris asked.

"Sorry about that, Yachi-san," Kiyoko added.

Yachi nodded, slightly shaken. "That was cool. It's my first time seeing and playing volleyball up close."

"Just glad that they're improving," Kiyoko said, offering Yachi a reassuring smile.

"Yeah, it's great to witness their progress," Aeris agreed, her eyes on the game.

"How cute, seeing them smile," Tanaka teased.

"I love girl talk," Nishinoya chimed in.

"Get back in the game, you wild clouds!" Coach Ukai shouted, snapping their attention back to the practice.

Yachi was curious about the team's transformation and asked, "Really? How so?"

"Back then, even before us third-years, we were one of the powerhouses. But then we struggled. Thanks to the support of Coach Ukai, Takeda-sensei, and Aeris-chan," Kiyoko explained.

"Aeris-san?" Yachi questioned.

"Yes, because of her, things seemed to turn around," Kiyoko said, and they glanced at Aeris as she expertly received a ball.

"Nice receive, Nanachan!" Nishinoya cheered.

« ֪ ׅ ֹ =͟͞ ♡
𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗.
𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 ♡

— sidenote
• yes there are two Saeko, Tanaka's sister and Aeris's classmate