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

Chapter 62: Unexpected Encounter

𝖘𝖚𝖓𝖓𝖞𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖇𝖆𝖇𝖍𝖊'𝖘 𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞
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As Aeris and Saeko-neesan continued their conversation in the car, Aeris explained the various clubs and experiences that had brought her to this point, from becoming a coach and manager for the Karasuno Boys' Volleyball Team to her issues at her former school, Takenodai High School, and her journey into the dance club.

Saeko-neesan listened intently, her admiration growing with each detail. "Wow! I like you. You're a badass young woman. You're so young, but you've experienced so many things. I like that about you."

Aeris expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thanks, Saeko-neesan. When I tell people about this, they're usually shocked or feel guilty."

Saeko-neesan, ever the adventurous spirit, responded with enthusiasm, "Ha! I love incredible adventures."

Their conversation flowed naturally as they drove, building a connection that went beyond a typical car ride.

Eventually, Aeris made a request. "Saeko-neesan, can you drop me off at that supermarket? I need to buy some things."

Saeko-neesan inquired, "You want me to wait for you?"

Aeris declined the offer, explaining, "Oh, no, you've helped us a lot. It's okay. I want to walk to school."

Saeko-neesan asked for confirmation, "You sure?"

Aeris nodded with a warm smile. "Yes, I'm sure. Thanks for the ride, Saeko-neesan. You're like a sister that I never had."

Saeko-neesan reciprocated the sentiment. "I can be your big sister. Call if you need me."

With a bow and a wave, Aeris bid farewell to Saeko-neesan and headed to the supermarket. She leisurely strolled through Sendai City, a place she hadn't had the opportunity to explore before.

As she walked, she noticed the Shiratorizawa boys' volleyball team jogging in the distance. 'Those people are damn tall,' Aeris thought to herself.

Aeris had intended to go in the opposite direction, but she suddenly noticed one of the team members drop two wallets from his pocket.

"Hey!" Aeris called, but the Shiratorizawa didn't seem to hear her.

She raised her voice, yelling louder. Out of nowhere, they sprinted in full speed, which made Aeris flustered. She glanced around, realizing she had no choice but to chase after the Shiratorizawa team.

Quickly, Aeris stored her belongings in her bag and ran for her life, trying to catch up with the Shiratorizawa members. As she sprinted, she continued to call out to them, she looks like crazy person. Then a few blocks down the road, the Shiratorizawa team finally came to a stop.

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The Shiratorizawa team members were catching their breath after their short but intense run.

"Wow! That was a nice warm-up," one of them remarked.

Another member asked, "How long did we run?"

A third team member answered, "3 minutes and 40 seconds."

The Shiratorizawa captain, however, remained focused on their training. "We should be faster."

As they conversed, one of the team members pointed towards Aeris, who had finally caught up with them.

"Uhm, yeah, but who's that crazy fangirl running?" he asked, pointing at Aeris.

Aeris approached the Shiratorizawa members, still trying to catch her breath. "You guys finally stopped. You guys run so fast," she panted.

One of the Shiratorizawa members responded, "Uhm, us?"

Aeris coughed and said, "Yes, you. Wait, let me catch my breath."

Concerned, a Shiratorizawa member asked, "You okay?"

Aeris replied, "I'm... *cough*... I'm okay. Wait, let me drink water because I'm dehydrated after chasing you for a couple of blocks."

She took a long sip of water, and the Shiratorizawa team watched her, somewhat bemused, waiting for her to explain herself.

After finishing her drink, Aeris continued, "Okay, I'm not a fangirl or something. It's just that you guys dropped your wallets, and I called you out, but you just sprinted. I chased you here like a crazy woman." She handed over the wallets.

The Shiratorizawa captain was surprised. "You chased us because of these wallets?"

Aeris nodded and admitted, "Well, I'm late for my dance club practice, and I don't remember which way is home. Can you help me with that?"

The Shiratorizawa team members exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond to this unexpected encounter.

 "You don't know where you came from?" The team member responded, surprised,

Aeris admitted to the Shiratorizawa team members, "Nope, I don't know. I've lived here for less than a year. I just know the way home. Don't worry; I'm good at following directions."

Curiosity getting the better of them, another Shiratorizawa member asked, "Where do you go home?"

Aeris clarified, "Oh, no, school."

Still interested, the Shiratorizawa member asked, "Which school do you go to?"

Aeris revealed, "Uhmmm, Karasuno High School." Her statement left them in shock. "Yeah, I know you guys, the small orange dude who jumps so high, and the other guy with black hair— that's my cousin, Kageyama Tobio. I'm Kageyama Aeris."

In a friendly introduction, Aeris bowed to them, and the Shiratorizawa members followed suit.

"Konnichiwa, Kageyama-san. I'm Eita Semi. This is our captain, Wakatoshi Ushijima, Satori Tendo, Reon Oohira, Tadashi Yamaguchi, Taichi Kawanishi, Tsutomu Goshiki, and Hayato Yamagata," Semi said as they all bowed.

Aeris responded warmly, "Nice meeting you all. I'd love to get to know you better, but I have to go to school because my captain will kill me if I'm late."

Upon hearing she attended Karasuno, Kenji Futakuchi couldn't help but comment, "Karasuno, you say. Well, three blocks from here, and turn right, and there's a bus number 41 that goes directly to your school."

With a cheerful farewell, Aeris said, "Thanks. Well, see you when I see you. Nice meeting you again," and she dashed off quickly.

"She runs fast," Futakuchi noted.

Another Shiratorizawa member, Shibata, chimed in, "She seems interesting, don't you think?"

Semi agreed, "I like her."

Ushikawa stared intently as Aeris hurried away, a furrow forming between his brows as he tried to place her face.

"Yo, you good?" Tendou's voice broke through his reverie, concern evident in his tone.

"Hmm, she looks familiar. I don't know where, but I think I know her from somewhere," Ushikawa mused, his mind racing to connect the dots.

"Maybe you just met her during our match with Karasuno," Semi suggested, trying to offer a logical explanation for Ushikawa's sense of familiarity.

"Not that, but it feels further from that," Ushikawa insisted, his memory elusive yet persistent.

"You're just tired. We should get back so we could rest," Semi reasoned, recognizing the need to prioritize their well-being after a long day of training and competition.

With a nod of agreement, the group made their way back, Ushikawa's thoughts still lingering on the enigmatic figure that had sparked a flicker of recognition within him.

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𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗.
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• i just realized that i haven't posted anything for 20 days sorry about that got writer's bkock and i was on vacation ;)