Mom Vibes

17.

third person

"Alright my lovely first years," Suki called out, grabbing their attention after the match. "Aki-chan would like to wish her cousin and his team good luck. Your mission for today, protect our precious girl. Do you accept?"

"Ma'am yes ma'am!" The boys cheered and saluted, causing the whole team to laugh.

"Karou," she started as she turned to him. "If the creepy second year says anything to or about Aki, or even looks at her the wrong way, you have full permission to act accordingly. Yukie, just make sure he doesn't get kicked out or arrested."

"You can count on us," Karou beamed. As the five first years ventured off, she turned to the rest of the team.

"You guys can do whatever really. I'm going to go congratulate the little birdies and you guys are more than welcome to join me. If not, go ahead and explore a bit. We have about an hour before the Shiratorizawa match starts, so just make sure you're back in the stands by then so we can support our new friends. Aki's cousin will be playing in the court over, so we'll be able to watch them as well," Suki explained. "Both teams stand directly between the crows and nationals, so let's keep an eye out."

"I think I saw that old geezer Ukai earlier, so we'll go try and find him," Nekomata grinned as both coaches separated.

"We're going to go get something to snack on, but we'll be back in time," Mori nodded, Kai and Sho-chan waving behind him.

"The rest of us are with you," Tetsu grinned.

"Us too, I feel like messing with Ryu," Dom smirked.

"Issie!" Aya called out to her cousin. He couldn't help but laugh as he saw the boys surrounding her like bodyguards, glaring at anyone who looked at her.

"Aya-chan!" He grinned, pulling her into a hug.

"Who's the guard dogs?" Makki joked, nodding to the boys. Karou eyed the boy before looking to his fellow manager.

"This isn't the one senpai was talking about is it Aki-chan?" He asked as he stared the third year down. The girl couldn't help her giggle at the third years in front of her looking so confused.

"Suki-senpai has the boys on alert for Yahaba-san," she explained to the older boys with a giggle. "These are just the third years Karou, it's okay. This is my cousin and his best friends."

"Ahhh, I knew I liked that girl," Makki sighed dreamily. Karou glared at him, causing Iwa to chuckle.

"She's taken," the boy shot back as he folded his arms, the rest of the boys following his actions behind him.

"Yeah, leave our senpai alone," Yukie added on.

"It's okay Yukie, Karou. He's just like Kuroo-senpai," she explained.

"Ooooh," the first years visibly relaxed at the comparison.

"Not sure who that is, but I'm glad it got your guard dogs off my scent," Makki laughed.

"It's nice to meet some of Aya-chan's friends!" Oikawa cheered. "Do you all play?"

"They do, but I'm a manager with Aki and Suki-senpai," Karou explained. "We're all first years."

"Hold on, you mean to tell me that walking beanpole right there is a first year?!" Mattsun asked as he looked up at Lev. "This is so unfair?!"

"Senpai tells him to shrink a lot," Aya laughed along with the others.

"My mom says I have good genes!" Lev cheered.

Suki led everyone through the crowd, looking for the crows when Hinata started yelling.