**Michi's POV**
With athlete parents, both my brother and I grew up in a sporty environment. One day, while sitting in our living room, my father turned on the television. That's when I fell in love with volleyball. Watching the players amazed me as a child.
Young Michi: Dad! Do you think I can play like them?*
I giggled while jumping and mimicking the players spiking.
Dad: Of course! But you need to practice really hard so you can jump and spike like them
Young Michi: " What's a spike?
I looked at him confused.
Dad: That's when they jump then hit the ball hard, like that look!
He pointed ate the television, I looked at the television again and saw a girl spiking. I watched in awe, and ever since then, I wanted to be a volleyball player like them.
*Timeskip*
Now it's my last year playing for my club. In my first year, I won multiple awards, including Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player, and even helped the team compete in nationals. But tragedy struck in my second year.
During practice, I landed wrong and broke my ankle. I couldn't compete for the rest of that year. However, I didn't let that stop me. Normally, when you're a benched player, you just wait in the corner for the coach to call you in.
I hate being idle, so I learned to analyze the game instead. My coach noticed this and allowed me to stand beside the coaches to help analyze the game and identify weaknesses in the opponents' strategies.
I tapped my coach.
Michi: "Coach, I noticed the opponents' offense relies on long shots. If we do a faint or a drop ball, I'm pretty sure they won't be able to get it."
Coach: "Nice observation, Michi!"
He ruffled my hair and called for a timeout.
Coach: "The reason why we can't kill the ball is that you guys keep attacking the back row. Try doing a faint and see, no one will get it. Got it?"
Everyone: "Yes, Coach!
Whistle*
The players went back to the court, executed the strategy, and we earned a point!
Due to my injury, I would only join the court if necessary. Some people claimed that I only played when the game was "worthy of my time," but that wasn't true, and I didn't care about their opinions.
*Whistle*
Referee: "Substitution, 19 to 8."
I heard some of the players from the other team gossiping about me
"Here comes the 'ACE.
' I guess she decided that we were worth her time."
"Who does she think she is? Wanting a grand entrance. I bet she's not even that good."
"People are probably just overhyping her because of her looks."
Akako got irritated and faced at them
Akako: "Are you done gossiping?" (raises an eyebrow). "If you want to backstab someone, make sure they can't hear you."
The opponents made faces and rolled their eyes at us.
I pulled Akako's arm and stared at her
Michi: "Come on, Akako, don't mind them. Focus on the game. Don't mind them"
Akako: "Why don't you show them how deadly you are" She winked at me "Attack zone 5, I noticed her receptions are not that great."
Michi: " Float or a Jump serve?"
Akako:" Do whatever, I bet even a normal serve she's not able to get it."
I just smacked her head and I went to the service lane. Not only was I known for my offense and defense, but I was also praised for my serves. I could do jump serves, float serves, and hybrid serves.
Opponent 1: Be ready!"
I saw Akako signaling me to target zone 5. I did my jump serve and aimed for that area. I did my pre-serve routine
*Jump*
*Spike*
Commentator: "Did you see that, ladies and gentlemen? 100 km/hr.! Fresh off the bench, and it's an ACE!!!"
**Time skip:**
We dominated, winning three sets straight, 3-0. After the game, we shook hands with the other team, went to the bleachers, and greeted some fans.
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