I'm only a weakling | haikyuu

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗿

Dialogue is the first step toward understanding,

negotiation the second, and agreement the third.

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After a long time—

"Why were you running?" Kageyama asked, looking at you suspiciously. You, having been caught, coughed lightly and pretended to be calm.

"What? Me? Running away? No, you must have seen it wrong." Hearing your hazy statement, Kageyama was suspicious but didn't press further.

After all, compared to your behavior, the upcoming match against Aoba Johsai tomorrow was a bigger concern for him.

Seeing his worried look, you raised your eyebrows slightly. The summer night was cool, and your hair was blown by the wind. You squint your eyes comfortably.

After a long time, your hoarse voice suddenly broke the silence of the night:

"Are you worried about tomorrow's game?"

Kageyama was slightly stunned and turned to see your relaxed profile.

He frowned slightly and lowered his head, not realizing his face was full of worry.

You chuckled, putting one hand in your pocket as you walked slowly beside him.

"...By the way, I heard you beat your opponent and made them cry today?"

Your expression froze, and your brain stopped working for a second, quickly calculating what he meant by "beat."

"Hey, hey... don't make me sound like a bully." Your voice was helpless, and the intense gaze from Kageyama seemed to speak volumes.

You coughed lightly. "What do you mean, crying? I left the court after the game, and I have no idea."

Kageyama, carrying his schoolbag in one hand, said leisurely, "Really? I saw it in the Miyagi volleyball gossip news update today."

Hearing the familiar newspaper name, your breathing stopped.

So he had already read that report?!

You thought you were looking at him in panic, but to others, this look seemed somewhat funny and meaningless.

"Tsk," He curled his lips, disappointed not to see the expected reaction.

Daichi and Sugawara were still hiding from him, not knowing he had already seen the report.

Although he didn't see your expression change, Kageyama still raised his head slightly and smirked. "In the picture, you're looking at me with 'disdain'."

... Of course, I know...

Because of this, you cursed the newspaper in your heart.

You thought your expression management was fine, but why did you come across as a villain in front of him?

You didn't show much expression, but your mind was racing. No, you had to change the topic from the report. Even talking about Aoba Johsai would be much better than this.

You said casually, "But it seems the reporter didn't do enough homework on the volleyball schedule." Under Kageyama's puzzled gaze, you lazily put your hands behind your head and said slowly:

"He doesn't know that Aoba Johsai stands between you and me."

And the unknown opponent Shiratorizawa will face tomorrow, you thought to yourself.

However, the reason you didn't pay much attention to these teams was because you were now "following the plot" in your mind.

No matter who you faced next, even though your strength could barely reach the level of Kawanishi, with Ushijima and others, Shiratorizawa would definitely win these unknown games.