Flower Language ~ Haikyuu

6: Tracheophyta

Fern: Fascination

We were in the middle of warming up, and Takeda-Sensei burst into the room. He was talking about a practice camp of some sorts, and then he said something very interesting. "I've arranged a practice match!" Really, with who? The whole team was congratulating him, and so was I. Because of Ukai leaving, it was sort of hard to get practice matches.

"Really, with who?" Sugamomma asked. I really like that nickname, I think I'll keep it for him.

"A venerated school in Tokyo, Nekoma High School," Take told them in a serious manner. Oh god. If people see us next to each other, they'll figure me out. "They call themselves, Neko." The guys seemed pretty pumped, so I just smiled for them. It's a shame I won't be playing as a regular, as my identity will be surely revealed.

"I've heard of them a lot," Tanaka explained, "Apparently our former coach and theirs were rivals. We played each other a lot."

"Woah! Oi, Kozume, don't you go there?" Hinata said in wonder.

"Ah, used to. Now I'm stuck here for 10 months. Not including summer and winter break," I sadly replied. "C-can I request to not play as a regular. If you guys really want to test your skills against them, you don't want someone who knows all their tricks to play full-time." They continued to explain Nekoma, like things such as the Battle at the Garbage Dump.

"Eh, senpai," I heard Kageyama start. SENPAI? "Could you maybe help us learn to beat them?"

"No. I didn't tell them about you, so I will do the same to you. Sadly, you will be on your own. I will play as a temp for now, until we actually figure out what position I should play at Inter-High!" I exclaim. This team probably won't go far, but I'm still disappointed I can't play for my team. (Sorry to interrupt, but I have to change some info from the manga and show. To progress the story quicker, i am skipping the match with the Neighborhood Association. Also, Asahi has already joined, as well as Nishinoya. I am skipping straight to Hinata meeting Kenma and then the practice match with Nekoma! Sorry for the inconvenience).

The next day:

We had just found out that Coach Ukai's grandson is going to become our coach. Sadly it's only until the match with Nekoma. He was already pushing the others to their limits. I kind of feel bad for them, as I can tell the less skilled players are not having a lot of fun. We had to run quite a bit, and most of the guys were not excited. Once it was Hinata's and Kageyama's turn, they ran, screaming the whole time. I noticed that Hinata was running in a completely different direction. He's going to get lost.

Kenma Kozume's POV:

I was sitting quietly, until I heard a voice from above me. I looked up, and it was some kid, maybe a junior high student. When he moved, I saw that his shirt said Karasuno High. Oh. He just kept babbling, and answering questions. Shouldn't he be with a group? I eventually had to tell him all of these things, like what school I go to and stuff.

"Woah! You look kinda like a gi- I mean person I know! And you both play volleyball," he excitedly pointed out. He just kept rambling on and on, until Kuroo saved me. I waved goodbye to him, and I saw from the corner of my eye another person run up to him. I hope neesan won't be upset that we met.

Kenma Kozumi's POV:

As I saw Hinata come back, he had a wierd look on his face. "I met a boy, Kenma I think, and he plays volleyball. He looks a lot like you, Kozume. But then he said he'll se me later. It's all really confusing."

"Eh, uh, I haven't ever heard the name Kenma before. Maybe he's here for a field trip?" I awkwardly suggested. I have to get him off my trail. He just nodded, and shook it off.

Before Match:

We had just gotten to the gym we are playing at, and I saw Nekoma standing there. I was trying to stay away from Zume, because they might see the similarity between us. We lined up, and I sadly had no one to look at. I looked to my left and saw Yuki looking at Yamaguchi. They are oddly similar. As we walked into the gym, all of the players from Nekoma stole a glance at me. I went to sit on the bench, and noticed how stressed the team looked.

After Match; Clean-Up:

"Ah! Kozume, come meet Kenma!" I warily walked over, knowing that my cover will be blown. As I went to go 'meet' Zume, Hinata looked at him, then me, then back at him. "Wait, stand next to eachother.......YOU GUYS ARE THE SAME!!!" This caught the other's attention.

"Ah, Lefty, you blew my cover," I complained.

"Lefty?" He asked.

"You know, because I'm like the right brain, and you are the left!" He just nodded.

"Apple Juice-san, are you going to introfuce your doppelgänger?" Frenchy teased.

"This is my Otouto, Kenma!"

"Wait, take off your glasses and squat," Kageyama commanded. I did as told, and I heard a slight gasp. I rolled my eyes and stood up.

"You basically got rid off everything differentiating us. Plus, he made us look more alike by forcing me to dye my hair with him," I whined.

"But why didn't you tell us?" I heard a brown-haired captain ask.

"I thought you might think I was playing a double agent."

"I don't think like that! Are you though?" I just stuck my tounge out at him, and walked over to Kuroo. The team watched curiously, as I basically squeezed him to death. Tanaka and Nishinoya instantly went into security mode, or whatever you want to call it.

"Ah, I missed you!" I exclaimed.

"It's only been a few days, but I missed you too!" He said, squeezing me back. The two boys calmed down, seeing that we were chill. When I turned around, I saw a new expression plastered on the Karasuno boys face's, fascination.

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Yes, I know Kenma is his  first name, but I can't go back and changer her name and everytime she is mentioned in the story. Hope you like it!

Okay so I changed her name and I'm updating every chapter because it is annoying to me