A Neko among Crows

Chapter 16

Chapter 16:

"What should we do now?" Yachi asks breaking the ice.

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Practice. Practice. Practice. That seems to be the only thing inside Hinata's head as well as the others. The whole time that's all they did without stop; sure everyone was frustrated for their loss, sure they are struggling. Yet, never did they stop, with eyes like predators hungry, hungry for victory.

Seeing this, the coaches were proud. With unyielding determination Karasuno strives to win. Unbeknownst to them however was the fact that Keiko was paying close attention to them, writing on a notebook, remembering about Yachi's question somehow made Keiko restless.

'If they could pull this off they might have a chance of defeating anyone they could face with, though the same time it would be a 50/50 shot; they really need a lot of instructors and more experience.' Keiko thought looking at her plans, she somehow remembered the days wherein her dad brought her to some training facilities.

"I got it!" She exclaims catching everyone's attention, making them all pause. Rushing to Takeda-sensei and Ukai-kun she told them her idea.

"Hmm, considering that everyone is nearing the semester break I don't see why not, though what we need are funds and the instructors' approval" Takeda-sensei said thinking thoroughly

"Oi, Keiko, Don't tell me the instructors your talking about were your Dad's buddies... 'cause if that's the people you're talking about there might be a world war three, and I don't think the guys here will survive that person's instructions..." Ukai-kun said shuddering.

"What? it couldn't be that bad, in fact they were funny" Keiko pouted. Ukai just sighed, 'if only she knew'

"And don't worry about the funds, sensei, I know some people willing to support us; considering that their dad is very generous" Keiko said smiling.

"Hai, hai, we'll see. Everyone go back to practicing! Keiko you'll be the one to organized this, Yachi, Kiyoko, help her would you?" Ukai said reluctantly.

"Hai!" Yachi and Kiyoko answered, going to Keiko.

"Want to go somewhere?" Keiko asks grinning. Clueless, Kiyoko and Yachi nodded resulting to them being dragged to Keiko's house.

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"Kyaa~ No~ I don't want that! Kiyoko-senpai, help me~" Yachi said crying as she hides behind Kiyoko.

"Huh?" Kiyoko looks at Yachi curiously. Then suddenly Keiko appeared in her line of vision.

"Eh~ Come on Yachi! I'll treat you to some chocolate parfait" Keiko tried bribing Yachi which didn't work.

"Fine" Keiko sulked. "Tomorrow's Saturday, right? How about you guys come with me tomorrow to Tokyo, we're visiting some people" She continued remembering that they need some funds.

"Huh? Why do we need to?" Yachi asks curiously.

"Funds" was Keiko's simple answer. Yachi nods but then noticed that Kiyoko isn't talking much.

"Kiyoko-senpai, what are you thinking?" Yachi asks

"Hm? Ah! It's just that I'm wondering about Keiko's parents" Kiyoko said

"Oh, they're kinda busy with their jobs and tends to be back home on later hours" Keiko answered. Kiyoko and Yachi nodded understanding what she means.

"I'll ask my mom if she's okay with it, though I guess it's a good thing we got some things sorted out already." Yachi said

"Yeah, I never thought your parents were past volleyball players too, Keiko-chan" Kiyoko said