Short Stuff [HAIKYUU: Tsukishima Kei x OC Fanfic] [Rewriting]

Chapter 22 - I Can Still Play

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Akira's POV

"Ishikawa Akira?" someone called out for me as we were walking back to the courts. I turned around and a woman in a business suit was standing in front of me. She had long brown hair tied into a lose braid. She also had a warm smile and dark brown eyes.

"Oh hey, it's you!" Tachi-sensei said, approaching us. "Aki, I'd like you to meet an old friend of mine."

"We're not that old, you know," the lady said. "My name's Suzuko Ina. I'm a sports manager for a lot of student athletes that want to make it big time."

"A manager?" I asked.

"Mmhmm!" she said. "A lot of high school students take the sports side of their life really seriously. That's where we come in. Let's walk and talk while you guys prepare for your next match."

We headed for the benches and did a couple of stretches while Suzuko-san talked to us.

"Do you see those banners over there?" she asked. "Logos of several company brands, sponsoring matches and getting money out of it. It's a win-win situation for everyone, especially for sponsored students."

"I kind of understand what you're saying, but why are you telling me all of this?" I asked.

"So you've finally taken an interest in Karasuno?" Tachi-san asked before letting out a small laugh.

"We've got a new company interested in getting a new face for their products, you see," Suzuko-san followed. "If things go well, it could turn your life around."

"A sponsor?" I muttered.

"Well, all you have to worry about now is winning your match. There's still a lot I'd like to see from you. I'd love to see you holding the Championship Cup as well."

"It looks like you've got your work cut out for you," Jiro-kun said. "There's your opponent, getting ready to smash this game out of your hands. What are you planning to do?"

Across the court was a guy, a couple of inches taller than me. He had bleached hair and a blank look on his face.

"He looks tiny," Tachi-san said.

"He's an opponent nevertheless," I said. "I'll do my best."

"Good luck, Aki!" my team cheered, along with my school mates on the bleachers. Everyone's watching me, cheering me on to do my best.

I won't disappoint.

The ref called for both sides to greet each other. I walked to the court and bowed to everyone.

"Ishikawa Akira, from Karasuno" I introduced myself to my opponent, stretching out my hand.

"I'm Jun Shino, from Date Tech" he said, showing a small smile. "Let's do our best." We shook hands and went to our sides of the court. I was serving first.

"Let's have a good match," I told him. He nodded and smiled.

"Shall we?"

"OI! DON'T GO STEALING TSUKISHIMA'S GIRL!" Tanaka-san yelled from the bleachers.