The Newbie ~ Tsukishima Kei

Chapter 17 ~ So Inuoka

Signature Sentence: "He's getting targeted."

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"For the Nekoma battle, this will be our starting order." Coach Ukai was showing us a board with the players on it. Battle.

{Empty Side}

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WS Sawamura MB Hinata WS Tanaka

WA Azumane L Nishinoya-MB Tsukishima S Kageyama

WS: Winged Spiker MB: Middle Blocker S: Setter L: Libero

I'm out of the play! Well, what did I expect when there are better players in the team now? It's just that I'm used to being in play since in middle school I was a regular in all my teams.

"It's a configuration you're barely used to, so I'm not expecting you to synchronize right away. You now have an amazing libero, not sure if the other one was amazing, and the ace has returned but don't rely on those facts or think victory is assured. Victory goes to the team that connects. Let's see how this configuration works in the battle against Karasuno's long-standing rival, Nekoma." I felt like *fake* crying now!

I wanted to scream out: 'I was an amazing libero, FYI.'

I just couldn't and can't scream that to a coach. And no 'How does it feel to be out of the play, huh?' from Tsukishima either.

Todays the worst!

~~~~The Next Day~~~~

We were practicing overhand serves when Shimizu senpai arrived. Two boxes layed beside her.

"Washed, folded, and all set" I heard her say. "It's the uniforms."

I got a little excited. At least today is better than yesterday. Shimizu and Takeda sensei handed out the uniforms.

"Arigato." I was handed my shirt uniform.

I looked at it. Black with orange stripes on the sides, like Hinata's hair, and orange collar. It said Karasuno on it and mine had a big 11 on it. Both of those were white.

(Since there are 13 players with Ms. OC, I put her as eleven and added a 1 to Tsukishima and Yamaguchi's number)

I turned around just as Hinata said, "But only Noya San's in orange. You stand out."

It was true. Nishinoya was sporting the same uniform however, the colors were inverted and only the white number was the same.

"Of course." Nishinoya said, a bright smile on his face. "After all, I have the leading role."
"Leading role?" Hinata asked.

He started screaming out of excitement.

Not sure how you'd get excited about somebody else's shirt, but it's Hinata. He takes things strong.

"The libero goes on and off the court frequently during a match. He's the only one who needs to be noticeable, Baka." Kageyama said, looking at Hinata.

"I know that. I totally know that." Hinata said with Embarrassment blush.

Man, this guy didn't even pay attention to when I switched in and out of court during the Neighborhood Association match and Aoba Johsai match.

Hinata then flinched as he looked at Kageyama's shirt number.

"Kageyama is one notch higher than me..."