"Hey, Coach! Here, I also have one for you!" You beamed and gave your coach his beverage that you've bought.
Coach Mizoguchi smiled at you as he received his from your hand, "Still on at it with buying everyone drinks, I see." He chuckled. You nodded at him as you responded with a closed-eyed smile, "Of course! This is one of the things I could only do to support everyone."
"It's more like a tradition, coach! N/N has been doing this since my first year of middle school!" Oikawa happily latched his arms on your shoulder.
"Ah, that's right. Y/N-san did this at Kitagawa Daiichi." Kunimi muttered. Kindaichi, who stood beside his quiet raven-head friend realized, "Right! I remember that too!! That was around Oikawa-san's third year!" Kunimi nodded at the onion-head after serving a ball.
Iwaizumi came from behind you and Oikawa as he gripped on your cousin's shoulder, making him jolt. "Y/N-chan's support or 'tradition' should've made you realize sooner to not put it to waste and warm-up immediately. Are you putting her efforts all these years to waste?"
Oikawa shuddered a reply as he hugged you, his other arm wrapped around your head protectively as he pulled you closer; a way to usher his fear from his best friend. "N-No, I'm not! Iwa-chan, you meanie!!"
"Toru, I think you should warm up by now as well." You replied as you hoped it would held but the both of them continued their bickering — or like, Iwaizumi mostly yelling at Oikawa.
"Toru. Iwa-chan."
At the call both of them straighten. They knew better than to piss you off. "Right away!" They both said in unison as they ran back to the court.
"Good luck~!" You waved your hand at them happily as you watched the others serve.
Coach Mizoguchi shook his head lightly as he chuckled, "You still have them wrapped around your fingers whenever trouble stirs."
"I'll help in any way I can, coach!"
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"Nice work." You smiled as you helped everyone with their water bottles and sweat towels. Eventually as expected, Aoba Johsai won against Johzenji High.
"Thanks, N/N~" Oikawa beamed although you could see through his façade. The game was slightly a close call. "Considering that you guys are done for today, I'll be on my way to the other side." You told your cousin.
Just before Oikawa could retort for he could persuade you to stay you've already turned your attention to their manager. "Haru-san, I'm trusting you with my cousin. I know he's a handful but I really have to go."
"Ah, alright then." She quietly agreed. At the corner of your eyes, you noticed how Oikawa lightly jolted on his spot and as a dust of pink favored his ears.
"Thanks for helping me with putting them on fire, Y/N." Coach Mizoguchi nodded at you in acknowledgment.
"Anytime, Coach!"
While you were happy to know that you've helped with making sure you set the team on focus for their match, the others weren't sure what to feel. They were glad to have you but the way you scolded them whenever they would lose their faith, somehow helped them but at the same time felt fear. The fire in your soft E/C orbs just kept surprising them—even those who were former members of Kitagawa Daiichi Volleyball Club haven't gotten used to how terrifying it could get.
Being careful in your steps, you walked down the stairs to find your way to where Karasuno had played. While you were on your way, your ears picked up the noise. You look ahead where you were planning on going only for your eyes to land on Hinata and Kiyoko's form, in front of them were two players you found familiar.
