What Happens at Mrs. Koala's Stays at Mrs. Koala's

Chapter 5

"Come watch my next match"

Two weeks passed since Kuroo invited you to watch his match. You met for three pleasure sessions during this time, but he didn't bring up the subject. You thought it should've been out of consideration, since you showed visible hesitation when he invited you, and you came to learn that Kuroo was a really considerate person.

It had been a bit less than four months since you and Kuroo first talked. Yes you agreed to keep your interactions to the very minimum at school, but this proved to be a challenge. Especially with Kuroo's casual and friendly personality. All the allowed brief Hi's turned into disallowed engrossing chats. When Yaku is around, the chats go even longer with more laughter and more stories about the volleyball team and its half-Japanese giant; Lev. The first time you heard Lev's name you went "Ah!" and made the two boys jump in surprise.

"I know that boy!" you say with a bright smile and a feel of achievement since you were always half lost during those chats.

"It would be strange if you didn't know him... I think" Kuroo says raising his fist to his chin and made a thoughtful face.

"He's always flailing around stupidly, so it's hard to not spot him" Yaku adds.

"I never saw him" you say. The stupidly bright smile still on place, making the two boys look at you in total disbelief. How can you never ever saw Lev?? But then they remember your surprise when you learned that Kuroo was the team captain, and Yaku was actually a player in the team despite being shorter than you by a few centimeters.

"I feel like our existence as the volleyball team has no significance whatsoever" Yaku says and Kuroo nods in agreement. "So, how do you know our long cat?" Kuroo asks.

"I heard his name from a friend who is a huge fan of his. All day she's Lev-kun this, Lev-kun that. At first I thought he was an idol or something. Later I knew he was in the volleyball team" you explain.

"Yaku-saaaaaan" Kuroo says in a low annoyed tone.

"Yes, Kuroo-saaaaaan?" Yaku replies in the same tone making you take a step back and look from one face to the other anxiously.

"I think Lev-kun needs to practice his serve receives todaaaaay"

"I think so toooooo"

You didn't quite understand what these two boys were talking about, but you were pretty sure that Lev wasn't going to have a very great day. The bell rings announcing the end of the lunch break without letting you try your luck in calming your two new friends and save the poor Lev boy. You head into your class, walk to your Lev-fan friend and ask her if she wants to go with you to the upcoming match of the volleyball team. "I go to every game!" she says excitedly, then pulls you to sit next to her as she tells you so many trivia about Lev and his team. "I'm so thankful for Kuroo-kun and Yakkun" she says with almost teary eyes. You were regretting everything at this point.

On Saturday, classes end at 1 pm. The volleyball match starts two and a half hours later. You thought you'll be having a leisurely lunch and a chance to go around the neighborhood to take some photos before the game. But you were too naïve. After lunch, your friend – Ueno Momoka, drags you to the gym so you can get good spots. So now, you're stuck watching Kuroo and his thighs for way longer than you planned. Will you survive? You freak out inwardly. "Y/N-chan!! Look! She's here!!" Momoka whispers at you excitedly. You follow her discreetly pointed finger with your eyes till you end up looking at a tall regal figure moving your way, but stopping some feet away from you. "Lev-kun's sister. Alisa-san" your friend tells you almost squealing. You remember Alisa's name from a previous conversation. Momoka was so set on finding a spot near her so Lev takes more looks at her direction.