Haikyuu A.U. 1

Chapter 19

Yaku POV

Second set has begun.
Their pinch servers were introduced quite early for some reason.
Probably because they wanted a lead as soon as possible.
I think it is a bad idea.
As much as I hate to admit it, their Fukurodani's libero is very good with jump floats.

They must have not taken that into consideration because the substitution was not allowed twice.
Their weaker servers had to serve now.
Poor Hinata.
From what I remember, other than their ace and setter, nobody has a strong serve.
Fukurodani finally had a lead.
After they lost against us, Karasuno did not give up the lead until now.
Why am I so riled up?

Tsukishima POV

Nishinoya-senpai was in the court as a substitution for the human tangerine.
Fukurodani got the lead and the streak was broken.
I had to be in the back line.
My job was now as a receiver, spiker and next server.
After about two more points, we finally got a point, they had a two point lead and it was my turn to serve.

Tanaka-san passed me the ball and I was going out the court when I felt two hands grab my shoulders.
I turn around to see the ace and out captain looking at me intently.
" You better do that jump serve properly. "
" But I still jump too far ahead. "
" We have seen it. It is not that far. We can just ask Nishinoya to stand a bit more to the left. "
" Okay. " I said a bit scared.
What if I make a fool of myself by messing it up?

I cannot look uncool while Kuroo-san is in the room.I have to do it.
I take in my breath and gear the whistle. I pjff the air out imaging it being the negative outcomes of the situation and the throw the ball into the air.
I jump and display perfect form.
It would bring shame onto me as a diver if I don't have perfect form.
The ball is exactly above my head.
I cannot see the ball but I trust my throw and hit it a bit off centre so that it spins as it goes beyond the net.

Nobody even moved towards the ball as it bounces off the floor.
I feel a wet sensation on my shoulder and look at it.
" Why do you have an obsession with biting my shoulders? "
Nishinoya-san just jumps off and tells me to do it once more.
I was more confident now.
I hit the ball again and again barely managing to direct its path differently every time.

By the time Akaashi-san managed to receive it and sent it back to gain a point for their team, we already had a three point lead and were at match point.
We finally won thanks to the freak duo being the freak duo.
I was so done.
This was the last match and I get to entirely chill now after the cool down exercises.
Next and last match was between Nekoma and Fukurodani.

Akaashi POV

Nekoma beat Karasuno and Karasuno beat us.
With straight sets.
Things are not looking up for us.
We have to maintain our dignity.
I have to cheer Bokuto-san up.
I already used the Prodigy thing way too early.
Should I-
Would that work though?
We'll have to see.

Bokuto POV

I feel sad.
They beat us even when I was cheered up.
We will never be able to beat Nekoma.
" Bokuto-san. "
I look at Akaashi who just called me to get my attention.
" Bokuto-san, I have faith in you that you will be able help us win this game. You are our ace after all. "

He then came closer and gave me long kiss on my cheek.
AAAAAAAAAAAA.
WE ARE GONNA WIN THIS.
I DON'T CARE IF KUROO IS A GOOD BLOCKER OR THEIR DEFENSE IS ONE OF THE BEST IN JAPAN.
WE WILL BREAK THEM AND BRING THEM TO THEIR KNEES .
YES.
The umpire whistled signalling us over.
OUR TIME HATH COMETH.

Akaashi POV

My plan worked.
We won by a huge margin especially in the first set.
They did take the second set.
They probably fumbled when both Kuroo-san and Kenma kept looking over to their crushes if they were watching.
Seeing Kei low-key blush when Kuroo-san got hit on his head because he was Kei was so cute.

Kuroo POV

" We are better because we beat you and you beat Karasuno. "
" No bro, we are better cause we beat Karasuno and Karasuno did not even let you take even one set. "
" We beat Fukurodani who beat Nekoma so we are the best. "
Akaashi, Kenma and Suga were trying to pull us apart from our discussion because we're not able to see a very apparent point.

" Tsukishima Kei! " All three of them called out.
" What? " He asked innocently watching them struggle.
" Help. Please. " This is the first time I have heard Kenma say please.
" Do I have to? I am having fun. "
" Yes you have to help. "
" Fine. Captains, our situation is like rock, paper and scissors. Each loses and wins against the other at least once.
I am pretty sure you could see realization dawn on all our faces.

" I did not expect this from you Daichi. "
" Neither did we. " The strange group of friends said in harmony.
Daichi just mumbled and left.
Suga left behind him.
" So are y'all more excited than before about the party. "
" YES. ARE YOU? "
" No. " Tsukishima and Kenma deadpan.
" Yes. We have always been excited for the party as we don't go to many of them. "

" No. " They repeat and Kenma leaves towards the orange boy.
" Do I have to go somewhere too? " Tsukishima says as he looks at Kenma leaving.
" Yes. You are coming with me. I am taking permission from Suga and dragging you with me. "
" Bye. "
That left a very happy Bokuto with me.
" HE KISSED ME ON MY CHEEK AND THAT THAT IS WHY I GAVE THE MATCH EVERYTHING I HAD AND HENCE WE WON. "

" That is unfair. I also want a kiss on my cheek by Tsukishima. Then there would be a high possiblity that we would have won. "
" NO CHANCE BRO. "
" Yes, we would have won. "
" NO. " He whined.
" 50-50 chance bro. "
" WHO IS MATH? "
" Honestly, mood. "
The coaches signalled us over for the reviews and we left.