Haikyuu!! x Kuroko no Basket
A second-year manager for the Karasuno Volleyball Team and the same age as the Generation of Miracles.
Original character, Akatsuki Ai 暁 愛, added to the Haikyuu storyline. Girlfriend of Teikō and Rakuzan's captain, Aka...
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They had done everything they could have. They attended every practice and did the training that the coach and Ai had taught them to do.
Ai had learned how to massage tense and overworked muscles. She'd obtained and used a cream on Nishinoya's bruises, undeniable proof of his hard work.
Yamaguchi went to see Shimada often and practiced his jump floater serves. Sugawara collaborated with Hinata so that Kageyama could get in some practice with Asahi. Hinata also practiced with the new basketball technique and tried to work on his receives, by utilizing his fast reflexes.
"Don't be afraid, Shōyō." She held up another ball. "You can't fight battles while you're frightened of what you might lose."
"Well said, Ai!" Nishinoya grinned. "Go after it like you mean it!" He demonstrated his Rolling Thunder and inspired the younger boy.
Ai also taught them stretches to become more flexible, pushing on their backs to touch their toes and helping them bend as far backwards as possible. It was similar to teaching them basic gymnastics.
