I Loved You

Chapter 2: Strangers

"And another expert receive from EJP Raijin's Komori Motoya! He is currently ranked as the number 1 libero in Japan and is one of the official liberos on the National Team! DESEO Hornets-"

Y/N vaguely listens to the commentary of the ongoing match as she carefully analyses the players. It's not something she needs to do, it's not her job to analyse the players. All she needs to do is watch and gather the stats and game notes from the other employees later. But she can't help but analyse and take notes, she never got out of that habit.

It's one of the few things that hasn't changed since high school.

The match between EJP Raijin and DESEO Hornets rages on as the audience gets more and more excited, chanting for their favourite team, showing their support for the players. V.League Division 1 is always exciting.

As of now, she's yet to be promoted to Director of Public Relations, it's not a job they give to just about anyone, but she's hopeful that after this V.League season, she'll be able to be promoted, and therefore be more involved and work more closely with the players rather than at a distance.

She'll also get more pay, which is a huge incentive in itself.

Another point gets scored, this time by DESEO Hornets. Briefly glancing at the DESEO Hornet's setter, Y/N pauses slightly as he celebrates with his team.

His setting is beautiful and refined as always, it never fails to impress her.

But she's long since past the effect of being awestruck. Maybe it's because she's surrounded by skilled players every day, or maybe it's just him who's dulled over time.

She's lucky she didn't get a closer look.

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"Here's the recording of the EJP Raijin VS DESEO Hornets match from the last V.League season like you requested."

"Thank you so much." Y/N smiles as she accepts the recording, turning to leave before she gets interrupted.

"Um, L/N-san. If you don't mind me asking, why did you request for the recording? All the data and game notes have already been filed and are easily accessible."

Y/N pauses for a moment as she shrugs slightly. "That's true, I've already compiled everything we need for tomorrow's practise match so there's no worries. As for the recording, it's just to use as a reference and because some of the players requested for it."

"Ah I see, thank you for all your hard work!"

"You too." Y/N responds as she walks away, looking blankly at the recording in her hands as she makes her way back to the gym.

The office is pretty busy at the moment, with everyone quickly doing their part in preparation for the upcoming practise match and the training camp that will follow soon after. DESEO Hornets is already in Shizuoka city though, it's common for teams to arrive the day before they're needed. They're probably here for something promotional as well.

Not that she would know, she doesn't keep up with that team.

Finally returning to the gym, Y/N looks around as she spots EJP Raijin's coach and captain speaking with each other on the side, heading over to speak with them.

"Coach Mori, Ishihara-senshu." Y/N greets as they glance at her. "I've got my stats and game notes here with me if you'd like to look at them. I called a few radio shows and TV sports reporters to try get some media coverage and I was able to pitch the upcoming match with DESEO Hornets."