Timeline: After Nekoma's first practice match with Karasuno.
Saturday – 7 A.M.
It was a day after their first ever game against their old rival school. The boys' volleyball club members had gathered at the clubroom early in the morning to get ready for their weekly team practice. Everyone had changed into their black t-shirts and maroon shorts. They walked to the track before picking the pace up to a jog.
"Come on, guys. Get those feet up and running. Did the crows get to you already?" their captain led the group.
"Of course not! That shorty really took us by surprise though," the guy with the buzzcut followed closely.
Suddenly, the mohawked 2nd year student leapt into the first place, "Us? Don't include me in your pitiful statement. I'll crush that arrogant bald wing spiker and win their manager's heart next time."
"Well, what do you think of the match?" the towering captain slowed down to level with his friend who had been falling behind the rest. "Shrimpy caught your eyes, huh?"
"Huh? What are you talking about?" the blond-haired boy replied sluggishly; already running out of breath.
"I've never seen you so keen during a practice match before. You looked especially satisfied when you beat them."
"Some of them might not look it, but I think they will be a strong opponent for us in just a few months."
"Hmm... Okay, if you say so," he smiled and complied.
The mohawk guy followed their pace and interrupted the short conversation by smacking his spiky-haired captain on his back before running away, "Stop pestering him, you rooster head."
"Hey! I'll talk to pudding-kun as much as I want!" he ran after him. "And who are you calling a rooster head, you tennis ball?!"
Their bickering faded as they sped up; leaving the rest of the group to keep up at their own pace. The lovely spring morning was showered by the mellow sun and sprinkles of cherry blossoms had started to blow in the air. The boys finished their laps and regrouped in the volleyball gym to prepare for their usual practice.
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