Cross Court Tease

The Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) launches an unprecedented three-month joint training program for both the men's and women's national volleyball teams. Among the players is Mayu Ishikawa, the reliable outside hitter known not just for her skill but also for being the little sister of the men's team captain, Yuki Ishikawa. She's used to the quiet protection of her brother and their close friend, Taishi Onodera, who Mayu considers like family.

Everything changes when Taishi introduces her to Tatsunori Otsuka, the cheerful, powerful hitter with an annoying habit: relentless teasing.

Tatsu's playful antics stir something in the usually composed Mayu, but her protests only encourage him more. As Mayu pleads with Yūki to intervene, she's met with nonchalant shrugs and a smug, knowing smile.

Three months of shared courts, endless drills, bus rides, and teasing slowly blur the line between annoyance and affection. But what happens when playful teasing becomes something more serious?