chapter seventeen

                                    

                                          
To say that the boys were ecstatic about your new position as manager was really an understatement. You would've expected them to be happy that they finally have a manager; however, you don't think anything would have mentally prepared you for their reaction.
                          
They went insane (save for Kenma and Yaku). You just started and now you were considering quitting because Yamamoto's reaction alone was causing you a lot of stress. You were simply standing in place just watching him as he ran around the gym screaming. A consoling pat on the shoulder was given to you and you looked over to see that it was Coach Naoi. He gave you an apologetic smlie before walking away, leaving you alone to scream internally.
                          
It seems as if he knew what was going on through your mind.
                          
A sigh escaped from you before you looked at the clipboard that Coach Nekomata had given you. His handwriting was absolutely horrendous and it reminded you of a certain dark haired male back in Miyagi that would sign his mom's flower orders in your mother's shop. There was a checklist attatched to the clipboard and it relieved you to know that you wouldn't be doing harder stuff like you had initially assumed when you accepted.
                          
To-Do:
1. Fill up water bottles.
2. Hand out towels.
3. Keep score of both sides and count the average.
4. Put away equipment.
                          
Thank you (L/N)-san! ,':D
                          
You smiled at the face that Coach Nekomata had put at the end of your list. With the small encouragement you had receieved, you hastily made your way to the boys who were taking a small break. Water bottle carriers in both hands, you asked for their bottles to fill them up. Coach Naoi called over the boys to discuss their gameplay once you walked out of the gymnasium and towards the water fountain.
                          
One by one, you began to fill them up to the brim and you were halfway through when your eyes were covered from behind you.
                          
"Guess who?"
                          
Of course you knew that voice, she's the most active person in your group chat. There's no way a person could forget someone as out going as her.
                          
"Nanami-senpai. What brings you here?" She chuckled at your question before grabbing hold of your shoulders and leaning in towards you.
                          
"To see if the rumors are true."
                          
Your eyes had widened at her sentence and you couldn't help but jump back a bit in fear. For the short time that you've been around, you've been through too much and not only that but the bruises on your knees started to hurt. Nanami sensed the internal panic you were going through and immediately took homd of your hands.
                          
"Not like that! These are good rumors! People are talking about how the boys volleyball team have a new manager and by the looks of it, they snagged themselves a good one. I'm kinda jealous~"
                          
You flushed at Nanami's words and shyly thanked her. She cooed at your reaction and reached out a hand to squish your cheek.
                          
"(L/N) you're so cute!" As she continued to praise you, a white haired guy hugged her from behind. He spinned her around and she squealed at the feeling.
                          
"I was looking for you Momozono," was all he said. He put his chin on her shoulder and gave her a kiss on the side of her head. Part of you felt like you were witnessing something you shouldn't. Then he looked at you. "You must be (L/N) (Y/N), all of the third years won't stop talking about you."
                          
The guy was quite handsome. His hair oddly suited him and his onyx eyes really tied it all together. Him and Nanami were really visually appealing.
                          
"(L/N), this is Tomoe." You gave out a hum of understanding and bowed towards him.
                          
"Nice to meet you, uh, I'm sorry but what's your surname?"
                          
Tomoe looked at you quizzically before giving you a small smile and a small wave of his hand.
                          
"Don't, just call me Tomoe. I don't really care about all of that formalities bullshit-"
                          
"Tomoe! Language!"
                          
You could only chuckle at their little banter. They reminded you of a married couple.
                          
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You came back to the gymnasium with the bottles filled to the brim and saw that the team was already practicing. You placed the bottle carries on the bench before heading over to the closet and grabbing the towels from the cart. Upon walking back to the benches, Coach Naoi was already seated next to the carriers.
                          
"I see you're doing Manager duties."
                          
You let out a small huff as you set the towels on the bench and grabbed the clipboard the clipboard that he held on for you. The scores seemed consistent as one side would score and the other would win it back. You sat on the bench next to Coach Naoi and continued the scores where he left off.
                          
"Yeah. I know I just started, but I want to do my best."
                          
He hummed in acknowledgement before looking back at the team. They were really going at it at practice. It almost felt as if someone was going to inspect their playing skills or something.
                          
Finally Coach Naoi had called for a break and almost instantly the boys had came running up to you like a stampede and grabbed their waters from the carriers and the towels you had set down beside you. They resembled parched men lost at the Sahara Desert.
                          
"Geez take it easy, you could choke on water and the team can't afford to lose a player..." you said with a teasing smile. Yaku grinned at your comment before handing back his bottle to you.
                          
"I'll die happily if it means I can see you tease us more." The libero then crossed his arms as he felt prideful about his comment. You on the other hand couldn't help but giggle.
                          
"I guess you won't be dying happily if I don't." Yaku's face changed immediately as he scolded you about talking about death as if it were nothing.
                          
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Putting away the last remaining equipment, you let out a huff of relief seeing the gymnasium was finally clean. It was a little late but seeing that the train station won't close until 11pm made you feel a bit better about leaving late. You hurriedly made your way to the gymnasiums exit when you heard your name being called.
                          
"Miss Manager!"
                          
You turned around to see that it was Kuroo and Kenma.
                          
"Did you guys need something? I already closed the closet door but I can open it if you'd like-"
                          
Kuroo cut you off as he slung his arm around you and Kenma and started to walk off on his own.
                          
"C'mon (L/N)-chan, Kenma and I ride the same train as you. We'll keep you company."
                          
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HEY ITS ME LMAOOO
                          
SCHOOL IS KICKING MY ASS BUT ITS MY LAST YEAR SO ITS FINE
                          
i recently changed my username so i'll be updating my story covers :)) (also i've recently been inspired to write an ateez fanfic but i got too much on my plate rn LMAO. knowing myself, imma still publish it out of impulse)
                          
a lot has happened, moonbin and sanha subunit, LOONA COMING BACK, EVERGLOW COMBACK THIS MONDAY/TUESDAY, YANAN CAME BACK FROM HIATUS WOO, hoshi's tiger song all over my fyp on tiktok (soobin's dolphin fancam too), and everyone agreeing that oh my girl has literal bops but too problematic :))
                          
until the next update
                          
stay safe loves <3