"I think we actually stand a chance at going to the spring tournament this year" replied Sugawara as we did our cool down stretches.

"I hope so" I replied grinning as I leaned into my stretch. "We have been working really hard but I am looking forward to us going all the way this year it is now or never." Sugawara nodded knowing what I meant. We are 3rd years, it's our last time to make this happen before graduating. We were so close last year. We made it to the spring tournament and we lost to Shiratorizawa Academy. I will not lose again this year. I can feel the tears threatening to come to my eyes but I blink them away.

Ukai Keishin blew his whistle. We all lined up in front of him waiting for what he was about to say.

"Practice was good today" he starts. "I know we can do better. I want us to go to this spring tournament and take what is rightful ours!"

"Oys" we all yell.

"I have someone that will be joining us" he explains. "He use to play on this team. Lucky for us he has free time to be able to assist us to achieve our goal." As if on cue we hear the gym doors open. I see a very tall male come into the gym. He is scowling and looks pissed off at the world. His skin looks slightly tan against his darken hair making his blue eyes stand out. "This is Kageyama Tobio. He was a setter here 4 years ago, he is going to be the key to this puzzle to help us."

I remember hearing about him and even seeing him on TV during the spring tournament. He is more handsome in person despite him looking so angry. What am I thinking?

"Hello" he says. "Thank you for having me." He bows before continuing to speak. "I want to see what all of you can do in action. I spoke with coach Ukai about this prior to my arrival. You all have a match with Nekoma High. I know you play against them often but this is for me to see what you are made of." He looks at each of us as if he is trying to read into our souls.

"Oys" we yell.

"Thank you Kageyama" replied Ukai patting him on the back. "Alright team you are dismissed. The game is set for next Saturday. We are traveling to Tokyo. Please meet here at 8:00 am sharp." We head towards the locker room. I glance back at Kageyama but he now talking to Ukai. I turn away and focus on the task ahead.

After hitting the showers I go outside and ride my bike home. It sounds awful but it's not. It's a 30 minute ride since I live on the country side. I lock my bike up and head inside. I quickly slide out of my shoes smelling the dinner my mother has prepared. I head to the kitchen and see Nasu helping my mother.

"Smells great in here mom" I smiled. She turns to face me.

"I am making curry tonight" she explained. "Teaching Natsu the basics."

"I'm going to be a great chef!" exclaimed Natsu. I laughed at her excitement.

"Just like I am going to be a great volleyball player!" I replied.

"How was practice today?" asked my mom turning back to the meal.

"It was good. We got an old student coming to help us prepare for the tournament this year."

"That's good honey. I am sure your team will take home the win this year."

"That's the plan" I smile. "I'm going to my room, can you please let me know when dinner is ready."

"I will!" exclaimed Natsu running over to give me a hug. I laugh as I hug her back. She runs back over to the counter. I grab my bag from the front door and head upstairs. I sigh as I close my door. Kageyama Tobio, I walk over turning on my computer. He only went to our school 4 years ago, besides him winning the spring tournament I don't know much else about him. Coming to Karasuno High School I wanted to come in and set my own path. I didn't want to have what someone else did stuck in my head.

I search Kagyeama Tobio and come up with a ton of articles. He has been playing volleyball since he was elementary. He was on a winning team in middle school and high school. I frown as I get to his college years. He only played the first two years and then stopped. He is apparently very good as a setter. His skill level in stats are quite impressive making me wonder why did he stop playing. I hear a knock on my door.

"Shoyou, dinner is ready" said Natsu.

"Thank you" I replied not taking my eyes off the computer. Kageyama is taller than what he was in high school. He makes me feel like a little person. I am 162cm and he was 180 cm but now he is 193 cm. As I head downstairs I couldn't help but notice all the pictures I have ever seen of him smiling is on the court.