Disclaimer: Haikyuu is not mine. It belongs to Haruichi Furudate, Weekly Shonen Jump and Shueisha.

Note: Sunshine Gaiden is Hinata's POV. Colourful Gaiden is Michiko, an OC's POV. Blue Castle Gaiden covers events from Seijoh/Aoba Johsai's side of the story.

Sunshine Gaiden 01

Before my eyes, it blocks my path.

A high, high wall; what sort of scene is on the other side? What will I be able to see there?

"The View from the Top."

A scenery that I will never see on my own; but, if I'm not alone, then...

I might be able to see it.

Moeka-chan... I'm so glad. I got this far, and you've always supported me. Please, keep watching. I'll prove that you weren't wrong, to choose me...!

My first real love, though it wasn't the romantic type, was for volleyball. I hadn't really paid attention to that sport much as a kid, opting for soccer instead, until one day when I saw the Karasuno High School team playing at nationals.

There was one player in particular that caught my eye. They called him Small Giant.

He was shorter than the other players, but he more than made up for it with his skills.

The other team didn't stand a chance against his spikes.

It was then that I knew what I wanted to do. I had to play volleyball, when I get into middle school, competitively, anywhere...!

I wanted to be like the Small Giant...!

"Eh? I'm the only member?"

But it seemed like things wouldn't be as easy as I hoped it'd be.

The moment I started middle school, on the very first day, I went to the school's faculty office to sign up to join the school's volleyball team, of course!

But I had the worst luck.

"Yeah. The numbers have been dropping over the years. Oh, and the boys' Volleyball club is more like a fan club than an actual team," the teacher I'd asked explained to me calmly, a smile on his face.

"O-Oh..." I managed, trying to push back my disappointment.

The teacher looked up at me from his seat, "So, what do you want to do? Will you join a different club? Or perhaps you want to join the girls' club?" he asked me.

I blushed, "Uh, I'd rather not." I stuttered, embarrassed.

And that's when I made my decision. I wasn't going to give up, no matter the obstacle. I'd make this work.

I leant forward, "I-I'll do it alone!" I told sensei.

"Oh?" he hummed.

I clenched my fists, determined, "I'll become the next Small Giant!" I declared.

And I definitely would! All the non-believers, who teased me for practicing with the girls' team in the same gym, thinking I was just in it for some eye candy or something, I'd show them how serious I was about this, no matter what they said.

But working hard on my own, it was hard to get any better. I didn't have any training partners, and it was only some days, when I managed to convince my two friends, Izumin from the basketball club, and Koji from the soccer club to help me practice.

I was trying the best I could, to make it work, for over a year of my middle-school life, but there was only so much I could do.

My training wasn't getting anywhere...

And that's when I met her.

She was a member of the girls' Volleyball Team; I think I'd heard other girls calling her 'Moeka' a few times. She'd started off as a Middle Blocker, but lately she's been practicing Setting.

She was a quiet, but kind girl. She seemed shy, and mostly talked to her best friend, this one girl with a ponytail.

But it's because she was so shy, that I was surprised it was her that came up to me, out of all of the girls...

As soon as I'd spotted her, she just stood there, awkwardly smiling as if having been caught, and gave me a shy wave; "Um, hey! Er, I noticed you're always playing over here, and... Uhm..." she trailed off, unsure of what to say.

At first I'd thought she'd been nominated by the other girls to kick me out of their gym, and I was worried.

I didn't have any other places to practice that weren't indoors! What would I do on rainy days if I couldn't come in here!?

"Y-Your club's faculty advisor said I was allowed to use this corner, so I'm not breaking any rules...! Please don't ask me to leave...!" I said to her, eye wide with worry.

She looked surprised, and waved her hands in denial, "No, no! That's not what I came over to say!" she said, and I felt relieved; "I'll try again. My name's Mogami Moeka. I'm a second year on the girls' team – I'm going for Setter this year since ours is graduating. Um, I heard you were the boys' volleyball team...! Is that true? Th-that you're the only member?" she asked me.

I nodded, enthusiastic, "That's right! I'm Hinata Shoyo, captain of the boys' volleyball club! Nice to meet you, Mogami-san!" I replied, and bowed.

She bowed in return, and spoke, "Um, I was going to ask what position you played, but... Er, you're th-the only member...?" she said, looking embarrassed.

I smiled, and pointed to myself, "I'm a Wing Spiker! I wanna be the Ace! ...But like you said... I'm the only member, so I can't play matches or really call myself any of those positions." I rubbed the back of my head, a little sheepish.

"Um, you're a second year, right? Maybe next year you'll get some first year members in?" Mogami-san said with a small smile, tilting her head.

Yeah... she's right about that! That's why I can't wait until next year. It's my last chance to get a team together in middle school, so it's important to keep trying!

"Yeah! I really hope some new people join next year! If we can get enough...! I really want to be able to play an official match next year!" I agreed.

"I hope you get some new people next year, too. Me too. I'd like to be a regular next year and play some official matches as well." She said, looking down.

Huh?

I tilted my head, looking at her confused. Of course she'll get on the starting line-up next year...! Why isn't she certain?

"You'll do it!" I decided to cheer her on, "Sometimes I watch what you guys are doing, you know? You're pretty good, at least from what I can tell." I said with a grin when she looked at me, surprised.

She blushed, "I-I'm not that good! B-But, um..." she stammered nervously.

Ah, that's kinda cute...!

"Mogami-san! Get over here! How're you gonna replace Hatsumi-san if you're off chatting up boys!?" someone suddenly shouted over to us and I felt myself blush.

W-W-What?!

We're not... we weren't...!

"Let's talk again...!" Mogami-san quickly said, turning away to head back over to her teammates. She was blushing too.

I watched her go for a few moments, before sighing, and turning my eyes to the wall again; "Alright...!" I muttered under my breath, and continued practicing on my own.

Mogami-san seemed nice. I was glad I got to talk to her at least a little bit.

Later on that evening, after practice ended, I was tidying up the gym with the girls' team and I'd ended up talking with Mogami-san again.

We chatted a little as we went into the supply closet, but she started acting all awkward and weird after a little bit.

I paused on my way out of the cupboard, and looked back; "Mogami-san? What's up with you?" I asked her and she jumped in surprise.

"Um, it's nothing! Let's just get cleaning already...!" she said, hurrying after me. I shrugged, and nodded.

Maybe it really was nothing.

As we were mopping up the floors together, she started talking to me, "Um, so a friend on my team, Michiko, said she also saw you practicing out in the yard with another boy the other day. Do you do a lot of practice outside of here too?" she asked, seeming curious.

"Well yeah, there's not a lot I can do in the corner on my own." I shrugged, "I can't practice spiking for real unless someone sets the ball for me. Sometimes Izumi and Koji help out, but I guess I had to ask them a bunch of times first." I explained.

"Izumi and Koji?" she repeated, and I nodded, smiling.

"Yeah they're my best friends. They're in my class. Izumi's on the basketball club, and Koji has soccer, but they still make time to help me out." I said happily.

"You said you had to ask them a bunch of times...?" she asked.

"Yeah, but it's fine. They don't play volleyball, so maybe it's cause they don't know the sport as well that they're all hesitant. But they still help me out when they can!" I said.

"G-Getting help from amateurs is..." I heard her say and I widened my eyes. Huh...?

I looked at her, surprised, but curious.

I mean, it's true and all, but...

"Eh? Mogami-san, what d'you mean 'getting help from amateurs is...'?" I asked her and she looked a little scared. Does she think I'm mad at her for saying that?

I didn't get to find out when that scary captain of hers told us to get back to work, but minutes later, she spoke up again as we were going to put the mops away.

She apologised, for what she said, bowing her head low.

I widened my eyes, and shook my head, then rubbed the back of it nervously, "I-It's okay! I guess they are, after all, that's what the word means, right? You could call me an amateur too!" Saying it out loud kinda stung, I guess, but I didn't want her to feel bad; I continued, determined, "But... Just you watch! One of these days, I-I'll be great! Like the Small Giant!" I said loudly.

I'll change everyone's idea that I can't do it 'cause I'm short, just like the Small Giant did!

"Small Giant...?" she asked, curious.

I went on to explain my idol to her enthusiastically, and my aspirations to be just like him.

She nodded, "I see, s-so is that why you were so set on volleyball? E-Even if there's no club for boys here?" she asked and I nodded, serious.

"I only wish some people could've joined this year. Izumi and Koji can only do so much, and I hate bothering them all the time, but it's like...!" I cut myself off, and put the broom away in the bucket.

I didn't know how I could describe it to Mogami-san... I couldn't even totally explain it to myself, either. All I knew was that I definitely wanted to stand on that court one day.

"It's all... you can do...?" she asked, somehow summing up what I couldn't put together. I nodded slowly, and then lowered my head.

It's true... It's not like I have any other choice, since I'm the only member of the boys' team right now...

"But it's not all you can do," she said and I looked to her, shocked, "There's someone else that can help you get better! ...M-Me...! Actually, um, that's why I'd approached you earlier in practice. I w-was wondering if you'd like another person to help you...? S-Someone who plays volleyball already?" she blurted out quickly to me, leaving me blown away.

No. Way.

No way...! Is she actually being serious right now? She want's to help me?!

I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face, and I didn't want to. It's like I thought, Mogami-san really is a nice person after all!

"Uuuuoooooaaahhhhh?!" I cried out, amazed. I was seriously amazed!

"Mogami-san, you'll really help me!?" I asked, excited. This was the first piece of help I'd gotten that was actually from someone who plays volleyball!

She gave me a small grin, and nodded, "I-If you'll have me. I 'm working on Setting right now, but I can teach you other stuff l-like receiving and timing your jumps and stuff. I'm not really a wing spiker kind of person, so I can't give y-you tips for that... but maybe I can get my friend Michiko to help for that if I ask her... but umm... well... yeah!" she trailed off awkwardly, her face pink.

I seriously couldn't believe this... how lucky!

"Awwwright!" I yelled out, jumping into the air. This was so exciting! "Thank you so much, Mogami-san! I swear you won't regret it," I said to her once I landed, grinning at her.

She just smiled and shook her head, as if to say 'No problem'.

As I left the gym that night, chatting to her on the way out, I thought to myself. I had to think of a way to thank her for what she's doing.

Words aren't enough to say thank you, after all.

Onigiriri: So, I'm finally starting off the side-stories/gaiden, after a bit of a delay! Sorry about that...!

This is the first part of Sunshine Gaiden, a retelling of Ball of Sunshine from Hinata's POV! It'll also include scenes we didn't see because Ball of Sunshine was in Moeka's POV and she's not with Hinata all the time! It'll be the longest of the three Gaiden, so it can't really be called a Gaiden, can it!? But I'm calling it that anyway...! x'D

Anyways, this fanfic will contain all three Gaiden, updating randomly. I'll go in this order: Sunshine(Hinata POV), Colourful(Michiko POV) and finally, Blue Castle(Kindaichi/Seijoh POV). So, next is Colourful Gaiden's first chapter!

I hope you guys will enjoy and support this story! Your comments and feedback mean the world to me~ ;)