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Warning: This contains spoilers from the manga.

10.

"Yeah!" the small gingerhead yelled happily as she scored a point for their team. Her other teammates gave her pats on the head and compliments, including even Kageyama with his usual glare.

In front of her at the other side of the net, Miya Osamu stared at the girl in mixed awe and frustration as he failed to stop the quick attack before the ball hit the ground.

His awe on her jumping power was renewed during the first time she stuffed his attack using a dedicated block. Ever since then, the two started competing with each other and though he's been winning most of the time because of his height advantage, she's not wavering. She's still wearing a look of pure determination and while other people finds it annoying, it's not the same case for him. In fact, it's the opposite.

"Don't you dare slack, Samu!"

Of course, if there's one thing that irritates him all the time, it's the loud mouth of his twin brother.

"I was not slacking."

"Stop denying! I know you've been thinking like 'I won't be able to save that attack anyway so why bother', and you just stood there like that!"

"Shut your trap. I just wasn't able to react on time and if I suddenly go for that ball, I'll just twist my leg. You don't want me to be out of the game this early, don't you?"

"Then let it be! We don't need a player who can't block or even save a ball, dumbass! Or are you distracted because of Shoyou-chan?"

"...You can't be serious. And why would I be distracted of her?"

"You want me to say it out loud?! You can't take your eyes off-mmf!"

Ojiro Aran suddenly went behind the hysterical setter and covered his mouth before he can have the words out. "Stop shouting. Captain is looking at both of you."

And true, back there at the Inarizaki's side, every player and even the coaches looked on warily as the team captain Kita Shinzuke stared at the twins with a blank expression on his face. Which means it's not good.

Atsumu gulped and decided to keep quiet, but still gave his brother a glare. The other twin just shrugged and stared ahead, his eyes meeting a pair of brown ones. The girl gave him a challenging grin, which he returned much to his brother's annoyance.

Watching the two interact, Suna just gave a deadpan look. Honestly, Atsumu is right.

"By the way, what does your brother mean when he said that?" Hinata asked curiously.

"Don't listen to whatever he says."

"What I mean to say is you're a pretty good distraction, Shoyou-chan." Atsumu commented with a charming smile, which made the players from the Inarizaki team looked at the second year setter in alarm. Osamu tried to give his twin a kick, which the other easily dodged.

On the Karasuno's side, all the male players bristled.

"What did you just say, punk?" Tanaka tried to threatened with his intimidating face.

On the other hand, the girl turned red at the setter's compliment, completely oblivious to the flirty meaning behind those words. He's saying I'm an effective decoy!

Still with reddened cheeks, she looked at the boy with shining eyes and a huge smile on her face. "You really mean that? Thanks!"

Caught of guard, Atsumu looked at the girl with wide eyes. "Y-yeah?" Why is she making that adorable face?

"What are you thanking him for, you dumbass?!" Kageyama exclaimed at Hinata in annoyance. The gingerhead jolted at the loud voice and turned to her partner in surprise.

"E-eh? I just thanked him because he said I'm an effective decoy. What's wrong with that?"

Around them, some of the players sweatdropped while the others just face palmed. Suna and Ojiro covered their mouths and looked away, trying to suppress their laughter at their setter's failed attempt in flirting.

Osamu was half-annoyed and half-amused, watching as Atsumu continued staring at the girl's face with his mouth open. Now, that's a shot down.

"... you're really a dumbass." Kageyama said in disbelief.

"Is 'dumbass' the only word you can say? And why are always acting like that when someone's trying to compliment me? Are you jealous?"

"Jealous?! Why would I be?" the setter denied, face red.

"Because I'm getting all of the attention!"

"...I can't believe this. You're really-"

"STOP IT, YOU TWO!"

The sound of the whistle and Daichi's shout interrupted the moment, and everyone went back to their positions as Asahi was handed the ball for his serve.

At the Inarizaki's side of the court, the gray-haired wing spiker turned to his brother and frowned. "How long are you planning to stare? You look like an idiot."

"...Shut up, Samu."

They lost.

On their first match in the Nationals tournament, one of the favorites to win the whole thing was defeated by a group of wild crows.

"Looks like we're having too much fun on this, Tsumu."

"Yeah, you're right, Samu."

It was a very intense game and the result really surprised everyone on the court. However, no one would think that Karasuno didn't deserve it; after all, they've put up a big fight. And slowly, the team is becoming one of the most talked about.

"See you later I guess, Tobio-kun." Miya Atsumu said to the raven haired boy as they were having a handshake.

"Yeah. Later."

The second year's eyes went then to the orange-haired girl beside Kageyama. "Shoyou-chan."

"Y-yes?" the girl responded tiredly, eyes almost drooping.

"I'll toss to you one of these days." he declared, making the Karasuno's first year duo blinked at him in confusion.

"But before that, we'll be destroying you on the next Nationals." he said while walking away. His brother who was waiting for him stuck his tounge out.

"Says the loser while walking away."

Atsumu turned to him with a very annoyed look. "You seriously pissed me off."

"Boo."

"Stop it." the blonde sighed. "Aren't you even going to say something?" he gestured to the Karasuno players who were all just getting ready to fall in line in front of their supporters.

Osamu stared at the girl's back for a moment and before he knew it, he's already moving forward.

"Mochi." he called, making Hinata halt and looked back. Behind her, the whole Karasuno team watched like a hawk, but none of them are making a move.

(Yamaguchi turned to Tsukishima. "Why'd he call her mochi?".

The blonde megane just frowned while his eyes are focused on the two. "That shrimp always gets weird nicknames from weird people."

The freckled teen just stared at his friend. He just called himself weird.)

When he got in front of her, the wing spiker held his hand to the gingerhead, which she took with a tired smile on her face.

"It was a great match." she spoke first.

"Yeah. One of the best we had." he smiled at her softly. "Let's do this again next time."

"Of course. Let's meet again at the next Inter High."

"We're going to win next time, so you better prepare yourself."

"I'll look forward to that, Osamu-san."

The boy looked like he was about to say something else, but decided against it. He gave her hand one last squeeze before he turned around back to his brother, who is giving him an unimpressed look.

"That's it?"

"What do you mean by 'that's it'?"

"You know what I'm talking about. It will be a long time before we'll see them again, you know."

"I know."

The blonde just sighed, giving up. "Honestly, I found her very attractive." he confessed, immediately gaining the attention of the other twin. He met his brother's eyes with an unusual serious expression on his face as he said his next piece. "So if you're not going to make any move, I might get her first before you do."

Osamu studied his brother's expression, before giving a small smile. "When did you get this kind, Tsumu?"

"I'm always this kind." Atsumu just gave him a smug look. "And besides, you have enough rivals already, so you have more chance if I'm not involved. After all, most of the girls like me better than you. "

"...That last part was not necessary, you shithead."

"...So, what are you planning to do?"

Just coming out of the restroom, Hinata quickened her pace as the team will be leaving the large gymnasium earlier than usual. Tomorrow's match is with Nekoma, which is one of the matches she's been looking forward to.

A hand touched her shoulder and she quickly spun around, startled at the sudden contact. However, looking at the said person, she blinked her eyes up to him in confusion.

"Osamu-san? I thought you already left." she asked.

"We're about to. But I need to talk to you before I leave."

"Sure. What is it?"

"...Can I get your number?"

The girl blinked her eyes and looked surprised for a moment, but nodded eventually. "Sure."

The two exchanged their numbers and afterwards Osamu just stood there, looking indecisive. Hinata studied his expression with confusion. "Osamu-san? What's the matter?"

The boy looked shy all of a sudden, as he turned his gaze at the side and scratched his cheek distractedly. "Can we talk over there?"

The girl looked at the empty corridor he's pointing at and nodded confusedly. "Oh. Okay."

When they're already alone and the noise of the corridor can only be vaguely heard, Hinata turned to Osamu, feeling nervous all of a sudden.

This is not what I think it is, right?

Looking at the boy, she was surprised to see a slight flustered look on his face. "Are you okay, Osamu-san?"

"I think I like you." he dropped the bomb all of a sudden, and she stood there with her jaw dropped as well.

"S-sorry, what?"

"I like you." he repeated, looking her in the eyes with his usual serious expression and tone, despite the faint red color of his cheeks. "That's all I wanted to say."

Hinata's face turned into a new shade of red as she covered her face with her hands. "Umm... what... why..."

"Sorry if I surprised you." the boy sighed. "I don't know when we'll see each other again so I think I need to have this chance. Sorry."

The girl did not answer, but she removed the hands on her face and just stared at him with red cheeks.

"I'm not telling you to answer my feelings or be my girlfriend." he continued. "After all, we just met and we barely knew each other. But I just want you to know how I feel at this moment."

Hinata shifted from her place. "T-thanks I guess... but why me?"

"I don't exactly know either." he confessed, and she looked up to him. "Maybe because you inspired me, or you challenged me. Maybe it's your pretty face and your breathtaking smile, or those intense eyes. I don't know, but seeing you and playing with you make me feel... things."

He patted her on the head. "And I don't hate it."

She continued staring at him, her innocent, brown eyes holding an expression of disbelief. Her face still has its adorable blush, her mouth slightly open, and Osamu has to fight an urge to lean forward.

It took a short moment before she broke from the trance and shifted her gaze away. "S-sorry. I don't know what to say right now... it's the first time someone said those words to me..."

"I understand. " he told her with a small smile. "But I can still keep in touch with you, right?"

"Of course." the girl agreed and though still feeling overwhelmed, she returned his smile with her own.

When they went back to the main hall, Hinata internally gave a big sigh of relief as the tense feeling she's having earlier is slowly dissipating as she heard the chatters from the crowd. She turned to Osamu one last time before they part ways, looking at him with a slightly bashful expression.

"I-I need to go now, Osamu-san."

"Yeah, me too."

"And... thank you for telling me those things. I may not have a response for that but I really appreciate it..."

"Well, I'm not really expecting anything. But who knows, maybe one day you'll have a response." He gave her a handsome smile, which made the girl's face scarlet again.

He playfully pinched her on the cheek one last time before turning around, waving his hand goodbye.

"Bye for now, Mochi."

"There you are, Hinata!" Yachi run towards the gingerhead upon seeing her figure walking from the direction of the restroom. "We've been waiting for you!"

"Sorry, Yachi-san." the girl smiled at the blonde sheepishly. "The trip to the restroom took longer than expected."

"Your face is red. Are you sick?"

"N-no. Is it really red?"

Yachi furrowed her brows, staring at Hinata suspiciously. "Yes. Did something happen?"

"Nothing! Maybe it's just the heat, hehe."

"...Okay."

Extra #1: If some of the teams in the Nationals are practicing at the same gym at the same time

"Shoyou-chan, do you want to try practicing with my sets?" Miya Atsumu asked the female gingerhead, giving her a charming smile. The girl's reaction is instantenous, as she turned to him with a sparkling aura and shining eyes.

"Really? You want me to practice with you?"

"I'm sorry Atsumu-san, but she'll be practicing with me." Kageyama Tobio appeared all of a sudden, scowling at the two.

"Sorry Tobio-kun, but I think Shoyou-chan should be the one to decide if she wants to practice with me or not."

"You're not even on the same team. She should be practicing with me."

"Tsk, tsk, Tobio-kun, you're already practicing with her all the time." the blonde setter smiled at the other boy teasingly. "Or is it that you just want her on your own?"

Beside Hinata, Kenma also frowned at the Inarizaki setter, knowing fully well his intention. Just a few seconds ago, his friend was begging him to give her some sets because her partner (as she complained) is being grumpy as usual. And naturally, Kenma being Kenma immediately declined while trying hard not to look at her puppy eyes. That's when Atsumu piped in, trying to win her company with his smile.

And it irritates him. A lot.

Sighing and making his decision, he turned again to the girl to take back what he said earlier, when he suddenly noticed that she's missing from his side. Turning around, he saw her walking away with Miya Osamu, one of his arms draped across her shoulder. The nerve of this guy.

"Really? You're going to teach me how to serve?" Hinata asked loudly, gaining the attention of the two arguing setters who looked at the pair with their mouths open.

"I'm not that good when it comes to teaching, but I'll try my best." Osamu responded, wearing his usual nonchalant face. However, when he briefly looked back to his brother and the two setters from the other school, he pull the girl's shoulder closer to his body and gave the others a smug look that clearly indicates 'back off, you bitches'.

And as expected, the two loud setters exploded, while the pudding head just glared.

"Hey, Samu! You fucking cheater!"

"Give me back that idiot! She's my partner!"

Extra #2: Hoshiumi and Hinata's first meeting

"What position do you play?"

"I'm middle blocker."

"Tch. Your height?"

"16...5 cm."

"What's your highest reaching point?"

"333 cm."

I win!

"Kourai-kun, what are you doing?" a sudden voice interrupted the stare down between the two small giants in the Nationals tournament. A tall guy with dark hair approached them, his eyes focused on the other boy. "The match before us is ending."

"Oh. See you later, Kageyama." Hoshiumi Korai turned to the Karasuno setter, who nodded and gave him a short response. He then turned to the gingerhead, the two having another staring match, before walking away with his teammate.

"...Kourai-kun, what was that?"

"What?"

"I can't believe you're picking a fight with a girl."

"HAH?!" the spiky-haired spiker gave his teammate one of his most shocked faces. "T-that... she's a girl?!"

"... You've gotta' be kidding me."

And that's part two of the Hina X twins. Or shall I say Hina X Osamu?

As you can see, I leaned more towards Osamu in these chapters since it's what makes sense at the moment. Though Atsumu definitely felt attraction, he's not that 'obsessed' with her as he's still more obsessed with volleyball.

Plus, sibling rivalry is not good for my heart. That, and Hina-chan has a lot of boys already haha.

Again, thanks for the wonderful reviews and see you again soon!