"Go, go, little bean! Go go, little bean!" I cheer, setting Nen down as he starts running and jumping around, pretending to hit imaginary balls. "Come on Nen, hit it! I know you can!" I say, grabbing a ball and tossing it in the air. Nen runs over, jumping up and smacking the ball. "Oh my gosh! That was so cool! Come on, do it again! Jump higher this time, so it's even cooler!" I cheer, grabbing the ball and tossing it again. He runs over again, jumping even higher and smacking the ball further. "Whoa! Oh my gosh, did you see that guys! That was so cool!" I gush, Kanori and Kioshi clapping enthusiastically. "Way to go, Nen! Look at you, you're doing so well!" Aima squeals, clapping her hands enthusiastically. Nen beams with pride, posing as I just laugh. "Hurry, Uncle Kioshi, take pictures of our star, before he becomes famous!" I say, Kioshi pulling his phone out as I scoop Nen in my arms, both of us posing as Kioshi begins snapping pictures. I lift up an imaginary microphone and put it to my mouth, clearing my throat. "Excuse me, Nen, if I could have a moment of your time, can you please tell me how you got so good at volleyball?" I say seriously as I smile and hand the microphone to him.
"Um, I tried really hard, and I practiced a lot! I also had the support of my family and friends, and they're totally awesome for being there for me!" Nen says, beginning to giggle as he hands the microphone back to me. I turn back to Kioshi with a serious face. "You heard it from the man himself, now please, give it up for Nen the Little Bean!" I say, setting Nen back down and cheering for him. He laughs happily, bowing as everyone joins in cheering him on. "Come on Kimi-tan, you play too!" Nen says, tugging my hand gently. "Me? Play with Nen the Little Bean? Why, I'd be honored! Please take care of me!" I say, making him laugh as we began to play with Shoyo. Okay, Kuroo was totally starstruck. Kimiko was an excellent mother, she was a natural. She subtly encouraged Nen to do better, gave him full support, but also somehow managed to make him humble. I mean, just seeing her being so tender and loving to Nen really made him see the side of her he never saw. Sure, she was fun to tease and really cute when she was annoyed with him, but seeing her with Nen really opened him up to her softer side, he wanted to see more of the sweet Kimiko, because it was beautiful.
"Oh, Nen-kun's playing volleyball with Hinata?" Kozu asks, having suddenly appeared next to Kanori. "Oh hey Kozume-kun. Yeah, they really have him going." Kanori chuckles, Kozu humming as he steps forward. "Hey, Nen-kun, do you want me to set for you?" Kozu says, catching the boy's attention. "Kozu-kun, you're here too? Woww, yeah! Please set for me, Kozu-kun!" Nen says, though he glances behind Nen, seeing Kuroo behind him. "Hey, do you want to play too?" Nen asks, Kuroo pointing to himself. "Yeah! You can be a blocker!" Nen says, smiling at Kuroo as he walks over, seeming unsure. I understood how he felt, it was difficult to play with a small kid, and everyone currently playing was at least double his size. "I'm so tired from all the exercise earlier! I'm gonna keep playing sitting down, Kuroo-Senpai, take my position! I'll act as an opposing spiker, and you can teach Nen to properly block!" I say, Kuroo seems to catch on as I sit down across from Nen. "Aima! Be my setter, and Shoyo, be my blocker!" I say, and they nod, taking my side of the court. "There! Now we're going to practice a 3vs.3! You ready, Nen?" I ask, and he nods enthusiastically.
