Furuya Maho whips out her compact mirror to check her appearance, the Tokyo wind is getting dangerously close to tugging on her hairspray-less hair, but that's what she gets for following such a last-minute lead. Her camera crew is nearly done assembling the wiring for the impromptu shoot and though she is trained to deliver the hottest gossip to all her adoring fans, she can't help but get a little nervous, especially when this story is not a sure thing.

She pops out her phone and reviews the draft tweet she wrote in the car.

Furuya Maho Maho_tmztokyo March 15th, 2019. 8:15 am

BREAKING NEWS: WE ARE GOING LIVE WITH UPDATES ON THE "How to Take Care of Your Dumbass" STORY!

She hits send and drops her phone into her pocket. If this were a better year, she probably wouldn't be resorting to these means of getting her story. Desperate times…

"Furuya-san, we are almost ready to go live!" Her producer calls.

"Sure, sure," she waves, clicking her pocket mirror shut and collecting herself, tuning herself for the camera.

She sends one final look to her assistant, Hideki, clicking away on his laptop. "Hey," she calls, drawing his gaze, "you better be right about this."

Hideki smiles wryly, the fresh-out-of-college intern developing premature wrinkles under her glare, "not to worry, Furuya-san! I have quadruple-checked that this is their IP address and that they will be coming here very soon. I know I have… let you down once… maybe twice before, but not today!"

Maho blinks at him before the camera turns on. She shakes her head and gets into character, grinning widely as the red sensor lights up.

"Hello, everyone! Welcome to this unplanned installment of TMZ Tokyo where we bring you all the hottest scoops! Today, we have a very special story for you all. I'm standing here in front of the Schweiden Adlers gymnasium where a very, very private and elusive author has managed to stay hidden, until today!"

Maeve maevethell March 15th, 2019. 8:17 am

Here we go, another clickbait "Scoop" ?

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Lina drawingasmile March 15th, 2019. 8:18 am

I wish they would leave this author alone

Hideki, from the corner of her eye, signs a few numbers to her and Maho blinks twice at him to signify that she understood. Their viewership ratings are doing much better than usual and Maho needs to keep the momentum for even more eager fans to join in.

"For those somehow out of the loop, I'll catch you up. In July 2014, a fanfiction on the site Wattpad by the name of "How to Take Care of your Dumbass" by author 'FlyingFish123' went viral, very quickly, amassing millions of views within the last few years. Readers truly enjoyed the passages of genuine care and devotion between the awkward boyfriends, Shohei and Tomohiro, as Tomohiro writes his in-fic manual about taking care of his boyfriend."

Min re_miniscent March 15th, 2019. 8:20 am

The number of times I've devoured that fic ?

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Sunny kagsleftslipper March 15th, 2019. 8:20 am

SAME they say millions of viewers, it's you and me

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Min re_miniscent March 15th, 2019. 8:21 am

NO BC THEYRE SO CUTE

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Sunny kagsleftslipper March 15th, 2019. 8:21 am

SOULMATES!

Maho continues, "Recently, Wattpad sold the rights for the fanfic story to become a feature film and they secured the original writer to adapt the story! The movie has finished filming and is set to come out later this year. No one knows who this author is or anything about them, but we managed to secure an inside scoop! We found their account on Wattpad which led us to their email, yada yada yada we found their IP address and tracked it here!" Maho gestures to the tall building in excitement and a little terror.

Rute_Aranwen RG_Aranwen March 15th, 2019. 8:24 am

She did what?! Isn't that illegal?

you can fly higher tobioisabaka March 15th, 2019. 8:24 am

I hope she doesn't disturb the Adlers! I want to see Tobio's new serving style perfected by the next match ?

Maeve maevethell March 15th, 2019. 8:25 am

That's it, I'm turning this off.

Maho slides some of her flyaways behind her ears and finishes her intro. "Every day, this person arrives here around 8:30 in the morning and stays for several hours. As you can see, it is 8:27 right now and we are going to lie in wait for their arrival. We hope you can stay with us to finally find out who they are!"

Maho slides her gaze to Hideki, who signs a few numbers to her once more, Maho inhaling sharply at the larger number; this broadcast has reached about 400 thousand viewers in just the last few minutes alone! She hasn't pulled in numbers like this since last year, her boss is going to be thrilled!

Well, if she can secure the scoop. If this author shows up.

Maho continues to fill the time, her nervous eyes continually darting around in search of anyone walking to the gym. "Many readers these last few years really enjoyed the blossoming love between these two boys, the spirited Shohei and the well-meaning, caring Tomohiro who learns to be the best boyfriend possible for his love, his sunshine, as he puts it in the story. Many reviewers are excited to see how their love story translates to the big scre–"

Maho cuts herself off when she sees a figure approaching the gym doors. She checks her watch and sure enough: 8:30. She gestures to the camera crew to follow her as she speedwalks to the individual. "Excuse me?"

The person turns towards her as she reaches him, the cameras hot on her trail.

Maho halts in front of him and takes in the sight of the man in dark grey track pants and a dark blue jacket. She recognizes the straight hair and stark blue eyes immediately, every question she had effortlessly falling into place.

"Are you Kageyama Tobio? The Setter?" She asks, full well knowing that he is.

Tobio nods. "Yes, Who are you? It's a bit early for interviews, is this for another commercial?"

"I'm Furuya Maho with TMZ Tokyo and we are on the hunt for the author behind the fanfiction 'How to Take Care of your Dumbass' and the recent movie script–" she pauses for effect and notes his wide, panicking eyes, "you wouldn't know anything about that, would you?"

Mary/Lumi luminastarr March 15th, 2019. 8:31 am

He's so pretty but wHY IS HE FREAKING OUT

"No, why… why would I? I don't read fanfiction," Tobio says with a forced shrug and a rapidly darting gaze.

Maho bites her lip to hide her grin. "You don't read? What about writing? Maybe during the summer of your last year at Karasuno, hopelessly in love with someone?"

' kis tobioup March 15th, 2019. 8:33 am

DID HE? LO ESCRIBIO?! ? ゚リᄄ

Tobio blinks rapidly, his pout creasing his cheeks, "I didn't… I don't write that stuff."

"No? And the main character, Tomohiro, isn't a tiny jump away from your own name? He isn't supposed to reflect you? And Shohei isn't based on anyone? The boy with flaming hair who embodies the sun, that isn't based on anyone?"

Tobio's lip trembles, the man overwhelmed with emotion as he stares down the barrel of the lens.

"Kageyama-san? Did you write this story because you were in love with someone?"

Lina drawingasmile March 15th, 2019. 8:34 am

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG I NEED TO REREAD THE FIC THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING

ChopChopYuYu ChopChopYuYu1 March 15th, 2019. 8:35 am

NO WAY HE WROTE IT ?! ?

May turtleduckno March 15th, 2019. 8:35 am

This whole time… the writer was right in front of us

Sunny kagsleftslipper March 15th, 2019. 8:36 am

OH UFKC OH MY FUKING GOD THIS CANT BE REAKL

"THAT CAMERA SURE LOOKS EXPENSIVE, I'D HATE FOR IT TO BE DAMAGED!" A loud, triumphant voice of chaos shouts from inside the doors. Hoshiumi runs out and points an absurdly huge water gun at Maho, a feral grin on his cheeks.

"Hoshiumi-san! We are just asking questions, the people deserve to know!" Maho pleads, her experienced cameramen training the lens on him.

"LEAVE KAGEYAMA ALONE!" He cries.

"Hoshiumi-san! What are you doing?" Tobio asks, startled at all the sudden attention.

"Sorry it took me so long to get here! I couldn't find where Romero hid them!"

Tobio's eyebrows crease, "Them!?"

Ushijima walks out the doors, the brick shithouse (read Lina's last fic ty) of a man holding the tiniest water pistol imaginable. "Please go away."

Lina drawingasmile March 15th, 2019. 8:40 am

It's too early to be… thinking certain thoughts….

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Maeve maevethell March 15th, 2019. 8:40 am

BONK

Meg kosamekei March 15th, 2019. 8:41 am

This is the weirdest Livestream I've ever watched, and I've seen Tadashi talk about his job for an hour lshfhs

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Min re_miniscent March 15th, 2019. 8:41 am

You watched that whole thing?

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Meg kosamekei March 15th, 2019. 8:41 am

Yeah obvi ?

Maho stands her ground. "I'm not leaving! Kageyama-san, why did you write your story? What inspired you to create these charac–"

"That's enough!" Romero's voice boomed behind Ushijima. The wing spiker came out from behind the doors and stood in front of the players. He very politely, very kindly, said, "Thank you, but that is all for today. Thank you."

He turned before Maho could protest and led the men in, starting with Tobio. Hoshiumi walked backward, still pointing the water gun at them until the door closed behind him.

Maho turned back to the camera, Hideki signing impressive viewership numbers quickly to her, to her relief. "Well, that seems to be conclusive evidence, wouldn't you agree? While we can't ask him any more questions, it is worth it to try and learn on our own. Who might this 'sunshine' character be based on? And what happened in Kageyama-san's third year that would give him a reason to write this tale?"

Jules gardenh0ee March 15th, 2019. 8:45 am

SHOUYOU HINATA IT HAS TO BE HIM IT HAS TOBE SHOYOU WHO ELSE WOULD IT BE

Candi rock_candi March 15th, 2019. 8:46 am

OMG IS IT ATSUMU HIS HAIR HIS PERSONALITY ITS ATSUMU ATSUKAGE ATSUKAGE REAL EVERYONE ASHUT UP ITS ATSUKAGE

Ninja Shouyou MSBY_Hinata March 15th, 2019. 8:48 am

No way

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Jules gardenh0ee March 15th, 2019. 8:48 am

KAGEHINA KAGEHINA KAGAEHIAN!

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ChopChopYuYu ChopChopYuYu1 March 15th, 2019. 8:49 am

WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO WAY

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May turtleduckno March 15th, 2019. 8:49 am

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ?

"That does it for our 'breaking news' installment, thank you for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed meeting the author," Maho closes with a grin, her genuine relief at having a successful day lifting her spirits.

The red light dims, signaling the end of the broadcast. Maho sighs, "Thank god."

"See," Hideki exclaims, "I told you I wouldn't let you down!"

Maho rolls her eyes. "Thank you. Onto the next story!"

Trending:

#KAGEHINA

180k tweets

Rute_Aranwen RG_Aranwen March 15th, 2019. 9:33 am

It's been an hour and my heart rate is still elevated #KAGEHINA

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you can fly higher tobioisabaka March 15th, 2019. 9:34 am

I cannot believe its canon that TOBIO KAGEYAMA wrote that fic ?

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Sunny kagsleftslipper March 15th, 2019. 9:35 am

IVE BEEN CRYING THIS WHOLE TIME THEYRE IN LOVE

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Mei kosamekei March 15th, 2019. 9:36 am

I think it's unrequited….

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Ninja Shouyou MSBY_Hinata March 15th, 2019. 9:37 am

lol

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Tsumu MSBY_Miya March 15th, 2019. 9:38 am

Ya have somethin' ya'd like to share with the class?

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Ninja Shouyou MSBY_Hinata March 15th, 2019. 9:38 am

Yes! Maho_tmztokyo did you get my dm?

Furuya Maho Maho_tmztokyo March 15th, 2019. 9:40 am

BREAKING NEWS: WE ARE GOING LIVE WITH BRAND NEW, EXCLUSIVE UPDATES ON THE "How to Take Care of Your Dumbass" STORY! TUNE IN NOW FOR A SPECIAL GUEST

Maeve maevethell March 15th, 2019. 9:41 am

If it's Miwa, I'm going to scream

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Lina drawingasmile March 15th, 2019. 9:42 am

Imagine if it's Natsu

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Maeve maevethell March 15th, 2019. 9:42 am

I WILL SCREAM HARDER

The lovely part about technology is that call-in interviews are so much easier to handle.

Maho sits at her desk, tidying the area that will be on live television very shortly. Who would have thought today would turn into such a busy day?

Hideki grabs some of her spare papers and shoves them into a nearby drawer, the assistant muttering to himself as he shuffles around.

Maho clears her throat, "Hey, chill out."

"Yes, Furuya-san, I will chill, I will chill…" Hideki mutters.

Maho clicks her teeth, "you did great this morning."

Hideki pauses, a confused frown overtaking his features. "I did?"

"Yeah, that's the kind of stuff we look for here. Keep it up and you'll be more than an assistant in no time," she says, a touch of softness in her voice. This kid isn't so bad, she supposes.

"Maho-san, we are ready!" A producer calls to her.

"Thank you, excuse me," she says to Hideki as she takes her seat. She runs her fingers through her hair to try and calm her nerves.

"Furuya-san," Hideki says, a new lightness in his eyes, drawing her attention, "do your best!"

Despite herself, she smiles. "I will."

The camera's red light gleams, signaling the start of another broadcast.

"Welcome everyone to an unorthodox broadcast, I am joined today by a sudden guest. I'm more than sure you're aware of him after this morning, I'm joined by none other than Hinata Shouyou, jersey number 21 for the MSBY Black Jackals!"

The camera pans to Maho's screen in front of her, showing a phone camera shot of the same spiker. Shouyou in all his beauty, walking through the halls of a gym, his hair bouncing with the movement, his cheeks high with excitement. "Thank you for having me! I'm excited to talk."

"Of course, after this morning, I'm surprised you would even want to have a conversation with me!"

Meg HerminoneDmrt March 15th, 2019. 9:57 am

Shouyou! I wonder what he's gonna say

Shouyou chuckles, "I figured this would be a good way to clear it up! Let me just find a quiet area–oh, excuse me Bokuto-san!"

The shot pans to the spiker who waves excitedly at the camera. "Hey hey hey! Tsum-Tsum, come here!"

"Yeah?" Atsumu teases as he walks into frame, that classic fox-like grin on his glowing cheeks. "Heya everyone, yer gonna lose it over what Shouyou-kun has ta say."

"Yeah! We looked it over, it's really great!"

Maho's lips fall open, "Hello, you both! You looked something over?"

"We did! You'll see it soon enough!"

"Maybe I should try one myself for a certain Spanish-speaking setter," Atsumu drawls.

Shouyou laughs, "Atsumu-san, I'll read yours over when it's done!"

Meg HerminoneDmrt March 15th, 2019. 9:59 am

A CERTAIN WHO

Meg kosamekei March 15th, 2019. 9:59 am

OIKAWA?!

Maho stammers for a brief moment, "Hinata-san, you created something?"

"Oh yeah! Let me find somewhere quiet," Shouyou says, walking forward and taking the phone with him. He knocks and opens a door, "Excuse me, can I use this closet?"

"Sure."

"Mhm."

Maho stares in awe as Kiyoomi and Meian exit the closet and Shouyou walks in. At this point, she doesn't even need to check with Hideki about the ratings, she knows this will keep her job steady for a solid month. God bless Hinata Shouyou.

Mary/Lumi luminastarr March 15th, 2019. 10:00 am

DID THEY JUST?

Shouyou steps in and closes the door behind him. He places the phone, the shot shifting a bit as he finds balance.

"Got it! Sorry about all that!" He says, sheepishly.

"It's no trouble," Maho says, sincerely, "if you don't mind, what was it that you wanted to share?"

His eyes light up. "After this morning, I wanted to clear something up! The fic Kageyama wrote about us is cute and all but it is not the only one! I've been working on my fic since our second year and I think it's way better," he teases.

' kis tobioup March 15th, 2019. 10:02 am

HE HAS A FIC TOO?!

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Sunny kagsleftslipper March 15th, 2019. 10:02 am

GOD IM COMING UP

Maho nearly chokes. "You wrote a fanfic as well?"

Shouyou nods. "Yup! I always kept it on private but I've been working on it for years! It's called "Learning to Fly" and it stars Shouta and Toshiyuki as they fall in love! After this morning, and having Bokuto-san and Atsumu-san beta read, I want to make it public!"

"You want to allow everyone to read this fic?"

"I do! Especially Kageyama so he can see what a real fic looks like," he laughs, joyfully.

Jules gardenh0ee March 15th, 2019. 10:04 am

HES GONNA MAKE IT PUBLIC WE ARE GONNA READ HIS SIDE OF THE STORY

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Min re_miniscent March 15th, 2019. 10:04 am

SHOUTA AND TOSHIYUKI AND SHOUHEI AND TOMOHIRO HOW MUCH MORE OBVIOUS CAN THESE DUMBASSES GET

"Um, Maho-san? We have an incoming request to join the call."

Maho sends a quick glance to Hideki, "Do we know who it is?"

Hideki gives a weak laugh, "No, but it's from the same IP address as the email so I have a pretty good guess."

Maho does everything in her power not to flip in the air. "Put him through!"

The screen morphs as Shouyou's rectangular lens is pushed to the side, allowing a different lens to come into focus. This one focuses on the same man she ambushed this morning, the setter standing against a wall and pouting. "Did this work," he mutters.

"Welcome, Kageyama-san!" Maho says.

His pout releases. "Oh, hello. Thank you for having me."

"Thank you for coming on! Is there a particular reason you wanted to join us today?"

Tobio nods. "Yeah, Hinata, what was that about a real fic? I've been polishing mine for years and now it's a movie. How's that for a real fic?"

Shouyou beams, "I started mine before you did! I have more experience, and when you read it, you'll see that I nailed your character. He's so in love with me and it shows!"

"What?! I got your character better! He's a simp! How's that for accurate?"

"Hmmmm, well at least I had cuter date scenes! My characters go ice skating together!"

Tobio snorts, "What a cliche! My characters go to a cherry blossom festival!"

"How unrealistic," Shouyou hums.

Tobio frowns.

Maho coughs, "Kageyama-san, maybe you should show him how realistic a date to the cherry blossom festival would be…"

Tobio brightens, "Oh, yeah, Hinata, do you, uh, want to go on a date with me?"

Shouyou grins. "Of course, Yama, it took you long enough!"

Tobio rolls his eyes, "Well you didn't say anything either!"

Shouyou shrugs, "Yeah I know, but I'm saying it now. I miss you. I learned how to fly, can I learn how to be yours?"

Tobio blushes, "yeah, I'd… I'd like that."

Maho's body feels tight, either she's going into cardiac arrest or she's overjoyed. "What a sweet confession from you both," she says, genuinely.

Shouyou blinks, as if he forgot where he was. "Yeah! Just wanted to clear it up. My fic will be made public tomorrow, my username is 'settersimp69' on Wattpad!"

Tobio snorts, "nice name."

"Thanks!"

"Thank you both for joining us today, is there anything else you wanted to share?" Maho asks, automatically, even though she might not be able to handle whatever other news they have to spill.

"Nope, that's it for me!" Shouyou says.

"Same for me," Tobio says.

She bows to them in her chair. "Thank you both for joining, truly!"

They bow back and end their respective calls.

Maho looks to the lens, "well, going off the Twitter hashtags from this morning, I suppose Kagehina is quite canon!"

Lina drawingasmile March 15th, 2019. 10:12 am

This is the best day of my entire life

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Ninja Shouyou MSBY_Hinata March 15th, 2019. 10:13 am

Same :))