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Chapter 3.c and as I mentioned last time I used 3 new characters from the series.

Again refer to Season 2: Ep.18 (3:31), Ep.25 (19:33) and the movie (15:30) to know who Saeki Mika, Satou Akane and Taki Eri are.

As for Nakanishi Toshimi and Wajima Maki, refer to Season 2 Ep.25 (19:33).

For Wakaouji Ichigo refer to, Season 2: Ep.10 (11:53, 13:05), Ep.17 (5:31, 6:43), Ep.18 (3:28), Ep.22 (13:38), Ep.25 (19:12) and the movie (1:23:34, 1:28:55).

Anyway, I hope you enjoy :)

So the game went on with Sakura High leading and eventually reached the first technical time-out. The score was 8 – 5 but when the game started again, South Midori Academy became more fierce and finally took the lead until they're the ones who got to the technical time-out point with the score of 15 – 16. It was a very intense first set, the rallies began to last longer just after the first technical time-out and Ritsu couldn't believe that she'd be so in to watching volleyball.

This is so fun, everyone is so good; Akane, Eri…especially Mika. It's just so amazing how she can set the ball for the right person at the right time and at the right place. I know that's part of their training but still, she needs to decide where, when, how and who on the spot in a split second. What's even more amazing is her teammates can easily understand what she needs – no wonder they made her captain. It's like I'm watching Keith Moon of The Who only it's volleyball. I bet Mio's feeling excited as I am, Ritsu then turned her attention to best friend who's not even paying attention to the game, huh? She's texting? I wonder who. 20 minutes have passed during the first set and Sakura High is leading with 24 – 23.

"Say, getting 25 points means you win right?" Ritsu asked feeling excited that Sakura High only needs one more point.

"Yes but a team must also hold at least a two-point lead," Ichigo answered. "Unless that happens the game will continue until one of them gets the two-point lead."

"Eh?!" Oh God let Sakura High get this point.

{It's now Akane's turn to serve… }

{Jump serve…and Andou got it almost losing that ball oh but she hit it too hard! The ball's going to Sakura's side and…Mika immediately tipped it to the opposite side of her three blockers and killed the ball instantly. Sakura High wins the first set.}

The crowd went wild afterwards, jumping and chanting Mika's name over and over. And Ritsu was also shouting for joy. {Calm yourselves people before you all destroy the second floor of the gym and fall to your deaths from your simultaneous jumping. Sakura High just won the FIRST SET not the world cup.} Ichigo said and got the fans to stop jumping but she wasn't that successful in calming them down.

At the Sakura High bench

"Nice one Mika! You show off," Eri said and slapped their captain on the back.

"That hurt Eri! And what do you mean show off? I just did what I had to since the chance was already there."

"Ricchan's been cheering for you ever since the game started aren't you happy? And look she's still cheering."

"S-Shut up! I was too focused in the game I didn't hear her," Mika said but her blushing face says the complete opposite.

Back to the Announcer's table

"Man that was such an awesome set. I still can't get over it, I mean did you see that?! That tip Mika did was genius! Pure genius I tell you! There were three blockers blocking her and still she was able to get that winning point! She's amazing!" Ritsu said to Ichigo feeling very excited.

"Yes, I know I saw that too. Yes, she's the best now get over it."

"Jeez, Ichigo you kill joy. Why can't you be excited a little?"

"I see them be amazing in volleyball everyday during practice for three years so I'm used to it."

It was then Ritsu fetl that something was missing, Mio. She turned to her side and saw Mio wasn't there. "Where's Mio?" asked Ritsu.

"She went to the bathroom while you were busy telling me how amazing Mika is."

"Oh I see. Then I'll go too, be back in a bit," Ritsu exited the court and head to the bathroom.

As Ritsu walked she heard a voice echoing in the hallway, Mio? It came from the bathroom, is she on the phone again? Ritsu peeked from the bathroom door to check if it really was Mio, I thought so…she's on the phone again. Mio was facing the other way and didn't realize Ritsu was by the door.

"Mi – "

[You're not making any sense! Why would that happen?!]

Ritsu was startled when Mio suddenly raised her voice. Is she fighting with someone? She assumed so she decided not to interrupt her call.

[What is wrong with you today?! Why are you so mad?!]

You're mad too Mio. I wonder if it's her cousin, Mutsuki-chan…It seems like she's still mad.

[Ah wai – no I'm sorry for yelling please don't cry…]

Oh you've done it now Mio, you made you're cousin cry.

[Mugi I'm sorry…]

Mugi?! Wait…she's talking to Mugi?

[No it's okay…I just wish you'd tell me what I did wrong I mean you've been like that all day…]

All day? Then Mutsuki-chan is…but…why did Mio…?

[I love you Mugi…you know that…]

Huh…?

[…you can be selfish as much as you want…]

What…what's going on…?

[But I am worried…can't we talk about this?]

Mugi and Mio are…?

[But I…wait…Mugi… –] "Why does she keep hanging up?…That's it I'll come over to her house and – " Mio turned around and saw Ritsu looking at her with a surprised expression making Mio stunned herserlf. "Ri-Ritsu…?! How long have you…? Did you…?"

"You…? And Mugi…a-are…are you…?" Ritsu was too shocked to confirm her assumptions.

Mio looked away and didn't know what to do; she wanted to make up another lie but Ritsu already heard everything. Of course she didn't really want to lie to her best friend and hide her relationship with Mugi, she's just not ready to tell her the truth yet. And knowing Ritsu's possessive nature towards her, she might get mad at both of them or something. I don't want that, that's why I tried not to get too close to Nodoka during our second year. She didn't want to risk breaking their friendship by telling her the truth but now that Ritsu found out that Mio lied to her about Mugi, their friendship is now in an even more risk. This has put Mio in conflict with herself, she wants to deal with the situation she has now with Ritsu but she wants to go to Mugi and find out what's really bothering her at the same time.

"H-Hey Mio answer me – "

"Yes!...Yes we're dating…I'm sorry I lied to you…"

"Y-You two…are…"

"I'm really sorry Ritsu. I promise we'll talk about this later right now I…I need to go to Mugi."

"B-but – "

"I'm really sorry…," Mio made her decision and went out the door. She ran and didn't even look at Ritsu – she couldn't. I'm sorry Ritsu please…I hope you understand.

Ritsu remained frozen in her spot still dumbfounded.

"…she doesn't feel that way towards you…"

"…how did you know about her feelings towards me?"

"Eh?! I…uh…I asked her before…"

"…So that's why…," Ritsu recalled her talk with Mugi yesterday.

"Oh I see. Well maybe I'll just start courti – "

"NO!..."

Even the day before yesterday, she remembered…

"Ah…sorry Ricchan my parents won't be home tonight so I have to entertain the guest(s) that will be arriving later…"

"I can't come either, I…uh…I promised mama that I'll help her with chores tonight."

"It all makes sense now…" Ritsu remembered everything.

"But I do admit that I'm in love with her…"

"…by the way, you seem very calm Mio. Did you know about this?..."

"Me? Of course I didn't know. If I did so what? What's the big deal anyway? I hope they live happily ever after…"

"What's up with her?..."

Why didn't I see it?!...All this time…Why didn't they tell me?! It was certain that finding out the truth that way was painful and it made her mad. In less than a minute, her best friend became someone she doesn't know anymore. The only thing she knows right now is, Mio lied…of all people…why?...why?!..."WHY?!" Ritsu's voice echoed in the bathroom as she punched the wall out of frustration.

At the Sakura High bench

"Huh?...," Mika suddenly turned around looking for something.

"Mika what's wrong? What is it?" Akane asked looking concerned.

"I think I just heard Ricchan's voice."

"What are you talking about? I think you're too obsessed with Ricchan already that you're starting to hallucinate," Eri said.

"I'm not obsessed!" Mika protested then noticed that Ritsu's not at the announcer's table, "Where's Ricchan?...and Mio-chan?"

"See? Obsessed?" Eri said proving her statement about Mika.

"Shut up Eri I'm just wondering, that's not being obsessed."

"I saw Mio-chan running out the gym earlier as for Ricchan I'm not sure," Akane said.

"Eh? Why? What happened?"

"Alright! Gather round you guys!" coach Koga said to her players leaving Mika's question unanswered. "Mika? Come on, your prince Ritsu's probably went to the bathroom," the coach said after seeing the captain looking very worried that Ritsu's not there.

"Y-Yeah…"

And not long after, the referee blew her whistle indicating the start of the second set. The crowd started to cheer again and the players are all pumped up and ready to play once more – except for one. {We are now ready to start the second set.} Ichigo announced, where in the world is my scorer and miss 'ask-a-lot'?

To be continued...

I hope you enjoyed that :)

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The day isn't over yet for Mika, Ritsu and Mio so stay tuned for chapter 4 :P