Kunimi Akira felt like he was having a nightmare.
After finishing the match, which was supposedly a "one-hour wait for food" but actually took an hour and a half, he finally sat down in the cafeteria to rest.
But before he could even finish his post-meal fruit, the terrifying orange creature named Hinata Shoyo insisted on dragging him and Kindaichi to the dormitory to watch match footage of Aobajohsai and Shiratorizawa.
Listening to the other three discussing Oikawa Tooru's tactics, Kunimi Akira let his mind go blank.
It only takes him an hour to walk home, but after moving into the dormitory, he was inexplicably dragged into two hours of extra practice, now he has to sit here and watch video footage.
To be honest, by this time, his brain had already started to stop functioning.
—He began to regret it.
Just as Kunimi Akira was about to fall asleep, Hinata's phone on the bed began to ring.
Hinata paused the recording and reached out to answer the phone.
"It's Atsumu-senpai," Hinata said, looking up at Rishia Heisuke.
The moment he heard that name, Rishia trembled, unable to stop himself from shrinking back.
To him, this phone call was no less terrifying than The Ring..
He suddenly felt like his life was nearing its end: "Is Atsumu-senpai really going to call every single day like this.."
Having come to his senses, Kunimi Akira was stunned for a moment. "Has he been calling every day during this period?"
Rishia shook his head. "Not every day, maybe every other day, but we did play yesterday."
"Good evening, Atsumu-senpai." Hinata had already started chatting with Miya Atsumu.
Listening to Hinata's response to Miya Atsumu-senpai and hearing about everything they had done today, Kunimi Akira looked at Rishia Heisuke: "By the way, don't you think something is strange?"
Rishia blinked. "What?"
Rishia Kunimi pointed a finger at Hinata Shoyo. "Is it normal for juniors and seniors to spend that much time chatting on the phone every day?"
Rishia felt that nothing was wrong at all: "It's normal; Shoyo also calls his sister every day."
Besides, Atsumu-senpai lived at his house for quite a long time before, so it's only natural that they've become close.. It's probably similar to being with family.
Kunimi Akira felt mentally exhausted.
—That's just not right!
But before he could say anything else, Hinata's voice came again: "Oikawa-senpai? Atsumu-senpai, do you live with Oikawa-senpai?"
Kunimi-kun and Kindaichi-kun from Aobajohsai are with me.
After Miya Atsumu turned on the speakerphone, Hinata spoke up to greet Oikawa: "Hello, Oikawa-senpai!"
Hey there, little one," Oikawa added, "you're not allowed to bully Kindaichi and Kunimi.
However.. it's probably impossible; as long as Kunimi and Kindaichi don't get beaten too badly.
Miya Atsumu hurriedly retorted, "Shoyo, don't listen to him! Make those Aobajohsai guys cry!"
Even though he knew Kunimi wouldn't cry, Oikawa Tooru still spoke up: "Huh? Do you dare say that again?"
Hearing the situation gradually becoming serious, Hinata hurriedly said, "By the way, Atsumu-senpai, is it okay if I take a look at what the Volleyball Association's dorms are like?"
Miya Atsumu naturally agreed, "Of course, no problem. I'll take some photos for you right now, just wait."
He hung up the phone.
Hinata looked up and was met with three thumbs up directed at him.
Rishia Kunimi, Kindaichi, the other two looked at him with eyes full of admiration, their every word contained within those thumbs-up gestures.
On the other side, Miya Atsumu hurriedly used his hands to tidy his hair, adjusted his angle, took another photo of himself.
But he seemed somewhat dissatisfied, so after adjusting his position, he took another photo.
Watching Miya Atsumu strike poses and take seven or eight selfies in a row, Oikawa Tooru rolled his eyes.
He felt like his eyes had been defiled: "You're like a peacock in courtship."
"Where is the peacock?! I'm very handsome, okay? Much more handsome than you, Oikawa-senpai!" Miya Atsumu retorted, tossing his smooth hair.
Oikawa Tooru raised an eyebrow. "You're joking, right? Just you?"
He isn't as handsome as him, doesn't have as many fans, even uses such a tasteless brand of facial cleanser.
Watching Miya Atsumu start filming the dormitory environment after taking a selfie, Oikawa Tooru, who was sitting cross-legged on the top bunk, fell silent.
Is his main point actually to refute the second half of the sentence?!
And even though the little guy clearly just wanted to see the Volleyball Association, this guy actually managed to casually slip in a selfie of himself!
After the top bunk sent Miya Atsumu a few photos from some very strange angles, Oikawa Tooru quickly forwarded them to the newly added Hoshiumi Hikari.
Shortly after, Hoshiumi replied with an ellipsis.
Oikawa Tooru replied: Miya Atsumu is interested in the little brat?
The other side showed "typing.." for a long time, but in the end, only one sentence was sent back: "Probably not yet."
This time, it was Oikawa Tooru's turn to be stunned?? What do you mean, "not yet"?
Hoshiumi: He's an idiot.
Hoshiumi: Oikawa-senpai, don't even get me started. If possible, please prevent this guy from laying a hand on Shoyo.
Hoshiumi's typing speed on the other side of the screen was incredibly fast.
His precious disciple and his Little Giant partner should stay far away from that conceited fox!
That guy almost drove him to death last time, how does he have the nerve to hold Shoyo and show him off right in front of him!
Oikawa Tooru suddenly understood.
He replied, "I understand completely."
Very well, he will be the one to extinguish this spark before it even starts to burn!
Chapter 155: The One Hundred and Fifty-Fifth Fox
Good morning, Ushijima-senpai!
Hinata, who had come out pulling Rishia Heisuke, greeted Ushijima Wakatoshi.
Goshiki Tsutomu, who didn't live in the same dormitory as them, had also arrived there long ago, warming up his body and ready to go at any moment.
Kageyama was not walking with them; they had agreed to meet up later on the mountain road.
Hinata originally wanted to ask the two from Aobajohsai to come out for a run as well, but before he could even knock on their door, he was dragged away by Kindaichi, who had gotten up early that morning to go fetch water.
In the end, the plan for everyone to go running together ended in failure.
But it doesn't matter! It's fine as long as Akari and Heisuke are here!
"Let's go!" Hinata said, full of fighting spirit.
Ushijima took another look at the fully prepared Goshiki Tsutomu, as if trying to convey something with his eyes.
Unfortunately, Goshiki Tsutomu failed to receive the signal entirely and was still rubbing his hands in anticipation.
I will definitely defeat Ushijima-senpai today!
Ushijima fell silent, his original intention being to have Goshiki Tsutomu watch the two players from Inarizaki and lead them along slowly if they couldn't keep up.
In the end, he could only nod to Goshiki. "Good luck."
While Rishia Heisuke was still feeling drowsy, Hinata Shoyo had already run out following behind Ushijima Wakatoshi.
Go! For it!
The three people who had been right before his eyes almost instantly vanished from his sight, Rishia Heisuke completely snapped out of it.
A sense of confusion welled up in his heart.
Just as he was hesitating whether or not to try and chase after him, Shirabu, who was also wearing a tracksuit, walked out from the school gate.
He hesitated for less than half a second before decisively gathering his courage and running to join Shirabu: "Shirabu-senpai! Please let me run with you!"
Shirabu did not refuse either; after warming up his body, he led Rishia to start running.
His speed was still within the range that Rishia Heisuke could handle.
Especially after running with Hinata Shoyo for so long.. he felt that Shirabu was truly too kind—
After the sun had fully risen, everyone in the Volleyball Association had also begun eating breakfast.
Carrying his tray, Hoshiumi skillfully avoided Miya Atsumu, who was busy picking up grilled meatballs, accurately found Oikawa Tooru, who was sitting at a window seat enjoying the view outside.
Watching Hoshiumi sit down in the only remaining seat opposite him, Oikawa said nothing.
To be honest, based on the time they had spent together, he actually quite liked Hoshiumi Hikari.
Hoshiumi chewed on the food in his mouth and muttered softly, "So, what does Oikawa-senpai think about what was said last night?"
Exactly, we must completely nip Miya Atsumu's budding *** in the bud!
Realizing that Hoshiumi was talking about Miya Atsumu, Oikawa Tooru stroked his chin with a serious expression: "This matter requires careful consideration."
Hoshiumi narrowed his eyes, staring at Oikawa Tooru several times before finally asking tentatively, "What do you mean by 'long-term planning'?"
To be honest, I'm afraid there aren't many people in this cafeteria right now who aren't struggling with their emotions.
So, is this kind of foolish state that Miya Atsumu gets into actually normal??
Thinking of Miya Atsumu's past actions, Hoshiumi's expression darkened significantly.
No, it's not normal at all!
That guy's stickiness makes him sick!
Thinking of this, Hoshiumi and Oikawa Tooru shook hands: "Oikawa-senpai, I'm counting on you. If I do it myself, I'll most likely just get in the way."
Oikawa Tooru seemed to be the only one in the entire venue who appeared to have any romantic experience, making him, without a doubt, the most reliable person right now!
Oikawa Tooru, who had confusingly accepted a girl's confession this morning and had broken up by noon, patting his own chest, had a relationship history that was also essentially zero.
Don't worry, don't worry! I'll show everyone what I can do during Haruko! I'll make that tasteless bastard Miya Atsumu suffer a crushing defeat!