Oikawa (glaring at the Inarizaki members): Can't you teach him how to speak properly!
Miya Atsumu (shrugging): So cute.
Chapter 198: The One Hundred and Ninety-Eighth Fox
By the way, I remember you have my contact information.
Oikawa Tooru made a phone gesture with his hand by his ear and gave Shoyo a wink.
After all the matches are over, I have something I want to tell you.
Remember to find me, come alone.
Miya Atsumu, who had been leaning against the wall, straightened up instantly, looking at Oikawa Tooru with a face full of shock.
Hinata answered very decisively, "Okay! I'll call Oikawa-senpai then!"
He didn't expect Oikawa-senpai to ask to meet him privately; he wondered what he wanted to do.
But.. it's actually quite something to look forward to.
Locking eyes with Miya Atsumu's incredible gaze for a moment, Oikawa Tooru turned around in high spirits and waved to Hinata.
The members of Aobajohsai left.
Miya Atsumu had already rushed to Hinata's side, raising both hands to frantically mess up Hinata's hair right where Oikawa Tooru had just touched it.
His voice began to tremble: "Don't go! You aren't allowed to go find him!"
Hinata struggled, "My hair! My hair is a complete mess!"
The voices of the two attracted the attention of Kita Shinsuke inside the room.
He pushed the door open and walked out, looking at the two of them expressionlessly: "Stop messing around and get in here to stretch. If your muscles stiffen up, the coach will use a myofascial knife on you later."
The entire corridor fell silent in an instant, Hinata and Miya Atsumu also slunk into the gym to prepare for stretching.
Miya Atsumu was still muttering while helping Hinata with his leg stretches.
You're not allowed to go, you're not allowed to call Oikawa-senpai..
Hinata broke free from Miya Atsumu's hand, narrowing his eyes as he knelt down opposite him.
“Atsumu-senpai, you're being unreasonable.”
If you're not going to let him go, you should at least give him a reason; otherwise, such mindless obstruction will only leave him feeling confused.
Miya Atsumu tilted his head slightly, racking his brain to squeeze out a sentence: "After the match is over, we're going out to eat."
A celebration feast is a must!
A sneer came from nearby, Miya Atsumu snapped his head around, only seeing the backs of Miya Osamu and Suna.
But he didn't know specifically who had laughed.
Glaring at the two of them, Miya Atsumu turned back and met Hinata's eyes once again.
Hinata counted on his fingers. "I can go before the award ceremony."
He remembered that both the Semifinals and the Finals would be held at Center Court, there would still be the Women's Volleyball matches after they finished playing.
Oikawa-senpai would likely stay to watch the match; there was no way he wouldn't have the time to attend.
Miya Atsumu's eyes drifted upward as his brain continued to race.
Under Hinata's burning gaze, Miya Atsumu, who had finally come up with a reason, suddenly lowered his head, reached out to grab Hinata's shoulders, shook him.
You can't go!
Oikawa-senpai is so wicked! He must be looking for revenge because he lost! He wants to find a place to bury you!
Hinata's eyes widened. "Then Oikawa-senpai is way too mean!"
Exactly!" Miya Atsumu added, seizing the opportunity. "Even during the match, Oikawa-senpai had ulterior motives toward you; he said several times that he was going to bury you.
Hinata had a sudden realization: "I knew there was something fishy about Oikawa-senpai asking to meet me alone; he was planning something wicked!"
Miya Osamu, who was just about to laugh, was struck with shock upon hearing Hinata's words.
He believed it!
He actually believed it!
Although he didn't know what Oikawa Tooru was planning, it couldn't possibly be a murder to silence him.
Miya Osamu had just been about to find Suna to share his shock when he saw that the other had already picked up his phone and started recording the scene of Miya Atsumu flailing his arms and legs while badmouthing Oikawa Tooru.
He was even more confused: "Why are you recording this?"
This isn't even an unflattering photo of Miya Atsumu; there's no point in Suna taking it.
Suna looked at his work with satisfaction: "Hoshiumi will probably really want it."
Any benefit obtained from anyone is a benefit; he wasn't picky.
After speaking, he pulled a phone out of his pocket and turned the video toward him.
Looking at this somewhat familiar phone, Miya Osamu was even more confused.
Wait, whose phone is this?
Why does he feel like it might be Hinata's?
So that's why Suna had Hoshiumi's contact information; was he using Hinata's phone?
Suna, suddenly realizing Miya Osamu was still there, looked up at him. "Just pretend you didn't see anything."
Miya Osamu said seriously, "Hush money."
Suna didn't hesitate: "I'll delete it."
Miya Osamu raised his hand to high-five Suna: "Deal."
Suna reached a brief strategic cooperation with Miya Osamu: "Then I'll leave those photos of Atsumu-senpai that someone ordered earlier to you."
Miya Osamu gave an OK sign: "No problem."
Anyway, it's just sharing Shoyo-kun's recent updates with Hoshiumi, plus a little bit of Miya Atsumu's performance, so there shouldn't be any problem.. right?
Ginjima, walking over, watched the two of them shaking hands, having no idea what was going on: "What are you two doing?"
The two spoke at the same time, "It's nothing."
On the other side, Miya Atsumu was still instilling knowledge into Hinata: "Oikawa-senpai is a bad person, you must stay far away from him!"
Hinata frowned. "But Oikawa-senpai definitely has something important to say, I can't just not go."
Miya Atsumu's face was written with righteousness: "I'll go with you!"
Whether Oikawa-senpai wanted to bury Hinata or kill him to silence him, he would stop him.
Hearing this, Hinata was completely relieved. "Then I'll leave it to you, Atsumu-senpai."
So reliable! Atsumu-senpai!
On the other side, Iwaizumi Hajime silently moved away from Oikawa Tooru, who was sneezing repeatedly for some unknown reason.
What's wrong with you?
This guy hasn't caught the flu too, has he?
It's said that Inarizaki's Miya Osamu had been infected before; he couldn't still be spreading it around without having fully recovered, could he?
Oikawa Tooru waved his hand dismissively. "Who knows, maybe it's just some fan thinking about me."
Iwaizumi Hajime rolled his eyes. "I feel like there's a high probability that someone is just cursing you out repeatedly."
But even if he had a cold, it wouldn't be a problem; all he had left after this was his entrance exams.
And for an athlete like Oikawa Tooru, there was nothing in particular for him to worry about.
After confirming that Oikawa Tooru was fine, Iwaizumi Hajime finally asked the question he had been most curious about throughout the journey: "So, what exactly are you planning to do with Hinata?"
Oikawa Tooru spread his hands. "Tell him Miya Atsumu has ulterior motives toward him."
Iwaizumi Hajime was a bit dazed. "What do you mean, misconduct?"
How could he keep up with Oikawa Tooru's pace? He had no idea what he was even talking about..
"Exactly what it says on the tin," Oikawa Tooru said with a straight face.
That guy is completely unreliable; we absolutely cannot let him corrupt such a good child.
Iwaizumi didn't know what to say for a moment.
He seemed to understand a little bit of what Oikawa Tooru was trying to do, but..
“What if Hinata likes him?”
He looked at Oikawa Tooru across from him, pointing out this very important question.
In matters like this, mutual consent is what matters most; what use is it if Miya Atsumu is just acting on his own ulterior motives?
Oikawa shook his head firmly, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
It will be enough just to let Hinata know about Miya Atsumu's ulterior motives; when the time comes, Hinata will distance himself on his own.
Thinking of this, Oikawa Tooru grew even more incensed: "With Miya Atsumu's terrible temper, just who is the one putting up with him! Being around someone like that would surely be infuriating!"
Shoyo-kun is his teammate, so he should understand his behavior and mannerisms better than anyone.
This is also why they have to wait until after the match is over.
If the two of them started having conflicts during the tournament.. wouldn't he become a sinner for all eternity!
At that time, as soon as Hinata thinks about Inarizaki not winning the championship, he will think of that bad man, Oikawa Tooru.
Wouldn't that be a case of losing more than one gains?
Iwaizumi Hajime sighed.
To be honest, he had no expectations whatsoever regarding their own luck.
With this kind of luck, where could he possibly compare to Inarizaki?