He hadn't seen the Twins fighting much over the past two years, so he had thought they had both grown up, but in the end.. they just stopped fighting in public?
Coach Unabara didn't know what to say for a moment.
He took his keys and led Miya Atsumu into his office, had Miya Atsumu sit on the sofa nearby, then sat in his office chair and turned toward him.
“Atsumu, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you're already a member of the Junior National Team and a Third Year senior; you should be a bit more mature in your personality.”
Miya Osamu didn't even blink as he started shifting the blame onto Miya Osamu: "It was Osamu's fault. I told him, but he wouldn't listen to me, he even questioned my ability as a setter."
After getting a cup of hot water for Atsumu, Coach Unabara said to Miya Atsumu with earnest persuasion, "Even if a player is at fault, try your best to have a proper talk with them. You need to realize that your skill level and court vision are stronger than the average person's, so you should be understanding when others have blind spots."
“Communication is the vital bridge for coordination. When you went out to compete before, were you getting along well with Bokuto and the others? Don't take the liberty of raising the standards just because Miya Osamu is someone close to you..”
Atsumu nodded repeatedly, admitting his mistakes with humility, looking as if he were already reflecting on them.
Having spoken until his throat was dry, Coach Unabara took a sip of tea and then waved his hand at Miya Atsumu. "That's enough. Go back to where you came from. As the Captain, leaving during an important preparation phase is unacceptable."
Hearing this, Atsumu wouldn't stand for it: "Coach—just let me stay here, I definitely won't cause you any trouble!"
Shelter? Shelter for what? There's no place to stay," Coach Unabara tried to brush Miya Atsumu off. "I'll reimburse you for your travel expenses back home.
The Women's Volleyball team has matches coming up soon, the senior team is also here for training camp, so it's an objective fact that there are no vacant dormitories.
And besides.. everyone coming for training right now is a First or Second Year player. What if Miya Atsumu starts running wild here?
Seeing that no matter what he said, he couldn't sway Coach Unabara's mind, Miya Atsumu began to act like a rogue: "I don't mind sleeping on the floor! Please let me stay, Coach! If I go back like this, I won't be able to show my face anywhere!"
Coach Unabara almost laughed from anger: "Where would a young thing like you get so much pride?"
But seeing Miya Atsumu in this state, he knew clearly that Miya Atsumu was determined not to go back.
He pulled out his phone to take a look. "Your Ace is living with Hayami. If you're staying, you can live with me."
Atsumu stopped breathing.
Living together with the coach? Is that for real?
He tried to struggle against the idea: "Um, Coach, I'm a restless sleeper; I snore and I sleepwalk, so I'll disturb your rest. When we went out for matches before, Shoyo and I stayed together, his sleep quality is excellent!"
Coach Unabara, who had indeed not rested well due to recent high pressure, hesitated.
After thinking for two seconds, Coach Unabara cleared his throat and said, "Then I'll ask Hayami later if she wants to come stay with me; if she doesn't agree, there's nothing I can do."
Atsumu began to flatter the coach, "Coach, you are truly great! You are so wise and brilliant!"
Coach Unabara waved him away. "Go away. It just so happens that we're short on setters for this training camp, so I'll arrange for you to be a practice partner. Don't go causing me trouble."
Leave your things in my office for now; we'll discuss the accommodation tonight.
Miya Atsumu hurriedly put down his backpack and sat down obediently, looking like a well-behaved child.
Hayami, who had just received a message from the coach upon waking up, felt as if her world was collapsing.
His original intention in complaining to Miya Atsumu was simply to inform him of Shoyo's situation and to gain some favor from the seniors at Inarizaki.
Anyway, Kageyama's school made it to the Nationals this time too, so they might run into Inarizaki later on. When that happens, whatever way Miya Atsumu wants to take his revenge will have nothing to do with him.
But.. how could anyone travel all the way from Amagasaki to Tokyo at six in the morning!!
Is this kind of decisive action meant to be used on something like this?!
The Coach's question was brief and to the point: he was asking if he could accept sleeping in the same room as Miya Atsumu, if it was okay to let Miya Atsumu and Hinata share a dormitory.
Hayami did not want to agree. He had finally managed to secure the chance to room with Hinata, the two of them had a very pleasant discussion about volleyball last night, during which Hinata had praised him dozens of times.
But.. even though he himself wasn't particularly afraid of Miya Atsumu, he felt he needed to consider the others at Star First.
Especially since he had taught Hinata some very useful little tricks yesterday; who knows, he might end up sabotaging his own setter senior later on..
Hayami felt a momentary pang of guilt, but ultimately replied with a single word.
—Okay.
Hinata, who had woken up even earlier than him, had already changed into his training shorts and t-shirt, was standing at the door holding his bag containing his volleyball shoes and protective gear.
“Hayami! Let's go eat!”
Hayami waved him off. "I might have some business to attend to, so you go ahead. I'll join you later."
Hinata blinked, but in the end, he didn't ask anything else: "Okay, then I'll be going!"
Watching Hinata leave, Hayami fell back onto the bed with a groan and let out a wail, "Damn it!"
Hinata, eating at a normal pace, didn't see Hayami come over even after he finished his meal.
Their morning training was scheduled to assemble at 9:20, since it wasn't even 8:40 yet, they weren't in much of a hurry.
Catching a glimpse of Kageyama and Chikatani leaving the cafeteria after their meal, Hinata turned to Goshiki and the others who were still eating and said, "I have some business with Kageyama, so I'm heading over to the gym first!"
After speaking, he stood up, placed his own tray in the recycling area, left quickly.
Goshiki reached out instinctively, but he caught nothing.
Hanae, who was walking toward the table with a full bowl of rice, felt a gust of wind pass by him. When he looked up, he saw an orange back of a head.
He set down his tray, poked his head out from the entrance of the cafeteria, shouted at Hinata's back, "Don't run right after eating—"
By the time Hinata caught up to Kageyama and Chikatani, the two of them were already in the Inarizaki No. 2 Gymnasium, slowly warming up their joints.
He changed his shoes and walked in quickly, quietly approaching Kageyama, who was stretching his legs.
“Kageyama!”
Startled, Kageyama turned around and met Hinata's smiling face.
Hinata stood with his hands on his hips, looking down at Kageyama with his chest puffed out, looking incredibly proud of himself.
I have completely mastered the secrets of tactical plays! In today's match, you'd better prepare yourself to endure the storming onslaught of the great Lord Hinata!
Although training for the Junior National Team has always been conducted with players rotating through different positions, as long as it isn't the Libero's turn, there is still a chance to serve.
No matter who the opposing setter is, he's going to give them a proper welcome!
Kageyama froze for a moment, recalling how Shoyo had been acting so suspiciously by himself last night, he formed a rough guess in his heart.
He stood up straight, instantly surpassing Hinata in height: "I get it, but.. I won't lose."
Hinata puffed out his chest again; even if he lost in terms of height, he wouldn't allow himself to lose in terms of momentum: "That's not necessarily true."
After saying that, he also hurriedly started warming up his joints.
When it comes to warming up speed, he wouldn't lose to anyone!
Kageyama's eyes darted around, he suddenly asked again, "What we didn't finish yesterday, the side spin.."
Hinata raised his hands and covered his ears: "I can't hear you, I can't hear you, I can't hear you! Oikawa-senpai said he can't teach you."
Kageyama's expression twisted slightly: "It's not that! I was asking about other spike tactics—"
Hinata turned around, turning his back to Kageyama.
Kageyama's temple twitched, he turned to the other side along with Hinata.
As Hinata turned again, Kageyama turned along with him.
The moment Miya Atsumu, who had been given a temporary ID badge as a sparring partner and assistant coach, walked through the door, this was the scene he saw.
Hayami, who had come along, keenly sensed the low atmospheric pressure around her. As she looked up, she saw Miya Atsumu wearing a smile, yet his expression felt inexplicably dangerous.
Looking at Hinata, who was performing a comedy routine with Kageyama, then at Kageyama, whom he had reported yesterday, he fell silent.
Although he felt he had somewhat wronged Kageyama, but.. as long as he didn't say anything, no one would know he was the one who had reported him.
Hayami's hand paused as he rubbed his chin.
Wait.
Yesterday, Hinata was so absorbed in researching his new serve that it was already very late by the time he returned. After taking a shower, he went straight to sleep.
It seemed like he.. had forgotten to tell the other person that he needed to call Miya Atsumu back.
Pursing her lips, Hayami stopped in her tracks and silently turned to walk away.
He hasn't eaten yet, he's going to eat now.
Mm.
As Hinata was fully immersed in seeing who could spin faster than Kageyama, he felt as if someone was watching him.
He stopped his movement and, following his intuition, looked toward the entrance of the Inarizaki No. 2 Gymnasium.
Coach Unabara was posting today's training schedule on the whiteboard by the door, the one watching him was..
Miya Atsumu, dressed in casual clothes.
Meeting Hinata's eyes, a gentle smile rose on Miya Atsumu's face.
He walked towards Hinata step by step, spreading his hands slightly toward him. "Shoyo-kun, you seem to be having a great time with other setters even when I'm not around."
Kageyama, having spun himself around until he was dizzy, stumbled and accidentally bumped into Hinata from behind.
Hinata, who didn't dare move a muscle, was forced to shuffle forward half a step.
He was just about to turn his head to mention Kageyama when he felt a shadow cast itself over him.
Atsumu's smile grew even deeper. "After all that worrying I did about you, hearing that you were being bullied and rushing over here overnight, only to find you being all sweet and lovely with someone else."
Shoyo, what do you think I should do?
Kageyama wanted to say something, but Chikatani was quick to grab him and pull him away.
Kageyama shouldn't meddle in matters between couples, that idiot!
And it's that Miya Atsumu, no less; they will definitely, definitely be implicated!
Chikatani was trembling beside them.
The three people who entered behind them—Hanae, Kanzaki, Aoba—stopped in their tracks the moment they saw Miya Atsumu's back, crouching by the door, none of them dared to enter.
This time, Miya Atsumu didn't give Hinata the chance to use any sleight of hand to define the situation, instead pulling a long face and asking coldly, "My dearest, dearest Shoyo-kun, do you know what you did wrong?"
Hinata backed down quickly, practically performing a dogeza and raising his hands in surrender almost immediately.
Um—I didn't call Atsumu-ge yesterday to report on my progress! It was my fault!
I've reflected deeply on my mistake! It absolutely won't happen again!
But.. that, that.. I was practicing a new technique and accidentally forgot.. I didn't do it on purpose..