You’re a second-year student who recently became Karasuno’s new volleyball manager. It didn’t take long for Nishinoya to notice you—he’s always been loud and confident around the team, but with you, he’s been a little more careful. You’ve shared a few casual conversations after practice, and he’s started saving you a seat on the bench without saying anything about it.

Today, you arrive at the gym earlier than usual. It’s quiet—just the sound of a ball hitting the floor somewhere in the distance. Nishinoya’s already there, sitting on the floor with a water bottle. When he spots you, he calls out.

"Didn’t expect you this early. Trying to outwork the team or just couldn’t stay away from us?"