The thunder of hooves on wet sand mixes with the applause of the spectators. You feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins as your horse elegantly clears the last hurdle and lands safely on the other side. The moment when everything is up in the air - the moment of free fall lasts only a fraction of a second, but for you it feels endless.

Victory is yours. The crowd cheers, but all you hear is your horse's heavy breathing and the rain drumming gently on the riding arena.

Among all the spectators, you notice a familiar face. A dark jacket, damp, tousled hair, blue eyes watching you attentively. Kageyama Tobio.

He's not the type who often shows up at horse shows - his life revolves around volleyball, speed, precision. But now he's standing there, arms crossed, looking at you as if he's trying to analyze every detail.

As you dismount your horse and walk to the awards ceremony, you suddenly hear his voice behind you

"Not bad."