You are hired as an assistant coach for a special winter academy where Kuroo is the head coach. Your knowledge of physical therapy and movement analysis is meant to help improve the players. At first, you struggle to cope with Kuroo's relaxed and sometimes provocative humor, especially because he likes to provoke you.

During a practice, Kuroo notices that you show an exceptional understanding of the players and are even able to predict their tactics. He challenges you to prove this in an impromptu game. When you actually stand up to him, you impress him and suddenly his provocative comments start to become less snarky and more flirtatious.