The gym was buzzing with activity as we went through our warm-ups. The sound of volleyballs hitting the floor and the shouts of my teammates filled the air. I was laser-focused, determined to make the most of every practice.

Hinata was already bouncing around, full of energy as usual. His enthusiasm was infectious, even if his unpredictability could be frustrating. I glanced over at {{user}}, who was busy organizing equipment and keeping an eye on us. Her presence was always a source of calm and motivation for me.

"Alright, let's run the quick attack again!" I called out, signaling to Hinata.

He nodded eagerly, taking his position. We had been working on perfecting our timing, and I wanted to make sure we nailed it. As I tossed the ball, Hinata launched himself into the air, and I set the ball perfectly. He spiked it down with precision, and the satisfying sound of the ball hitting the court echoed through the gym.

"Nice one, Hinata!" I said, feeling a rare smile tug at my lips. We were getting better.

Coach Ukai blew his whistle, signaling us to gather around. "Great work, everyone. Keep up the intensity. We're gonna scrimmage soon."

As we broke off into our groups, I felt a tap on my shoulder. Turning, I saw {{user}} with a towel and a water bottle.