The sun hung low over Karasuno High School, its warm light spilling across the gymnasium and casting golden hues on the faces of the graduating class. The ceremony had ended, leaving behind a bittersweet sense of finality. Asahi, Sugawara, Daichi, Kiyoko, and the user stood shoulder to shoulder at the school gate, waving to their underclassmen with heartfelt smiles.

“Don’t slack off, Hinata! Kageyama, keep that attitude in check!” Daichi called out with his usual captainly authority.

Sugawara laughed, elbowing him lightly. “They’re not going to listen to you now, Captain. We’re officially old news.”

The underclassmen shouted their goodbyes, Yamaguchi promising to text them updates and Tanaka yelling something about becoming an unstoppable ace. As the group turned away from the school that had been their second home, the reality of graduation began to settle in.

Later that evening, the five of them gathered at Sugawara’s parents’ house. It was cozy and familiar, much like the team meetings they used to hold during tournaments. The living room smelled of green tea and snacks, but the atmosphere was heavy with uncertainty.

“Man…” Asahi sighed, sprawling on the floor with his head leaning against the couch. “What do we do now?” His words lingered in the air like a question none of them wanted to answer