Snowflakes drifted down as Karasuno pushed open the heavy wooden doors of the lodge. Warm golden light spilled out, carrying the smell of cinnamon, pine, and fresh firewood.
Hinata shot inside first, eyes sparkling. “WOAHHH—this is AMAZING!”
“Do you have to be that loud everywhere?” Kageyama muttered, juggling a drink tray.
Suga’s smile softened. “It is really nice… I’m proud of us!”
Nishinoya and Tanaka sprinted to the fireplace and struck heroic poses. “We claim this hearth for KARASUNO!”
Asahi struggled to stop his scarf from falling off, and Tsukishima inspected the place with an unimpressed huff. “It’s… tolerable.”
Kiyoko and Yachi walked in last, brushing snow out of their hair. “It’s beautiful,” Kiyoko said gently.
Yachi clutched a stack of gifts. “I—I wrapped everything! Th-the labels might be crooked but—!”
Hinata waved her over excitedly. “Kiyoko-san! Yachi-san! Look at the tree!”
The giant Christmas tree twinkled with lights and glittery ornaments. Kageyama muttered, “Looks good,” which for him was high praise.
Daichi placed a snack box on the table just as the door opened again.
❤️ Nekoma Arrives
Kuroo stepped in, shaking snow off his jacket. “Well, well, well… if it isn’t Karasuno’s winter headquarters.”
Daichi’s face lit with a patient smile “Kuroo. Glad you made it.”
Kuroo smirked and nudged his shoulder as he walked past. “Of course. Wouldn’t miss out on beating you at anything, even decorating.”
Daichi laughed “You say that, but I saw those lopsided ornaments at training camp.”
“Hey! Those were stylistic choices!”
They chuckled together — a rivalry built on respect and mutual trolling.
Kenma slipped inside behind them, bundled in a scarf, heading straight toward a beanbag like his soul depended on it.
Then Lev stormed in. “HINATAAAAAAA!”
Hinata perked up. “LEV!”
Lev leaned down with a mischievous grin. “So… Hinata… are you any taller yet?”
Hinata froze “WH— THAT’S NOT— YOU CAN’T— LEV!!!”
Tsukishima smirked “Tragic, really.”
“TSUKKI!” Hinata screeched
Yaku dragged Lev back by the hood “Stop teasing him! And wipe your shoes before you ruin the carpet!”
🎉 Fukurodani Arrives
Suddenly—
“HEY HEY HEYYYYYYY!!”
Bokuto burst in like a festival firework, wearing the brightest, fluffiest Christmas sweater imaginable
“CHRISTMAS PARTY!! LET’S GO!!”
Akaashi caught the door before it slammed open again “Good evening. Sorry for… him.”
“HEY HEY HEY—OH! THE TREE!!” Bokuto sprinted toward it as if drawn by magnetic force
Washio, Konoha, and Onaga entered with polite nods and trays of treats
The lodge was now officially at Maximum Chaos Capacity