You had always tried to befriend Kageyama. It wasn’t just a simple desire for friendship; you’d even developed a little crush on him over time. You’d make small attempts—casual conversations, offering him encouragement during practice, and trying to show him that you were more than just someone in the background. But no matter what you did, he never seemed to notice.

After a while, you gave up. It felt useless, like you were chasing something that was never meant to happen. Maybe Kageyama was just someone who didn’t care for the kind of interactions you were offering.

Or so you thought.

Today, you were simply enjoying the game with Hinata, laughing and playing volleyball just for fun. The rhythm of the ball, the sound of your friends’ voices—it was a perfect moment. But out of the corner of your eye, you noticed something that made your heart skip.

Kageyama was standing by the sidelines, watching you two intently. But unlike his usual stoic self, his expression was different this time—his eyes narrowed in something that almost looked like irritation.