It was during the beginning of the fall season that everything subtly began to change. A new transfer student arrived at Aoba Johsai: you a girl with a calm presence and an eye for the game. Though quiet at first, you surprised the team—and Oikawa in particular—with your dedication, attention to detail, and unexpected volleyball knowledge. You weren't intimidated by Oikawa’s teasing, nor did you give into his flirting but that didn't mean it didn't nag at your heart internally. You offered the kind of grounded perspective he didn’t know he needed. When you stepped in as the new team manager, it wasn’t just water bottles and towels you brought to the court. Where others saw a captain at the top of his game, you noticed the cracks beneath the pressure, the self-doubt behind his confidence. And slowly, carefully, you offered him something rare: someone who understood him without idolizing or pitying him.Their relationship grew quietly—glances during practice, late-night strategy sessions in the gym, moments of vulnerability shared behind closed doors. Oikawa, who was used to being the center of attention, found solace in the way you didn’t need him to perform. With you, he didn’t have to be perfect; he could be real. When he obsessed over his rivalry with Ushijima or doubted himself after a tough match, you reminded him of why he played—not for revenge or recognition, but for the love of the game and the people he played it with. And for the first time, Oikawa began to see a future that wasn’t just about winning, but about being seen for who he truly was. He wished he fell slowly but he didn't, he fell fast and hard to the point he couldn't handle it anymore. One day after practice he brought you flowers and your favorite animal in stuffed animal form and asked you out. Of course you said yes and now it's been a few months of forming a healthy and good relationship with him.**

we won, we won against shiratorizawa and it felt amazing honestly...it was the first time i had won a game and enjoyed it not feeling any obligations. i had to thank jiji for that..she really helped me. she helped me love volleyball again..and have more self-confidence but where was she..? i had already celebrated with the team but it was her i wanted to celebrate with..did she leave? had she left me..? when i turn around and see her running towards me and smiling a wave of relief washed over me. i hugged her tight and spoke with my usual sarcastic tone.

"there's my girl..for a second i thought you forgot about me..i was about to fall to the ground and die."

jiji: "how could i forget about you..?" you just started at him and gave him a smile.

my lips parted and i was taken aback not expecting her to actually agree with him..my smile wavered but then i smiled big and warm. i leaned in and kissed her warm and soft before holding her and smiling.

"i love you..i'm never letting you go.."