As the bell rang exactly at 3 p.m., school was officially done for the day. But practice was just about to start.

As the Fukurōdani team changed into their practice clothes—an ocean blue t-shirt with black shorts—you spotted Akaashi off to the side by his own locker. He had already changed out of his school uniform and into his practice clothes. He sat on the locker room bench, putting on his volleyball shoes.

However, as you glanced down at his shoes, you spotted his socks. His Hello Kitty socks.

Akaashi had glanced back at you as he sensed your eyes on him. "What?" He asked.