I'm only a weakling | haikyuu

What have I become, 

my sweetest friend?

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The Karasuno team enters first, each player carrying their own kind of tension. But it's clear that Hinata and Kageyama are especially fired up.

Hinata's gaze is fixed on the other side of the court, and though he's walking in, he seems totally distracted, his eyes constantly shifting, looking for someone.

Takeda-sensei sighs in resignation as he watches him, while Coach Ukai raises a hand to his forehead in mild exasperation.

They know exactly who Hinata is glaring at—and they've heard all about that "incident" when he and Kageyama went to Shiratorizawa to issue a challenge.

Those two knuckleheads... even if you're trying to talk some smack, you can't just go and say, "Shiratorizawa doesn't deserve Dynamite" like that!

It's one thing to fire up the competition before a match, but to basically tell them, "We'll take him off your hands if you can't keep up"? Even the most laid-back team in the league would have a hard time letting that slide!

On the Shiratorizawa side, you notice Hinata's intense gaze focused in your direction. Following his line of sight—

Ah, of course. He's glaring right at Ushijima.

Seems that little "challenge" they threw down the other day did have some impact. It might've been a rocky road to get here, but here they are—Hinata and Ushijima, finally face to face.

When Karasuno finishes their entrance, it's Shiratorizawa's turn.

—To be honest, as someone with a bit of social anxiety, this is exactly the kind of situation you dread.

Ugh... fine. Just keep a straight face and walk straight through.

So, as the crowd roars, you walk forward without a change in expression, trying to block it all out. But the moment the announcer calls your name, and you actually step out—

You realize you've completely miscalculated.

The arena falls silent for a split second, and then the volume explodes with cheers that practically shake the walls.

"Ohhhhh—!!"

Why all the noise?

Well, when you don't react much after winning, the fans make up for it by cheering even louder. It's almost to the point where they just see your face and can't help but cheer.

Your scalp tingles. You're genuinely confused why the noise level spikes the moment you step out.

Has your expressionless face become so popular that just seeing it makes people cheer?

That's... unsettling.

Luckily, the "walk of fame" doesn't last too long. You rejoin Shiratorizawa's lineup, face as calm as ever, but you're breathing a sigh of relief on the inside.

Once in formation, you feel Tendou waving a hand in front of your face, snapping you out of your thoughts. With his usual playful tone, he sings, "Yoo-hoo, welcome back, Dynamite-chan!"

Turning, you see Tendou looking at you with a curious smile, hands behind his back. He tilts his head, eyes gleaming with interest. "You've always had an eye on Karasuno, haven't you? And now you'll finally face them in an official match!"

He grins wider, leaning in. "Aren't you even a little excited?"

At Tendou's question, you blink and answer sincerely, "I am excited."