Prologue

Timeline: After Nekoma's first practice match with Karasuno.  

Saturday – 7 A.M.  

It was a day after their first ever game against their old rival school. The boys' volleyball club members had gathered at the clubroom early in the morning to get ready for their weekly team practice. Everyone had changed into their black t-shirts and maroon shorts. They walked to the track before picking the pace up to a jog.  

"Come on, guys. Get those feet up and running. Did the crows get to you already?" their captain led the group.  

"Of course not! That shorty really took us by surprise though," the guy with the buzzcut followed closely.  

Suddenly, the mohawked 2nd year student leapt into the first place, "Us? Don't include me in your pitiful statement. I'll crush that arrogant bald wing spiker and win their manager's heart next time."