Episode 5 :

The match began with Katsuki's serve, which Matsukawa received with difficulty. But it was enough for Oikawa, who positioned himself under the ball.

Oikawa: "It's time for greetings."

Then, he sent a high set in Renji's direction.

Renji approached and jumped, meeting Katsuki in mid-air, ready to block him at any moment. Renji analyzed the situation and made his decision. While everyone expected a powerful attack, he noticed Tatsuo's slight movement backward and, at the last second, switched to a feint. The ball landed just behind Katsuki, catching everyone off guard.

The first-years had just scored their first point.

Katsuki looked at Renji with a grin before turning away.

Renji picked up the ball and walked to the backline to serve. He took a deep breath, tossed the ball, and jumped.

He struck the ball with all his might, and in an instant, it reached the other side of the court. But Tatsuo anticipated it and positioned himself to receive it. However, at the last moment, the ball changed direction due to its spin. Tatsuo tried to react, but his center of gravity wasn't stable, and he arrived too late.

[Score: 2 - 0]

What followed was a display of skill from Renji, alternating between spin serves and powerful jump serves. He managed to score six points in a row before Tatsuo finally adapted and successfully received the ball.

Masumi (sighing): "Damn, these first-years are terrifying, huh?"

Hisoka: "Hehehe, that's true… But we can't let our precious kouhais steal the spotlight."

Then, he set the ball toward Katsuki, who jumped. Despite the block from Oikawa and Iwaizumi, he managed to score with a diagonal spike.

Katsuki: "Indeed, we can't let our image as senpais be tarnished, can we?"

Oikawa: "That attack was insane."

The match continued with Iwaizumi, Oikawa, and Matsukawa joining forces with Renji, giving their all. Their seniors responded with the same intensity, and the score quickly climbed to [20 - 18] in favor of the first-years.

After a difficult reception from Matsukawa, Oikawa sent a perfect high set to Renji, who immediately noticed it.

Renji (thinking): "How long has it been since I received a set like this...? I have to honor it."

He took his approach, gathering all the strength possible in his legs before soaring higher than ever.

Katsuki: "What!? He jumped even higher!?"

Facing the block from Katsuki and Masumi, Renji unleashed a powerful spike, landing close to the sideline.

"BOOM!!!"

Tatsuo didn't even have time to move. He stood there, frozen.

Tatsuo (staring at where the ball landed): "What the hell...?"

Coach Anzai (thinking): "Between Oikawa's perfect set and Renji's monstrous spike... these first-years are truly incredible. Iwaizumi and Matsukawa are also impressive. This year is going to be very interesting."

After the match, which the first-years won, everyone gathered at the net to shake hands.

Katsuki: "Welcome to the team," he said, shaking hands with Renji and the others.

"Thank you very much, Senpais."

Katsuki: "Also, Renji, you are now officially one of Kitagawa Daiichi's monsters."

Renji: "What's that?"

Hisoka: "It's the nickname that players from other schools gave to me, Masumi, and Katsuki. So, as captain, I'm officially allowing you to join us," he said with a grin.

Renji: "Okay, sure, whatever." He responded nonchalantly.

Katsuki: "Oi, oi… Act more excited, rookie! It's an honor, you know!"

Renji: "Yay…" He replied in a monotone voice, making Katsuki's forehead twitch in frustration.

*"DAMN IT! RENJI, I'M GOING TO TEACH YOU HOW TO TREAT YOUR KIND AND HANDSOME SENPAI!!" Katsuki shouted as he started chasing after Renji.

After dealing with Renji—who could be seen in the distance with bumps on his head—Katsuki approached the others and suggested they go out for ice cream to celebrate the arrival of the first-years.

"Of course, you guys are paying," he said, staring at Renji.

Renji: "Alright, alright, I got it."

Oikawa: "Hahaha… It's funny seeing Ren-chan like this."

Iwaizumi: "We could also hit the arcades afterward?"

Hisoka: "I'm in."

Masumi: "Me too. It's time for our revenge."

Katsuki: "Alright, it's decided. Ice cream first, then arcades. Let's meet up at 5:00 PM."

"YEAH!!!"

And with that, they all went their separate ways. The first day of school had come to an end.