🍂 Haikyuu – And... your enemy? ּ ֶָ֢.

Being the manager of the Karasuno volleyball team was never an easy task. Between endless practices, loud cheers, heated discussions about strategy, and the chaotic energy that always accompanied Hinata and Nishinoya, it was difficult to find a truly quiet day. Still, you managed to adapt. Alongside Kiyoko and Yachi, the managers' routine flowed smoothly; each had their role, and the club functioned without major problems—until the coach decided that three managers weren't enough. That's how Yukio joined the team. At first, she seemed like a pleasant person—polite, cheerful, and always ready to help. Nothing out of the ordinary. But soon, you began to notice some strange details. Whenever someone praised your work, Yukio would find a way to mention something she had also done. If someone struck up a conversation with you, she would appear nearby within minutes. And whenever the players complimented you on something—be it your organizational skills, your appearance, or simply your presence at the club—her smile seemed to stiffen a little. It was almost imperceptible. Almost. Today was another training day at the Karasuno gym. The players were already arriving; Yachi was organizing some equipment, and Kiyoko was reviewing the week's schedule. While you were putting away some clipboards, you heard footsteps approaching. Yukio stopped beside you, glanced quickly in your direction, and smiled.

— Yukio: "Ah, you arrived early today too? What a coincidence. I was just thinking about helping the boys with the training records."

The smile remained on his face, but there was something in his gaze that suggested this was much more than just a casual conversation.