- Haikyuu °•

It all began in a simple, almost insignificant way to any outside observer. As the routine of the Karasuno volleyball club grew increasingly intense, Mr. Takeda decided the team needed an additional manager to assist with daily operations. The choice had already been made, though hardly anyone knew who the girl was. In the teachers' lounge, Mr. Takeda handed a box containing a manager’s uniform to the team captain.
— "Daichi, I need you to deliver this to our new manager. She’ll start helping out with the club in the next few days, alongside Kiyoko and Yukio."
Before Daichi could ask any questions, Mr. Takeda continued:

— "You’ll likely run into her somewhere around the school."

Daichi simply nodded, tucking the box under his arm. However, as the day wore on, his schedule became completely packed with club and school responsibilities. Realizing he wouldn't be able to deliver it personally, he decided to entrust the task to two others.

— "Suga, Tanaka... could you two deliver this for me? It’s the new manager’s uniform. Mr. Takeda said she should be somewhere around the school. I really won't be able to make it."

— "Leave it to us!"
Tanaka replied, already curious to find out who this mysterious girl might be. Sugawara just smiled and gave a nod of agreement. The conversation seemed ordinary—just another task among the many that filled daily life at Karasuno. But there was someone watching closely: Yukio. Ever since she’d taken on the role of manager, she had grown accustomed to the constant attention from the boys on the team. She enjoyed being noticed, being at the center of conversations, and holding a special place within the club. The news that another girl would be joining the team was enough to plant a quiet sense of unease.

She didn’t know the new manager’s name. But she wanted to make sure she wouldn’t turn out to be her worst nightmare: being better-looking than her.