🐾| Nekoma (Update)

DATABOOK -

Name: Yasufumi Nekomata (猫又育史)
Age: 68 years
Birthday: September 20th
Position: Head Coach of Nekoma High
Status: Returned from retirement

APPEARANCE
A short, thin old man with white hair, always wearing a Nekoma tracksuit. A sweet grandpa smile, but a coach's eye that sees everything.

PERSONALITY
Calm, gentle, patient. Never shouts. The opposite of Ukai Ikkei. But super competitive on the inside - hates to lose. Believes volleyball is about connection, not strength. Philosophy: "Keep the ball in the air".

HISTORY
Ukai Ikkei's rival since elementary school. The two promised to meet at the Nationals but never managed to because Karasuno always fell short first. He became Nekoma's coach and created the cat style: defense, patience, brains. He returned to training just to have the Battle of the Garbage Dump again.

Interesting facts
Nickname of the players: "Grandpa"

• He loves dragging the other coaches out for drinks after training camps.
• He constantly teases Keishin Ukai, saying he looks exactly like his grandfather.
  He was the one who shaped Kenma into who he is.
  Naoi Manabu (26 years old, former #8 setter for Nekoma) is his assistant/secondary coach.

MEMORABLE PHRASE:
"We are the blood. We have to circulate for the brain to function normally."

DATABOOK -
Name: Manabu Naoi (直井学)
Age: 26 years
Birthday: April 9th
Height: 1.80m
Position: Assistant Coach / Assistant Manager at Nekoma
Former position: Setter #8 for Nekoma High

APPEARANCE
Square-headed, with a defined chin, short black hair with a receding hairline, and a strong/stocky build. Always wearing a Nekoma polo shirt and carrying a clipboard. Looks serious but is a good guy.

PERSONALITY
Confident, competitive, good-humored. He's easily teased for never having been a starter in high school. He takes his work very seriously and is the "watchdog" that prevents Nekomata from provoking others too much. Super observant.

HISTORY
He played for Nekomata at the same time that Keishin Ukai played for Karasuno. They were both reserves and created the "Reserves Club". Because of his friendship/rivalry with Ukai, he was one of the reasons Keishin returned to coaching Karasuno. Today he is Nekomata's right-hand man and sometimes referees friendly matches.

Interesting facts
He worked at the bank and is proud of it.

• He has a friendly rivalry with Ukai Keishin - they're always teasing each other about their hair.
  He's very close to Kuroo and Kai, since he saw them join the team.
• He is responsible for fundamental and defense training.

MEMORABLE PHRASE:
"We were also the Reserves Club, remember, Ukai?"

Kuroo: A tall woman with long black or brown hair, very confident and provocative, just like him. She retorts to his jokes and doesn't fall for his charm easily. He loves being challenged. Her style is more rock/alternative.

Kai: A calm, caring woman who enjoys nature and taking care of others. Short or medium hair, a calm smile. Someone who cooks with him and watches the sunset. Very down-to-earth.

Yaku: A short but fierce woman, a kind of female mini-Yaku. She yells at him, bosses him around, but he knows he can protect her. Short hair, athletic, also a libero. He loves strong women.

Yamamoto: This is canon: like Kiyoko. Tall, beautiful, mysterious woman with long black hair and quiet demeanor. He freezes and screams "KYAAAA". His dream.

Kenma: A quiet, gamer girl who doesn't force interaction. Light-haired, short, who plays games silently next to him and shares headphones. Who doesn't judge him for staying in his room all day.

Fukunaga: An eccentric, funny girl who laughs at his nonsensical things. Colorful or unusual hair, unique style. Someone who's up for any random plan of his.

Inuoka: An energetic, smiling, athletic girl who runs with him. Her hair is tied in a ponytail, she's very outgoing and affectionate. She shouts good morning and gives tight hugs.

Lev: An older, tall, and model-like woman, similar to his sister Alisa. Blonde, beautiful, bossy, and always teaching him. He gets all "Alisa-nee-san!!" again, but still in love.

Shibayama: A cute, patient girl who encourages him. Short, with medium-length hair, very sweet. She praises his defenses and says, "You were amazing!"

Teshiro: A smart, studious, focused girl with glasses. She helps him with his homework and trains with him. Very quiet and dedicated, just like him.

KUROO vs YAKU - Opposites:
Kuroo: Prefers fish, sweet curry, the beach/sea, dogs, Mikasa balls, Japanese style, and girls with long hair.

• Yaku: Prefers meat, spicy curry, mountain, cat, Molten ball, Western style, short-haired girl 0b9f98fa

Rest of the team:
Kai: Easygoing, no frills. He says, "While you're alive, everything works out."
Yamamoto: Loves shoujo manga and is a fan of Kiyoko. His favorite food is pan-fried yakisoba.
Kenma: Addicted to video games and apple juice. Hates standing out.
Fukunaga: Super quiet, but becomes a comedian after the timeskip.

• Inuoka: Hinata's best friend, loves fried chicken. He was born on Dog Day in Japan.
• Lev: Russian, loves volleyball + inari sushi, says "Oinarisan!"
• Shibayama: Omurice, insecure but extremely hardworking.

Teshiro Tamahiko: He likes guys who are super focused, intelligent, and quiet. Someone who studies with him and is as dedicated to volleyball as he is. A very soft romance, holding hands in the library.

Kai Nobuyuki: He likes someone calm and caring like himself. He doesn't care about height, but he loves people who take care of him – who give him head scratches, who cook with him. Someone peaceful, who doesn't like fighting. If they have dark skin and a nice smile, he's already won.

Yaku Morisuke: A short, nervous guy who needs to be protected, kind of like Lev but more mature. Someone stubborn, who talks back to him, who isn't afraid to curse him back. He loves being in control and being the "father" in the relationship. And he has a weakness for athletic guys with thick thighs like a libero.

Yamamoto Taketora: He likes a more feminine guy, with longer hair, delicate. The total opposite of him, who is all rough and yells. Someone patient who puts up with his insecurities and says "you're amazing, Tora". He gets very silly and protective.

Kenma Kozume: Totally demisexual. Only falls in love with his best friend. Like Kuroo or Hinata – someone who respects his space, plays video games with him without forcing conversation, and stays quietly by his side. Short, fair-skinned, someone who lets him sleep on his shoulder. Doesn't like noisy people.

Fukunaga Shohei: He likes eccentric and funny people like himself. Someone who understands his nonsensical jokes and laughs along. He doesn't care about looks, he cares about vibes. If the person is spontaneous and up for anything, he already loves them.

Inuoka Sou: Golden retrievers love other golden retrievers. They like tall, energetic, smiling guys who run with them and are as affectionate as they are. Someone who hugs a lot and says "You did it, Sou!". A kisser.

Lev Haiba: He loves shorter, older people who boss him around. Like Yaku. Someone who teaches him, who is patient with him being clumsy. If someone is serious, intelligent, and teases him, he becomes completely obsessed.

Shibayama Yuuki: He likes confident people who lift him up. Like a captain. Someone who says "you can do it, Yuki" and believes in him. He enjoys tight hugs and people who protect him.

Kuroo's type for men - headcanon:

He's the opposite of himself. While he's tall, loud, provocative, and disheveled, his type is:

• Shorter than him (1.70 - 1.78 meters), so he can rest his chin on the person's head. The 17cm difference isn't even his dream height with Kay.
• Quiet but with a strong personality. Someone who doesn't yell back, just gives a dry look like "shut up, Kuroo". That DRIVES HIM CRAZY. He loves being tamed.
• Light/bleached hair, light eyes. A nice contrast to his all-black/red complexion. And if he has fluffy ears/tail like Kay, he'll melt completely.
• He hates being touched without consent, but he trusts him. He has a huge fetish for being the ONLY person he can touch. Like, "You don't let anyone touch you, but you'll let me pet you?" For him, that's the ultimate act of love.
• Loose black clothes, a chain, a tough face but a softie on the inside. Tsundere. He loves to tease until the person gives a sly little smile.
  Intelligent/observant. Doesn't need to be extroverted, but someone who pays attention to him. If the person remembers that his favorite food is grilled sanma, he's already smitten.

3rd year:

• Kuroo: Bisexual, the kind of bi who flirts with everyone but only gets serious with someone he truly trusts. Kind of like Kenma coded.
  Kai: A very chill pansexual. He likes the person, not the gender.
  Yaku: Gay, very reserved. He came out a long time ago, he's the father of the team.

2nd year:
Yamamoto: Straight but a great ally. Still getting over his Kiyoko phase lol
Kenma: Demi-Aroace/Specter. Only falls in love with very few people and needs a LOT of trust (Kuroo and Hinata are the exceptions).
Fukunaga: A quiet gay man, he doesn't talk about it, he just shows it.

1st year:

• Inuoka: Bisexual golden retriever, high energy, falls in love easily.
  Lev: Pan, very open-minded and curious about everything.
  Shibayama: Gay, still discovering himself, very insecure about that aspect.
• Teshiro: Asexual, mostly focused on volleyball.

3rd year

• Kuroo Tetsurou - November 17th (Scorpio) - Sanma no Shioyaki (grilled saury with salt)
• Kai Nobuyuki - April 8 (Aries) - Umibudou / sea grape
• Yaku Morisuke - August 8 (Leo) - Yasai Itame / stir-fried vegetables

2nd year
Yamamoto Taketora - February 22 (Pisces) - Pan Yakisoba

• Kozume Kenma - October 16 (Libra) - Apple Pie
• Fukunaga Shohei - September 29 (Libra) - Atarime / Dried Squid

1st year

• Inuoka Sou - November 1st (Scorpio) - Torikara + rice
• Haiba Lev - 30 Oct (Scorpio) - Oinarisan / inari sushi
• Shibayama Yuuki - 16 Dec (Sagittarius) - Omurice
• Teshiro Tamahiko - May 18 (Taurus) - Curry and croquette

1. KUROO TETSUROU: 187.7cm. Spiky black hair, tousled bangs. Hazel eyes with thin, cat-like pupils. Tall and thin, with a roguish posture.

2. KAI NOBUYUKI: 188.2 cm. Short, straight black hair, straight bangs. Calm/mature face, small eyes.

3 YAKU MORISUKE: 165.2cm. Short, spiky blond hair at the back. Short, stocky build, fierce/competitive face.

4 YAMAMOTO TAKETORA: 176.5cm. Bleached blond mohawk, shaved sides. Thick eyebrows.

5. KOZUME KENMA: 169.9cm. Dyed blonde/light brown hair, black at the roots, short with long bangs to the eyes. Droopy golden eyes, thin build.

6 FUKUNAGA SHOHEI: 183.6cm. Short, messy light brown hair. Drooping eyes, expressionless face.

7 INUOKA SOU: 185.5cm. Spiky dark brown hair with light highlights. Golden retriever face, open smile.

8. WASHIO TATSUHIRO: 187.8 cm. Short, military-style black hair. Serious face, very muscular build.

10 TESHIRU TAMAHIKO: 187.2cm. Short brown hair, straight bangs. Cute face with full cheeks.

11 LEV HAIBA: 196.3cm. Long silver/gray hair to the neck, light green eyes. Russian-Japanese, tall, thin, and slender.

12 SHIBAYAMA YUUKI: 164.8cm. Short, ashy blonde hair. Baby face, shortest in the team.

Tetsuro Kuroo (#1) - Captain and Middle Blocker (Middle)
Nobuyuki Kai (#2) - Vice-Captain and Wing Spiker
Morisuke Yaku (#3) - Starting Libero
Taketora Yamamoto (#4) - Outside Hitter and Ace (Main Attacker)
Kenma Kozume (#5) - Setter
Shōhei Fukunaga (#6) - Wing (Wing Forward)
So Inuoka (#7) - Middle Blocker / Opposite
Tamahiko Teshiro (#9) - Reserve setter
Lev Haiba (#11) - Center Blocker
Yuki Shibayama (#12) - Reserve Libero

TAMAHIKO TESHIRO - Canonical Character Sheet

Data: Nekoma Central, 1st year, No. 10. Birthday 16/02, Aquarius, type AB. 187.2cm / 76.8kg. 15-16 years old.

Official databook:
Favorite food: Potato salad that mom makes

• Hobby: Collecting miniature animals
• Concern: Not being tall enough even though I'm 187cm.
• Vacation: Practiced blocking a lot

Personality: Very shy, quiet, and insecure at first. He joined Nekoma wanting to be a starter and surpass Lev, but he has a lot of respect for everyone. Super dedicated, he gets scolded by Yaku and improves quickly. Kind of like a "cute giant".

Stats: Power 3, Technique 3, Intelligence 2, Physical 4, Spirit 3. High potential as a blocker.

Timeskip: Becomes a starter for Nekoma after the 3rd year students graduate.

SO INUOKA - Canonical Character Sheet

Data: Nekoma Central / Wing Spiker, 1st year, #7. Birthday 10/12, Sagittarius, type O. 185.5cm / 74.8kg. 15-16 years old.

Official databook:
Favorite food: Rice with meat and egg (soboro)

• Hobby: Playing with dogs
• Concern: Losing the race to Lev
• Vacation: Trained speed

Personality: A purebred golden retriever in human form. Energetic, cute, talkative, and super friendly. Very fast and agile, Lev's adorable rival. Always cheerful, he doesn't hold grudges. Everyone likes him.

Stats: Power 3, Technique 2, Intelligence 2, Physical 5, Spirit 4. Outstanding in speed and mobility.

Timeskip: He leaves Nekoma in his second year and returns to track and field, his original talent.

NOBUYUKI KAI - Canonical Character Sheet

Data: Pointer / Wing Spiker for Nekoma, 3rd year, No. 2. Birthday 08/26, Virgo, type O. 188.2cm / 80.5kg. 17 years old.

Official databook:
Favorite food: Bonito sashimi

• Hobby: Gardening / taking care of plants
  Concern: That the juniors won't be able to manage without the 3rd year students.
• Vacation: Trained at home

Personality: The calmest and most mature member of Nekoma. Super reliable, serious, and hardworking. He's the level-headed vice-captain who keeps Kuroo and Yaku in check when they get carried away. He doesn't draw attention to himself, but he's a pillar of the team. Kind to everyone.

Stats: Power 4, Technique 4, Intelligence 4, Physical 3, Spirit 4. A complete and consistent player.

Timeskip: 22 years old, works with gardening/landscaping, according to the final databook.

TAKETORA YAMAMOTO - Canonical Record

Data: Pointer / Ace of Nekoma, 2nd year, No. 4. Birthday 22/02, Pisces, type B. 176.5cm / 74.5kg. 16 years old.

Official databook:
Favorite food: Well-done rare steak

• Hobby: Singing karaoke
  Concern: Being called a delinquent because of my appearance/mohawk.
• Vacation: It was at the karaoke bar.

Personality: He looks like a delinquent because of his mohawk, but he's the nicest and most sentimental guy. He yells, gets excited easily, and cries easily. He has a crush on the manager and gets nervous around her. Loyal and tries his best to be a reliable ace for Kenma to set up.

Stats: Power 4, Technique 3, Intelligence 2, Physical 4, Spirit 4. Powerful attack and fighting spirit.

Timeskip: 22 years old, still playing? In the end, he's still in the amateur V.League / working.

SHOHEI FUKUNAGA - Canonical Character Sheet

Data: Nekoma pointer, 2nd year, No. 6. Birthday 09/29, Libra, blood type AB. 183.6cm / 71.7kg. 16 years old.

Official databook:
Favorite food: Crispy fried fish

• Hobby: Collecting monster cards? (team joke)
  Concern: None, he's very easygoing.
• Vacation: Played volleyball

Personality: The most mysterious and quiet member of Nekoma. He hardly ever speaks, but when he does, he drops some gems. Expressionless face, super random and unintentionally funny. Lev calls him "strange but cool". He has absurd timing for attacks, Kenma trusts him a lot.

Stats: Power 3, Technique 4, Intelligence 3, Physical 3, Spirit 3. A technically gifted and unpredictable player.

Timeskip: 22 years old, V.League player.

MORISUKE YAKU - Canonical Entry

Data: Libero of Nekoma, 3rd year, No. 3. Birthday 08/08, Leo, type B. 165.2cm / 60.4kg. 17 years old. Vice-captain.

Official databook:
Favorite food: Vegetable and seafood tempura

• Hobby: Not revealed, but enjoys taking care of her appearance.
  Concern: Your height
• Vacation: Went shopping for clothes

Personality: The "mother" of Nekoma. Short-tempered, yells a lot (especially at Lev), but is super reliable and takes care of everyone. Self-conscious about his height, but is one of the best liberos on the Tokyo team. Competitive and hardworking.

Stats: Power 3, Technique 5, Intelligence 4, Physical 4, Spirit 4. Elite reception and defense, nicknamed "Demon Senpai" by Lev.

Timeskip: 22 years old, works at his father's company? Canon doesn't confirm professional team, but remains connected to volleyball.

HAIBA LEV - Canonical Record

Data: Nekoma Central, 1st year, #11. Birthday 10/30, Scorpio, type A. 194.3cm / 85.2kg. 16 years old. Half Russian, half Japanese.

Official databook:
Favorite food: Sister Alisa's Borscht soup

• Hobby: Watching action movies
  Concern: Not being able to make a move that matches his model.
• Vacation: Practiced blocking with Kuroo

Personality: Energetic, noisy, pure, and super straightforward. Like a big, clumsy dog. Hates to lose, learns quickly when focused. Has a lot of potential but is still inexperienced. Admires Kuroo and is afraid of Yaku.

Starting stats: Power 5, Technique 1, Intelligence 1, Physique 5, Spirit 4. Evolves A LOT towards the end.

Timeskip: 22 years old, professional player in the V.League.

KOZUME KENMA - Canonical Character Sheet

Data: Setter for Nekoma, 2nd year, #5. Birthday 10/16, Libra, type AB. 169.2cm / 58.3kg. 16 years old.

Official databook:
Favorite food: Apple pie
Hobbies: Games, YouTube, stacking cubes
Favorite subject: None, but doing well in computer science.
Concern: "If I can do this without having to leave the house..."

• Vacation: Played a new game until the end.

Personality: Introverted, lazy when it comes to things he doesn't enjoy, honest and straightforward. He only puts effort into volleyball because of Kuroo. A tactical genius, nicknamed "The Brain and Heart of Nekoma". He hates drawing attention to himself and wasting time.

Stats: Power 2, Technique 4, Intelligence 5, Physicality 3, Spirit 3. Precise sets and surreal game reading.

Timeskip: 22 years old, pro-player, famous streamer and YouTuber (Bouncing Ball Corp), CEO and investor.

KUROO TETSURŌ - COMPLETE

Identity: Kuroo Tetsurou, captain of Nekoma, 3rd year, class 3-5. Central / Middle Blocker, No. 1. 17/11, Scorpio, blood type B, 187.7cm, 75.3kg. Nicknames: Kuro, Kuro-chan (only Kenma can use this), Treacherous Boss.

Canon personality: Loud, provocative, showy, and competitive. Extremely analytical and strategic, he reads the entire game. On the outside he seems laid-back, but on the inside he's a leader who takes care of everyone, especially Kenma. He has a complex about messy hair.

Databook:
Favorites: Grilled fish with salt (saba no shioyaki), volleyball, science
Dislikes: Nothing in particular, eats everything.
Hobby: Teasing Kenma and Bokuto
Concern: Kenma's future without him.
Vacation: Studied for college entrance exams

Stats: Power 4, Technique 4, Intelligence 5, Physical 4, Spirit 4. Strong blocking and incredible game reading.

Timeskip: 22 years old, works at the Japan Volleyball Association.