Protagonist
Pant… Wheeze… Pant…
It’s not like I haven’t been jogging lately, but wow, am I breathing hard… I need to go running more…
…Phew.
…Hm?
What’s going on? There’s a crowd of girls. Is there a famous person here or something?
Toru Oikawa
Okay, line up~ It’s one autograph per person.
Protagonist
Huh? I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before…
On TV? TV…
Protagonist
Oh! I remember!
He was on the Miyagi Evening Deuce during the Inter-High! He had a solo interview. Aoba Johsai’s captain…
Protagonist
…Oikawa-san.
Toru Oikawa
Hm? Oh, do you want my autograph, too?
Protagonist
Huh!? No, I…
Girl
Wow, Oikawa-kun even has male fans! Of course he does~♪
Toru Oikawa
I attract not only girls, but also dumpy boys. I’m a sinful man~
Protagonist
No, I– Um, about volleyball… Oikawa-san, I saw you on TV!
Toru Oikawa
Oh, you saw me on TV and became a fan? I’m so happy!
Sorry everyone, but do you mind if I give him an autograph first?
High School Girls
We don’t mind~♪
Protagonist
Wait, I don’t need an auto–…
Toru Oikawa
Everyone says it’s fine, so don’t be shy.
There we go~ What should I do for your name?
Protagonist
Um, can I ask you a question first?
Toru Oikawa
A question? What could it be? The secret to popularity or something?
Protagonist
What’s your usual training regimen?
Toru Oikawa
Training regimen? …Are you a volleyball player?
Protagonist
Yes, with the Momijihara High School Volleyball Club.
Toru Oikawa
Momijihara? Hmm…?
Sorry, I don’t think I’ve heard of them. How were the spring prelims?
Protagonist
They… To be honest, I’m the only club member right now…
Toru Oikawa
The only one, huh? That’s rough. It’s hard to get a proper practice that way.
Protagonist
That’s right. That’s why I’m really indebted to Karasuno High School’s joint practice right now.
Toru Oikawa
Karasuno? Hm…
Huh? I feel like the look in his eyes changed…
Protagonist
It’s just over the summer break, though.
Toru Oikawa
Hmm, I see.
I was thinking I’d give you some advice since it must be rough by yourself, but I changed my mind~
Protagonist
Huh!? Why!?
Toru Oikawa
I don’t want to increase my competition.
Protagonist
Am I your competition…?
Toru Oikawa
Well, why don’t you just go do your best over at Tobio’s place?
Protagonist
Tobio?
Wait, who’s that?
Protagonist
Um, any advice at all…
Toru Oikawa
Oh, I know, once you’ve gotten good enough to be on TV, then I’ll teach you some things.
Protagonist
Me, on TV!? There’s no way!!
Toru Oikawa
Okay, here’s your autograph. Sorry to keep you all waiting! Next person, please~
Protagonist
U-um…
Girl
I’m next! Move!
Protagonist
Ah…
Toru Oikawa
Okay, don’t push~ I won’t run away.
Protagonist
He really is popular, huh.
With that popularity, he might be able to make it to TV, but for someone like me that’s asking way too much.
Protagonist
I guess I’ll go home and practice.
Toru Oikawa
Hey, don’t push, don’t push! ♪
Hajime Iwaizumi
Heyy! Shitty Oikawa! Stop fooling around!