Protagonist
Hello!
(silence…)
Protagonist
Huh, nobody’s here. I must be early again.
I’m trying to wait patiently, but my body is itching to go.
Protagonist
I guess I’ll practice by myself until everyone gets here.
Kiyoko Shimizu
Morning.
Protagonist
Aaack! You startled me! Oh…
It’s Karasuno’s manager. She’s really pretty.
What was her name again, um… Oh, right.
Protagonist
Hello, Shimizu-senpai!
Kiyoko Shimizu
Sorry to surprise you. You’re practicing by yourself this early?
Protagonist
Yes! I feel antsy if I’m not doing anything.
Kiyoko Shimizu
I see. Don’t push yourself too hard, okay?
Protagonist
Okay!! Thank you!
Kiyoko Shimizu
…You kind of resemble our first-years, a bit.
Protagonist
Karasuno’s first-years?
I wonder who?
Kageyama-kun, maybe? Fellow geniuses… Just kidding.
Kiyoko Shimizu
You always practiced by yourself at Momijihara?
Protagonist
Yes! So this training camp has really been a lifesaver!
Kiyoko Shimizu
It’s difficult to practice volleyball by yourself, huh…
Protagonist
That’s right, so I’m really grateful.
And to think, they’re even letting me play in the matches… I’m really, really happy!!!
Kiyoko Shimizu
Wait, are you crying? Are you really that happy?
Protagonist
I mean, I thought I wouldn’t be able to practice volleyball for real until next year, at the very least.
Kiyoko Shimizu
I see… Then you’d like to practice more?
Protagonist
Of course!
Kiyoko Shimizu
…Got it, wait here a sec.
Protagonist
Uh, Shimizu-senpai?
She suddenly left. I wonder where she went?
Oh, she’s back. The coach is with her, too.
Protagonist
Hello, Coach Ukai!!
Keishin Ukai
Hey, you’re energetic as usual.
Kiyoko Shimizu
Would it be possible for him to join in the daytime practices, too?
Protagonist
Huh!? In the morning too!? Is that okay!?
Kiyoko Shimizu
What do you think?
Keishin Ukai
Hm, well…
We mainly focus on practicing in teams, so there’ll be a lot of things you can’t really participate in, but if you’re okay with that, then sure.
Protagonist
R-really!? Thank you so much!!
Keishin Ukai
Don’t expect too much, though. Even if you do come, you might not get to practice much, okay?
Protagonist
That’s totally fine! Even just watching will be great practice!
Keishin Ukai
With that mindset, I’m sure you’ll be able to get something out of it.
Keep at it.
Protagonist
Yes! Thank you very much!!
Kiyoko Shimizu
That’s good news, huh.
Protagonist
Seriously, thank you so much!!
What a good person. I can’t believe she’d do that for someone like me…
I have to practice and learn a lot so I won’t disappoint her!
Protagonist
Starting tomorrow, I’m going to come in at 5:00 in the morning!!
Kiyoko Shimizu
Huh? 5:00? I don’t think anybody will be here yet…
Protagonist
I’ll practice by myself! I’ll clean the court and wait!
Shoyo Hinata
In that case, I’ll come at 4:00!!
Protagonist
Huh? Wait, when did Hinata…
Keishin Ukai
Huh? It’ll still be dark at 4:00, what the hell?
Tobio Kageyama
If we come at 3:00, we can practice for another hour.
Protagonist
Kageyama too, when did he… And wait, huh!? 3:00!? That’s a bit too…
Kiyoko Shimizu
Wait, don’t pressure him…
Shoyo Hinata
Alright! In that case, let’s aim for 3:00 and have a contest to see who can get here first!
Tobio Kageyama
My thoughts exactly. I’ll be first, though.
Shoyo Hinata
Don’t kid yourself, I’m going to be the first!
Protagonist
I-I’ll come too!!
I can’t lose! I have to be the first one at practice!
Ryunosuke Tanaka
I came by since I thought I heard Kiyoko-san’s voice. You guys are the same as ever, huh…
I’m not going to babysit you anymore, okay?
Keishin Ukai
Hey, it’s fine to wake up early, but don’t be absurd, okay? If you get sick from lack of sleep, I can’t help you.
Everyone should take care and manage their own health.
Hinata/Kageyama/Protagonist
Yes, sir!!
Okay! I’ll come first tomorrow, and practice more than anyone!