Chigiri's Big Brother Goes to Aoba Johsai to Play Volleyball

Recommending my upcoming novel, "What? Rika Orimoto Is Chasing 5t5 Now?"

Hi, everyone. I'm Chigiri Rin.

In middle school, I met the setter I wanted most, but we lived worlds apart.

I spent ages agonizing over whether to choose his school when I moved on to high school. It was so far from home, and I would only get to play volleyball with him for one year. But when I saw him fail to make Nationals and cry in heartbreak, I made up my mind! I was going!

So, goodbye, Tokyo. I'm off to Miyagi Prefecture!

As an outside hitter, Chigiri Rin is extremely picky about setters. He wants one who's handsome and skilled. So, out of all the high schools that invited him, he chose Aoba Johsai.

[Bonus scenes]

1. Everyone at Aoba Johsai: Chigiri, you really like Oikawa, don't you?

Chigiri Rin: Don't you think Oikawa-senpai is adorable?

Everyone at Aoba Johsai (silent): ...Chigiri, are you sure you shouldn't get your eyes checked?

2. Chigiri Rin: Oikawa-senpai is the best setter in the world. I'll make sure the world sees you.

Oikawa Tooru: ...

Question: What do you do when your junior is way too good at being direct? Asking for a friend. Urgent.

3. Reporter: Chigiri, we heard that a lot of high schools invited you when you were choosing where to go. Why did you choose Aoba Johsai?

Chigiri Rin: Well... I came here for Oikawa-senpai!

And that's how the whole world learned that Chigiri Rin, Aoba Johsai's outside hitter, is Captain Oikawa Tooru's number-one fan.

[Reading notes]

1. Switch, pairing: Oikawa Tooru

2. A feel-good power fantasy. Aoba Johsai makes it to Nationals in both the Interhigh and Spring High tournaments.

3. The author doesn't play volleyball. My volleyball knowledge comes from Baidu, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili. Feel free to point out any mistakes, and I'll fix them.

4. Apologies for any out-of-character moments. At heart, this is about making Aoba Johsai's dreams come true.

Theme: Chase your dreams and leave no regrets. Hard work will bear fruit.