Playing Volleyball With Generations of Yokai

As a rising superstar in modern volleyball, Kitahara Koichi had just led his team to a gold medal when the media crowned him "the first after the Monster Generation," an absurdly overblown title... His reaction was simply: The Monster Generation... after??? Hey, hey, hey! Which media outlet came up with that nickname? Is that any way to compliment someone?! Come on! Even in the Monster Era, shouldn't I be the strongest one?! The very next moment after he complained, he was reincarnated in 1996... (Kitahara: That was ridiculously abrupt! Come on!!!) Ahem. Anyway, sixteen years later, Nekoma's human cannon made its spectacular debut "Boom!" A ball hit with all his strength blasted across the court. The tremendous sound drew every eye in the gym. In the ensuing silence, the new student with a delinquent heartthrob's face casually flashed a provocative smile. "Hey, senpai. Can I join the volleyball club if I can do this?" "!!! Who brought a cannon indoors?!" "Is he seriously not here to challenge us?!" "Kitahara's eyes... He's terrifying..." "You little brat! I'm Nekoma's ace! Let me show you what a senpai's determination looks like!" "Of course, of course. By the way, Kitahara, ever heard of the Church of Blood?" After joining Nekoma so he could face off against his idol, Kitahara gradually realizes that his teammates are all kind of weird... His classmate is 1.9 meters tall and says on his first day that he's going to become the team's ace. He must be really strong! No, he's a blood clot... Lev: I'm going to become the volleyball club's ace! Kitahara: (Yaku-style side kick) Don't make stupid boasts, you 1.9-meter rookie! Get your ass to training! The quiet senior with the catlike mouth looks calm and dependable. He must be a very sensible person! No, he's a comedian... Fukunaga: (a catlike, eager gaze) Kitahara: No, I'm absolutely not signing up to perform manzai with you. I can't even play the straight man while you act like an idiot... The captain with the strange hairstyle is helpful and compassionate. He must be a very reliable captain! No, he's a cult leader... Kuroo: (reaching out) Kenma is Kitahara: (shaking his hand) The brain of Nekoma! Kenma: (breaking down in numb despair) The new guy... has caught Kuroo's disease... But the scariest one of all is, of course His idol from his previous life, the orange-haired boy who shone like the sun on the court. He's a volleyball idiot!!! "Um... Shoyo, I like you..." "Yeah! I like you too, Koichi! Let's be best friends forever!" Who wants to be your best friend?! I want to be your boyfriend!!! Later on, after countless failed attempts, Kitahara has given up on confessing when a bold, direct puppy of a guy suddenly pins him against a wall... "Koichi, aren't you going to kiss me?" "!" No one told me getting sick could make your wishes come true! (Dizzy) A little skit about names: At the Spring High National Tournament Kuroo: "Kita-chan!" Miya Atsumu: "Kita-san!" They look at each other in alarm, both speechless. Kuroo: Who's this? Is he one of Kitahara's juniors? He definitely doesn't look like a middle schooler! Miya Atsumu: Who's this rooster-headed guy?! How dare he call Kita-senpai "Kita-chan"!!! Meanwhile, Kitahara is having a very engaged conversation with Kita about which brand of detergent works best... Note: 1. Kitahara is an outside hitter, a handsome guy who serves as the snarky straight man. 2. His idol is Hinata. He's always wanted to face his idol in an official match, but Hinata retires just as Kitahara joins the professional ranks. (Kitahara's disappointed gaze.) 3. The pairing is Hinata. I can't picture who would take which role... so it's switch. 4. Apologies in advance for OOC and all the headcanons. orz 5. The author has never played volleyball. All volleyball knowledge comes from the original work and the internet. Please point out any factual errors. (Most of the information is based on Haikyuu!!) 7. Kitahara Koichi Just like his name suggests, he's an incredibly lucky kid. [Upcoming volleyball novels] 1. I Don't Want to Be a Volleyball Mom! Beautiful male mom Mochizuki Chiyuki and Konoha Akinori, who wonders what to do when his ideal type is a man 2. Want to Play Volleyball? I'm an All-Round Ace A ferocious-tempered bunny with an angelic face and a venomous tongue × the super cool little seagull Hoshiumi Korai [Upcoming original novels] Can You Do Whatever You Want With Maxed-Out Charisma? A player from the Fourth Catastrophe arrives in another world with maxed-out charisma and raises all kinds of hell in a hilarious, chaotic adventure. The player has no sympathy, no humanity, and only wants to play games. If you're interested, come check them out! (Heart) Theme: Boys, let's play ball!!!