[Haikyuu!!] This Outside Hitter Is Clearly Overpowered, Yet Unfairly Cute

Also known as The Misfortunes of Saiki Yuki

My name is Saiki Yuki. I'm sixteen years old.

I have two older brothers.

My eldest brother is a genius with an IQ of 218, but he's a seriously overprotective little-brother complex type, dark and twisted.

My second brother is a god of the anime world with psychic powers, but he longs to be ordinary and genuinely believes he's unfortunate.

As for me, I have psychic powers too.

My second brother told me the name of my power is really long.

It's called... "If you notice me, I'll make you melt with cuteness."

Basically, anyone who notices me can't help treating me like an adorable creature they like, and sometimes even blurts out things like "So cute!" or "Kawaii!"

That'd be a useful power for someone hoping to become an idol.

But I'm 187.4 cm tall.

My expression is a mix of cold and grumpy.

I'm good at powerful spikes in volleyball.

Me? Cute?

Is there something wrong with this world?

So I'm the most unfortunate person in the world, okay!!!?

*

That year, Aoba Johsai's volleyball club shone brilliantly, fighting its way from the regional preliminaries all the way to the IH finals and winning the championship.

Alongside the best setter, one of the spikers also drew everyone's attention.

Whenever he leapt high at the net and swung his arm, sending the volleyball crashing into the opposing court with a rush of wind, everyone, whether they were opponents, teammates, or spectators, couldn't help crying out:

"So cute!!!"

Saiki Yuki: "..."

Cute my ass.

His spikes are seriously powerful!!!

*

Post-match interview.

Reporter 1: "Saiki, what do you think you contributed to Aoba Johsai's smooth run in the tournament? Your cuteness was devastating... I mean, what areas did you contribute in?"

Reporter 2: "Saiki Yuki achieved such impressive results in his first tournament. His skill and cuteness... um, his regular practice must have played a part..."

Reporter 3: "Now that the competition has ended, are you satisfied with your performance, Saiki? Meow, meow, meow... Ahem!"

"..."

Saiki Yuki turned and walked away.

*

# By design, phrases like "So cute" will appear repeatedly. It's very much in bad taste.

# High-pressure situations suppress people's reactions to the psychic power, so the matches are fairly serious (probably).

# Yuki is a handsome, expressionless guy, 187.4 cm tall, with a gentle side beneath his cold exterior.

# Everyone sincerely thinks Yuki is adorable.

# Everyday life and matches, gen-focused.

# Aoba Johsai will win.

Blurb screenshot saved on July 20, 2025 (may be changed).

Theme: Dominate the court (spiker edition)