"Haikyuu: A Twin's Choice"

13- Hello Karasuno!

It's been months since Sora and Shoyo have been practicing with Ukai and the neighborhood association. Precise to say, both of them improved.

They also practiced with their juniors in the Yukigoaka Volleyball Club for the last time and appointed a new club leader for the club since they were graduating from Middle School.

Of course, Sora did not forget about improving his skills in Tennis. He participated in the Nationals and won again.

They also found out that Izumi and Koji will join a different high school, which saddens them. Sora planned a group hangout with them after graduation and it was a blast.

Right now, Shoyo and Sora are currently walking the road towards Karasuno.

It's their first day of High School, and both of them are looking forward to this, especially Shoyo.

Not only that, Sora also received a Sports Scholarship a week before the first day of school, which made him glad.

"Ngh!" Sora stretched his arms out, "Time flies that fast, huh," Sora said.

Sora kept his undercut hairstyle as he liked it, and it made him look more mature than he looked. He also grew by one inch; he went from 5'9" to 5'10".

"It does, Aniki," Shoyo agreed. "I remembered accidentally slipping when Shimada used a jump float serve."

Shoyo, on the other hand, still has the same haircut as in the manga. He also grew 2 inches from 5'6" to 5'8".

Sora looked at Shoyo and smiled. "To think my younger brother also grew faster than I thought," he said with a hint of pride.

Shoyo then smirked. "Oh, is someone feeling a tad jelly that I might outgrow him?"

Sora responded with a grin and a theatrically dramatic sigh. "Oh, my dearest little giant," he said, tousling Shoyo's hair lovingly, "even if you reach towering heights, you'll forever be my pocket rocket on the court. I'll be right there, leaping above the net with you, no matter what!"

Shoyo rolled his eyes and swatted Sora's hand away. "Geez, cut it out," he protested, fixing his now-disheveled hair. "I'm not a kid anymore, you know? Do you have any idea how long it took to get my hair just right?"

Sora chuckled and tried to stifle his laughter. "My bad, my bad," he said, grinning. "I know you're all grown up now, and your hair game is on point, my stylish bro!"

Shoyo huffed, a hint of a smile breaking through his pout. "Thanks, I guess..."

Following their playful exchange, Sora and Shoyo shared a peaceful silence. They exchanged knowing smiles, a silent affirmation of their unbreakable brotherly bond.

Sora's face lit up with a mischievous idea, and he couldn't resist proposing a friendly challenge to Shoyo. "Hey, Shoyo," he began.

Shoyo looked intrigued. "Yeah?" he replied.

"The one who gets to the volleyball gymnasium first buys the meat buns later!" Sora declared, then took off running ahead of Shoyo, determined to claim victory.

"What?! Not fair!" Shoyo then sprinted after Sora, determined to catch up and win the race to the gymnasium.

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Inside one of Karasuno's volleyball gyms, the rhythmic sound of a volleyball being served echoed through the air. The gym's lighting was dim, with the large windows on one side partially covered to reduce glare. It was late in the evening, and the gym was mostly empty except for one determined figure on the court.

Tobio Kageyama, the black-haired teenager, stood at the back of the court, his eyes focused on the net. With a deep breath, he bounced the ball in his hands a few times, feeling the texture against his skin. The gym's silence gave him the concentration he needed as he prepared for the perfect serve.