ReLIFE In Karasuno » Udai Tenma (The Little Giant)

3 - Karasuno High

Nostalgia

I took in every nostalgic feeling as I’ve entered the school gates. Nothing has changed much. The same early morning noises made by chattering students were present. The school buildings still look the same except for the repainted ones which used to be faded back when I was here.

I took my time in walking while gazing around and familiarizing myself if ever there were changes. The only change that I found was the first gym. It used to be filled with volleyball players but all I saw were basketball players practicing. Karasuno did not have a basketball club before.

I never updated myself about the volleyball club ever since I graduated. I only put pieces together that they aren’t that strong anymore because I never heard of the school’s name during tournaments. I also caught gossips about so called ‘flightless crows’ which I automatically figured was Karasuno.

I sighed grimly. I couldn’t deny that I was hoping to see what the current volleyball club’s state is.

“YOU’RE CHEATING, BOKE!”

My head immediately turned to the sound of a male voice. It came from the second gym’s direction. My eyes narrowed in thought because I remember that the second gym was not available to use before. It only acted as some kind of warehouse for the school. Before I could even do anything, my mouth hung agape at the sight before me.

Two blurry ‘objects’ or people rather, were racing each other coming from the gym. They passed in front of me and I doubt they even noticed there was a person witnessing them.

“I’M NOT GONNA LOSE TO YOU!” a higher pitched voice than the first one said.

Before I knew it, they were far gone to the classroom buildings.

My eyes twitched as I sweat-dropped at the event that took place. Did Karasuno have a stride club now?

“Sorry about that. Those two are always like that.” I heard a deep male voice say from behind me.

I turned around to meet three male students in their school uniform. I couldn’t help how the old feeling of intimidation came back to me. These guys are definitely near the 180 cm height. I figured the one who spoke was the guy with tanned skin and short dark brown hair. He’s got a manly vibe coming from him. The other one has silver hair and a mole right under his left eye. This one had a much more gentle look to him. My eyes landed on the last guy who had a shaved head. He was giving me a weird menacing glare which turned into a pained look after the silver haired guy slapped him in the back.

“Stop that Tanaka. You look stupid.” He scolded the bald head while me and the other one sweat-drop. “Hi. I’m Sugawara Koushi. This is Sawamura Daichi.” He pointed at the dark-haired guy. “Were you lost or are you actually going to the second gym?” he asked politely with a friendly voice.

“I was just looking around.” I replied trying to hold back the question lingering in my head.

“Are you a first year?” the dark-haired guy named Sawamura asked.

An invisible arrow shot through my body as memories of the past played through my head.

“Is that because I’m short?” I asked him not trying to sound offended.

He waved his hand in panic. “No, it’s not that. It’s just you don’t look familiar so I assume you’re a first year.”

I sighed. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to sound so affected. I’m a second year transferred student and I only went to school today. My name is Udai Tenma.” I bowed after introducing myself and they looked thoughtful for a moment.