Tutor (Ushijima Wakatoshi x Reader)

Chapter 47

In the afternoon the five of you took the train to Osaka station and made your way to Yodobashi, a huge electronics store, to buy traveler's sim cards. After installing these in your smartphones, you were able to connect to Japanese networks.

You felt a lot more at ease now that you had a reliable connection to the internet. At least now you could use your maps app, and in the event that you still got lost or needed other help, you could just call Wakatoshi or one of the other guys for help. Which reminded you.

"How's Oikawa doing?" You asked as your group of five was on the way back to the station.

"He went to play abroad." Came Wakatoshi's indifferent answer.

"What? He really did that?" You asked, surprised.

"Yeah! I'm thinking of doing some traveling as well!" Nishinoya informed you.

"For volleyball as well?" You said, amazed at how far these guys were willing to go for their sport.

"No! To see the world!" Nishinoya replied enthusiastically.

"Wait. You're not going to be playing anymore?" You asked, not believing your ears.

"Nah, playing in the Under 21's was enough for me. I'm ready to move on to something else." Noya said, staring at the sky.

"It's a shame." Wakatoshi said and Noya grinned up at him.

"I'm glad you feel that way. I'm also glad you stopped trying to convince me to stay." Noya said as you arrived at your train platform. You had a seven minute wait before your train would arrive.

"So, Hyakuzawa, are you still playing?" You said and turned to the tallest member of your group, who nodded.

"I actually got two invitations after the Under 21's, one for a second division team and one for first division."

"Wow! That's amazing!" You said and you noticed Hyakuzawa getting embarrassed.

"I don't really know which team to pick though." Hyakuzawa said and at his words, both Wakatoshi and Nishinoya turned to him.

"Go to first division!" Wakatoshi and Nishinoya told him at the same time. By the look on his face, you could tell that this was not the first time Hyakuzawa heard those words.

"You're talented enough, all you need is more experience and there is no better place to gain it than in a strong team." Wakatoshi told him.

"Yeah, you just need a little more confidence!" Nishinoya added. 

Hyakuzawa smiled and nodded. "Okay, I guess I'll do it."

"Hey! What did I just tell you! Confidence!" Nishinoya said and you couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of small libero telling the two-meter tall guy what was what.

"Right! I'll do it!" Hyakuzawa said, gaining a grin and fist bump from Nishinoya.

"I look forward to playing against you." Wakatoshi told him with a glint in his eyes. At that same moment, the train arrived and you all got on. 

The train was busier this time and some people were already standing up. Marie, Noya, and Hyakuzawa sat down in a four-seater where one other person already sat. You and Wakatoshi remained standing up next to their seats. As the train took off he placed a steadying hand on the small of your back.

You couldn't help but notice that, even though the train was pretty full, it was indeed very quiet. No people talking loudly on the phone, only a few people having a quiet conversation, no one loudly chewing gum... You could get used to this.