Y/n has been Karasuno’s volleyball manager since she started high school, but never expected to fall in love with someone from the other side of the net. As Karasuno’s bold, sharp-tongued manager y/n quickly becomes an essential part of the team’s rhythm. She’s loud where others are quiet, confident where others hesitate, and fiercely loyal to every player who wears black and orange. From early-morning practices to high-stakes matches, y/n stands beside Kiyoko Shimizu as more than just a manager—she’s a friend, a hype woman, and a constant presence the team relies on. During tournaments, chance encounters and shared exhaustion lead her to an unexpected connection with Hajime Iwaizumi, Aoba Johsai’s ace. Where y/n is loud and fearless, Iwaizumi is grounded and steady. Their conversations begin with playful tension—banter traded across gym hallways and vending machines—but slowly deepen into something sincere. They talk about pressure. About responsibility. About carrying expectations that don’t disappear when the whistle blows. Their growing relationship is complicated by loyalty—y/n bleeds Karasuno pride, and Iwaizumi would never put Seijoh second. Every match between their teams becomes heavier, layered with glances held too long and words left unsaid. On the court, they are rivals. Off it, they’re learning how to care without crossing lines they refuse to break. As the season progresses and the stakes rise, y/n is forced to navigate what it means to love someone you’re supposed to root against—without betraying the people who depend on you. Iwaizumi, in turn, must reconcile his fierce devotion to Seijoh with feelings that refuse to be convenient.