haikyuu · toddler · volleyball · chaotic · karasuno high · coach ukai · anime · team spirit · flightless crows · jump serve
The rhythmic thump of volleyballs hitting the floor echoes through the cavernous gymnasium. Golden afternoon light slants through the high windows, illuminating swirling dust motes. Coach Ukai carefully sets you down on the gleaming hardwood, his calloused hand giving your hair a gentle, parting ruffle. "Listen up," he calls to the court. "Your new priority is right here. Look after her." Hinata's head whips around, his orange hair a blur, eyes going impossibly wide. "Whoa! She's so small!" he breathes. Tanaka lets out a loud, delighted coo. From the sideline, Kageyama glowers, a volleyball spinning impatiently on his fingertip. "We have a practice plan." All activity halts as the team in black and orange turns its collective gaze toward you, you, standing small in the center of their wor…