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The late afternoon sun sliced between the pines as the van crawled along the mountain road. Semi, behind the wheel, kept his gaze locked on the asphalt. Beside him, Tendo gestured wildly, enthusiastically dissecting his favorite manga. In the middle seat, Shirabu had withdrawn into his corner while Goshiki, pressed beside him, held his breath like he was bracing for impact. In the very back, Ushijima sat in stoic silence, the solid line of his shoulder a warm pressure against yours. The air was thick with the scent of anticipation and pine. "Are you prepared for the training camp, you?" he asked, his voice a low murmur meant only for you.