RUSTLE~

"...Oh..." While sweeping in front of the shop, the blonde sees the ginger girl and her dog walking towards them.

"Good morning, Keishin."

"Morning, Mizuki."

Bark!

"Haha...you too, Taichi."

"I came to buy some stuff."

"Sure thing."

Taichi sits outside as they go inside the store. Keishin leans the broom beside the counter.

"I'm gonna grab some juice. Can I get three bags of your pork buns?"

"Alright." Mizuki walks to the back and to the freezer aisle.

"That's a lot of pork buns, though," Keishin remarks, "you having a party or something?"

"Not really," Mizuki hollers, chuckling, "since you gave the boys the day off, I'm hanging out with my brother and sister. We're gonna eat first before heading out."

She takes three bottles and goes to the counter. By that time, Ukai had already filled her order.

Clank

Mizuki pays him as he hands her the food.

"Thank you, Keishin."

"No problem. Just don't stay out too late. We've got a big day tomorrow."

"I know. See you later."

>>>>>>>Half Hour Later>>>>>>>

"Omph!"

"Hehehe...is it good?"

"Mm! This is really yummy, onee-chan."

"But I love your rice balls the most," Shoyo compliments.

All of the Hinata siblings were sitting on their back porch soaking up some of that warm, summer breeze.

"So, nee-san...are you still gonna work at the noodle shop when you go to college?"

"Of course," Mizuki nods, "plus, I can make meals for myself whenever I want."

"Haha! I can see that."

"Onii-chan, onee-chan...what are we gonna do for fun?" The older siblings exchange looks and chuckle.

"We're gonna play 'Coach and Player."

"What's that?"

"You know how we play volleyball, right?"

"Mm..."

"We're gonna be the players, and you're the coach."

"And as our coach, we have to follow your orders."

"Like how you practice or play a match?"

"Exactly."

"So, 'coach'...what do you want us to do?"

"What's our game plan?"

They watch Natsu hum to herself, thinking.

"I know!" She gets up and points up.

"Let's go into town and have some fun. We'll play games and shop and eat all kinds of food, especially sweets!"

The older siblings stand up and salute.

"As you wish, coach," they unison.

"Let's go~!"

"Hold it."

"Eh?" Natsu stops running and turns back.

"We have to clean up, first." Mizuki points at the empty plates and cups.

"Ehehe...oh, right."

Mizuki giggles while Shoyo ruffles Natsu's hair.

>>>>>>>FAST FORWARD>>>>>>>

Walking together, Mizuki and Shoyo follow Natsu as they venture into the park; their first stop.

"Look, it's a hopscotch." They see the drawn out squares and a few chalk left behind.

Natsu dove right in and hops on every square till she reached the other side.

"Your turn, onii-chan!"

"Yosh! Here I go!"

Pat-pat-pat

Shoyo hops faster.

"Nice, Shoyo."

"See if you can top that, nee-san."

"Oh yeah~? Watch this..."

Mizuki hops on three squares while counting.

"One, two, three...hup!"

"Oh!" They gasp when seeing her stand on her hands.

"One, two, three...hip!" And then back on her feet.

"One, two, and~ hup!"

She finishes with a one-hand handstand.

"Ta-da~." Natsu claps in awe.

"Show off," Shoyo smirks. Mizuki giggles while going right-side up again.

"That was incredible."

"Hm?" The trio turns to find Shoyo's friends, Yukitaka and Koji.

"Izumin, Koji..."

"Hey, Shoyo."

"Hi, Natsu-chan."

"Hi Koji-niichan!"

"Look at you two," Mizuki hums, "you've grown a lot."

"Good morning, Hinata-san." They bow to her.

"Good morning. You guys hanging out today?"

"We're on our way to see a movie," Koji implies, "and took a shortcut through this park, when we spotted you guys."

"You guys playing hopscotch?"

"Not exactly."

"We're playing Coach and Player. I'm the coach."

"The what?" The younger boys look to Natsu, confusingly.

"It's a game."

"Kind of like, follow the leader."

"Ah~ I get it," Yukitaka chuckles.

"Oh, hey, we should get going. It starts in ten minutes."

"Right. Well, it was nice seeing you again, Hinata-san."

"You too. Stay safe, you guys."

"See ya/Bye!" The siblings wave goodbye as they left.

"Okay, Coach Natsu, what's our next mission?"

"That's easy," Natsu grins, "we're gonna play arcade games."

"Alright then," Mizuki hollers, "to the arcade~!"

"Yeah~!"

>>>>>>>FAST FORWARD>>>>>>>

"I'm so gonna beat you!"

"Yeah, right!"

"Ah-hey! You seriously hit me?!"

"It's every man for himself!"

BOOM!

"Ahh~!"

BLEEP-BOOP!

"No~/Yosha! I win!" Nishinoya fist-pumps the air, after another victory in a racing game.

"Alright, Ryu...pay up."

"Dammit! One more game, Noya!"

"I beat you twice already. And now you owe me a meal and...uh?"

"...What's up?"

Tanaka looks to his right to where the entrance was.

"Ah." That's when the Hinata siblings were looking around.

"It's been a while since I came here," Shoyo thought.

"Shoyo! Mizuki-san!" The second-year duo jog up to them.

"Hey, senpai."

"Hello, Yuu. Hi, Ryuunosuke."

"Oh...this must be your sister." Tanaka leans down and smiles at the youngest.

"Natsu, right? I'm Shoyo's senpai, Tanaka. And that's Nishinoya."

"Nice too meet ya, Tanaka-niichan, Nishinoya-niichan."

"Looks like you two are enjoying your day off," Mizuki chuckles.

"No reason we can't have fun before then," Nishinoya shrugs.

"Ah, onee-chan, look!" The teens see Natsu pointing at a drum game.

"Hey~ I remember that. I loved playing that game."

"You too?"

"Nee-san, you and Tanaka-san should play it."

"Loser buys a drink for everyone."

"I'm already paying for your meal," Tanaka argues. Mizuki pats his shoulder.

"Come on, Ryuunosuke," she grins, "I'm sure your sister gave you a few tips."

"Yeah," Natsu shouts, excitedly, "as your coach, I want you to win that game! You can do it, onee-chan!"

"Coach?"

"I'll explain later," Mizuki chuckles, "so...you up for a challenge?"

"Alright, but I won't go easy on you."

Mizuki chooses a song while Tanka grabs the sticks for both players. The others stand nearby as the music starts.

"You got this, nee-san!"

"Go for it, Ryu!"

"Wow~!"

"You guys rocked it!"

"You're pretty good, Ryuunosuke."

"Thanks," he sheepishly smiles, "but I lost this one."

"You did it!" Natsu jumps into her sister's arm.

"Thanks for cheering me on, coach."

"I knew you could do it."

"Alright, Shoyo! How about we go head-to-head on that game over there?"

"You're on, Nishinoya-san!"

"Win this, onii-chan!"

"Don't let your guard down, Noya-san!"

After another hour in the arcade, the siblings and second-year duo go their separate ways.

"That was so much fun," Natsu grins, "Tanaka-niichan and Nishinoya-niichan are really cool."

"I bet they would've been thrilled to hear that."

"So, coach...are we going to the shopping district?"

"Mm-hmm! I wanna go to that store!"

"Which one," Mizuki asks.

"It's the one I mentioned before," Shoyo explains.

"Ah~..."

>>>>>>>10 am>>>>>>>

"Okay, Natsu, are you done?"

"I'm ready."

SHAA

"Oh~!" When she opens the curtain, Natsu wore a yellow dress with frills and a flower pattern.

"You look so cute."

"Really?"

"Mm-hmm. Okay, Shoyo, you're next. Choose your weapon!"

"Roger that!"

SHAA~

"Ta-da~." He comes out with a dark-suit and dress-shoes.

"Onii-chan, you look so cool!"

"Ooh~ not bad. You should wear this for special occasions."

"You think so," Shoyo chuckles, admiring himself in the mirror.

"Come on, try this on."

"Eh? W-why?"

"Don't be stubborn."

"...Nee-san...could that be...?" Both Shoyo and Mizuki walk over to an aisle and peek around.

"Ah!"

"Hm?/Oh!" Both parties were surprised to see each others' friends.

"Sawamura-san! Sugawara-san!"

"Asahi?"

"Hinata/M-Mizuki?"

"Wuahh~!"

"Gah!"

Suddenly, Natsu jumps onto Asahi's back.

"Natsu!" Shoyo pulls her away.

"I-I'm so sorry, Asahi-san!"

"Are you okay, Asahi?" Mizuki rubs his back for comfort.

"Y-yeah...but I'm surprised to see you here."

"I guess everyone is out today."

"You're looking sharp, Hinata," Sugawara compliments his new look.

"Thank you."

"You see, Asahi," Sawamura points, "this is how confident a person should look in formal clothes." The wing spiker awkwardly chuckles.

"Ah! Onee-chan, Onii-chan, I know the next challenge! Let's do a fashion show!"

"A fashion show, huh?"

"Sounds like fun. What do you think, senpais?"

"Count us in," Sugawara thumbs up.

"Wait, really?"

"Alright! Its the Hinata Siblings vs Karasuno Third-Years!"

"Yeah~!"

Mizuki walks over to an employee and asks for him to judge. Thankfully, he was delighted to join in the fun.

[Minutes Later...]

"First up is~...Sugawara-san!"

SHAA~

"Not bad."

"Glasses suit you, Koushi."

"Thanks."

"Natsu, you wanna go next?"

"Yeah!"

SHAA~

"Cute/Aw~."

"You look so pretty, Natsu."

"Thank you, onee-chan. I like it too. Asahi-niichan, you're next!"

"Eh...me?"

"Come on, Asahi. We can't let them beat us."

"O-okay, I'm going."

SHAA~

"Ooh~!"

"You look so handsome, Asahi."

"R-really?" He blushes from his girlfiend's compliment. Mizuki eagerly nods, smiling.

"A vest makes you look distinguised but casual."

"She's right."

"Makes you more like a decent guy."

"You guys..." He sweat-drops at his fellow third-years.

"I'm next, then."

"You got this, Shoyo!"

SHAA~

"How's it look?"

"Pretty good, Hinata."

"The shoes fit your style, too"

"It does look cool on me," Shoyo admits.

"Guess I'm up, now." Sawamura gives a thumbs up to his friends.

SHAA~

"Well?"

"Woah~."

"You look amazing!"

"Thank you."

"Now for the final contestant: Mizuki~!"

"Wish me luck."

"You can do it, onee-chan!"

SHAA~

"Wuahh~! Onee-chan you look so pretty!"

"You think so?"

"Uh-huh," Sugawara agrees.

"Definitely," Shoyo grins. Sawamura nudges a stunned Asahi.

"Come on, Asahi. What do you think?"

"Uh..." The couple locks eyes, blushing a bit. But the first to smile was Asahi.

"You're very beautiful in that dress, Mizuki."

"...T-thank you, Asahi. I like this outfit, too."

"What do you think, sir?" They turn to the employee who was nodding and smiling.

"I have to say, you all made such wonderful choices. However..."

FWIP!

He swings his arm out to the ginger-head trio.

"The Hinata Siblings are the clear winners!"

"Yay~/Alright!"

"When it comes to style, they had a more appealing aspect to summer outfits. Nevertheless, you all did well."

"Thank you for being the judge, sir."

"My pleasure."

"Onee-chan, can I get this dress?"

"Sure. I bet mom would love to see you in it."

"Thank you!"

"I can buy it for her," Shoyo suggests," you should get that dress, too."

"Eh? No way, it's too much. I couldn't..."

"No, onee-chan. You have to. Asahi-niichan too."

"Huh?" The teens look at Natsu, confusingly.

"As my final act as coach, I want Onee-chan and Asahi-niichan to go on a date!"

"Eh?!"

"And you have to wear those clothes."

"She's our "coach" sis," Shoyo smirks, "you gotta do what she says~."

"...Sigh..." Mizuki smiles while shrugging.

"Alright "coach," whatever you say."

"U-Um...are you sure?"

"Don't act so scared you beardy," Sawamura deadpans, "she's your girlfriend."

"Yeah, Asahi," Sugawara nods sternly, "you should be lucky going on a date with a girl."

Asahi exchanges looks with Mizuki, who curiously stares. This time, he makes a more relaxed smile.

"I can buy that dress for you, Mizuki."

"Huh? I-is that...okay?"

"You're always being considerate towards others, but there's no harm in spoiling you now and again. So, I'd be glad to."

"..."

"I can check those out for you. Just follow me."

"Thank you, sir."

"Have a good time you two~."

"Bye nee-san/Onee-chan!"

>>>>>>>FAST FORWARD>>>>>>>

[12:35 pm]

"Here you go."

"Thank you, ma'am."

Asahi grabs the cup of ice-cream and turns to Mizuki with a spoon.

"Thank you, Asahi. Itadakimasu~...oomph..." They share the sweet treat with smiles.

"Mm...it's very good."

"Uh-huh. What's your favorite part?"

"I think...the wafer sticks."

"Mine's the chocolate chips and fruits they put on the side. But you know..."

Mizuki turns around, looking at the vast landscape of sand and water.

"I'm surprised you had us take a train to the ocean. Why is that?"

"I thought it'd be a nice change of pace. Also..." Asahi glances away with a pale face.

"Daichi would chew me out if I didn't think this through."

"I could see that," Mizuki sweat-drops, "but force once, I'm glad they pestered us today."

"Me too," Asahi admits, "I, uh...I was hoping to go on a date before the spring tournament began."

"Aw~ that's so sweet. I knew I liked you for a reason." They laugh a little. After eating their dessert, Asahi takes her hand.

"You wanna walk along the beach?"

"Sure."

When reaching the shore, they take off their shoes, letting their feet imprint on the damp, soft sand as they went. However~ the couple were in their own little world, that they hadn't noticed the group of boys just yards away from where they were walking.

"It's so peaceful today."

"Yeah."

"Let's make a sandcastle!"

"Hah? What are you, a kid?"

"Come on~ this is our chance to have some fun before the tournament tomorrow."

"Then do it by yourself, oh mighty pain-in-the-ass."

"You're so mean, Iwa-chan~!"

That's right. The quartet third-years of Aoba Johsai's volleyball team; Iwaizumi, Oikawa, Matsukawa, and Hanamaki.

"...Ah."

"What's wrong?"

"No, but...over there..."

"Hm?" Hanamaki points ahead.

"Isn't that..."

"Ah, that's Mizuki."

"Who's that with her?"

"Eh~?! Mizuki's on a date?!" Oikawa gawks in disbelief.

"I think he's one of Karasuno's members," Matsukawa implies, "number 3 jersey, remember?"