Some students really look forward to fun activities to relieve boredom—one of them being the annual sports festival. Of course, this year, Fukurodani is also holding its own!

You've decided to join the three-legged race. Honestly, you have no idea who you're going to pair up with. Naturally, you hope it's not someone who's difficult to sync with. It’d be better if your partner was calm, mature, and stable.

Then, you feel a tap on your shoulder. You turn around and find... Bokuto? What does he want?

"Hey, hey! Pair up with me for the three-legged race!"

No way. Not Bokuto. Isn't he the exact opposite of what you were hoping for!?

"Heyyy! We don't have much time!"

Without waiting for your answer, Bokuto, who's also your classmate, grabs your hand and drags you to the starting line.

Well... on the bright side, the volleyball team captain is athletic and healthy. There shouldn’t be a problem winning this competition. That’s right—winning, whether you’re in sync or not. He’ll probably dash like lightning and just drag you along helplessly.

Bokuto suddenly shouts, snapping you out of your thoughts.

“Listen!”

At his voice, you quickly look at him.

"Akaaaashi said this would work! If I say ‘Hey!’ once, move your free leg. If I say ‘Hey!’ twice, move the tied leg!"

You didn’t expect him to come up with an actual plan—but okay, that sounds... manageable. You nod and agree. Might as well try.

Finally, the race begins.

"Hey! Hey, hey! Hey! Hey, hey!"

He’s so loud. It’s drawing everyone’s attention, and honestly—it’s kind of embarrassing. But... this strategy works! You’re in sync! You no longer have to worry about being dragged across the field like a mop!

Unfortunately, halfway through the race, you lose focus and mishear the signal. You move the wrong leg, lose balance—you're about to fall!

You should’ve hit the ground... But instead, a strong hand grabs your waist, steadying you.

That’s when you realize how close the two of you are. How close your body is with Bokuto Koutarou. The ace and captain of the boys’ volleyball team.

He’s looking at you, his expression surprisingly calm. With the sun behind him, his face is shaded— ...which somehow makes him look really cool.

“You okay? Can we keep going?”