"You're coming to see my volleyball match, right?" a voice behind the phone said.

"Yes, I'll come. I'll be there in a minute. This is your first match I've seen since coming home from Paris. I'm not going to miss it." Nara replied.

"I'm glad to hear it. At least when I see you in the audience seat, you'll be my encouragement."

"I'm 100% sure you'll win. I know you're a great player."

"Okay, I'll wait. I'll call you later." Then he hung up on the call.

Nara put her phone in her little bag. After making sure no one was left behind, Nara came out of her room. Nara walks down the stairs of her house and immediately heads for the dinner table. She went to the refrigerator in the kitchen and took a bottle of water. After picking up her drinking bottle, Nara turned around and sat at the dinner table to eat a sandwich. In front of her sat a man who was eating cereal. He is Nara's older brother, Ryu Watanabe.

Nara Watanabe was the second of two children. Her older brother was 6 years older than her and worked as a director at their father's company. They only live alone in the house. While their parents live in Paris for business purposes and will return to Japan in 7 months. Previously, Nara also studied in Paris. She majored in design. However, after finishing her studies she decided to return to Japan.

"You're going to see Yuki's volleyball match?" Ryu asks Nara who is eating a sandwich.

Yuki is Nara's boyfriend. Yuki Ishikawa. He is a volleyball athlete and a member of the Japan Men's National Volleyball Team. Nara meets Yuki by accident while they are in Paris. Since then, they have been close and have finally decided to go on a date. Of course it's not easy for Yuki to get Nara's heart. Nara, who has felt hurt in the past, decides not to have a relationship with anyone. However, Yuki's efforts to melt Nara's heart are not in vain. Although in fact, their age difference is 3 years (Nara is older than Yuki) Yuki and Nara don't care about that. Yuki is mature enough for his age.

"Hemm...Are you sure you don't want to come with me?" Nara asked her brother. Yuki actually gives Nara 2 tickets. 1 for Nara and 1 for her brother. But Ryu can't come because he just wants to be home. Ryu is one of those people who rarely leaves the house. His office holidays are only used for resting at home and playing with his beloved dog, Jiro.

"I'm too lazy to get out of the house. Tell Yuki, I'm sorry I couldn't come. I'll see the game next time. Emm btw, where did you get that T-shirt?" Ryu smiles at Nara. Nara wears a T-shirt with the number 14 and has the name 'Ishikawa' on his back. Her shirt looks oversized, she folds her sleeves so that they are not too long and inserts the bottom into her jeans.

"Oh, Yuki gave it to me. He sent this shirt along with the match ticket. He wants me to use it. Do I already look like the number 1 fan?" Nara smiles and answers her brother while eating a sandwich.

"You don't look like a fan, you look like Yuki's stalker." Ryu laughs after teasing Nara. Hearing Ryu's words, Nara frowns.

"No, no. I'm kidding. Looks good on you. Want me to take you to the match venue? I also want to go buy food for Jiro."

"Thank you! You are very understanding." He gave a thumbs up to Ryu as a gesture of gratitude. Ryu just smiled at his sister.

"Okay, I'll change and get the car keys first." Ryu got out of the chair and immediately went to his room.

*

All members of the Japanese volleyball team have gathered in one of the rooms of the Big Arena. As usual, Coach directed the strategy against the volleyball team from South Korea. Actually, it's a friendly match. The Korean team asked the Japanese team to assist them in training their strength. Because the Japanese Volleyball Team is very good.

"Masahiro, I entrust this match to you." The coach patted Masahiro on the shoulder. From the previous match the coach had chosen Masahiro as captain of the Japanese team. Aside from his quality and ability to play volleyball, Masahiro has a calm attitude and has a good leadership spirit.

"Okay, coach." Masahiro nodded. After hearing Masa's response, the coach leaves the room to meet the Korean team coach. Btw, Masa is Masahiro's nickname.

"Where's Yuki?" Masa searches the room but does not find Yuki.

Yuki is a partner of Masahiro. They've known each other for a long time. They both occupy the position of Outside-hitters. Their abilities are great when combined. It will be perfect when there is Yuji Nishida, Opposite Spiker. Masahiro, Yuki and Yuji. They are the Bermuda triangle in the Japanese team. Their strength is incredible.

"Yuki? I saw him come out after the coach." Taishi answers Masahiro's question.

"Where did he go?" Masahiro is a little confused.

"Maybe he's calling his girlfriend." Yuji, who was wearing shoes, suddenly answered Masa's question.

"Girlfriend? Yuki has a girlfriend?" Masahiro approaches Yuji. He was surprised to hear Yuji's words. Masa is very close to Yuki. But he doesn't know if Yuki already has a girlfriend.

"Heem... I also just found out he has a girlfriend. No wonder he's been very happy lately. He's found another support system." Yuji said.

"He told you himself?" Masa becomes increasingly curious about Yuki and his girlfriend's relationship.

"No. After having lunch with me two days ago, I accompanied him to meet someone. A woman. Yuki said he gave the woman tickets for the match. But he brought a big paperbag too. It's definitely not just a ticket. Isn't that his girlfriend?" Yuji looks at Masa.

"Stop spreading rumors. Wouldn't it be good for Yuki if he was in a relationship with someone? Let's get it over with and let's get out. The match will begin." Kunihiro interrupts Yuji and Masa's conversation.

Masa pats Yuji on the shoulder and smiles. Masa doesn't mind if Yuki has a girlfriend. But he just wondered why he was the only one who didn't know if Yuki was in a relationship with someone. Masa is only worried that Yuki will lose focus. Because there's still a lot of matches they have to do. In addition, the Olympics are getting closer.

As they prepare, Yuki finally enters the room again. He opened the locker and put his phone in a bag. When the locker door is closed, Yuki is surprised that Masahiro is already behind his locker door.

"Hey, you surprised me!" said Yuki.

"Where are you from?" Masa squinted his eyes and looked at Yuki. Masa wants to interrogate Yuki. Yuki just laughs at his friend.

"I went out for a while to call someone. That's it."

"Who? Your girlfriend?" asked Masahiro.

"Secret. Let's get out." Yuki just laughed. He didn't explain to Masa. Yuki turns around and immediately takes his friends out to the Court.

"Hey, Yuki. You owe me after the game. Remember that." Masahiro points to Yuki's face and runs after the others into the Court.

The Japanese team finally got into the Court. On the opposite side is Team Korea standing on the side of the Court. The applause from the audience was thunderous. The atmosphere of the match has been very hot even though they have not started yet.

Yuki immediately stares at the audience seat in search of Nara. It didn't take long for Yuki to find Nara. Nara looks striking with the jersey she's wearing. After finding his lover, Yuki smiles broadly. Yuki waves his arms and Nara responds. Nara is happy to see Yuki during the match. Because this is the first time for Nara to see Yuki's match.

Masa, who was next to Yuki, began to see Yuki waving his arms. Masa smiles at Yuki. Masa wonders who made Yuki smile so widely. Finally, Masa turns his back to find out who Yuki is looking at. He saw the audience seat.

Masa focuses his eyes on one woman who wears a shirt with the number 14 and waving her arms at Yuki. Masahiro pauses for a while. He was surprised to see the woman. Nara?

When a smiling Nara sees Yuki, she suddenly loses her smile. She also stopped waving her arms and pulled her hand. Her face was very surprised. Her body felt frozen. Her eyes saw the man next to Yuki. Her heart suddenly beat fast. Her eyes don't look wrong. The person next to Yuki is... Masa? Masahiro Yanagida?

Masahiro and Nara's eyes meet each other. Even though their current position is very far away, but they just keep staring at each other. They didn't expect to see each other in this match. After 6 years passed. Yes. After six years they met again.

Nara bows her face. She doesn't want to see Masa. Masahiro, who still sees Nara, is surprised by Yuki. Yuki pats Masa on the shoulder to hint that the match will begin. Masa looked at Yuki and smiled. They eventually immediately ran onto the Court to start a volleyball match. When his team gathered to listen to the coach's direction again, Masa sees Yuki. He finally finds out who the woman is close to Yuki. But... why? Why does Yuki have to be close with Nara?

The match begins. The Korean team served first. Serve was quite strong but the ball was managed to be defended well by Libero. The ball bounces high and received by Yuki. As already understood, when Yuki throws the ball towards Masa, Masa immediately jumps as high as possible and delivers a powerful smash towards the opponent. Because it's too tight and fast, the ball is barely visible. This makes the opposing team unable to receive the ball from Masa. 1 point for the Japanese team. Masa, Yuki and the Japanese team screamed with delight at getting the first points. Masa steals the chance to see Nara, but Nara is not in her seat. Masa is a little confused. Where is Nara going? Masa refocused on the match.

The match was very fierce. The final result of the first round was 25-19 and won by Team Japan. During recess, Yuki looks into Nara's chair. But he didn't see Nara in her chair. Yuki starts looking around. His eyes kept looking for Nara. But couldn't find her.

Masahiro, who sees Yuki confused when he sees the audience seat, already knows if Yuki is looking for Nara. But Nara wasn't there. Masa stands up from his seat and walks towards Yuki. He patted Yuki in the back.

"What are you looking for? Your eyes don't switch from the audience seat. Is there anyone there?" said Masa.

"No. It's just..."

"Just what?" Masa is curious about Yuki's answer. Will Yuki tell Masa if he's looking for Nara?

"Nothing. Let's get ready. Round two will begin." Yuki pushes Masa's back to enter the court.

Eventually, they continued the match. The match lasted quite a long time and was exciting. The Japanese team continues to earn points. The Korean team is also pretty good. Finally, the Japanese team won the game with 3:0. The two teams shook hands and hugged each other. Amidst the Japanese team's delight, Yuki still sees Nara's chair. He still wishes there was Nara there and saw his team win. Yuki wants to get out of this match and call Nara. Nara, where are you?

*

Nara sits at a bus stop not far from the Big Arena. She bowed her face and held her hand. Nara chooses to leave the Arena because she can't see Masa. She's been trying to stay focused on seeing Yuki. However, her gaze is always on Masa. Suddenly Nara feels guilty for Yuki. She decides to leave the Arena and does not see Yuki's match.

Baka! Nara muttered and hit her on the head. She can't think clearly. There's been a dozen buses she's missed. She just sat down and didn't know what to do. Suddenly Nara's phone rang. Nara takes her phone and turns out to be a phone call from her brother, Ryu.

"Hallo."

"The match is over?" said Ryu.

"I don't know, I didn't see it." Nara answered it softly.

"Huh? Didn't you see Yuki's match?" Ryu is confused with Nara.

"Can you pick me up? I'm at a bus stop near the Arena."

"Okay. Wait there." Ryu seems to know that Nara isn't okay. He immediately picks up the car keys and goes to pick up Nara.

Nara turns off the call from Ryu. She took a breath and leaned her back against the glass of the bus stop. She wants to send a message to Yuki. But she is afraid that Yuki will get angry. Nara thinks it would be better to meet him in person and apologize. Or better Nara go back to the arena and see Yuki? NO! Yuki will definitely ask where she went during the game. He must be angry. Nara can't see Yuki getting angry. Although Yuki was never angry with Nara. Nara presses his temple with both fingers. Come on, think clearly, Nara!

Nara who is busy thinking suddenly her phone rings. That's a call from Yuki. Nara was shocked and almost screamed. She immediately shut her mouth. She hasn't picked up the phone from Yuki. What am I supposed to do?

"Hello?" Nara finally picks up the call from Yuki.

"Nara, where are you? Are you okay?" Yuki's voice from behind the call. Yuki looks worried.

"Emm... I'm at a bus stop near the match venue. Yuki, I'm sorry if I-" Nara hasn't finished saying anything but Yuki cut it off.

"I'm glad you're okay. All right, be careful when you get on the bus. Send me a message when you get home. I'll call you back tonight. Bye." Yuki hang up the call.

Nara just fell silent. Yuki is not angry with him at all. Instead, he is worried about Nara's condition. Nara is getting guilty. She shouldn't have left the Arena just because she saw Masahiro. Nara opens the phone and sends a message to Yuki.

To : Ishikawa Yuki 🥇

Sorry, I'm sorry. I left when you competed. I should have been there to see you. I hope you're not angry. I'll explain tonight and I promise I'll see your game next time. Sorry 🙏🏻

After Nara texts Yuki, suddenly a ball rolls alongside her feet. Nara saw the ball. Nara put his phone on his lap and took the ball.

*flashback*

"I'm sorry, can I have the ball you're holding?"

Nara stares at the guy in front of him. The guy with white skin, tall and has some moles on his cheeks, left eye and nose. His face is very calm.

"Ekhem, sorry." The guy's voice distracts Nara's gaze.

"Oh. Yes. Sure." Nara gave the ball to a guy. The guy smiles while taking the ball from Nara. After that the boy ran onto the field and returned to play with his friends. Nara's eyes still see it.

"Hey, blink your eyes. Can I get you some tissue? It looks like your saliva has fallen," said a female student next to Nara. She laughs at Nara who just fell silent to see the guy.

"His name is Masahiro Yanagida. He's a popular guy in this school. He's in the same class as us. You'll see him more often. I warn you, prepare your mentality." Nara's friends are still teasing her.

"Masahiro Yanagida... Masa..hiro." Nara muttered and repeated Masahiro's name.

"Let me take you around the school. I like to take new students around the school. So I'm not going to go to class and study." She grabbed Nara's hand and pulled her over. Nara nodded while following her friend. After a few steps she walks, Nara turns to see Masa. Masahiro Yanagida? Handsome name. And... a handsome face too.

*finger flick*

"Excuse me, that's my ball. Can I take it?" said a male student who turned out to be in front of her.

"Oh...Sure. I'm sorry." The male student's voice awakens Nara from the shadow of her past.

Then Ryu's car is in front of Nara. Ryu summons Nara from inside the car. Nara who sees Ryu immediately gets up from her seat and walks towards the car. After Nara gets into the car, Ryu steps on the gas pedal to get home

"So you just sit there and don't see Yuki?" Ryu starts the conversation. Because since getting in the car, Nara's just been quiet.

"I was there before. But not for long. After that I left." Nara replied.

"Why?"

"I'm just dizzy. It's too crowded." Nara lied.

"Are you dizzy or has something happened there?" Ryu knows that Nara is lying.

"Actually, I met Masa there. He's teammate with Yuki. I think he's still in Poland. I don't know if he'll be teammate with Yuki." Nara closes her eyes and rests her head in the car seat.

"What? Wait.. Masa? Masahiro? Masahiro Yanagida?" Ryu is surprised to hear the name come out of Nara's mouth.

"Did he see you too?" continued Ryu.

"Let's not talk about him. I don't want to remember it." Nara said. Ryu only sees Nara. He knows how their relationships were in the past. Ryu just doesn't want Nara crying again. Nara, will you be okay after seeing him?

*