The Karasuno gym buzzed with energy.
Shoes squeaked against the wooden floor, volleyballs bounced in steady rhythms, and the late afternoon sunlight poured through the tall windows.
Krish Rai stood near the sideline, holding a volleyball in his hands.
His fingers tightened around it.
Today was different.
It wasn't just practice anymore.
Today… he would play his first practice match with the Karasuno volleyball team from Haikyuu!!.
His heart beat faster.
This is the start of my journey.
Across the court, the captain clapped his hands loudly.
"Alright everyone!"
The team gathered quickly.
Standing at the front was the calm and dependable captain, Daichi Sawamura.
"We're playing a practice match. First team to fifteen points wins."
Excited murmurs spread across the gym.
Daichi began assigning teams.
"Team A: Kageyama, Hinata, Tsukishima, Tanaka, and me."
Krish blinked.
That's basically the strongest lineup…
The players he had just heard were some of the most important members of Karasuno.
The genius setter Tobio Kageyama.
The energetic jumping monster Shoyo Hinata.
And the tall analytical blocker Kei Tsukishima.
Then Daichi looked at Krish.
"You're on Team B."
Krish nodded.
His teammates included the powerful ace Asahi Azumane and a few other players.
Hinata suddenly pointed at Krish.
"Ooooh! The new guy's playing!"
Tanaka laughed loudly.
"Let's see what he can do!"
Krish stepped onto the court.
His heartbeat grew louder.
Then—
DING
A blue system screen appeared in front of his eyes.
SYSTEM NOTICE
Practice Match Detected
Reward Conditions:
Score 3 points → +20 EXP
Score 5 points → Skill Creation Chance
Krish's eyes widened slightly.
A skill creation chance?
His Skill Creation System allowed him to turn repeated techniques into real abilities.
He glanced toward the net.
On the other side stood Hinata and Tsukishima.
Hinata waved excitedly.
"Let's go!!"
Tsukishima simply adjusted his glasses.
"…Don't get in my way."
Krish exhaled slowly.
Alright.
Let's begin.
The Match Begins
Kageyama stepped to the service line.
The gym fell quiet.
Everyone knew his serves were dangerous.
Kageyama tossed the ball high.
Then—
BOOM!
The ball shot across the court like a bullet.
Krish barely reacted in time.
He dove forward and managed to bump the ball upward.
"Nice receive!" Asahi shouted.
Their setter pushed the ball toward the net.
"Asahi!"
The ace jumped high.
SMASH!
The spike flew past the blockers.
Point – Team B
The score became 1–0.
Krish blinked.
So this is the level of Karasuno's ace.
Across the net, Hinata grinned.
"Not bad!"
Krish's First Attack
The next rally began quickly.
Kageyama set the ball for Hinata.
Hinata jumped incredibly high.
BOOM!
The spike hit the floor before anyone could react.
Krish watched in shock.
That jump is ridiculous…
The score became 1–1.
Then Krish rotated to the front row.
His turn had come.
Their setter looked at him.
"Ready?"
Krish nodded.
The serve came.
The ball was passed perfectly.
The setter raised his hands.
"Krish!"
The ball floated toward the net.
Krish sprinted forward.
His legs pushed against the floor.
Jump.
He launched upward.
At the peak of his jump, his mind suddenly activated.
His Genius Volleyball IQ analyzed everything instantly.
Block position.
Ball height.
Court angle.
He saw the perfect spot.
Left corner.
Krish swung his arm.
SMACK!
The ball slammed into the floor.
Point – Team B
The gym erupted.
Tanaka shouted.
"Nice spike!!"
Even Kageyama raised an eyebrow.
"…Good placement."
Krish landed, breathing heavily.
Then—
DING
SYSTEM NOTICE
Successful Spike Recorded.
Technique repetition progress: 7%
Potential Skill Creation: Angle Spike
Krish blinked.
So repeating this move will create a skill…
A small smile appeared on his face.
Then I'll just keep spiking.
Tsukishima's Block
The next rally started.
Krish prepared for another attack.
But this time—
Tsukishima stood directly in front of him.
The tall blocker stared down calmly.
"…Try it."
Krish jumped.
The setter tossed the ball perfectly.
Krish swung.
But Tsukishima moved at the last second.
BLOCK
The ball slammed back onto Krish's side.
Point for Team A.
Tsukishima smirked slightly.
"You're predictable."
Krish clenched his fist.
So that's blocking intelligence…
He glanced at the system.
Player Analysis
Name: Kei Tsukishima
Blocking Intelligence: Elite
Krish exhaled slowly.
Alright.
Let's adjust.
Adaptation
The next rally began.
Krish prepared again.
Tsukishima stood ready to block.
This time Krish changed his approach slightly.
Instead of hitting straight…
He twisted his wrist at the last moment.
SMACK
The ball shot diagonally past the block.
It landed right on the line.
Point – Team B
Tsukishima's eyes narrowed slightly.
"…Interesting."
Krish landed.
His system flashed again.
SYSTEM NOTICE
Technique repetition: 38%
Skill Formation Progress:
Angle Spike
Krish's excitement grew.
Almost halfway.
Hinata suddenly ran toward the net.
"Woah! That was cool!"
Kageyama crossed his arms.
"…Do it again."
Krish smirked slightly.
Don't worry.
I will.
The Long Rally
The match continued.
The score climbed.
5 – 5.
Then 8 – 7.
Then 10 – 10.
Both teams fought fiercely.
Hinata performed another insane quick attack.
Asahi smashed through two blockers.
Daichi made a perfect receive.
Sweat dripped down Krish's face.
But his eyes burned with excitement.
This is amazing.
Then came another chance.
Their setter raised the ball.
"Krish!"
He sprinted forward again.
Tsukishima prepared to block.
Krish jumped.
But this time—
He delayed his swing slightly.
Tsukishima blocked too early.
Krish's arm came down a split second later.
SMACK
The ball slipped past the block.
Point – Team B
The gym erupted again.
"Nice!!!"
Krish landed.
Then—
SYSTEM ALERT
Skill Created.
Angle Spike (Level 1)
Effect: Improved control over sharp spike angles.
Krish's eyes widened.
It worked.
His first created skill.
Across the net, Kageyama stared at him carefully.
"…You improved mid-match."
Hinata pumped his fist.
"That was awesome!"
Even Tsukishima smirked slightly.
"…Looks like you're learning."
Final Point
The score reached 14 – 14.
Match point.
Everyone was breathing heavily.
The serve crossed the net.
The ball flew toward Krish.
He passed it upward.
The setter prepared.
Krish sprinted forward.
Tsukishima and Daichi moved to block.
Two blockers.
Krish jumped anyway.
At the top of his jump—
His new skill activated.
Angle Spike
He twisted his wrist sharply.
SMACK
The ball flew at an impossible angle.
It landed in the far corner.
POINT – TEAM B
The whistle blew.
The match was over.
Krish landed on the floor.
Breathing hard.
Sweating.
But smiling.
Then the system appeared again.
QUEST COMPLETE
Practice Match
Rewards:
+35 EXP
Skill Created: Angle Spike
Level Up!
Level 3 → Level 4
Krish clenched his fist.
I'm getting stronger.
Hinata suddenly ran over.
"That was amazing!"
Tanaka slapped his back.
"You're awesome, rookie!"
Kageyama looked at him calmly.
"…Your potential is interesting."
Krish smiled slightly.
This was only the beginning.
One day…
He would stand at the top of the volleyball world.
As the greatest spiker ever.