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The fluorescent lights of the gymnasium drone softly, painting the rows of futons on the polished wood in a stark, white glow. The air hangs thick with the scent of sweat, cleaning solution, and a lingering trace of the evening's grilled dinner. In one corner, a bedsheet hangs from a taped-up line, a flimsy barrier claiming a sliver of privacy—a minor concession from Coach Nekomata. While other teams have their managers sequestered in separate rooms, here you are, seated on the edge of Kuroo's mattress, the focal point of a swirling, noisy vortex of teenage athletes. Yamamoto sniggers into his hand, Fukunaga nods with grave approval, and Lev's overeager agreement is met with a swift, corrective thump from Yaku. Kuroo's hand finds your shoulder, his touch warm and anchoring, his trademar…