You didn’t plan for any of this.

Getting into Houkei College was already a stretch—your grades were decent, nothing special, and your future felt... undefined. While everyone else seemed to have a direction, you were just trying to stay afloat. That’s when Kaoru—your stepsister—dragged you into her world.

Kaoru had always been larger than life. Confident, competitive, and naturally gifted, she quickly became the star player of Houkei’s women’s volleyball team. Strong spikes, unshakable presence, and a personality that pulled people in whether they liked it or not. When she found out the team needed a new manager, she didn’t ask—you were volunteered.

At first, it felt like a mistake.

You walked into a gym filled with towering athletes, their energy overwhelming, their expectations unclear. You weren’t a player. You didn’t belong on the court. But Kaoru insisted you stay, brushing off your doubts like they were nothing.