Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Haikyuu!; they both belong to their respective owners/creators.

Pairing: Higurashi Kagome/Ushijima Wakatoshi

AN: So, here I am. Another story and a new sector to disappoint.

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The dull sound of an arrow finding its place in the target far away echoed around the training area. Eyes widened at the way the person made the action seem so simple, stringing another arrow into her bow and drawing back with an unexpected ease. The group watched as the form tensed as she took aim, and let the arrow slip from her grasp.

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Surprised murmurs broke out among the small crowd, the growing excitement in their eyes clashing with the peaceful image the person taking aim once again projected. A woman cleared her throat sharply catching the attention of the group, grey eyes looked sternly at them easily making their murmurs stop.

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A strong gust of wind made black hair flow sharply behind the woman carefully stringing her last arrow. Drawing back her string she adjusted her aim without hesitation, her form looked serene and a small smile escaped her mask. Her blue eyes narrowed in concentration, ignoring the flowers continuing to blow in her direction she saw the target.

Only the target.

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Applause broke her out from her trance making her jump at the sudden noise.

"You are a natural, Higurashi-san."

Blue eyes locked with grey, "Araki-senpai," her eyes flickered to look at the people gathered by the exit, "I, uh, wasn't expecting everyone to stay."

'A natural? If only they had seen me when I first started. I was a mess!' A nervous chuckle escaped her lips at the proud look in her captain's eyes.

A small smile broke from the brown haired woman, "I was surprised as well, but I admire your dedication." Grey eyes lightened in happiness, "And I can't deny that you're a good example for the rest of the club." The upperclassman's smile tugged slightly upwards as an embarrassed blush colored the younger girl's cheeks, "Alright, everyone, time to go." Her neutral expression returned as she commanded the club to go home for the day.

Kagome exhaled, relieved to no longer be the center of attention she made her way to the target she had been using. Setting her bow down besides her, she took her arrows out carefully, making sure not to break them. She stood up with her arrows and long bow in hand, her feet easily taking her to the changing rooms provided for the kyudo group. The priestess hummed a tune as she changed from her uniform, so very similar to her red and white garbs back at home, and placed her weapons and gear on their respective bag. Taking her things she quickly made her way to the door, hurrying to get back home before it got too late.

"Higurashi-san!"

Surprised blue eyes turned around to look at the person calling her. Brown hair bound in a thick long braid swayed as the owner walked to the girl with sure steps. Grey eyes looked determinedly at the priestess, making her take a step back nervously.

'Oh god, this is not gonna be good…'

"Araki-senpai," Kagome called unsurely, "is something wrong?"

"Not at all, I was about to ask you something."

Noting the black haired girl's anxiousness the upperclassman smiled faintly, "You only just entered the club at the start of this school year, Higurashi-san, and your talent is clear. I'm very surprised you decided to enter on your second year, if you had entered on your first year I'm sure you would've won at least one tournament."

Kagome's face flushed in embarrassment, "Thank you, Araki-senpai."

"There's a tournament that will be held next month and I would like you to participate with us. It will consist of groups and individual competitions, you can choose whichever you would prefer." The girl's grey eyes reflected the setting sun happily, "I'll be participating in both and I would love having you as my teammate for the group portion," lips forming a faint mischievous smirk, "As well as my rival for the individual competition."

Blue eyes shifted slightly, "I'll think about it, Araki-senpai."

The upperclassman's gentle smile returned, assuring the shrine maiden easily, "You have the whole week to decide, Higurashi-san."

Kagome's tense shoulders relaxed to some extent, 'At least I don't have to give her an answer right now.'

With a simple hand wave the brunette easily motioned for the both of them to keep walking to the entrance of the school. Walking side by side the girl continued the conversation, "You should know the tournament takes place in Miyagi prefecture." Kagome's interested glance didn't go unnoticed, "We'll be staying for a week there, the accommodations are taken care of by the club and we're excused from classes as long as we catch up once we make it back."

Both girls stopped once they stepped outside, knowing they went different ways, "It's a well-known tournament, and there will be plenty of competition." Grey eyes turned to look at the black haired girl seriously, "Take your time to make your decision, decide for yourself. I won't push you into it, but know that the team appreciates and recognizes your talent."

Kagome's face turned a subtle pink as she tried to keep herself from fidgeting, "Thank you, Araki-senpai." Kagome's embarrassed tone turned determined, "I'll give you an answer soon, see you tomorrow at practice."

"Of course, Higurashi-san," both girls exchanged a nod in farewell, a smile gracing their lips, "See you tomorrow."

Turning to their respective paths, they walked away to their homes.

AN: The whole "staying a week" might be a stretch on my part, but I want it for reasons so Shhhh

You have no idea how tempted I am to start bets to see who you guys think Kagome will have romantic moments with first: Ushiwaka or Mori (on my other story).

The winner gets absolutely nothing. (So, basically a drabble? That's pretty much the same)

Not that I'm actually expecting anyone to read this.

- Fun facts no one cares about -

Alright, here we go~ this is going to be a long one.

For those of you who may not remember, Kagome at first uses a short bow and later uses a long bow (the Mount Azusa one). It takes strength and control to be able to wield a long bow, muscles strengthened with use and the lack of protection Kagome used made her develop calluses on her fingers and achieved a somewhat proper posture. Pretty much all she needed to be able to become a proper kyudoka were the teachings themselves, but the practice and talent was already there.

- Stuff about Kyudo

Kyūdō and Archery happen to be different sports. Kyuudou (弓道 / きゅうどう) meaning "way of the bow", refers to the traditional practice of archery in Japan. It's based on kyuujutsu (弓術 / きゅうじゅつ) meaning "art of the bow", which originated from the samurai class in feudal japan (brought to them by the chinese). People who practice kyuudou are called kyuudouka (弓道家 / きゅうどうか). This tradition consists on using long bows and shooting small targets, this same bows are suitable for horseback shooting as well~!

Kyuudou is focused on one's form, their posture, it revolves around three principles: Shinzenbi (真善美 / しんぜんび). Shin (真 / しん) means trueness and reality, zen (善 / ぜん) means goodness and bi (美 / び) means beauty. It is because of this focus that hitting the target is not the most important thing, but it will deduct points from you (as will incorrect form).

- How one participates

A long row of participants stand 30 meters away from their 20 cm (in diameter) targets, they aim and shoot. The target sizes may vary, it depends on the competition, but they are always small. While Kyuudou is based on posture, given to the fact that these are tournaments and not just a formality the participant must not only show perfect posture, but aim true. There are certain tournaments that are held way more formal than others, usually the ones held by schools tend to not be too formal.