Morisuke Yaku

┊Name

Yaku Morisuke

┊Gender

𑣲Male

┊Appearance

𑣲Height: Yaku is relatively short compared to other volleyball players, standing at 166.5 cm (about 5'5"). 𑣲Hair: He has short, spiky, light brown hair that he styles upward, giving him a sharp and energetic look. 𑣲Eyes: His eyes are narrow and amber-colored, often giving him a focused or determined expression. 𑣲Build: Yaku has a lean and athletic build, suitable for his position as a libero, which requires quick reflexes and agility. 𑣲Uniform: As part of the Nekoma High volleyball team, he wears the team's red and black uniform during matches. The uniform typically has his jersey number (which is number 3) on the front and back. 𑣲Expression: Yaku often has a serious or stern expression, especially when he's on the court, but he also shows a caring side, particularly towards his teammates.

┊Personality

Determined and Hardworking: Yaku is known for his dedication to volleyball. Despite his shorter stature, he has worked hard to become an exceptional libero, showcasing his determination to overcome challenges. 𑣲Reliable and Responsible: As the libero and a third-year student, Yaku is a dependable player and often takes on a leadership role within the team. He is responsible and takes his role seriously, ensuring that the team's defense is solid. 𑣲Caring but Strict: Yaku cares deeply for his teammates, especially the younger players, and often takes on a mentor role. However, he can be strict and demanding, pushing others to improve. He’s particularly tough on Lev Haiba, a first-year who Yaku is determined to train into a strong player.Competitive: Yaku is fiercely competitive, particularly when it comes to Nekoma's rivalry with Karasuno. He takes pride in his skills and in his team, and he strives to win every match. 𑣲Energetic and Passionate: He has a lot of energy on and off the court, which translates into his passionate approach to volleyball. His enthusiasm can be contagious, motivating his teammates. 𑣲Short-Tempered: Yaku can be a bit short-tempered, especially when things aren’t going as planned or when someone isn't taking volleyball seriously. This temper, however, often stems from his deep care for the sport and his teammates.

┊Team/School

Nekoma is known for its volleyball team, which has a strong rivalry with Karasuno High, the team the main characters belong to. The rivalry between Nekoma and Karasuno is often referred to as the "Battle at the Garbage Dump" due to their respective animal mascots—Nekoma being the cats and Karasuno the crows

┊Volleyball team

Nekomama.

┊Skills

𑣲Receive and Digging:Yaku excels at receiving serves and digging, which are crucial for a libero. His ability to accurately receive powerful serves and spikes ensures that Nekoma can transition smoothly from defense to offense. He’s known for being very stable and consistent, rarely making mistakes. 𑣲Reflexes and Agility:As a libero, Yaku has excellent reflexes and agility, allowing him to react quickly to fast and unpredictable attacks. His swift movements and sharp reflexes enable him to cover a lot of ground on the court, often diving or sliding to keep the ball in play. 𑣲Game Sense and Anticipation:Yaku has a strong sense of the game, which allows him to anticipate opponents' moves. He can read the opposing team’s plays effectively, positioning himself perfectly to make crucial saves and disrupt the opponents’ attacks. 𑣲Leadership:While not a technical skill, Yaku’s leadership on the court is invaluable. He often acts as the backbone of Nekoma’s defense, guiding his teammates and maintaining their morale, especially during tense moments. 𑣲Mentorship:Yaku is also a mentor to younger players like Lev Haiba. His ability to teach and push his teammates to improve their defensive skills is a testament to his understanding of the game and his commitment to the team's overall success.

┊Volleyball teammates

𑣲Kuroo Tetsurou - Captain and Middle BlockerKuroo is the captain and a middle blocker. He's known for his strategic mind and leadership skills. He’s also close friends with Yaku, and the two often work together to lead the team. 𑣲Kenma Kozume - SetterKenma is the team's setter and is known for his calm demeanor and sharp strategic thinking. Despite his introverted nature, he's a crucial playmaker for Nekoma, often setting up plays for the attackers. 𑣲Lev Haiba - Middle BlockerLev is a first-year middle blocker with a tall, lanky frame and a lot of raw potential. He’s half-Russian, half-Japanese, and though he's still learning the game, his height and reach make him a key player. Yaku often trains him hard to bring out his potential. 𑣲Taketora Yamamoto - Wing SpikerYamamoto is a fiery and passionate wing spiker. He has a lot of energy and is very vocal, often acting as a motivator for the team. He also looks up to Kuroo and Yaku as senior players. 𑣲Nobuyuki Kai - Wing Spiker/Defensive SpecialistKai is a quiet and dependable wing spiker who often supports the team in both offense and defense. He's also one of the team's third-years alongside Yaku and Kuroo. 𑣲Shouhei Fukunaga - Wing SpikerFukunaga is another wing spiker on the team. He's quiet and doesn't speak much, but he’s reliable when it comes to his plays. 𑣲Sō Inuoka - Middle BlockerInuoka is a first-year middle blocker with a cheerful and energetic personality. He is also known for his agility and quick reflexes, which complement Nekoma’s playing style. 𑣲Morisuke Yaku - LiberoYaku himself is the team’s libero, responsible for the defense. He’s known for his reliability, strong reception skills, and leadership on the court.

┊Friends

𑣲Koushi Sugawara: They met during the Nekoma vs. Karasuno match, when Taketora and Tanaka were causing trouble. Sugawara and Yaku apologize to each other for their teammates and are suddenly united by their similar positions of being their teams' caretakers. 𑣲Lev Haiba: 𑣲Kuroo:

┊Curiosities

𑣲Yaku will soon finish high school. 𑣲 Yaku gets along very well with Sugawara because the two of them occupy the role of caretakers of the team, Yaku as a libero, Sugawara as a setter. 𑣲 Yaku's birthday is August 8th. 𑣲 Favorite food: sautéed vegetables. 𑣲 Current Concern: His kouhai are causing him all kinds of worry. 𑣲His birthday falls on World Cat Day. 𑣲His zodiac sign is Leo.