Chapter 68 Volleyball 28

"...Senior Bei?"

Kurikawa Sana was stunned by the feeling of having her hand held. Unlike his calm and composed appearance, the boy's palm was unexpectedly hot, and his grip was very tight, with an irresistible meaning as a captain.

"Don't go over there yet. This is a rare opportunity. Let them open up to each other first. When the time is right, go and enlighten them, Sana."

After saying this, Kita Shinsuke released his grip on her hand, and the expression on his fair and handsome face was as steady and composed as ever, without a single flaw or clue.

"Oh, okay... I understand, Senior Kita." Kurikawa Sana looked towards the direction where the conflict broke out worriedly.

Kakuna Rintaro, Oshiro Aran and Ginjima Yui had already rushed to the twins and were about to separate them, but after the first punch, they stopped fighting.

The words that Gong You roared out next were obviously the rare heartfelt words between the twins that could be opened up to each other, causing everyone else to stop and give space to the two of them.

"Why?! You bastard, you have talents that are even better than mine, yet you gave up so easily! What the hell were you thinking?!"

"You have a promising career path, but you chose to cook instead. Don't you think it's a shame? What a waste! Anyway, I will never admit it—"

"This is my dream after careful consideration. Speaking of which, why do you always think that if I don't play volleyball, I'm a loser? Do you think I'm a success only if I continue playing professionally? Put away your prejudice and discrimination!"

"Ha! Then don't regret it. Maybe in a few years I'll be a famous star on a professional team, and you'll be sitting alone at an empty dining table regretting why you didn't continue playing basketball with me—"

Listening to Gong You's angry words, Weibai Alan shuddered and complained in a low voice: "Hey, hey, isn't this really a bit too much?"

Kakuna Rintaro said helplessly, "Don't worry, Zhi can handle it. If that doesn't work, he knows a little bit about boxing and kicking."

Weibai Alan: “…”

As expected, Miyaji, who was stronger than his opponent, punched him expressionlessly. Then he lifted the collar of Miya Yoo's coat with one hand and shouted, "When you reach 80 years old and can still confidently say that you have lived a happier life than me - if you have the guts, come and laugh at me when that time comes!"

The boy's growl echoed throughout the volleyball hall. All the regular players and teammates of Inarizaki stopped training and watched the confrontation between the twins in silence.

Everyone had a serious look on their faces, no longer laughing as they did before, and no one took out their phones to take pictures as they did before.

Everyone knows that this conflict is no joke, but a forking point in the life paths of these twins whose souls resonate with each other.

Perhaps the only four people present who have the potential to become professional players are Miya Gemini, Oshiro Aran, and Kakuna Rintaro.

But everyone shared a common love for volleyball. At this moment, the other members of Inarizaki also resonated with the palace twins' argument and began to think about the answer to the same question.

Yes, who doesn’t want to be a shining star on the court?

But what if there are other ordinary yet satisfying dreams? How should we choose?

"When I die, I will definitely tell you loudly—" Gong You grabbed the other's collar just as hard, the veins on his forehead popping out. "Then I will tell you with certainty that I am happier than you!"

After hearing the other party's answer, Miyaji smiled, released his hand and said, "Okay, then we'll wait and see."

…

In the following training, almost everyone experienced what it felt like to be on pins and needles.

The twins, who were the backbone of the team, were still in the middle of a quarrel. The aura they exuded, which kept strangers away, made everyone move stiffly and feel as if they were surrounded by a cold air.

Kita Shinsuke walked back to Kurikawa Sana and said to her, "Sana, could you please go and enlighten them? The time is almost here."

Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a moment and pointed at herself, "Can I really do this? Senior Kita..."

In fact, she just wanted to rush over and pull them apart to stop them from fighting, just like Alan and the others. With O'Neal possessing her, it was easy for her to pull them apart.

"That's right, if it were you, they would listen to you." Kita Shinsuke smiled gently, his bright brown eyes as clear as ever, as if he had seen through everything.

"The necessary emotional catharsis has been completed. Now only the last step is left. With a little persuasion, they will eventually be able to understand each other. Sana, I believe you can do this."

Kurikawa Sana suddenly felt that she was deeply trusted, "Yes, Kita-senpai, leave it to me!"

…

*

When the club work was over, Kurikawa Sana went to find Miyaji first, "Jiji, can you wait for me at the water station for a while? I have something to tell you."

Although Miyaji was a little surprised, he still agreed, "...Okay, I'll go change my clothes first."

"Uh-huh!"

After the invitation, Kurikawa Sana caught a golden fox that was drinking water at the drinking fountain.

As the team manager, she had long observed their patterns. After training, Miyaji would take a shower and change clothes first, while Miyayu would be very thirsty, and if the water bottle was empty, he would go to the drinking fountain outside.

Just now, the water in Yu's cup was a little less... Although I feel sorry for the little golden fox, in order to make him reconcile with Miyaji as soon as possible, there is no other way but to use a little trick: D

But when she saw Miya Yu's appearance, Kurikawa Sana was stunned.

The afterglow of the evening sun illuminated the boy's bright golden hair and the reflections of water droplets on his cheeks.

"Yu-kun, are you crying?"

“…No, it’s because I drank water!” Gong You quickly raised his hand and wiped his cheek hard.

"Is that so?" Kurikawa Sana asked softly, "Then, Yu-kun, are you still sad now?"

Gong You was stunned for a moment, "I thought you would ask me if I was still angry like Alan and the others did."

Unexpectedly, she actually asked him if he was still sad.

That’s right, rather than saying he was angry, it would be more accurate to say he was sad.

"But what I said today was indeed out of anger." Gong You's voice was muffled. "Will Sana-chan hate me? I just said so many excessive things to Zhi... Actually, it's not professional prejudice or discrimination. I don't look down on the path he chose."

"In my eyes, even if it's cooking, he will definitely be the best. After all, he is Zhi, my blood brother."

At the same time, the silver-haired boy behind the other wall of the drinking fountain widened his eyes slightly.

Originally, after taking a shower and changing clothes, Miyaji came here as agreed with Sana, but he didn't expect to see Yu, who he thought was so angry that he went home first.

The moment he saw it, Miyaji turned around and went back behind the wall, even holding his breath.

The voices of Yuu and Sana's conversation came through so clearly.

"I've never hated Yu-kun." Kurikawa Sana shook her head. "I heard it from the beginning. The reason why Yu-kun was sad and said those words was because you didn't want to be separated from Osamu."

Gong You's breathing slowed down as he stared at her blankly, his warm brown eyes reflecting the girl's beautiful and dazzling face.

"I heard from Oshira-kun that you have been studying together with him since you were very young, in the youth volleyball class of Mr. Inuhata, the former setter of the national team."

"You-kun loves volleyball very much, and Zhi-kun has been with you throughout the entire process of falling in love with volleyball, so you can't imagine what it would be like if you can no longer play volleyball with Zhi-kun."

Kurikawa Sana said softly, "Or rather, what Yu-kun can't accept is that he can no longer be with Osamu-kun."

Growing up is as painful as pulling out tendons and bones, or peeling off silk threads from a cocoon.

The enthusiastic young people will eventually face separation after graduation. Even twin brothers from the same mother will eventually say goodbye to the innocent days of going to and from school together and going home together every day.

"... Sana-chan, you can't hide anything from me, even my willful behavior." Miya You curled his lips, "But even though I know I'm being willful, I still want to be with Zhi forever."

"I'm not afraid of Sana-chan laughing at me when I say this, but I still dream of joining the national team with Zhi, and even participating in the Olympics together... I want to pass the ball to him in national and world-class competitions, and Zhi will definitely dunk every ball with all his strength, so that everyone can see the seamless cooperation of the Gong brothers, and they will shout our names on the court—"

As he spoke, Gong You's voice choked a little. "It sounds a bit childish, doesn't it? But I thought we could really do it, but he gave up and left me."

"Yujun..."

Hearing the choking in his voice, Kurikawa Sana felt a little emotional.

Gong You usually seems difficult to get along with, but he is actually quite sentimental. When he saw Captain Bei leaving him a dried plum rice ball and a note asking him to have a good rest because he had a cold, he was moved to the point of tears.

——They are a group of young people whose enthusiasm is so admirable.

The person who tied the bell must untie it. Kurikawa Sana sighed softly and called out someone's name in a gentle voice, "Osamu."

“?!”

Hearing her suddenly call out Zhi's name, Gong You was stunned. He looked up and saw the silver-haired boy walking out from the corner of the wall.

"…Sorry, Yuu."

Miyaji stepped forward, a look of guilt on his face, "You never told me this."

"..." Gong You turned his head away awkwardly. The thought that his true feelings had been heard made him feel even more awkward. "If I tell you this, you'll definitely laugh at me for being childish. And if I tell you now, will you change your mind?"

Miyaji said calmly, "No."

"Objectively speaking, even if we chose the same professional path, we wouldn't necessarily be in the same league or on the same team. Not only would you not necessarily be able to pass the ball to me, we might even end up on the court."

Gong You: “…”

He twitched his lips speechlessly. This guy Zhi was still so irritating. Couldn't he be a little more emotional at a time like this?

"I really still prefer the path I've chosen. I hope you can understand me, Yuu."

"Besides, I never thought your dreams were childish." Miyaji changed the subject, his tone and gaze becoming gentle and soft, "Just like you said that even if I cook, I will definitely be the best -"

"I also believe that you will become a top setter and shine in national and world-class competitions."

"After all, you are Yu."

"He is my most important brother, my blood relative."

Listening to Miyaji's words, Miya You slowly opened his eyes until his warm brown eyes visibly turned into rolling egg-drop eyes.

"Damn it, Zhi!" The blond boy wiped his eyes hard, his eyes almost swollen. "Say those cool words before I do—doesn't it make you seem more mature and steady than me, more like an older brother?!"

"I'm more mature and stable than you. This is a recognized fact." Miyaji said helplessly: "So, are we reconciled now?"

"We've made up, but Sana-chan is making a fool of myself!" Miya You turned around and saw the black-haired girl beside him, her eyes filled with tears.

"That's great! I've lived up to everyone's expectations, Kita-senpai." Kurikawa Sana wiped away tears of emotion and cheered, "To celebrate your reconciliation, it's decided! I'm inviting everyone from the volleyball club to a party at my house tomorrow!"

"What?! So it was Senior Kita who asked Sana-chan to help us reconcile?" The golden fox trembled.

The silver-haired fox also felt something was wrong: "Oh no, I'm going to be scolded by Senior Bei again..."

Kurikawa Sana stepped forward, took their hands and intertwined them with a smile, pulling out her phone. "I won't be scolded. Let me take a picture and give it to Senior Kita as proof that you've reconciled."

The girl's hand was soft and warm, and looked even whiter against their skin color. The moment they were touched, both twins were stunned.

"Click", it was the sound of the girl pressing the shutter.

[Gong You, Favorability +5.]

[Miyaji, Favorability +5.]

Sana, who can see through Yu's true thoughts at a glance, truly understands the bond and affection between the two brothers and will try her best to help them reconcile...

How can there be such a wonderful person?

Looking down at the black-haired girl with a sweet smile, Miyaji heard a "thump" sound from his chest, the sound of his heart beating violently.

The question that You asked him last night seemed to have a definite answer at this moment.

——It’s completely ruined.