Chapter 29: Sleepwalking Xiangcheng's weak heart thumped violently...

After a long while, Jieyuan Xiangcheng finally remembered to turn on the flashlight on her mobile phone, and shone it shakily at the person standing there in front of her without saying a word.

It was Yukimura Seiichi, with a confused and empty look in his eyes and wearing blue pajamas.

Only then did Yuihara Xiangcheng let out a long sigh and loosened her clenched left fist. Sweat had already seeped out of her palm.

"Yukimura, don't be so scary! Yukimura? Yukimura?"

After calling out several times, Yukimura Seiichi, who occasionally blinked his eyes, still did not respond.

No way...did she really meet some monster pretending to be Yukimura and coming to eat her?

Xiangcheng grabbed her game console and moved her feet, trying to go around this "person" from the side. However, as soon as she moved, "Yukimura Seiichi" also moved towards her.

Xiangcheng's weak heart began to beat violently with a thud. As a main attacker, her instinct made her jump in three steps, avoid "Yukimura Seiichi", and run away.

After running all the way to the main building's gate, Yuihara Kaoru finally stopped, exhausted. "What the hell? Isn't this a sports show?"

As far as the eye could see, the figure in slippers appeared again.

Now even my hairs stand on end!

Xiangcheng crept to his feet, intending to break free from the person by sprinting. But then, as if suddenly realizing something, he suppressed his inner fear and slowly approached the "person."

She raised her left hand and put both the cell phone and the game console in her arms, then carefully stretched out her right hand and gently poked the face of this "Yukimura Seiichi" - it was still a little hot.

If it has a fever, it shouldn't be a ghost, right?

She stretched out her hand and waved it in front of Yukimura, who blinked slowly.

"Ah..." Xiangcheng finally felt relieved. It was indeed a person!

So this situation...isn't it sleepwalking?!

What should you do when facing a sleepwalker? Xiangcheng sighed deeply, thinking that he should send him back first.

She tried to pull Yukimura's sleeve, but couldn't pull him. She had no choice but to grab his arm and try again. Fortunately, Yukimura moved his feet this time.

In this way, Xiangcheng slowly led Yukimura into the hall and then up the stairs. It was quite amazing to think about it - when sleepwalking, you won't be tripped by obstacles!

Finally they reached the second floor. Fortunately, the first room was Yukimura's. Sure enough, the door was wide open, and Xiangcheng brought him in smoothly.

"You're so obedient! Hehe~"

He automatically lay down to sleep the moment he saw the bed! Xiangcheng took the game console back to her right hand, and her left hand, which had been in the same position, was finally able to hang down and rest for a while. The momentary soreness made her grimaced, and she retaliated by poking Yukimura's face with the corner of the game console.

"He's actually sleepwalking..." Xiangcheng squatted down again, and looked carefully at Yukimura's defenseless sleeping face in the moonlight.

After a few seconds, he suddenly stood up again - this action was too perverted.

Then he left his room, closed the door, and went upstairs.

Across the street, Marui Fumita, who was about to go to the kitchen to find something to eat, was shocked and stuck to his door. Eh? These two people are really too bold!

The training on the second day was still tough, especially when running. The pulling of the thigh muscles greatly affected their speed. However, Xiangcheng loved this slightly painful feeling and even sped up to deepen the experience.

It seems... that by feeling pain, I can break through my limits.

She ran alone in the front, keeping a distance from the others. Matsumoto Genon stared at her back, as if she could see her at the national competition from this perspective.

Compared to her prejudice that Xiangcheng was the only one who shone when she watched the game video for the first time, this time, she carefully studied every frame.

There are subtle hand movements when Xiangcheng asks for the ball, and what kind of height does the setter give? After replaying and analyzing it over and over again, Matsumoto seems to have grasped something.

The key lies in Xiangcheng's gesture. When the index finger of the left hand is bent, the setter will lower the ball close to the tennis ball. It is suitable for when the opponent has no block or fails to block in time. At this time, the ball path will probably be a small diagonal line, landing within the three-meter line.

If her index finger points upwards, then... it will be a high long-range attack, Xiangcheng will cut in at the highest point, break through the block forcefully, mainly with straight lines and large diagonal lines.

What about when there were no hand gestures? Matsumoto Genon diligently took notes, finally having to admit that Teacher Misaki was right. She was still far from fully utilizing this "treasure sword."

——She also wanted to meet the setter exclusive to Yuihara Kaoru.

Coming back to her thoughts, Matsumoto Genon smiled self-deprecatingly. At the beginning, she said that she would not turn Rikkai University into a stage for Xiangcheng alone, but in the end, the first person to change was herself.

Finally reaching the top of the mountain, just like yesterday, the boys prepared to descend. Yukimura approached, still holding a bottle of water, and Kasumi glared at him resentfully. Yukimura was confused, but Marui Bunta's heart sank. It was over! How could he explain to Yukimura that he couldn't date during training camp, or the coaching staff would punish him! Look at how Sanada and Yagyu have been restraining themselves these past two days!

Marui Bunta hugged his red head in pain. What should he do? The jackal asked him puzzledly: "Bunta, are you feeling unwell?"

Marui gasped: "I want to go back to last night..."

The jackal suddenly realized: "Didn't you get to eat cake last night? Then you can eat it later! Didn't Matsumoto-senpai say that there would be unlimited desserts~"

"All you do is eat, eat, eat. Do you know Yukimura—Alas!" Marui Fumita was even more sad.

Yukimura was keenly aware that both Marui Bunta and Kaguya were looking at him strangely today. Finally, Marui couldn't help himself and dragged Yukimura to a place where no one would disturb him during lunch break.

"Yukimura, although I don't know Yuihara very well, I know you like her very much, but," Marui said in a serious whisper, "it's really not good for a girl to go to your dormitory."

Yukimura Seiichi frowned deeply, and after a while he replied, "When did you see her go to my dormitory?"

"Just last night..."

Yukimura closed his eyes in despair. He probably knew what was going on.

Xiangcheng had long forgotten about it, only feeling that Matsumoto-senpai's passing today was exceptionally smooth, as if she were possessed by Haruko. At her highest point, the volleyball landed perfectly within her grasp, requiring no adjustments. The power of this spike was so immense that even Abe Makoto and Sakurai Rika, who were waiting to receive the ball, struggled to block it.

After a short break, teacher Misaki asked them to continue, and the two outside hitters Kotomi Igarashi and Megumi Kobayashi were substituted on the opposite side to practice blocking.

Matsumoto Genon observed Kaoru's movements and the gesture for the ball that she had not yet completely forgotten.

Because they only had to defend her, the pressure on Igarashi and Kobayashi Megumi was reduced, and they were able to better respond and block.

Xiangcheng knew this very well, and when Matsumoto-senpai passed the ball to her so smoothly, she also adjusted her movements at any time. Even if two people blocked her straight shot, she could still find a way to hit a small angle diagonal shot.

Igarashi and Kobayashi Megumi, who initially missed more balls than usual, gradually blocked more and more. Seeing Kaoru's expression grow serious, she stopped trying to break through the block and instead employed her second tactic: trying to block them out of bounds.

After five consecutive punches went out of bounds, Misaki called a halt to the training. Kaoru glanced at her teacher, her amusement gradually replaced by anger before slowly calming down and returning to her usual quiet self.

Teacher Misaki didn't miss that look. A flash of understanding crossed her mind, and she formed her own theory about the fallout between her and her former coach.

"Everyone else take a break, Matsumoto please come here."

Matsumoto Genon, who was wiping her sweat, nodded and followed her out. Xiangcheng drank the sports drink that Xiaolin An handed her, feeling satisfied and savoring the training session.

It’s like playing a card-drawing game, and waiting for a long time before finally drawing the one you want, and that long-lost sense of satisfaction makes every cell in your body relax.

If the coach hadn't interrupted her, she might have been able to try again, get the hitter's ball back on the court and organize another attack.

What a pity.

"Feel that, Matsumoto?"

Matsumoto Genyin nodded excitedly: "Indeed, that feeling of perfect coordination with the main attacker, as if every ball is just right."

Teacher Misaki's eyes were still on the figure in the volleyball hall who had started practicing catching the ball again: "Yuhara really hates having her training disrupted, especially when she's in top form."

"Yes... I've felt that way sometimes before, but she acted like nothing happened..."

"What a troublesome brat," Teacher Misaki said, but her voice was full of laughter. "So, as the captain, you also need to learn how to deal with the emotions of your teammates."

"OK!"

That night, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. Matsumoto Genyin made a phone call in her room: "Moshi Moshi, is this Mizunoe Haruko? I'm Matsumoto Genyin from Rikkai University..."

"Ah, that's right. I wanted to talk to you about Yuihara Kaoru. Is that convenient?"

......

Xiangcheng was still at the same base as yesterday, starting a new chapter with Mo Mo. The dreamlike scene made her hum the tune from the game in a good mood. After a while, she and Mo Mo started a familiar conversation again.

"Don't die first, I'm happy."

"I live, I live."

"Don't worry, I'm still alive."

After finally defeating a mini-boss, Momo hurriedly logged off. Xiangcheng could already guess that it must have been Momo's mother who had passed by his room and noticed the reflection on his face...

She chuckled, even accepting the appearance of "Yukimura Seiichi" in front of her. Today's sleepwalker was still wearing his team uniform!

"Ah, are you too tired from training during the day?" Knowing that there would be no response, Xiangcheng skillfully pulled his arm and took him back.

When she finally sent him to the second floor, before she turned the corner, the sleepwalker suddenly stopped. Xiangcheng, unable to pull him, almost stumbled.

The next second, she was held tightly in Yukimura Seiichi's arms.

"Yukimura...?"

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Author's Comment: Marui Bunta: Shocked! Why would the Minister's ambiguous partner enter and leave his room late at night?!

I sincerely believe that everyone is trying to fatten me up [chin] and wake you up to interact with me [shy]