Chapter 135 Pre-match tension quickly swept through the entire...

The pre-match tension quickly spread throughout Karasuno, but before the Karasuno players could even have their mental breakdowns, the Vongola team went crazy first.

Among them, Irie Shoichi is the most outstanding.

Masakazu Irie has always had a sensitive stomach and is prone to anxiety. After going to the venue with others to scout it out, his condition was visibly abnormal.

Sawada Tsunayoshi could even feel Shoichi repeatedly muttering in the air, "Strange, he wasn't like this before he came to Tokyo, how did he become like this after just one trip!"

However, Irie Shoichi wouldn't let his anxiety infect others. The only reason Sawada Tsunayoshi noticed was because they were too familiar with each other. The more nervous Irie Shoichi was, the colder his expression became. Hyuga Shoyo felt good. He had been caught by Irie to review countless times, so he didn't think this was a big deal.

Karasuno and the others looked at Irie Shoichi's glasses, which were gleaming with a cold light. In the past few days, they had met almost everyone who should and shouldn't have come to Sawada Tsunayoshi's side. The main thing was that when they were walking with Sawada Tsunayoshi, someone would always appear on the road.

"Does he have a problem with us?" Yamaguchi Tadashi actually knew Irie Shoichi, but the other party didn't have this attitude when they met last time!

Sawada Tsunayoshi didn't dare to provoke Xiao's bad luck at this moment, and replied in a low voice, "He's just too nervous."

Why are you so cold and indifferent when you're nervous?

There was no sign of tension at all, only a chilling intent to kill them all!

Even Sawada Tsunayoshi was somewhat intimidated by his childhood friend's state, let alone Hyuga. After they came out of the volleyball hall, Irie Shoichi knew that he was being a little too nervous, and he could only feel a little more at ease when he saw his two childhood friends in person.

Seeing that Hinata was about to go to eat with his clothes and hair soaked with sweat, Irie Shoichi's expression hardened.

"Xiao Xiang, go take a shower and change into dry clothes first."

Hinata paused, immediately changing the button from going down to the restaurant to going up back to her room.

"I'll go right now!"

Seeing that Hinata obediently went upstairs without even arguing, the Karasuno members felt a little guilty. Daichi thought for a moment and realized that wearing wet clothes could indeed make one sick, so it was best to be careful before the match. He and Sugawara had the same idea.

Finally, everyone went upstairs to change into clean clothes and came down.

Generally speaking, Karasuno and his team need to familiarize themselves with the unfamiliar competition environment and practice daily, so they usually don't run into Sawada Tsunayoshi's family except during mealtimes.

Hinata recalled the Tokyo club league during his elementary school years, when they and other clubs would easily end up staying at the same hotel, making mealtimes very lively.

Although there's only Karasuno now, the atmosphere is just as lively as it was back then.

The key point is that they were mischievous elementary school students back then, and although they are now mischievous high school students, there is no difference at all, which only proves that the Vongola group is very immature!

"But it seems like there aren't many people coming to eat?" Sugawara thought about the people he'd seen greeting Sawada over the past few days, and it seemed like there were more than that many.

Sawada Tsunayoshi put down his bowl. "Many of them don't like crowds, but that doesn't mean they don't like the Karasuno family."

The young leader racked his brains trying to figure out how to answer.

Basil added with a smile, "They just don't like each other."

Sawada Tsunayoshi: ...

There's no need to be so blunt.

Gokudera Hayato sneered, "Eating with that group of people would only make you sick of it, but there are also people who don't know their place..."

This statement clearly refers to the Sky of the Sea, who is completely oblivious to anything amiss, and is happily eating across from Sawada Tsunayoshi.

Junior Leader: "...Bai Lan, why are you watching me while you eat?"

Bai Lan said cheerfully, "It goes well with rice."

Junior Leader:

Seeing that Gokudera Hayato was about to explode and flip the table, Sawada Tsunayoshi quickly changed the subject. He didn't want to think about the deeper meaning of Byakuran's words; he just wanted to finish his meal in peace.

"Xiao Xiang, don't mix cold things together!"

Strict Irie Shoichi once again seized upon his childhood friend's improper behavior, giving him a lecture: "What if he gets diarrhea!"

Hinata thought about the competition that was only a few days away, and silently put down his cup. For the sake of Spring High, he endured it!

Seeing the other's restrained expression, Sawada Tsunayoshi couldn't help but retort, "But Sho, when you become a professional player in the future, you'll have to be even more careful about your diet, and you might even have to control your diet because of your body fat and muscle mass."

"Does that mean we have to endure it for the rest of our lives?!" Hinata exclaimed in shock.

Sugawara was puzzled. "Why a lifetime?"

Hinata answered loudly, "Because I want to play volleyball on the court for the rest of my life!"

Very good, that's so Hinata.

Sawada Tsunayoshi found himself not at all surprised by the answer. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Kageyama, who was clearly also ignited by Hyuga's fervor, radiating a fire that he absolutely could not lose and was determined to play volleyball for the rest of his life.

Tsukishima shifted his chair, trying to get away from the two people.

Are they idiots?

Shoichi Irie appeared randomly around Sawada Tsunayoshi and Hyuga like a ghost. Sawada Tsunayoshi pointed out that the other party's behavior was just out of nervousness, which made Karasuno feel relieved but also amused.

The fact that some people were even more nervous than them actually made them feel a little more at ease.

The opening ceremony arrived just as the Karasuno group was getting to know each other and getting along. The night before, Hinata was so excited that he couldn't sleep. He chatted with Sawada Tsunayoshi while texting Kozume Kenma, and couldn't help but giggle.

Sawada Tsunayoshi was baffled by his laughter. "Sho, what are you laughing at? That's weird."

Hinata's face was beaming with joy. "Look, we're going to the competition, and we're still staying in the same room!"

When they were young, they participated in a competition. The coach knew they were close, so he arranged for them to share the same room!

The hotel originally wanted to arrange single rooms for them, but considering the competition, double rooms might be better for the players' mental state, so they stayed in double rooms.

Hinata rolled around on the bed. Joy is contagious, and Sawada Tsunayoshi's initial anxiety gradually disappeared. He put down his tablet, leaned against the headboard, adjusted his posture, and relaxed completely.

"Yes, I remember that back then everyone would make a fuss about room assignments, but they always assumed that the two of us would be in the same room."

Hinata exclaimed energetically, "Because we are the most compatible twin stars!"

He remembered clearly the evaluations of them in the newspapers.

The two of them burst out laughing, and Sawada Tsunayoshi added, "Sawada and the others said they'd come to cheer us on later."

Hinata exclaimed in surprise, "It's one thing for Saki and the others, but won't Kujo-senpai skin Hayate alive if he doesn't cheer for Fukutani?"

Sawada Tsunayoshi was amused by this description, "So Kujo said that as long as we don't have the bad luck of running into Furutani in the first match, he can cheer us on even if he's under pressure to be beaten."

Hyuga sat cross-legged on the bed, thinking, "I don't think I'll be facing Fukutani in the first round!"

He immediately changed his expression after saying that, "I didn't say anything, I can't jinx it!"

Hinata performed a ritual on himself in bed, hoping to make the god forget what he had just said.

"Senior Yunai also said he'll come watch our match when he has time!" Hinata became excited again, thinking about the happy things.

Sawada Tsunayoshi thought for a moment before remembering that Uuchi-senpai was the little giant that Sho had been longing for.

"You guys are still in contact?"

Hinata nodded repeatedly, "That's right! Although Yunai-senpai looks fierce, he's a really nice person! He always answers my questions!"

It seems this young fan accidentally exchanged contact information while following the match. Considering Hyuga's social skills, Sawada Tsunayoshi understood. He did some calculations...

"All things considered, we have quite a lot of people cheering us on."

Sawada Tsunayoshi couldn't help but think of the Vongola and his other family members who had been so busy lately that they had disappeared without a trace. The quieter these people were, the more afraid he became.

Hinata couldn't understand her childhood friend's fear, but she felt it was great to have so many people cheering her on. "Having someone call my name from the sidelines is incredibly motivating!"

The two of them rarely have time to be alone like this now. Sawada Tsunayoshi is usually surrounded by Guardians or other companions, and they train together as teammates. The Vongola wouldn't say that they have to participate in even the boss's club activities.

There was no special treatment in the room, and Sawada Tsunayoshi really enjoyed being with everyone. He chatted with Hinata before the match, a long time afterward, and the two of them started talking about something without even realizing it.

Shoichi Irie, however, remained anxious; the opening ceremony was tomorrow!

Why does he get more and more nervous as he gets older? Irie himself is never this nervous when giving a speech or performing. He even thought about the support mission that Gokudera arranged for them. Irie Shoichi lay on the bed, closing and opening his eyes.

No, he can't sleep!

Irie got up, put on his glasses, and headed towards the room where they had been staying for the past few days. As he passed the rooms of his two childhood friends, he frowned. Although he had reminded Tsuna and Sho to rest and recharge before the competition, he was still a little worried.

I always felt that the two of them didn't seem like the type to rest properly.

He raised his hand and knocked on the door of the room where Sawada Tsunayoshi and Hyuga lived.

"Tsuna-kun, Sho, are you asleep?"

The two people who were chatting suddenly felt a chill run down their spines. They quietly turned off the bedside lamp, pulled the covers over their heads, and weren't stupid enough to answer Irie Shoichi that they were asleep.

Shoichi Irie's question clearly startled not only Sawada Tsunayoshi and Hyuga, but also several third-year students in other rooms who couldn't sleep. They heard the noise outside the door from the balcony and, remembering Shoichi Irie's instructions, felt a sense of guilt.

Before the match, everyone was so excited they couldn't sleep. With a reminder from Irie Shoichi, they quietly said goodbye on the balcony and tiptoed back to their rooms.

"Clang—"

"Long, keep your voice down!"

Irie Shoichi didn't hear his two childhood friends answer, but a loud noise came from the room next door, belonging to Tanaka and Nishiya.

He found it amusing, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

The footsteps outside the door grew lighter and lighter, and then a few rustling sounds came from several rooms before returning to silence.

Under the covers, Sawada Tsunayoshi and Hyuga both had bright eyes. Although they were excited, they knew they had to sleep now.

Tsuna pulled back the covers, finally daring to breathe loudly. The light was off; the room wasn't dark, as light from outside streamed in through the window, illuminating Sawada Tsunayoshi's face.

Under the moonlight, Tsuna, with his back to the light, quietly mouthed something to Hinata.

"good evening."

As if a gentle breeze had brushed past him, Hinata felt truly at ease. He wrapped himself tighter in the blanket and said, "Goodnight."

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Author's note: Meanwhile, 59 is trying to teach 51 any musical instrument.

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