Chapter 52 Volleyball 12
"Kurikawa-san, perhaps you could consider attending Shiratorizawa Academy?"
As Ushijima Wakari's low voice fell, the originally noisy volleyball hall seemed to have pressed the mute button at this moment, and was replaced by a suffocating silence.
Not only were the people in Inarizaki stunned, their cups of water falling to the ground with a "click", but even the members of the Shiratorizawa team who were quietly observing their captain's actions opened their mouths in shock.
It was unbelievable that their stern ace main attacker actually took the initiative to talk to a girl - and he did it in front of the Inarizaki regular team members, openly snatching her away!
Should we say that Ushijima-senpai is indeed worthy of his name? Just by watching from the sidelines, they felt that Inarizaki and the others were about to explode with rage.
In fact, Gong You was really furious, and even the muscles on his face twitched because of the intense speechlessness.
What's wrong with these guys in Miyagi Prefecture? Why are they all snatching people right in front of him?! Damn Kanto boys!
"I always feel a little angry." Even Miyaji's expression fluctuated a little, and his dark gray pupils dimmed.
From an angle invisible to others, Kakuna Rintaro clenched his fists and said, "Kita-senpai, are you not going to take care of it?"
"I respect Kurikawa's answer," Kita Shinsuke said.
…
Kurikawa Sana, who was at the center of the storm, was also a little confused. The expression of the boy in front of her did not look like he was joking at all.
But she still didn't quite understand why Ushijima Wakari, who had never crossed paths with her before, would suddenly say something so shocking. As far as she could remember, she and Ushijima had never exchanged a single word...
Kurikawa Sana couldn't help but ask, "Ushijima-kun, why did you suddenly invite me to join Shiratorizawa?"
"I saw your match against Karasuno last night when I was passing by Karumi Town."
"Your skills and strength are unforgettable, but even genius needs fertile soil to thrive. The Shiratorizawa women's volleyball team is also very strong. Along with the Shin-Yamara Girls' High School team, they are regular participants in national competitions and can provide you with a broader stage."
As he spoke these words, Ushijima Wakari opened his broad and strong arms. A holy light seemed to appear above his head, and a green and fertile land seemed to appear behind him as a background.
Kurikawa Sana was stunned.
But at the same time, something seemed to become clearer.
I get it, Ushijima-kun is just like Kageyama-kun, this is another volleyball head!
"I understand. Thank you, Ushijima-san."
Upon hearing this, Ushijima Wakari's brown-green eyes flickered slightly.
As soon as the girl finished speaking, Miya You, who was standing behind her, gasped and fell straight back. Kakuna Rintaro reached out with an expressionless face to catch him and prevent him from falling.
The golden fox exaggeratedly covered her chest with her hands, her expression as if she was pierced by thousands of arrows, as if she had already accepted the other party's invitation and left Inarizaki.
But the next second, everyone heard the girl's answer.
"I'm very happy and honored by Ushijima-kun's compliments and invitation...but I'm very sorry, I don't have any plans to transfer schools for the time being."
Hearing this, the golden fox resurrected on the spot. It was as if there was an elevator under his feet, and he rose straight up again. The expression on his face was replaced by a look of smugness.
The other people in Inarizaki also breathed a sigh of relief visibly and picked up their water bottles that had fallen to the ground.
Ushijima Wakari was also slightly stunned.
However, this was not the first time that Ushijima Wakatoshi had been rejected after inviting others to Shiratorizawa. He had rich experience in this, so he reacted quickly and his expression returned to his usual calmness.
"It's okay, Kurikawa-san." Ushijima Wakari extended her hand towards her. "As long as you want, you'll always be welcome at Shiratorizawa Academy."
Kurikawa Sana held it, the boy's palm was broad and thick, so hot that it seemed to burn her.
With a "ding" sound.
【Ushijima Wari】
Position: WS
Back number: No. 1
School: Shiratorizawa Academy (Grade 3, Class 3)
Height: 189.5cm
Weight: 84.8KG
Birthday: August 13
Zodiac sign: Leo
Five-dimensional abilities: Technique 3, Speed 3, Strength 5, Jump 4, Physical Strength 5, Brain 3
Siblings: Only child
Recent troubles: None
Favorite food: Beef stew with rice
Special Skills: Top three main attackers in the country, the super ace of Shiratorizawa Academy, an absolute king who scores a lot of points with his cannon-level strength, good at cannon serve, cannon spike, cannon block, cannon receive
[Ushijima Wakari, current favorability: 45.]
Kurikawa Sana: "..."
Wait, she almost doesn’t recognize the word “cannon” anymore. She’s almost pronouncing it “Niu Dapao”.
And Ushijima-kun has such a high favorability rating. Was it because he saw her playing volleyball last night?
Woohoo, volleyball brain is great, long live volleyball brain! Cannon is so high!
"Niu Da...Oh no, Ushijima-kun, thank you for your high praise for me. Let's add each other on line, shall we?" Kurikawa Sana took out her cell phone with emotion.
"Sorry, I don't have a line." As soon as Ushijima Wakari finished speaking, he saw the beautiful face of the girl in front of him instantly filled with loss.
He paused, then immediately said, "But I can learn to open one now."
"Ah la la?"
Tendou Jue was amused and came over to put his arm around Ushijima's shoulder. "Who said text messages and emails were enough for communication? Who said we couldn't use Line so we didn't use it?"
After thinking for a second, Ushijima Wakari nodded and admitted, "It's me."
Tian Tong Jue teased with a wicked smile, "Then why are you suddenly willing to open Line again now?"
Ushijima Wakari said honestly, "Because Kurikawa-san uses Line."
Tian Tong Jue: "Puff...Puff hahahaha!!"
Kurikawa Sana was stunned by his honesty.
It turns out that Ushijima-kun is not aloof, but has a natural attribute, and is also a natural fool.
The contrast is really amazing. Who would have thought that this super handsome ace who is nearly 1.9 meters tall, muscular, reliable, actually has a silly personality.
With the help of Tendou Kaku, Kurikawa Sana added the Line account that Ushijima Wakari had just opened, then shuddered at the resentful eyes of a certain golden-haired fox that were about to overflow with black energy, and quickly slipped back.
"Then Ushijima-kun, see you later~"
"Yeah, see you later."
Until the black-haired girl walked away with Inarizaki's large group, Ushijima Wakari still stood there looking in the direction of her disappearance.
The black-haired boy wearing a white mask walked up to him, "Jori-kun."
"Sakuhaya." Ushijima Wakari nodded, "How did you feel about today's match?"
The person who came was Tokyo Idaizan Academy's main attacker, Sakuhaya Seiomi. Although he and Ushijima Wakari were in different schools, they were good friends.
Sakuhaya Seiomi respected Ushijima Wakari very much, not only because of Ushijima's outstanding volleyball skills, but also because when they first met in the restroom, while other people washed their hands and shook the water off them, Ushijima would wipe his hands with a handkerchief and fold the wiped side of the handkerchief inside.
For Sakuhaya Seiomi, who suffers from severe mysophobia, it was easy for him to show respect to Ushijima Wakari. He was even willing to travel from Tokyo to Miyagi Prefecture on weekends just to watch Ushijima Wakari's games and training.
"It was a very exciting match. Wakari-kun is as good as ever, and Inarizaki is indeed strong."
After a pause, Sakuhaya Seiomi finally asked, "However, Wakari-kun seems to be particularly concerned about the manager of Inarizaki. Why?"
Ushijima Wakari: "Because she's a strong basketball player."
"How strong?"
"Maybe even stronger than us and Kiryuhachi."
Sakuzao Holy Minister: "..."
Kiryu Hachi is ranked among the top three main attackers in the country, along with Sakuhaya Seiomi and Ushijima Wakari. He is a tough guy who is nearly 1.9 meters tall and weighs 170 kilograms. He is extremely powerful.
"Stronger than us and Kiryuhachi? How is that even possible? It's rare that Wakatoshi-kun would actually joke."
"No, I'm not kidding." Ushijima Wakari said seriously, "If you get a chance to see her play in person someday, you'll understand."
“…”
Thinking of the girl's slender and fragile body and limbs, Sakuhaya Seiomi fell silent.
But, for someone to be praised so highly by Ruoli-kun...
Sakuhaya Seiomi knew Ushijima Wakari's character and knew that he was not the kind of person who would lie or joke, but it was still hard to imagine.
"Really?" Sakuhaya Seiomi replied in a low voice, "Then if I have the chance, I will take a good look at her."
"Look at her—what makes her so special that she could impress you, Jouri-kun."
…
*
Aoba Castle West, Gymnasium.
After finishing the extra weekend training with Oikawa Toru, Iwaizumi sat aside to rest and turned on his phone.
As soon as the screen lit up, he was stunned.
"What's wrong, Iwa-chan, what did you see?" Oikawa Toru asked casually while panting and drinking water.
Iwaizumi looked at the picture and said uncertainly, "This is the Anpanman Museum in Sendai... Did she come to Sendai?"
Oikawa Toru curiously leaned over to take a look and saw that the interface Iwaizumi was looking at was Instagram, and it was a post from an account called "sana".
There were several photos in his feed, both scene shots and portraits. The scene shot certainly looked like the classic Anpanman Museum, a specialty of Sendai. As for the portrait, the black-haired girl had an unforgettable face—it was Kurikawa Sana, whom he and Iwaizumi had met on their previous trip to Hyogo Prefecture.
Oikawa Tooru was stunned for a moment, "Iwa-chan, you even followed her Instagram..."
Iwaizumi choked. "No? That's weird?"
"It's not that strange, but don't you have her contact? Why don't you just ask her directly and ask her if she's in Sendai? There's no need to guess based on photos."
Oikawa Toru narrowed his eyes, "Iwa-chan, are you too shy to ask through text?"
Iwaizumi: “…”
"Asshole Oikawa, no one will think you're dumb if you don't speak!"
"If you don't dare to ask, then I'll ask." Oikawa Toru shrugged, took out his phone and flipped through the address book. After finding Sana, he clicked on the chat box and quickly typed a message: [Kuri-chan, have you come to Sendai? ]
Soon, not long after he sent the message, he saw a small "read" word appear next to the message.
Oikawa Toru raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Soon, Kurikawa Sana replied: [Yes, our club came here to play a competition with Shiratorizawa.]
Oikawa Toru: “…”
What? She actually went to Shiratorizawa?!
Almost immediately, the stern face of Ushijima Wakari and his incantatory words, "Oikawa, you should come to Shiratorizawa," appeared in Toru Oikawa's mind.
...My fist is hard.
Before he could even think of a reply, a new message from the girl popped up: [Just finished the match with Shiratorizawa. Speaking of which, Oikawa-kun, the scenery in your Miyagi Prefecture is so beautiful.]
Along with it, there was a photo.
“………”
The photo shows the sunset in Miyagi Prefecture. It is beautiful and gorgeous, and the scenery is charming. The owner of the photo recorded the beautiful scenery at this moment and invited others to appreciate it together.
But that's not what Oikawa Tooru sees.
If he wasn't mistaken, those two orange and black heads in the lower right corner of the photo...why did they look so familiar?
Aren't those the little ones from Karasuno, Hinata Shoyo and Tobio?!
After confirming the location of the photo shoot, Oikawa Toru picked up the bag containing the sportswear and said, "Let's go, Iwa-chan."
Iwaizumi was stunned, "Where to?"
"Go watch the sunset."
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