Chapter 73 Volleyball 33
As the first program of the Inarizaki Academy Festival, Kurikawa Sana's piano performance undoubtedly ignited the atmosphere, and the audience in the auditorium shouted her name in unison.
"Sana! Sana! Sana!"
The thunderous applause and the calls that almost blew the ceiling off continued until the host reappeared and the next show began, and the venue gradually returned to calm.
"She's really a big star..." Ginjima Yui sighed, "I suddenly have a feeling that if Kurikawa-san hadn't chosen to be the manager of our volleyball club, we would have been very far away from her, right?"
Upon hearing this, not only the twins and Kakuna Rintaro were stunned, but even Kita Shinsuke was slightly stunned.
"That's right, I had this feeling when I watched Kurikawa-san's TV series before." Akagi Michinari said with deep sympathy.
"Absolutely. Even my idol Karin said it's difficult to meet Kurikawa-san, but I see him every day at club events." Oshiro Alan nodded in agreement.
Big Ear Lian looked up at the sky. "Every time at this moment, I can't help but sigh. Who could have imagined that the former Buddhist temple Inarizaki Volleyball Club could actually have a popular model and actor manager?!"
Akagi Michinari: "Kurikawa-kun is so awesome!"
"Huh? Are you talking about me?" The voice of the girl at the center of the topic sounded. When everyone looked in the direction of the voice, they were stunned.
The girl who was shining on the stage just now suddenly appeared in front of him. She was elegant and beautiful in a champagne-colored dress. Her beauty suddenly appeared at such a close distance that it seemed even more dazzling.
“……!!”
Hinata Shoyo instantly sat up straight, his orange eyes suddenly brightening up, reflecting the girl's champagne-colored figure.
Finally... I see my senior sister again!
"Hello, long time no see! Senior!" The orange-haired boy suddenly stood up and bowed!
Seeing the girl who suddenly appeared, Tsukishima Hotaru paused slightly, and Kageyama Tobio was also stunned for a moment, looking at the other person's face seriously for the first time.
Oikawa Tooru was the most casual and natural one among them. He smiled and raised his hand to say hello, "Hey, long time no see Kuri-chan, you play the piano very well~"
Iwaizumi Kazuya appeared remarkably composed, his every move displaying the maturity expected of a third-year senior. "Thank you for inviting me, Kurikawa. The show just now was fantastic."
"Thank you, Oikawa-senpai and Iwaizumi-senpai." Kurikawa Sana smiled and walked forward to greet everyone in Miyagi Prefecture one by one. She was in such a good mood that she almost flew away.
God knows how many voices of people adding favorability points rang in her mind while she was playing the piano just now! It basically kept ringing non-stop. To ensure the effect of the performance, she simply covered the piano with a red carpet and continued to play with muscle memory.
People in Miyagi Prefecture saw the biggest increases, even the aloof Tsukishima-kun saw an increase! Is it true that distance creates novelty? TVT
"Everyone from Karasuno, long time no see~" Kurikawa Sana sat down in the empty seat next to Hinata Shoyo and greeted them. She was so happy that it seemed as if flower bubbles were popping out of her head.
Hinata Shoyo was flattered, but Kageyama Tobio was still a little dazed, staring at the girl's profile.
Looking at the smile on Kurikawa Sana's face, Miya You was stunned for a moment, and suddenly a familiar sense of crisis surged in his heart again.
Very naturally, he turned around with a smile and spoke to her, "You played the song just now so well. Come to think of it, Sana-chan, besides playing the piano, what other specialties do you have? I don't think I've ever heard you mention them before."
Kurikawa Sana answered honestly: "Ballet, equestrianism, flower arranging, skiing..."
Everyone: “…”
Oh no, this is a real princess!
As expected, what Ginjima said just now was absolutely right. If Sana hadn't taken the initiative to join the volleyball club and become a manager, he might really have had no chance of interacting with her.
Gong You gasped and fainted to the side, but was supported by his brother. "It's too late, Zhi, Sana-chan is so dazzling, tell us what talents we have..."
Miyaji glanced at the visitor from Miyagi Prefecture behind him. In the face of foreign invasion, he chose to stand on the same front with his brothers.
The twins, who always bickered, spoke up to comfort each other for once: "You're the top high school setter in the country."
Gong You instantly revived and sat up again. "Yeah, my name sounds cool. What about you, Zhi? What talents do you have?"
Miyaji thought for a moment, "I can eat."
Gong You: “…”
Miyaji: "I can eat much more than you."
Gong You: “………………”
Kakuna Rintaro closed his eyes, unable to bear to watch. He would never complain about the twins.
Kurikawa Sana: “Pfft…”
Amused by the twins' hilarious antics, Kurikawa Sana remembered her business. "Well, it's almost time for you to get ready for the cafe. I've asked Ms. Sato to put your clothes and props at the volleyball club."
"What about you, Sana? When will you come with us?" asked Kita Shinsuke, who had been silent all this time.
"I'll be here soon. I'll show my friends around the Inarizaki campus first."
Friends, it is obvious that I am referring to the visitors from Miyagi Prefecture behind us.
Kita Shinsuke paused, turned his gaze towards the young men from Miyagi Prefecture, and met the eyes of two of his seniors who were in the third year.
Oikawa Toru did not dodge or avoid, and even smiled slightly. Iwaizumi Ichi's eyes were calm and steady, and his aura was equally powerful.
"I see," Kita Shinsuke said, "Have fun, Sana, and keep track of the time."
"Thank you, Kita-senpai!" Kurikawa Sana nodded obediently, "I'll be back before our cafe opens."
Hearing this, Oikawa Toru raised an eyebrow.
This Senior Bei is no simple person.
Just a few words and the aura reveal the same message.
——She is from our Inarizaki.
No matter how distracted she is while playing outside, she will always come back in the end.
Fellow captain Oikawa Tooru chuckled.
As expected, the guys who can serve as captains are not simple.
…
*
The air in Hyogo Prefecture is fresh on weekends, and the sunlight shines through the cotton-like clouds, giving the blue sky a gorgeous golden hue, making it a picturesque sight.
Led by Kurikawa Sana, the first-year students from Karasuno and the two students from Aoba Jonai walked on the Inarizaki campus and couldn't help but feel refreshed and relaxed.
Looking around, you can see student stalls everywhere at the school festival, eye-catching banners, colorful balloons, bright clusters of flowers, and the aroma of takoyaki and desserts in the air. The vibrant atmosphere of the school festival infects everyone on the road.
However, the person leading them was the most dazzling person in the crowd, and he would be stopped every two steps.
"Ah, it's Kurikawa-san!"
"Kurikawa-san, please give me your autograph!"
"Please, can we take a photo together?"
The boys and girls blushed as they mustered up the courage to step forward and blocked Kurikawa Sana. Hinata Shoyo was stunned, "Senior is really popular..."
Yamaguchi Tadashi sighed: "After all, he is an entertainer, so of course he is an idol on campus."
Too many people suddenly approached, and Tsukishima Hotaru frowned. The feeling of boredom that had been lingering in her chest since morning seemed to have deepened a little.
After signing autographs and taking photos, Kurikawa Sana clasped her hands together and said apologetically, "I've been like this whenever I'm in a crowd lately... I'm sorry, are you guys getting bored?"
Hinata Shoyo quickly said, "How could that be! The campus here is huge, and I'm having a lot of fun walking around!"
Yamaguchi Tadashi: "I, I just bought some takoyaki too. It's delicious!"
Kageyama Tobio raised the bag in his hand: "I also made a lot of gains. I just bought a T-shirt that I can wear during training."
Iwaizumi Kazuya nodded and said, "Don't worry about me and Oikawa. We both came to Amagasaki for a special trip last time, and we'll do the same this time. Even if it's just the two of us, it won't be boring."
Oikawa Tooru also smiled and said, "Yeah, Kuri-chan, don't feel any burden. Besides, aren't we going to the Kobe beach tonight? It's really exciting~"
"That's great!" Sana Kurikawa breathed a sigh of relief. When they arrived in Kobe in the evening, she wouldn't be surrounded by people and could spend more time with everyone.
But wait...huh? Is this an illusion? Tsukishima-kun seems to have said little today.
The young man with short flaxen hair turned his head to the side, his fair and handsome face seemed expressionless. His black-framed glasses concealed the emotions in his eyes, making his already indifferent aura even more difficult to approach.
Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a moment.
"Senior, isn't it almost time?" Hinata Shoyo kindly reminded, "It seems like it's almost time for the cafe to open when the senior captain said it would."
"Oh, okay..." Kurikawa Sana came back to her senses and put on a smile again: "Then next, I'll treat everyone to coffee!"
…
*
The club's simulated business venue was set up in the venue where each club held its daily activities. A sign reading "Fox Messenger Theme Cafe" was hung outside the Inarizaki Volleyball Hall, and a long line formed outside, indicating its popularity.
Normally, the long lines outside are caused by students gathering to watch the Inarizaki Volleyball Club's specialty, the "Twins Fight." Today, however, the lines were drawn by people eager to see the handsome men and beautiful women on the volleyball team. After all, the average look of the Inarizaki Volleyball Club is obvious to all, and with a manager who's a celebrity-level beauty, it's hard not to be incredibly popular.
Even Hinata Shoyo and the others were almost blinded by the scene before them when they entered the room.
"Welcome—"
"Inarizaki Divine Envoy is at your service."
"What could you drink?"
The familiar volleyball hall scene was filled with many round tables, carefully decorated with fresh bouquets and gorgeous tablecloths. The air was filled with fresh and elegant floral scents, and even the ground beneath the feet was soft carpet, leading all the way to the center of the hall.
The young men who were just wearing the Inarizaki brown khaki suit student uniforms in the auditorium have changed into hunting robes of various colors. Each piece is of high-quality texture, with gold and silver threads and dark patterns sewn into the fabric, giving it a low-key and luxurious texture.
The most important thing is that each of them wears fox ears of different colors on their heads, coupled with their above-average looks. For a moment, the entire volleyball hall seems to be covered with golden special effects.
“!!!”
Hinata Shoyo was stunned, feeling as if he had accidentally stumbled into a fox's territory.
"Oh? It's you guys." Gong You raised an eyebrow, stood up and said, "Anyone who comes is a guest. What would you like to drink?"
It was clearly just a headband decoration, but when the blond boy spoke, the golden fox ears on his head seemed to move, as if the golden-haired fox had really turned into a human form, becoming one with him.
Kakuna Rintaro calmly handed them the menu. Everyone took a look at it. The menu was simple and clear, with only nine drinks.
Kitako Special, Youko Special, Zhiko Special, Kaname Fox Special, Alan Special, Akagi Special, Ginjima Special, Big Ear Special, Sanae Special...
No, it looks weird. The big ear special adjustment is too tight. No, I should say that every one of them is quite difficult to stretch.
Faced with this abstract menu, everyone fell silent.
Only Kageyama Tobio raised his head with a determined look, "Please give me a glass of Setsuna... No, a glass of Yuuko Special, thank you."
Gong You: “…”
Hinata Shoyo: “…”
Kageyama definitely meant to say "setter special" when he just slipped up, right? Absolutely!
"Pfft..." Obai Alan, who was watching the show, couldn't help but burst out laughing: "You're very popular, Yuu, even boys want to choose you!"
"What do you mean by 'order me'? You're just ordering the coffee I made! Don't make it sound so weird!" Gong You grumbled as he walked over to the bar and began his wonderful work. "Please wait a moment, sir. Your drink will be ready shortly."
Miyaji looked at Kageyama Tobio sympathetically, wondering if he would get to drink the strawberry and grilled oyster latte.
"I want a cup of Kuri-chan's special~" Oikawa Toru found a seat and sat down with Iwaizumi.
"Then I'll order a Sana... Special, too." Perhaps because it was his first time calling out that name, it felt too intimate and unfamiliar, causing Iwaizumi's tone to pause unnaturally, but he quickly returned to normal. "Where can I pay, please?"
Kita Shinsuke looked at them calmly and replied, "No need to pay, Sana said she'll treat you to drinks."
Hinata Shoyo said excitedly, "Then I'll order a cup of Senior's special too!"
Yamaguchi Tadashi: "I, I'm the same as Hinata!"
Compared to the others' high spirits, Tsukishima Hotaru frowned and said, "As for me, whatever is fine."
"Understood, guests."
Miyaji had just written down everyone's order when he heard the rising and falling breathing sounds from the other guests around him.
"Sana! It's Sana-chan!"
"So, so beautiful, so dazzling—"
"Wow, I saw Sana-chan's two dress styles in one day. I have no regrets!"
Everyone was stunned and looked in the direction of everyone's gaze. They saw that the girl in front of them had changed her outfit into a pink and white lace dress, which was different from the champagne-colored dress she wore when she played the piano on the stage just now. It was exquisite and beautiful.
Especially since she also wore the same fox ears on her head, but they were pink and white, and they swayed as she walked.
So, so beautiful...
And isn't this too cute?! It's a foul!
People were falling down all around. Weibai Alan quickly picked up a junior school girl who was so cute that she fainted. "Guest! Please cheer up!"
The junior schoolmate wiped her tears and said, "I can't cheer up at all. Kurikawa-senpai is so cute!"
"It is indeed the Princess Divine Envoy of Inarizaki!!"
"Give me a glass of Sanite, please!"
"Me too!!"
Hearing her embarrassing nickname of campus princess once again, Kurikawa Sana shuddered and hurried to mix the drinks, "Got it, everyone, please wait a moment--"
On the other side, Miya You had also finished preparing the coffee for Kageyama Tobio.
Kageyama Tobio lowered his head and looked carefully at the cup of coffee in front of him.
This cup of Yuhu's special coffee smells like a normal latte, but there is a big "love" word on it, as well as Gong Yu's handsome face. It looks like a pre-customized edible coffee latte art sticker that can be put on directly after the coffee is brewed.
Kageyama Tobio: “…”
Gong You smiled: "What are you thinking about? This means love for volleyball."
Kageyama Tobio: “…”
The main thing is that your face is on it.
"Sana's drink will take a while to prepare, please drink some water first, guest." Miyaji came over with a tray and presented a glass of water to everyone in Karasuno.
The young man with silver fox ears was wearing a silver-gray hunting robe. He was tall, with a cold and handsome face. Screams suddenly sounded around him.
"Thank you, Senior Gong!" Hinata Shoyang thanked him with a smile. After touching the cup and finding hot water, he seemed to suddenly remember something. The boy took out a small can of powdered substance from his bag, poured it into the water until it became milky white, and then drank it in one gulp.
Miyaji happened to see this scene and was a little surprised, "Is this protein powder?"
You're working so hard, you need to drink protein powder at this time? I've seen people bring milk to the coffee shop, but I've never seen them bring protein powder.
Hinata Shoyo nodded vigorously, "Yeah!"
"Gain muscle?" Miyaji raised an eyebrow.
"That's why..." Hinata Shoyo smiled sheepishly, "But the main reason is that this is the protein powder my senior gave me, so I have to drink it every day, not even for a single day."
Miyaji: “………………”
The silver-haired boy's arm muscles gripping the plate tensed for a moment.
You shouldn't have asked this question.
Did Sana actually give him something? And even invited him to the school festival?
Looking down at the orange-haired boy in front of him, Miyaji tried to find out why Sana was so caring towards him.
“………”
Tsukishima Hotaru, who was also silent, saw all the undercurrents around him. He closed his eyes, put on his headphones and stood up.
Yamaguchi Zhong was stunned for a moment and asked, "Ayue, are you going out?"
"Well, go out and get some fresh air."
…
"Huh... finally done."
Sana Kurikawa finished her last coffee, a chestnut-flavored latte. Using 50 grams of sweetened chestnut puree as a base, she added whole milk, black tea, and condensed milk, topped it with a creamy topping and finished with a swirl of sea salt caramel sauce. This was a drink she meticulously crafted.
As soon as she looked up, she saw a blond-haired boy walking out. He was particularly conspicuous because of his tall stature.
Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a moment.
...Tsukishima-kun?
She took off her apron and said, "Senior Obai, I'm going to be out for a while and will be back soon."
"Ah? Oh well..."
*
As soon as Kurikawa Sana chased out, she saw Tsukishima Hotaru's figure in the shade of a tree.
“…Tsukishima-kun!”
Hearing her voice, the boy looked at her in surprise.
Kurikawa Sana jogged for a while without getting out of breath, but her beautiful pink and white ears were a little crooked by the wind, and her cheeks turned red from the exercise.
"…What do you want from me?"
"I'm sorry, Tsukishima-kun. It's my fault."
Faced with the sudden apology, Tsukishima Hotaru was slightly stunned.
"Why do you say that?"
"Actually, I've noticed since this morning that Tsukishima-kun and I and everyone else at Inarizaki aren't very familiar with each other. You're neither as outgoing as Hinata-kun and Kageyama-kun, nor are you as interested in traveling in Hyogo Prefecture as Oikawa-senpai and Iwaizumi-senpai..."
"So Tsukishima-kun is feeling out of place and has come out alone now, probably because he thinks it's too boring in there."
Kurikawa Sana spoke a lot in one breath, then lowered her head with a sense of guilt, her voice muffled: "I didn't consider all this and rashly invited Tsukishima-kun all the way to Hyogo Prefecture..."
"I apologize for making an inappropriate invitation without considering your feelings."
"I just...want to see Tsukishima-kun so badly."
The girl's voice was gentle and filled with genuine apology, floating in the wind under the shade of the trees.
Along with the gentle words, the breeze also blew away the anxiety and boredom that had been lingering in my chest since morning.
Tsukishima Hotaru was completely stunned.
[Tsukishima Hotaru, Favorability +8.]
"You..." The boy finally spoke, his voice was unusually hoarse. "...Forget it, it's nothing."
"I was wrong too." Tsukishima Hotaru thought for a moment and whispered, "Since I agreed to come, I should have kept my promise. It was my fault for not being able to hide my emotions."
Kurikawa Sana quickly waved her hands and said, "No, no, how can it be wrong? If you feel uncomfortable or unhappy, you should express it. There's no need to hide it. It's not your fault, Tsukishima-kun. It's so uncomfortable to hold it in."
“………”
The boy turned his head away awkwardly, hiding the expression on his face.
Oh no, is it going to be a dull occasion again?
Kurikawa Sana thought for a second, and suddenly remembered that she had given him strawberry-flavored puffs to increase his favorability last time, and his message board said that his favorite food was strawberry shortcake.
If she remembered correctly, one of the dessert stalls at the school festival not far ahead was selling strawberry shortcakes.
"Tsukishima-kun, please wait for me a moment!"
The girl lifted up her skirt and ran out. Tsukishima Hotaru looked at her back, confused.
Soon, she came back with a pink box.
"Tsukishima-kun, here you go, my apology." Kurikawa Sana held up the box with a bright smile.
The pink box had a transparent design in the middle, and Tsukishima Hotaru could clearly see that there was a pink cake in the box, with the strawberries on it bright and juicy, and even the air was filled with the fragrance of strawberries.
The girl's smile was sweet and bright, and the color on her cheeks was brighter than the cake and strawberries themselves.
“…”
After a long while.
[Tsukishima Hotaru, Favorability +5.]
He took the cake and said softly, "...Thank you."
Kurikawa Sana pressed the issue, "Then... we're going to be at the beach in Kobe tonight. Can Tsukishima-kun come with us?"
"Well, that's fine." Tsukishima Hotaru lowered her eyes and said, "Don't worry about me getting bored. I'm not such a bad person."
Great, he agreed!!
"Great, Tsukishima-kun! I'll go back and continue mixing the drinks then. See you later?"
"Yeah." The boy responded softly.
Yay!!
Kurikawa Sana turned around and ran towards the coffee shop, while taking out her phone, opening Line, and changing Tsukishima-kun's note to [AAA cool male god (loves strawberry shortcake version)].
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