Chapter 84 Volleyball 44
Kuroo Tetsuro never considered himself an i person.
But when Koutarou Koutarou pulled him to Inarizaki's territory and said loudly with a smile, "Sanana, let me introduce you! This is my good friend and Otokoma's captain, Kuroo Tetsuro. He's a very interesting guy!" Kuroo Tetsuro couldn't help but tense up.
He and Kuroo were both tall, standing out among the volleyball-playing DKs. Their simultaneous departure to another school's territory was already eye-catching, and Kuroo's words had the entire cafeteria's attention riveted on them.
Kuroo Tetsuro: “…”
I really admire Kuroo, this guy is a social gangster.
The black-haired girl, who suddenly heard her own name, looked over in surprise, her azure eyes meeting his.
Unlike when looking at her from afar, the girl's beauty shines even more brightly up close, creating an impact that cannot be matched by looking at her from a distance.
The moment she saw him, the surprise in the girl's eyes faded, replaced by a sweet smile that became even more beautiful and moving. "Hello."
Kurooo Tetsurō was slightly stunned.
It was a really nice voice, exactly the same as the one he heard on the computer that afternoon, except that now the name called out by the voice changed from "kozume" to his "Kuroo".
After a moment, he returned to his usual "I'm always warm and welcoming" state, smiled at her, and extended his hand. "Hello, I'm Kuroo Tetsuro, the captain of Otokoma High School. Kurosaurus said that he hopes more people can recognize Kurikawa-san's excellence, so... it's nice to meet you, Kurikawa-san."
"Nice to meet you too, Kuroo-senpai."
Kurikawa Sana smiled and shook his hand. The other person's wheat-colored palm was broad, thick and warm. His fingertips seemed to have some calluses from playing basketball, which brought a tingling sensation when held in his palm.
With a "ding" sound.
【Kuroo Tetsurō】
Position: MB (External Hitter)
Back number: No. 1
School: Otokoma High School (Grade 3, Class 5)
Height: 187.7cm
Weight: 75.3KG
Birthday: November 17
Constellation: Scorpio
Five-dimensional abilities: Technique 4, Speed 4, Strength 3, Jump 2, Physical Strength 3, Brain 4
Siblings: Sister
My recent trouble: I can’t straighten my hair because it got tangled when I slept.
Favorite food: Rock-grilled saury
Specialties: A calm and composed strategist, a skilled blocker, a captain's blood, and a talent for sports management hidden beneath the surface.
[Kuroo Tetsurō, current favorability rating: 43.]
…
Kurikawa Sana fell into deep thought.
It was really surprising that the initial favorability of the two final possible targets, Tokyo Otokoma, whom she had never met and whom she had always been very worried about, was quite high.
The system commented appropriately: [Perhaps this is the benefit of being a celebrity.]
Hmm... Is it like what the system said?
Carefully and without leaving any trace, Kurikawa Sana couldn't help but look at Guzhua Grinding, but was unexpectedly caught by the other party.
The blond boy's eyes were calm, but he had an inexplicably special aura that was impossible to ignore.
Kurikawa Sana: "...!"
It was strange. She felt a little guilty again. She only felt guilty when facing the twins. Now she also felt guilty when facing Mo Mo, whom she had just met not long ago.
The system grumbled: "Perhaps it's the aura of Kozuma Rakuten himself, or perhaps it's because Kuroo Tetsuro and Kozuma Rakuten have been close friends since childhood, so even just saying hello to Kuroo brings out a strong sense of NTR."
Kurikawa Sana: "???"
NTR or something is too exaggerated, it's just a greeting!
System: [You're right. You know it's just a greeting, right? Then there's no need to feel guilty. Sana, your moral composure needs to be improved.]
Kurikawa Sana: […System, do you want to listen to what you are saying? QAQ]
Despite complaining to the system in her mind for eight hundred rounds, the short filming of the TV series has allowed her to make great progress in her acting skills, and the girl still maintains a well-behaved and sweet smile on her face.
"Okay, how long are you going to hold our manager's hand?!"
The two Gong twins each pulled apart the girl's hand. Gong You quickly let go of Kuroo Tetsuro and twitched his lips, saying, "Senior, this greeting is taking a little too long, isn't it?"
Kuroo Tetsuro raised his hands and smiled, "It seems like only twenty seconds have passed, right?"
Miyaji frowned unhappily. He said nothing, but held the girl's hand tightly. However, he was pulled away by Miyayo in the next second.
"Ah Zhi, you bastard, it's your turn now? Let me go!"
"Stupid You! Do you really have to fight me internally in front of external enemies?"
Seeing that the Inarizaki specialty twin brawl was about to appear in Senran High School for a limited time, Kita Shinsuke cured each of them with a chestnut, and then turned to Kuroo Tetsurō and said, "I'm sorry, my members are still immature."
Kuroo Tetsuro good-naturedly hooked his arm around Koutarou Kousa's shoulder and said, "It's nothing. Kousaru is already a third-year student and the captain, but he doesn't seem very mature."
Koutarou raised his eyebrows, "Nonsense, I'm obviously very mature."
"puff……"
Kurooo Tetsurō almost laughed out loud.
If Kousa were really mature, would she introduce Sanana, whom she loves so much, to him?
There is only one possibility, that is, Kuroo has not yet come to his senses and has not yet realized his own feelings.
Kuroneji is not like Momo. Momo's current emotions are not as turbulent as Kuroneji's, but he recognized his specialness early on.
Molu has begun to divide its territory competitively, and even wants to isolate its own young tamed ones and keep them all to itself.
Kurooo Tetsurō looked at Kurikawa Sana again. She was already coaxing the twins from Inarizaki. The girl's pretty face was full of helplessness, yet there was a hint of doting that she herself seemed unaware of.
Sure enough, the Gong brothers were not as childish and immature as they appeared. They were simply enjoying the feeling of being coaxed and watched by her.
——That’s quite interesting, Kuroo Tetsuro thought.
It's quite interesting to watch the fire from the other side of the river and observe everything from the perspective of a third-party spectator.
…
*
After dinner, the moonlight was hazy and night fell.
On the campus of Senran High School during the summer vacation nights, cicadas tirelessly sing their unique songs in the quiet night, penetrating the peaceful night and composing a symphony unique to summer.
Compared to the bright and shining sun during the day, the night sky outside Tokyo tonight is covered with clouds, completely obscuring the moon.
Kurikawa Sana looked up at the sky helplessly.
Is the air quality in the suburbs of Tokyo so bad that the moon isn't visible?
Not only was there no moon in the sky, but there was also no Tsukishima Hotaru on the ground. Kurikawa Sana took Strawberry Pudding around for a while, but still couldn't find Tsukishima Hotaru.
Strange, doesn't Tsukishima-kun practice more?
During the training camp, all the gymnasiums in Senran High School were brightly lit, even at night.
Inarizaki had no plans for extra training tonight. Instead, all the regular players gathered in the men's dormitory to watch tapes of other schools' matches. Due to the location, Kurikawa Sana didn't join them, but the other schools' teams were all actively increasing their practice, and the sounds of volleyballs hitting balls and sneakers scraping against the floor could be heard everywhere.
For example, right here in the gym, Ninka-chan from Karasuno High School is practicing with Kageyama and Hinata. Kageyama and Hinata appear to be practicing fast breaks, while Ninka tosses the ball for them.
After seeing this scene outside the door, Kurikawa Sana thought for a second, went to the vending machine outside, bought three bottles of electrolyte water, and then walked in.
Hinata Shoyo immediately noticed her and shouted in surprise, "Senior!"
Kageyama Tobio was stunned for a moment. He was using his handsome face abnormally again. His expression was awkward and ferocious for a moment, as if he was very angry just a second ago.
But after seeing the black-haired girl come in, the muscles on Kageyama Tobio's face twitched, and he tried to calm down to his usual calm state, "...Kurikawa-senpai, good evening."
"It's Sana-chan!" Taniji Rinka blushed. She and the other team managers used the same name to address Kurikawa Sana. Only then did she realize that Hinata and Kageyama were both calling each other "senpai". She quickly changed her words and said, "Kurikawa-senpai..."
"It's okay, just call me by my name." Kurikawa Sana smiled and walked over to distribute electrolyte drinks to the three of them. "Here, you've been training hard, how about some water?"
"Thank you, Kurikawa-san!"
"Thank you, Sana-chan..."
After taking two sips of water, Hinata Shoyo and Kageyama Tobio continued their fast break practice. Looking at the yellow and blue volleyballs scattered all over the floor, Kurikawa Sana whispered, "Nika-chan, is it my imagination? Why does it feel like the atmosphere between them isn't right?"
She had already felt this way when she was outside the door just now. The atmosphere inside was very depressing, unlike the way Hinata and Kageyama usually get along.
"Ah! Sana-chan, did you feel it too? They were arguing..."
Taniji Hitoka's face was filled with nervousness and worry. "Or maybe it couldn't be called an argument, more of a disagreement. After training today, Hinata-kun suddenly said he didn't want to close his eyes during fast breaks anymore. Kageyama-kun objected, but he still practiced with him."
"But after hitting so many balls, Hinata-kun hasn't been able to hit a single one. He's completely different from his usual state. Kageyama-kun's expression is getting more and more terrifying..." As she spoke, Taniji Rinka's voice became smaller and smaller.
Kurikawa Sana nodded, "I see."
Sure enough, the change in Hinata-kun's expression that I saw today was not an illusion. He finally decided to take the step to make a change.
But it is obvious that it is quite difficult for people to break out of their comfort zone.
In every subsequent shot, Hinata Shoyo opened his eyes and saw clearly that he was too concerned about the direction of the ball, so every shot missed, and even his palm did not touch the ball at all.
After another cartload of balls was completely empty and they failed to successfully launch another fast break, Kageyama Tobio finally couldn't stand it any longer, "Enough! Let's stop here!"
"Instead of wasting time and energy on such meaningless things, you should practice more on your blocking, serving and receiving. You haven't even mastered these basic skills yet!"
Hinata Shoyo panted and retorted stubbornly, "But I have nothing else besides this fast break. In the last match between Inter High and Aoba Johsai, our fast break was seen through and blocked by the king, and we lost. During the beach volleyball game at the Kobe seaside, Oshiro-senpai and Kita-senpai from Inarizaki were able to stop us!"
"By the second half of today's training, Senran High School had already adapted to this fast break... If this continues, sooner or later I'll be blocked from every fast break and never be able to play again!"
Kageyama Tobio's eyebrows twitched fiercely. "If I say no, then it won't happen! I will become stronger, and my passes will be more accurate. In short, this fast break doesn't require your willpower. I will tear through the block with my own hands and pass you a ball that will not be blocked!"
"But if that's the case, then I'll never grow, right? I want to become stronger too!"
"What about Karasuno's victory and stability? Are you just not going to care?! The Harutaka Miyagi Prefecture qualifiers are going to start next month. Do you want me to tip the ball that you're bound to miss? Don't even think about it!"
Gudi Renhua anxiously tried to dissuade them, "Please, please don't fight!"
However, the emotional collision was too intense, so that Kageyama Tobio and Hinata Shoyo could no longer hear other sounds. The former grabbed the latter by the collar and threw him out, "Why won't you listen to me?!"
"Hinata-kun!" Taniji Hitoka was so nervous that her heart was about to jump out of her throat, but the next second, she saw the black-haired girl next to her rush forward at an extremely fast speed, catch the orange-haired boy in a princess hug, as steady as a rock.
Gudi Jinhua: “…Huh?”
Kageyama Tobio: “…”
Kurikawa Sana held the boy in her arms steadily and said sincerely, "Everyone, please talk it over nicely if you have anything to say. Please don't fight."
“……!”
The girl's embrace was sweet and soft, and Hinata Shoyo blushed instantly, his heart beating so violently that it seemed like it was about to burst out.
But he could hardly tell whether his rapid heartbeat was due to the hug from his senior or the fierce argument with Kageyama.
Soon, Hinata Shoyo lowered his head, his slightly long orange hair obscuring his expression.
"Thank you, Kurikawa-san, but I'm sorry... I still have something I want to clarify with Kageyama."
As soon as he finished speaking, the boy rushed out again like an orange cannonball and wrestled with Kageyama Tobio—
No, to be precise, it was Hinata Shoyo who was unilaterally hugging and holding Kageyama Tobio, not allowing him to leave, and yelling at him to continue passing the ball to him.
Kageyama Tobio was also very angry, and the situation ended up with one of them holding the other's head and the other pinching the other's chin, and they were in a stalemate and yelling at each other.
Kurikawa Sana was completely stunned.
This was different from the usual playful arguments between the Miyabi twins, as both Kageyama and Hinata were serious now.
Gudi Renhua was trembling and almost crying, "What should I do, Sana-chan, they are fighting..."
"Hinka-chan..."
Kurikawa Sana couldn't help but recall the memories of the previous basketball world.
Although the situation now was obviously different, Kageyama and Hinata clashed because of their desire for progress, which was much better than during the Teiko Generation of Miracles... but as expected, for a moment, she still felt afraid.
The young men in this world were too wonderful, and she absolutely did not want them to part ways like they had in the Age of Miracles—she did not want that to happen even if there was the slightest possibility.
Kurikawa Sana lowered her eyes, and when she recalled the ending of the previous world, even her eyes couldn't help but feel sore.
The figures of the group of teenagers playing basketball appeared in my mind again after a long time.
"Click".
Crystal clear water droplets fell on the orange floor of the stadium.
"Sana-chan...?"
Seeing that she had not responded, Taniji Rinka turned her head in confusion. After seeing Kurikawa Sana's expression, Taniji Rinka froze in her tracks, "Why is Sana-chan crying?!"
“?!!”
After hearing this, Kageyama Tobio and Hinata Shoyo were both stunned. The two people who were originally wrestling with each other seemed to have pressed the pause button at the same time.
"Kurikawa-san..."
The black-haired girl raised her head, tears lingering in her azure eyes, and she looked visibly sad.
"Kageyama-kun, Hinata-kun..."
"Please don't fight, okay?"
The young man stood there in a daze, a sense of shame suddenly emerging in his mind, slowly spreading from his chest and gradually becoming turbulent.
They clenched their fists tightly.
Seriously…
Tani-san and Kurikawa-san are still here. What on earth did they do in front of girls?!
…
*
An hour later.
At night in Miyagi Prefecture, at Ikawa's house, the brown-haired boy came out of the shower and saw the message he had just received on his phone. He opened his eyes wide in surprise.
After the mist completely dissipated and he could see the font on the phone screen clearly, Oikawa Toru almost laughed out loud.
[Kageyama Tobio: Good evening, Oikawa-senpai. I have a very important question for you.]
[Kageyama Tobio: We're participating in a multi-school training camp in Tokyo. After today's practice match, Hinata suddenly said that he doesn't want to close his eyes during fast breaks anymore, but it's very difficult to do in practice. I'd like to ask what Oikawa-senpai would do?]
...No way?
Oikawa Tooru actually laughed out loud.
How did Xiao Feixiong ask this question so naturally?
Sometimes, Oikawa Toru really admires Tobio's character. As long as it's for volleyball, as long as it's something related to volleyball, he is so sincere and unwavering.
But why did Xiao Feixiong actually ask him, his rival, why did he think he would answer so obediently? It's absolutely impossible, okay?
Oikawa Tooru was amused and typed back, "Xiao Feixiong, has your account been hacked?" (Question mark face emoji)
[Talent will blossom and bear fruit: Why on earth do you think I, your opponent, will answer your questions obediently? (Three question marks emoji)]
[Kageyama Tobio: Please, if I can get guidance from Oikawa-senpai, I'll do anything!]
[Talent will blossom and bear fruit: No way~ I'm very busy (grimace emoji)]
[Kageyama Tobio: Please! Oikawa-senpai!]
Is this guy a parrot? How could he possibly agree to something like this? Oikawa Toru raised an eyebrow and was about to formally refuse again when he saw the other party's next message coming in -
[Kageyama Tobio: Because of the fight between Hinata and I today, Kurikawa-san looked very sad... I want to practice my quick attack and make peace with Hinata. I don't want to make her sad anymore.]
[Kageyama Tobio: Can you tell me what to do? Oikawa-senpai, please.]
“……?!”
Oikawa Tooru tightened his grip on his phone.
After a long time, the brown-haired boy closed his eyes, and the expression on his handsome face was complicated and difficult to read.
What? So her school and Karasuno went to Tokyo for a joint training camp.
When I closed my eyes, the image of the girl leaping high at dawn on the Kobe beach, and her warm and beautiful smile, flashed through my mind.
I have the impression that she always has a bright smile on her face, and it is hard to imagine her being sad.
…really.
What are Xiao Feixiong and Xiaobudian doing? They actually make others sad because of such a thing?
Oikawa Tooru lowered his eyes and typed a reply quickly.
[Talent will blossom and bear fruit: Isn't the solution obvious? The one who controls the offense is the main attacker, not you.]
[Talent will blossom and bear fruit: all you have to do is work hard for it and give a more perfect dribble, instead of depriving the little one of the right to open his eyes.]
[Talent will blossom and bear fruit: If you don't change your stubbornness, you'll go back to being the dictatorial king you were in junior high. So, think about it.]
After replying to the message, Oikawa Toru put down his phone and looked out the window.
The night in Miyagi Prefecture is filled with stars, like a deep blue painting.
For a moment, Oikawa Toru seemed to see the reflection of the fluorescent blue tears of Kobe Suma Sea that night in the Miyagi Prefecture sky. But when he blinked again, everything was back to normal, nothing.
The next time I see her will be during the Miyagi Prefecture Spring High School Qualifiers...
The boy blinked slightly.
…
*
Tokyo, Senran High School.
After taking a shower, Kurikawa Sana also sorted out the emotions that were a little out of control an hour ago.
Shortly after the fight stopped, Kageyama and Hinata were taken back by their seniors, Tanaka and Nishitani, from Karasuno to be taught a lesson.
Although they still looked a little stiff when they left, Kageyama left a message saying, "Sorry, senpai, I'll try to work harder," and Hinata also said that she would go to Coach Ueno to seek ways to improve.
They all have good personalities, and maybe it was late at night that made people emo, so she just shed some small pearls. But after taking a shower, she felt that the momentary sadness had dissipated.
Kurikawa Sana came out of the bathroom after taking a shower and was about to go back to the female manager's dormitory to rest.
Suddenly, she heard a "ding" sound in her mind.
[Oikawa Toru, Favorability +5. ]
Kurikawa Sana: "...?!"
what happened?
Oikawa-kun, are you also emo late at night? !
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