T.N.: The chapter title can be used metaphorically to indicate that all participants in a situation are ready and everything is set to begin. For example, in a business setting, it might mean that everyone involved in a project is ready to start.
THE GROUP, having changed into their uniforms, emerged from the resting room, tall figures walking down the corridor.
...Caught in the middle, Kobayashi Aotori felt a strange unease.
Despite having graduated from high school years ago, why did he still feel guilty walking in a group with classmates?
Soon, Kobayashi Aotori understood the source of his unease—
As the Shiratorizawa team was chatting and turned a corner, they bumped into another group walking in the same direction. However, one person was trailing far behind, keeping a considerable distance from his teammates.
Kobayashi Aotori blinked.
It turned out to be Itachiyama, well, that's a coincidence. They must have just finished their match. Haha.
If I remember correctly, Itachiyama won that match. After all, they were the champions of the Interhigh National Tournament in the original work... Ah.
Ah, so they're our opponents tomorrow.
...Champions? Opponents?
Kobayashi Aotori's mind crashed like a computer.
Both teams simultaneously stopped in their tracks. Tendou's large eyes glanced at the Itachiyama team, then tilted his head to look at the "expressionless" Kobayashi Aotori beside him, eyes curving into a smile:
"Hey, hey, what's the plan now?"
Kobayashi Aotori finally snapped out of it. This wasn't the intense confrontation scene he imagined from a classic hot-blooded anime. The players on both sides seemed quite familiar with each other...?
Well, they were all ace schools, probably old rivals.
Kobayashi Aotori discreetly exhaled a breath of relief. It was all Oikawa Tooru's fault during the match against Seijoh, insisting on a classic standoff, making Kobayashi Aotori mistakenly think it was common sense in the anime world.
"Eh? It's Kobayashi Aotori~! You look just as handsome as in the videos!" An enthusiastic voice called out. Kobayashi Aotori followed the sound and saw the bright, cheerful face of Komori Motoya.
Kobayashi Aotori agreed with this point. The original host was indeed very handsome, which made him position himself as a background vase in the team who wouldn't stand out or make mistakes.
T.N.: "background vase" refers to someone who is present and looks good but does not stand out or contribute significantly. In the context of a team or group, this person is visually appealing but does not play a crucial role.
"背景板" (background board) refers to someone who blends into the background, not drawing attention.
"花瓶" (vase) refers to someone who is attractive but not useful beyond their appearance.
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