73: The Secret of Aotori

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THE CHANGE in Kobayashi Aotori was subtle, and although everyone vaguely sensed that Aotori seemed more joyful and cheerful compared to before, they attributed it to the effect of playing against Karasuno, who he had "long been optimistic about".

No one knew that Kobayashi Aotori had just undergone a complete rebirth.


ON KARASUNO'S SIDE, Coach Ukai silently pondered ways to break through the situation. He touched his chin with one hand, carefully recalling Shiratorizawa's strategies and habits, as well as Karasuno's strengths and advantages.

"Ahaha! Don't worry! Whether it's an out ball or an in ball, I'll receive it!" Nishinoya Yuu stood by, confidently placing his hands on his hips, his eyes sparkling, and the bright color on his forehead slightly swaying.

"Nishinoya-senpai is so cool!" Hinata echoed beside him, making the already confident Nishinoya Yuu even more proud, placing his hands on his hips and laughing heartily.

"Those two..." Sugawara looked at the two helplessly yet warmly, sharing a smile with Daichi beside him.

Yachi, who was unable to stand on the court due to the rules, stood with the audience, looking slightly puzzled at the still enthusiastic Karasuno team, despite being at a disadvantage.

It's the finals, and they're facing Shiratorizawa, so why does everyone... seem more relaxed?

Takeda-sensei, on the sidelines, breathed a slight sigh of relief. Initially, he was afraid that everyone in Karasuno would feel heavy-hearted facing Kobayashi Aotori and Ushijima Wakatoshi, but fortunately, this wasn't the case.

"Hmm? Is it because it's Aotori on the other side that it's okay?"

Suddenly, Nishinoya Yuu's voice rang out loudly. Takeda-sensei was slightly taken aback and then realized in surprise that he had inadvertently voiced his thoughts out loud!

Ukai Keishin, standing beside him, was quite curious, crossing his arms and raising an eyebrow at him, "Why do you say that?"

Tanaka, with a mischievous smile, inserted himself into the conversation, hooking his arm around Nishinoya Yuu's shoulder and leaning forward with a mysterious expression, winking at him:

"Because... we discovered a secret!"

"And it's a secret only known to me, Nishinoya, Hinata, and Kageyama!!" He said with barely contained excitement, making even Nishinoya Yuu nod vigorously beside him.

Hinata, suddenly mentioned, looked up blankly, his beady eyes blinking. He then looked in surprise at the expressionless Kageyama beside him—

What secret?! Even Kageyama knows! But I have no idea!

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