74: Aotori's Nemesis

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THE VOLLEYBALL FLEW HIGH, passing over the net under everyone's gaze, landing in Karasuno's court—

Daichi made a precise pass, the volleyball flew straight towards Kageyama, and in that moment, countless eyes focused on Kageyama—!

Below the net, Kobayashi Aotori's eyes were intensely focused on Kageyama's hand, about to touch the volleyball, his presence undeniable.

The immense pressure in front of him made cold sweat slowly trickle down Kageyama's forehead. He took a deep breath, and an orange figure broke through the air's constraints behind him, eyes burning as they looked at Kageyama's back.

...Tch!

Although he was internally displeased, he still unhesitatingly made a precise back set—

Hinata's eyes sparkled brightly, as dazzling as his hair color. The volleyball suddenly appeared in front of him, and at the same time, there was a familiar dark blue—

Hinata's pupils contracted, staring in shock at Kobayashi Aotori who had suddenly appeared in front of him.

It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; he had sensed Hinata's position all along?!

Unfortunately, there wasn't much time for Hinata to think further; the arrow was already on the string and had to be released!

"Bang!"

"Snap!"

Two figures landed, the volleyball gently striking the ground beside Hinata's foot.

In front of him, a tall shadow blocked his entire view.

Kobayashi Aotori stood across the net, looking down at Kageyama and Hinata. The ultimate weapon Karasuno took immense pride in and countless teams feared seemed like child's play to him.

His expression didn't change much, just a slight raise of his eyebrows, as if surprised at how easily he blocked it, or perhaps wondering...

—Is that all there is?

The spectators in the front row were most impacted, their faces blank as they saw that familiar expression on Kobayashi Aotori's face, falling into deep thought.

Why did it look so familiar? That expression...

...

Wasn't it the same surprised yet amused expression from middle school?!!

Is it starting again?!

In the Karasuno team, a student couldn't help but swallow, looking around at their peers, all of whom had fearful expressions.

In their eyes, facing what seemed like a towering mountain, Kageyama and Hinata's worry was evident and impossible to hide.

"Impossible..."

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