100: Amazing Tacit Understanding

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TOKYO METROPOLITAN GYMNASIUM

In the vast volleyball court, at this grand Spring High tournament, there was an eerie silence.

The atmosphere was filled with tension. Everyone couldn't help but hold their breath, their eyes fixed on the court, afraid of missing any crucial moment.

Everyone's eyes involuntarily followed the trajectory of the volleyball, their pupils moving agilely, with bursts of explosive sound ringing in their ears:

"Bang—!"

Ushijima Wakatoshi's powerful left hand cut off all possibilities of that ball, directing it to a single path.

A low exclamation arose, with one side's players letting out soft cheers, while the other side frowned deeply, their expressions solemn.

All the spectators present couldn't help but choose the team to support in their hearts, their emotions rising and falling with the score.

This—is the charm of sports competition.


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"ARAN-SENPAI!!" Miya Atsumu's clear voice rang out as the volleyball soared through the air in a perfect arc. A figure leapt high, his arm swinging lightly, the angle perfect, and a crisp hit resounded. Just as the ball crossed the net, a pair of hands suddenly extended, the smooth path of the volleyball was instantly blocked, and it slid away, suddenly changing its direction—

"Touch, one~!" Tendou's iconic voice rang out, and the setter on the other side immediately let out a discontented snort. Two pairs of narrow eyes met across the net, one smiling, one cold.

The volleyball, whose path had been altered, was easily received by Yamagata Hayato. It was directed straight towards Ohira Reon, who leapt high without any expression, a massive pressure emanating from him—

"Boom—!!"

"Shiratorizawa—scores!!"

With a "bang," the robust youth landed, lifting his head to meet the eyes of the opposite team's Ojiro Aran. They looked at each other across the net, rare battle intent igniting on their steady faces.

Nearby, Kobayashi Aotori, who was adjusting his position, witnessed the entire process and couldn't help but smirk... feeling that this kind of staring contest was extremely on point.

The result of Shiratorizawa's consecutive scoring was that Inarizaki called the first timeout of the game. After a brief pause and return to the court, Aotori could clearly sense the change in Inarizaki—

Compared to the slightly anxious performance earlier, Inarizaki now seemed to have regained their composure and were more team-oriented than before.


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