128: This is a Promise

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I HAVE TO SAY, while Ushijima's attacks have a higher scoring rate, his shots are straightforward, each one with a strong sense of completion. Because of this, even though his flexibility isn't strong, he's like a cannon, making it almost impossible to block his spikes.

But Kobayashi Aotori is different. He attacks with an absolute height, almost as if he's testing you. You can't grasp his true intentions. Just when you put all your strength into defense, he'll spike a soft ball, catching you off guard.

And when you let your guard down, he'll unhesitatingly pinpoint your weakness and deliver a fatal strike.

Kobayashi Aotori's attacks show no mercy. Even if the opponent is the almighty Sakusa, he doesn't know how many of Aotori's spikes he's blocked.

Standing on either side of the net, Kobayashi Aotori suddenly hissed, pressing his slightly reddened right palm under Sakusa's death glare. It was because his hand had just blocked Sakusa's spike straight on.

The dark aura surrounding Sakusa gradually dissipated over countless confrontations.

Komori tugged at the corner of his mouth, showing a helpless smile.

Sakusa is clearly having... a lot of fun.

Just a moment ago, Sakusa was still surprised by Aotori's precise blocking, which had read his intentions. The next second, seeing Aotori's pained expression, his eyes slanted, revealing obvious disdain.

"...Did you just... look down on me?" The familiar rising tone, uttered uncharacteristically non-aggressive words.

"...No."

You totally did!! Kobayashi Aotori's hazel eyes widened, though he only dared to be angry but not speak up.

【Who would have thought that a universally feared pretty boy would actually be a good kid who avoids trouble at heart.】

Narrator: He follows his heart.

Aotori: I am not!!

—On the other side, Iizuna, wiping the sweat from his forehead, showed a rare stunned expression at Aotori's rapidly improving blocking skills.

No... Rather than progress, it's more like he finally figured out Sakusa's style of play?

He clearly remembered that in yesterday's video of Shiratorizawa's match against Kamomedai High, the opponent initially couldn't break through their multi-player block. After numerous failures, it was like a breakthrough, and they quickly broke through the block.

Then—the opponent never blocked his spike again.

...Hey, hey, what's going on? Iizuna's mouth twitched.

Obviously, every time Sakusa spikes, the angle is more tricky and unpredictable than the previous one...

—Why is this guy blocking more and more accurately!!

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