130: The Strong and the Eccentricities

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—OVER HERE, Tendou's relentless pestering didn't get Kobayashi Aotori's phone password, while over there, Coach Washijo and the adviser had finished their discussion and posted the results on the whiteboard in front of them.

"Ahem!" The adviser cleared his throat, and Tendou immediately became much more obedient, much to Kobayashi Aotori's surprise.

The next moment, Kobayashi Aotori's interest in the spectacle completely disappeared.

Because... the name at the top of the suspect... ahem! The name at the top of the character data on the whiteboard was his own!

Goshiki nervously glanced at Kobayashi Aotori, who was sitting on the sofa with a "you can't be serious" expression. Seeing his "fierce" expression, Goshiki swallowed hard.

Is this a criticism meeting...? N-no way... Will there be a fight...? Isn't the Spring High finals tomorrow! He was on the verge of tears.

However, at this moment, Kobayashi Aotori, who seemed ready to "take action" at any moment, was even more uncertain inside.

What, what, what... What does this mean?! Nervous, Kobayashi Aotori couldn't help but lean forward.

So, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat tense, leaving the yet-to-speak adviser bewildered.

... Huh? I haven't even said anything yet!

Oh well.

The adviser shook his head and said the words he had already prepared:

"Today's match was well executed by everyone. Aotori's performance in the second set... Although! He didn't follow the command in attacking, but! His defense was very effective! Not only did he drain the opponent's stamina first, but he also laid the foundation for the offensive counterattack in the third set."

The adviser's "although" and "but" were emphasized heavily, causing Shirabu's mouth to twitch.

Is this to soothe Aotori's emotions... Is he some rare animal that needs careful handling...

... Well, that's true, this guy is indeed overly sensitive in some aspects. Shirabu lowered his gaze slightly, recalling a "secret" he had sensed long ago.

When he casually made a remark, and the other party brought it up again half a month later, Shirabu felt it.

... But, it could also just be simple grudges.

Still, to him, as someone who could observe every detail on the court, his sensitivity wasn't a flaw; rather, it should be considered an indispensable advantage.

Leaving Shirabu's thoughts aside, after the adviser finished speaking, he quickly glanced at Aotori's expression—

—Yoshi! He's... stroking his chin in thought! Safe!

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