[Volleyball Boys + Shadow Day] Xiangyang Hinata

Chapter 2 Failures and Beginnings

"Xiaoxiang?" Aquan looked at Yingshan's angry back, "Why do you want to provoke such a terrible person? Didn't you go to the toilet?"

"Aquan?" Xiangyang turned his head in surprise. It turned out that Aquan came out to look for Xiangyang after seeing that he hadn't come back for a long time.

"Let's go back quickly!" Xiangyang was annoyed when he thought of his opponent, Yingshan.

"Hey? Don't you have a stomachache?" Ah Quan looked at him in surprise.

"It's okay!" Xiangyang quickly turned around and wanted to rush back to the arena.

"However, that person just now, how should I put it, he feels different from other players." Aquan looked at the direction where Yingshan left and tried hard to recall.

Xiangyang was baffled when he heard that, and asked ferociously: "What's different?"

"Everyone I met before looked down on us..." Yes, only him, "Only he seriously regards us as opponents."

"..." Xiangyang knew what Ah Quan meant, but the other party's attitude was too bad, too irritating!

On the court, all the players are doing warm-up exercises to get ready for the intense game to come.

As a setter, Kageyama conducts offensive training for his teammates.

The offense is initiated with three touches, which include padding, passing, and smashing.In the second passing position is the territory of the setter Kageyama.

The position of the setter in the team is very important, and it is the soul of the offense.It's hard to imagine that Mingming only touched the ball in an instant, and he couldn't guess where he would pass the ball.

Kageyama passed the ball quickly and accurately to the main attacker, but unfortunately the player couldn't keep up with Kageyama's speed and missed the ball.

"You dance too slowly!" Kageyama angrily yelled at the players participating in the training.

Not far away, Xiangyang shuddered when he heard Yingshan shouting angrily.He sighed secretly in his heart, it was really scary, but he had to admit that he really had two skills.

"Didn't I say that when launching a fast break, the timing of the jump must be advanced!" Kageyama didn't notice at all that the person he scolded said he was sorry, but he was cursing him in his heart, and he didn't want to play with him at all. .

The coach watching the team's warm-up sighed, "Kageyama."

"Don't be too obsessed with speed. The most important key in the game is not your personal skills, but let the attacker hit the ball, so..."

Before the coach finished speaking, Kageyama interrupted impatiently: "I know!"

"..." Faced with Kageyama's attitude, the coach had no choice but to swallow his words.

"Line up!" The referee issued an order, and the game was about to begin.

Beichuan No. [-] team and Snow Hill's team looked across the net, and both bowed and said to each other: "Please take care of me!"

Finally, it's time to start!

in the stands.

"Oh!" The man with very short hair looked down at the arena, "The match is about to start! Dadi-senpai, Sugawara-senpai!"

The man in the black sportswear characteristic of the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club responded. He is the captain of the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club Daichi Sawamura, and he came to watch the junior high school volleyball match today.Meet the "King of the Field".

"King?" Sugawara looked at the ground suspiciously. Takashi Sugawara had short gray hair and a friendly face, with a tearful mole under his left eye.

"Look, it's Beichuan No. 2, the setter Kageyama." Da Da pointed to Kageyama on the field, "Not only is he passing the ball accurately, but he can also use his powerful blocking and serving skills to score non-stop for the team."

"With his outstanding physical fitness and extraordinary volleyball talent, the king of King's Landing Stadium. Maybe we will play against him next year?"

"Cut! Why do you feel so uncomfortable!" The man with a bad boy's fierce look and stubble-cut hair is called Ryunosuke Tanaka, wondering whether he is so powerful?

"Which school is the opponent of the king?" Xiangyang was surprised after seeing their height, "This is the height gap between high school students and elementary school students!"

"Game start--"

He is indeed a small man, but he has legs!He can jump and fly.

The opponent served the ball, and the ball went straight to Xingzhi, "Xingzhi!" Xiangyang shouted, hoping that he could catch the ball.

Xingzhi lived up to Xiangyang's entrustment, and the response ability of the basketball team's training also played a role in time.

"It's great to pick it up! Aquan, please!" Aquan is the setter, so Aquan entrusts it to Xiangyang, and then Xiangyang buckles to the enemy camp to score.

"Okay!" Although he couldn't make a perfect setter like Beichuan No. [-] setter...

But Xiangyang's legs can fly over any high wall!

"Come on, Xiaoxiang!" Ah Quan tried his best to lift the ball up, even though the force made his hands red and painful.

Xiangyang burst out of his accumulated power in an instant, stepped forward to the net in a few steps and leaned out with all his strength to break free from gravity and fly upwards.

Just like a little giant!At that time, the TV commentator shouted loudly.

What appeared on the TV screen was a small figure wearing a black jersey with the word "U" printed on it and galloping back and forth on the field during the national high school volleyball tournament.

Since he was a child, he always stood in front of the queue according to his height. He was deeply attracted by the phrase "little giant". At that time, he didn't know the sport of volleyball at all, but he focused on the little player wonderful performance.I thought, if he could be like him, he would be so handsome.

Although he also likes baseball, basketball and football, the heroic figure of the little player is deeply in his mind.

So he joined the volleyball club in middle school, but... he was the only member.

He didn't want to join the women's volleyball team, so he decided to practice alone. It's okay, he firmly believes that he can become a little giant!

In the corner of the gymnasium, in the corner of the playground, or even in the corridor, as long as it is possible to practice volleyball, it is his training ground.

He asked his friends to help him contact volleyball everywhere, started with a burst of momentum, and persisted with perseverance... At the beginning, it was just like this.

The moment the ball bounced in my hand, I was so happy.No matter how many times he failed, one success made him appreciate the fun of volleyball.

Begging for a friend's last ball training every day; being misunderstood and ridiculed by classmates in class; silently waiting for the women's volleyball team to go out for a run on the volleyball court, he still thinks it's worth it because he can use the court.It's just so lonely... On this side of the court, he can only practice silently holding the ball against the wall.

All this hard work has blossomed this spring.

"There are three first-year students who want to join the club?" At that moment, my heart beat.

With three applications for membership in his hand, he knew that his heart was very satisfied, and tears welled up in his eyes unconsciously.

Just two more, two more!He'll be able to play the game he's always dreamed of.

He desperately begged his two friends, Aquan and Xingji, and finally they were moved by his perseverance. Finally, he stood here and took off!

"Come on, Xiaoxiang!" The call brought Xiangyang back to reality, breaking through air resistance and gravity, he spread his wings and flew!

So tall, just like the little giant back then.Sugawara and the others looked at this little man in surprise, unbelievable!

Yingshan was also shocked by Xiangyang, he actually jumped up, it was not a bluff.

It's just that under his strategy of focusing on defending the diagonal, the ball that instinctively smashed hard on their side of the court was mercilessly blocked on this side of the net.

Xiangyang didn't react at all, the ball had already landed.

"Oh, I was blocked to death." Tanaka regretted.

"But he can jump really high!" Sugawara exclaimed.

Ah Quan worriedly walked over to comfort Xiangyang, "Xiao, Xiaoxiang, don't worry..."

However, Xiangyang is not what Ah Quan worried about.He apologized spiritually: "I'm sorry, it's rare that you all pass the ball so well. I will definitely score the next ball!"

However, the reality is always cruel. When the scorekeeper looked at the score of 22:07, he couldn't help but feel sympathy for Yukinoka, and at the same time felt that Beichuan would win by an overwhelming advantage.

All this is not for Xiangyang to consider, he just needs to work hard and work hard.

However, the wall—it seems to be even taller than before.There is no view beyond the wall at all.

When Tian Zhong saw Xiangyang's ball being blocked again, he patted his head regretfully, and sighed annoyedly: "It's a tragedy, I was blocked again!"

"But that No. 1 (Xiangyang)'s movements are really quite flexible, although his skills are terrible!"

"It would be great if it grew taller!"

"Well, and if... Yukinogaoka can have a slightly decent setter, the ability of the No. 1 should be better displayed!" Daichi Sawamura just mentioned this casually, but Who would have thought that there would be such a meeting in the future?

"However, that No. 1 can actually support that kind of beginner team. On the other hand, Beichuan, Kageyama's teammates are all very capable, but he didn't make good use of it, although Kageyama's personal ability is impeccable."

"But he looked like he was fighting alone."

Kageyama threw the ball to the attacker quickly, but, just like in practice, the attacker couldn't keep up with Kageyama's speed.Everything became useless, and his teammates made a villain in his heart.

"The pass he gave today is still so difficult..." the attacker complained to a well-connected teammate on the court.

"Our opponent's block today is basically useless, why are you still so serious." Teammates also complained.

However, everything was heard by Kageyama, and he turned angrily and shouted: "Then when are you going to seriously play the game? The final!"

The teammates next to him stopped Kageyama from throwing a tantrum in time, but the atmosphere in the team was extraordinarily solemn.

Beichuan served the ball across the net, but Yukinoka did not catch the opponent's ball.Beichuan teammates shouted to score, but was interrupted by Kageyama: "It's not over yet!"

I saw that Xiangyang did not give up at all, he rushed from the distance in front of the net to the point where the ball landed.Everyone thought he couldn't catch the ball, but Xiangyang only had one belief - the ball hadn't landed yet!Well it's not over yet.

The huge momentum not only prevented Xiangyang from catching the falling ball, but instead rushed to the wall, hitting his back hard on the wall.

That blow also seemed to hit Yingshan's heart, he was stunned.

Beichuan won the match point with this goal!As long as there is one ball, Snow Hill will lose, and Xiangyang will lose.

The junior came over to apologize to Xiangyang: "I'm sorry, I will definitely receive it next time! It's just that we can't beat Beichuan, why are you still working so hard?" The first grade asked with a guilty conscience while pulling the corner of his clothes road.

Everyone doesn't understand why Xiangyang still hasn't given up in such a situation, and why he hasn't lost his fighting spirit. They may think him stupid, or they may think he is very strong.

But... "Haven't we lost yet?"

Xiangyang has no expression on his face. It is natural to say that Xiangyang has a naturally happy appearance since he met him, with a smile on his face, and he has never seen such an expressionless expression.The first grade was taken aback by the fright, and the shadow mountain in the distance was also stunned.

Kageyama knew that this was a very simple truth, no matter how difficult it was to catch the ball, there was only one reason for chasing it, and that was that the ball hadn't hit the ground yet.No matter how huge the disadvantage is, the game is not lost yet!

In contrast, Xiangyang slammed the ball and touched the opponent's hand, and bounced towards their court.Xue Zhiqiu's efforts highlighted Beichuan's slackness. For this ball, Beichuan felt that there was no need to go all out if he couldn't save the ball.

"Since the outcome is not yet decided, we can't take it lightly!" Yingshan shouted angrily.

Teammate Fu Yi really thought he was the coach, "Of course I understand this truth, but if they want to turn defeat into victory with this score, unless there is a miracle."

"The point just now was not a miracle, but was won by the opponent!"

Yingshan pointed to Xiangyang who was opposite, and said unconvinced: "The score was scored by that guy!"

Tobio Kageyama knew that what Xiangyang said was true, as long as he didn't give up, he would always stand on the court.It's abominable!He's the one who can stand on the court all the time!

"No. 1 of Yukigaoka is indeed desperate enough, but this cannot change the fact that they are in a desperate situation." Dao Sawamura analyzed the situation on the field geographically.

However, Sugawara, who was on the side, was moved by Xiangyang's perseverance, and cheered for Xiangyang in his heart.

At this time, the ball that the Beichuan team managed to save fell into Yukinoka's pocket. Is this the beginning of a counterattack?

After receiving the ball saved by Xingzhi, Aquan, the setter, lifted it up, hoping to entrust the ball to Xiangyang.However, he is not an official volleyball player after all, and the volleyball that was supposed to go to the upper left unexpectedly dropped to the upper right.

The setter misses, but the game is still on.Even though there was no one in the direction the ball flew, everyone thought that the ball would fall to the ground like this.

But in an instant, a figure jumped out of the place where no one should be.It was really just a short moment, and Kageyama opened his eyes wide.

Unbelievable, Xiangyang was originally on the left side of the court, and Kageyama also paid attention to Xiangyang's movements, but lost his figure in the blink of an eye.When he searched again, he was like a crow flying in the sky, with his outstretched hands like flapping wings.

Why?Kageyama gritted his teeth, unconvinced, trying to block the ball that Xiangyang dunked.Only one hand away, one second!The ball flew from the top of his head to the territory where Kageyama was stationed.

None of Beichuan's players could catch that fast and powerful attack.no one!

The huge momentum caused Xiangyang to fall hard to the right after dunking the ball, and his back smashed against the barrier beside him.Companions cried out in worry!He doesn't care about others' admiration and admiration for him.

He turned around and cast all his eyes and hopes on the referee. Did he win that point?

The referee made a unique gesture - the smash just now went out of bounds...

The scorekeeper felt that it was a pity to turn Beichuan's score to 25, and the score was fixed there.This meant that Beichuan had won.It also means that Xiangyang lost in Snow Hill.

最终比分，2-0，第一局25-5，第二局25-8。胜者北川第一中学。

Although Tanaka shouted from the stands that the last goal was too bad, the reality is so cruel.Where there are winners, there must be losers, and the No. [-] players in Beichuan actually feel uncomfortable, because Xiangyang's last ball hit them hard in the face!

Yingshan recalled the scene just now, Xiangyang used an unimaginable posture, desperately stood up on one foot, and he was already reluctant to catch up with Xiangyang just with his eyes.

The ball just now was the setter's mistake, and that guy couldn't have predicted the direction of the ball in advance.Still, he hit it!Even such a pass, can he react?

Xiangyang stood there with his head down all the time at the end of the game, without saying a word.

The sadness in his heart cannot be expressed with words or any actions. He only knows that he is very sad and regretful. Why?This is obviously his first match, and he obviously wants to keep playing, always!

"Xiaoxiang... lined up..." Ah Quan reminded.

Yingshan went to the net and grabbed the rope, and shouted angrily at Xiangyang, who was sluggish: "What have you been doing for the past three years in junior high school!"

You obviously have super athletic ability, reflexes, accurate control of your body, and that obsession with winning, you obviously already have all of these!Why not cherish it?

"What did you say!" Xingzhi on the side angrily wanted to rush forward to beat Yingshan, but Aquan stopped him. He didn't know why Xiangyang hadn't come here in the past three years, how could he say such a thing!

He has seen all his hardships in the past three years, one after another, but all the hard work has been rewarded with only a short 31 minutes!

Xiangyang didn't get angry or argue, the shadow of failure lingered in his heart, maybe he wasn't strong enough.

However, he will never forget him - Tobio Kageyama.He didn't know until later that he was Tobio Kageyama, the king on the court.But whether you are king or prince, I will defeat you!Xiangyang thought so.

The competition was all over, Yukinoka slowly packed up his mood and walked out of the competition venue, Xiangyang didn't say a word, and the sadness in his heart was passed to the heart of his good friend Koji Aizumi.

"There is no way to lose! The opponent is the seeded team in the national competition... We are so unlucky." Xingzhi said pretending to be relaxed. In fact, he wanted to use this excuse to comfort Xiangyang and let him recover. Looks full of energy.

But at this moment, they saw Beichuan coming out of the field from the other side.

"No matter whether the opponent is strong or weak, the result of the game will always be only losing or winning. Once you lose, you can no longer stay on the court." Xiangyang raised his head and stated with a lonely face The cruelty of the game.

Suddenly, he ran forward, ran down the steps and shouted to Yingshan in front: "If you!"

Kageyama turned around when he heard the sound, only to realize that it was the little Snowy Hill guy who had just shaken his heart quite a bit.

"If you are the "king" of King's Landing Arena! "Xiangyang's tears were like a flood that has broken the dike, surging and falling. He tried his best to make a domineering declaration in a non-twitching tone, "I will knock you down!"Then be the one, the one who stays on the court the longest! "

"The only ones who can stay on the court are the strong and the winners." Kageyama has a special feeling for the unyielding Xiangyang, so, "If you want to have the last laugh, try to become stronger!"

"Shua—" The wind stirred up the dust, stirring the hearts of the two who refused to cool down under the confrontation between the two.

Yingshan turned around and walked away, so decisive, he knew that it was only a matter of time before Xiangyang caught up with him, but he would not stop.That day will never come because of his letting go.

After this competition, Xiangyang has worked harder.He makes up for all the shortcomings he can, training, experience, mentors, practice opponents.He can make up for training and experience, and he can find instructors and practice opponents.

Whether it's the women's volleyball team or the team formed by the neighbors' aunts, as long as the other party is willing to let him join, no matter what team it is, he will go to practice.

One person can't do it, if one person can't win...

In order to continue playing in high school, he even prepared well for the senior high school entrance examination, and finally he decided on Karasuno High School in Miyagi Prefecture.He only needs to ride a bicycle for 30 minutes and cross a hill to arrive at Karasuno High School.

This will be a fresh start!