"Washijo Sensei??"
Hearing this, everyone was slightly stunned.
"Yes!"
Ittetsu Takeda nodded and continued:
"Tohoku Polytechnic University and Shiratorizawa Academy have always had a close training relationship."
"Their connection is kind of like Aoba Johsai and Kitagawa Daiichi."
"I know this!"
Shōyō Hinata said excitedly:
"Most students from Kitagawa Daiichi go on to Aoba Johsai!"
Then he snuck a glance at the person beside him.
"Except for this guy!"
"Huh?"
Tobio Kageyama raised an eyebrow and clenched his fist slightly, itching for a comeback.
"Haha! That's right!"
Takeda chuckled on the side.
"It's not exactly the same, but it's pretty close. Several of the active members of Tohoku Polytechnic are Wakatoshi Ushijima's direct seniors."
"They were also coached by Washijō-sensei at Shiratorizawa!"
"And just recently, while organizing some practice matches, they heard about Shiratorizawa's loss in the Spring High preliminaries."
"With Washijō-sensei stepping in, that's how this training match came about."
"So that's how it is!"
Everyone nodded in understanding.
"Then we really have to thank Coach Washijō!"
"Yes!"
"Also..."
Takeda continued:
"The match is scheduled for three days from now."
"So everyone, make good use of the time and prepare well!"
"Yes!"
...
"Seniors from Shiratorizawa, huh?"
"We actually get to play a training match against college students!"
As soon as Takeda left, Hinata and the others burst out in excited cheers.
"Yeah! Do you think college players are super strong?"
"Probably stronger than the current Shiratorizawa team. After all, they're the seniors!"
...
"Alright, alright!"
Seeing everyone so animated, Daichi Sawamura said with a helpless expression:
"Time is tight, so let's cut the chatter."
"Back to training!"
"Yes!"
...
After Akira and Kageyama returned from training, everyone noticed the changes in both of them.
They were already technically solid players, but after attending the National Youth Intensive Training Camp, their abilities had clearly leveled up.
Akira's defense, especially his receives, had improved immensely.
Faced with a spike from the other side, he seemed like a prophet, always appearing right at the drop point in time!
And Kageyama's sets looked even smoother.
Compared to before, his passes now had a natural, effortless feel.
He always got the ball exactly where it needed to be!
"Oh?"
"You're pretty good!"
While they were running another drill, Kageyama called out to Hinata behind him in surprise:
"You actually received that one?"
"That's not like you!"
"Didn't flub it, huh?"
"As if!"
Hinata flushed.
"Idiot! Don't underestimate me!"
"I'm way better now than I used to be!"
...
As their training continued, the sky gradually darkened.
"Alright! Time's up!"
Daichi checked the clock on the wall and called out loudly:
"Everyone, pack up!"
"Let's head home!"
"No extra practice tonight!"
He glanced toward Hinata and Kageyama specifically.
"Especially you two!"
"Yes!"
Seeing Daichi's stern gaze, the two of them laughed sheepishly and obediently headed to the equipment room.
Meanwhile, after Akira finished packing up and left the gym, he saw Kiyoko Shimizu waiting outside with a bag in her hand.
"Put on another layer! Don't catch a cold!"
Akira took the coat Kiyoko handed him, and the two walked out of the school gates together, heading home.
"Did you miss me while you were at the training camp?"
Kiyoko hugged his arm and looked up at him with a smile.
"Of course I did!"
Akira smiled, gently ruffling her hair with his free hand.
"I missed you every single day!"
"Huh?"
Kiyoko wrinkled her nose playfully.
"That sounds like a lie."
"Did you really think of me every day?"
"Of course it's true! When have I ever lied to you?"
Akira said with exaggerated offense.
"Speaking of which, I learned a new dish in Tokyo!"
"Really?"
Kiyoko's eyes lit up.
"What dish? You went to a training camp and learned how to cook?"
"Yup!"
Akira nodded with a grin.
"I had it at the restaurant near our training center and thought it was amazing, so I asked the chef how to make it."
"I'll cook it for you later when we get home!"
"Yay! Can't wait!"
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