"We might really witness a miracle. It looks like Aoba Johsai is stronger this time after all. Hank is just too strong."
"Who could see this scene and not be shocked?"
"From now on, when people talk about Miyagi Prefecture, they'll say it has two super aces!"
Many spectators were witnessing a scene that could be called historic. At first, many of them had held some prejudice against Hank. They thought that since he had only just gotten involved with the sport of volleyball, even if he relied on talent, he might not be able to go very far.
But now, it seemed they had been wrong, and terribly wrong at that. Hank's strength had absolutely exceeded their expectations. He had undoubtedly entered the ranks of Aoba Johsai's strongest aces.
His learning talent alone was enough to prove that, in the future, he would definitely be able to step onto the world stage. He would not remain confined to a small place like Miyagi Prefecture.
"That guy… why does he seem to have more energy the longer he plays!?"
At first, Goshiki had been silently observing Hank, hoping that Hank would be forced off early because of exhaustion. That way, when the time came, Goshiki would have a chance to show off.
But then he suddenly realized that Hank was not showing even the slightest trace of weakness.
Instead, Hank was becoming more and more energized. Even his overall ability was constantly improving.
When the match had just started, Hank had not been able to receive Goshiki's spikes at all. But now, the only spikes he still could not receive were Ushijima's. In only three or four sets, he had already become able to receive so many attacks!?
Goshiki did not want to believe it, but the facts were right in front of him, so he had no choice but to believe.
"You okay, Oikawa?"
After Hank scored another point, his entire body was already soaked in sweat. Even across Aoba Johsai's side of the court, everyone could hear his breathing. But he simply stood there. Everyone watching thought he would leave the court to rest.
But every spike that came harder than the last was telling everyone one thing.
He was far stronger than anyone had imagined.
"Of course. Before you leave the court, there's no way I'm leaving."
"After all, when it comes to your spikes, I'm the only one who can help you…"
Oikawa's condition was not good either. Although the coach had subbed him out to rest during the second set, his stamina was almost completely drained. But because of his desire for victory, he had kept standing here.
This was the closest he had ever been to his dream.
Hank looked at Oikawa beside him. Oikawa had both hands braced on his knees, his body leaning slightly forward. Every rise and fall of his chest made his body tremble faintly. Hank knew that he had to speed up the offense.
Otherwise, Oikawa might very likely collapse from exhaustion soon.
For someone like Oikawa, no matter what happened, he would not leave the match on his own. In the end, the coaching staff would almost certainly have to forcibly sub him out because his stamina had been completely drained.
Any other possibility was basically impossible.
So, for the remaining eight points of the match, Hank would probably need to step forward even more.
But even when facing this situation, Hank did not feel gloomy at all. Instead, he began to look forward to it.
This was real competitive sport.
This was the volleyball he loved most.
(End of Chapter)
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