Bang!
With a powerful spike, Ryoharu Kai found an opening on the flank and pulled back a point for Inufuto!
However, when his eyes drifted to the scoreboard on the sidelines, his heart sank.
The score now stood at Karasuno 21:13 Inufuto.
Ti was running out for them.
Behind him, after receiving the referee's signal, the main attacker served the ball straight toward Karasuno.
It was clear that his jump serve technique was still lacking.
But even so, he still poured all his strength into it and sent the ball flying.
If nothing else, he was hoping Karasuno would make a slight mistake on the receive, enough to disrupt their relentless offense.
Otherwise, their defense alone had no chance of keeping up with Karasuno's attacks.
But as the end of the set drew closer, the player's nerves only grew tighter.
That anxiety showed in the serve.
The jump serve, already not his strong suit, clipped the edge of the net.
Splat!
It bounced back onto Inufuto's side.
Tweet!
The referee's whistle blew sharply.
Karasuno scores!
Seeing the outco, Ryoharu Kai turned around before anyone could speak and called out,
"It's okay!"
"One lost point doesn't matter!"
"Let's focus on the next one!"
"Yes!"
The main attacker, who had been looking guilty, relaxed a bit after hearing his captain's words. His eyes locked once more on the other side of the net, ready for the next rally.
...
"Karasuno…"
"What an incredible team."
In the stands, everyone from Kamodai was watching the match intently.
In this year's Spring High tournant, they had been placed in Group A—alongside Karasuno.
In other words…
Only one of the two teams could make it out of the group.
The mont they saw the bracket, Kamodai began digging through all the footage they could find of Karasuno's matches.
They never believed Karasuno would be eliminated before facing them.
So, as long as they kept advancing, a showdown with Karasuno was inevitable.
Back then, Ukai and the others at Karasuno had done the sa.
The first ti they saw the group stage schedule, everyone imdiately marked Kamodai as their strongest rival.
To make it to the Final Four, they had to get past them.
"It's like they don't have any weaknesses."
Kamodai's coach, Alan Murphy, an older man with a full head of silver hair, murmured while observing the match.
It was said he'd once coached a top team in the Serie A professional league, only stepping down due to age.
Now, watching the ga unfold, he let out a long sigh.
"Winning last year's championship wasn't a fluke—it's terrifying just how good they are."
"So what do we do now?"
Captain Aikichi Suwa asked helplessly.
"None of the tactics we prepared are working?"
"Probably not."
Alan scratched his head, looking just as lost.
Before Spring High began, he had drawn up multiple strategies based on his extensive coaching experience to counter Karasuno…
But the mont he saw Karasuno play in person, all of them fell apart.
Because the weaknesses they'd spotted in past recordings… were gone.
Their coordination was near flawless. Their offense—sharp and explosive. Their defense—tight and organized.
They were like a well-oiled, unstoppable machine.
"But don't get discouraged," Alan said with a chuckle, glancing at his players.
"Even if we can't find the opponent's weak points, that doesn't an we can't win."
"Oh?"
Everyone turned to look at him.
"As long as we play to our strengths and keep our mistakes to a minimum…"
"We still have a shot."
"Just a shot?"
Kōrai Hoshiumi raised an eyebrow, visibly dissatisfied.
"Can't you say sothing a little more uplifting?"
"Hahaha!"
Alan laughed, the corners of his eyes crinkling.
"You don't need to hype you up!"
"And let's be honest—if I told you we were going to crush Karasuno no problem, none of you would believe anyway!"
...
As they talked, the match on the court ca to its conclusion.
Despite giving it their all, Inufuto ultimately fell short.
Amid the roaring cheers from the crowd…
Karasuno advanced successfully to Day 3 of the tournant!
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