Volleyball: The Time of Resonance

"Good shot!" The team members from Fukutani gave Mokuto a high five.

On Otoko's side, Yoru got up, dusted himself off, and said, "It's okay, next ball."

But everyone could sense that the wind direction had changed.

In the following minutes, Okabe became increasingly formidable.

Mu Tu's spikes are getting more and more powerful, the middle blockers' quick attacks are getting faster and faster, and the opposite hitters' back-row attacks are getting more and more tricky.

Their attack was like a flood that had been released, crashing against the Sound Horse's defenses wave after wave.

12:9，14:10，16:12。

"Pause!" Coach Nekomata called out.

The group of people gathered around.

"Don't panic," Coach Nekomata's voice remained calm. "Owl Valley's offense is indeed strong, but it's not insurmountable. Their core player is Bokuto; as long as we limit him—"

"But Bokuto is in such great form right now! Damn it, he's stealing all the limelight!" Yamamoto Taketora scratched his head in anguish. Fukutani has a beautiful manager! How could he possibly lose face in front of them?!

"Then don't force him to stop," Kuroo Tetsurou said. "Just block his lines and make him uncomfortable."

"I'll do it," Yinchuan Mianye said.

A sheep quietly and slightly raised its paw.

Everyone looked at him.

"I'll defend against his spike," Yinchuan Mianye said calmly.

Coach Maoyou glanced at him and nodded. "Okay, then you'll be in charge of his lane. Everyone else, just focus on your defense."

"yes!"

The timeout has ended, and the game has resumed.

16:13, Soundkoma is down by three points.

Furutani serves, and Akaashi Kyoji hits a precise float shot straight towards Ginkawa Wataru.

Yinchuan Mian also received the ball steadily, a perfect first pass! She set the ball to Yamamoto, who jumped and spiked it—

But Okabe's block was ready; the two players closed in and blocked the ball back.

"Connect it!" Yoru shouted.

Mian also made a diving save, and before the ball hit the ground, she gently flicked it with her fingertips—the ball barely cleared the net.

"Beautiful, so smooth, and the connection was perfect!!"

"An opportunity!" Kotaro Bokuto shouted.

Kyoji Akaashi quickly moves to the net, holding the ball with both hands—he takes a running start, jumps, and swings his arm—

But Yinchuan Mian was already waiting there!

"Bang!" It slammed into my palm and flew back the way it came.

"pretty!"

"Mian did a good job stopping it!"

"Let's do it again, Mianye!"

16: 14.

After landing, Kotaro the Wooden Rabbit looked at Minamoto no Ginkawa with an incredibly bright gaze.

"You! You predicted my route!"

sheep:?

He never really understood the non-trash talk during a game.

The blue-eyed cat silently walked back to its seat without saying a word.

"Did you predict my route?! Did you?!"

The fully revived wooden rabbit was quite enthusiastic.

Yinchuan Mian squinted, thinking that if he blocked a few more shots, the owl would quiet down.

"......Um."

"Just as I expected!" Wood Rabbit excitedly pumped his fist. "I knew it! You really are my match!"

"Bokuto-senpai," Kyoji Akaashi walked over, "the match isn't over yet."

The boy looked helpless. If this were a real match, wouldn't Bokuto-senpai have received a yellow card for those two minutes he wasted? Do you even remember you weren't in this position?

"Oh, right! Good! Again!"

There is no kinship between cats and owls, just as there is no kinship between owls and sheep.

But in the next few minutes, Kotaro felt that the cat opposite him seemed to be able to read his mind across species.

I've found my rhythm and it's getting smoother and smoother in Yinchuan OvO.

The two seemed to be engaged in a silent contest, so intense that others repeatedly overlooked the subtle power struggles between the setters.

枭谷与音驹的比分蜿蜒向上——18:16，19:17，20:18

Xiao Gu maintained a lead of two to three points throughout.

At 22:20, Fukutani was leading by two points, and it was Kotaro Bokuto's turn to spike the ball.

Once fully recovered, the arrogant Owl Valley ace wasted his unstoppable height by using the net in front of him to block his view.

Konoha Akiki: I'm just afraid that if this ball hits me on the head, I'll die, I'll definitely die.

It's connected!

Finally, Yoruichi Eisuke, who had been substituted in, lived up to expectations and received the ball!

Kozume Kenma launched a quick attack on Ginkawa Mianya, but it was caught off guard by the Fukudani members.

Kyoji Akaashi took two steps back and steadily tossed the ball to the height that Kotaro Bokuto was most comfortable with.

We can't let our seniors' serve end so quickly!

As Mutu leaped high into the air and adjusted his posture, just as Yinchuan Mianye, who had already blocked several of his shots, swung his arm down, his wrist made a tiny twist—

The fighter is out of bounds!

The ball grazed my taut fingers and bounced out of bounds.

The member acting as referee blew a whistle.

23: 20.

"Good shot!" the Fukutani players cheered.

"Bokuto-senpai is so cool!!"

After landing, Kotaro the Wooden Rabbit put his hands on his hips and looked at the somewhat bewildered blue-eyed cat with shining eyes!

"HEY! HEY! HEY!! How about that! This is my newly created super invincible bounce ball!"

Yinchuan Mian was silent for two seconds, and then—

"Isn't this just a case of a thug going out of bounds?"

"What?! This is my brand new move! You can't even react to it, you little Sound Horse!"

Yinchuan Mianye: OxO looking puzzled (JPG).

"oh."

"HEY! HEY! HEY! Akaashi! Did you hear that? Otoko admits I'm awesome!"

Kyoji Akaashi wanted to remind his ace player of his position once again.

"Yes, I heard you."

"He admitted I'm amazing!"

"...Maybe so, it's time for you to serve, senpai..."

The race continued, and Otoko fought hard to catch up, but Shirotani's lead had become solid.

24:21, Fukutani set point.

With the final ball, Akaashi once again passed it to Bokuto, who jumped and swung his arm—

The ball streaked across the net like a meteor and landed on the court, successfully showcasing the momentum of the Ootori team.

25:21, Fukutani wins the second game.

"Yay—!" The members of the Fukutani team cheered and rushed towards Bokuto. "Bokuto-senpai is amazing!"

"Well done, Wood Rabbit!"

Mutu was surrounded by his teammates, laughing like a fool.

Looking at the commotion on the other side, Kuroo Tetsuro suddenly felt that he was an idiot for worrying about Bokuto in the first game.

Two exhausted cats, their eyes glazed over, sat side by side, munching on bananas.

One was overworking their brain and was about to break down, while the other's legs went limp like jelly after jumping around with the wooden rabbit for a round.

Yamamoto Takeshi tilted his head back and forcefully shoved the water from the kettle into his mouth, looking resentful.

"They actually managed to turn the tide! Damn it!"

"That's normal," Yoruichi said. "Owl Valley is not easy to deal with when he gets serious."

"Grind it up! Pass me more balls next round, I'm going to dunk it on Fukutani!"

The summoned Momo shuddered, his golden eyes looking back, his tone flat, "I'll give it to you at the right time."