When I'm playing, I always think it's good to finish it quickly. But at this moment, the whole person was a little confused.

Is it really over?

But the cheers from the other side immediately pierced the reality.

It turns out that it's really over.

After regaining consciousness, Ryo Hoshino stood up without saying a word, pulled the five-color worker with red eyes on the side, and followed the seniors to the sidelines. All the players went on the pitch and bowed to each other as they did at the beginning of the game.

"Thank you for the advice——!"

Then he turned around and bowed to the support group behind him.

"Thank you for your support!!"

Ryo Hoshino saw a lot of people crying, the spectators in the stands, and the teammates around him. But he didn't.

He just calmly followed behind the others, bowed and thanked him, packed his things, and left the court. The group got on the bus and went to the place to eat.

I didn't eat much for lunch, and after leaving the excitement of the game, the players were so hungry that their chests were pressed against their backs. As soon as the food was served, they began to move their chopsticks. The meal was quieter than yesterday. Everyone ate in silence, and the only sound on the table was the clashing of dishes and chopsticks.

After the meal, they returned to the hotel. The consultant said, "Everyone is very tired today, so let's have a good rest when we go back." We'll leave for Miyagi tomorrow at noon. ”

"Yes."

*

"Hoshino, I'm done washing." The five-color worker walked out of the bathroom while wiping his hair, "Are you going to wash?" ”

"Hmm."

After the adrenaline subsided, the after-effects of excessive exercise began to flood in. Hot water poured over his head, rolling over his aching muscles and slightly curled back, and slammed into the ground with a crackle.

The boy looked up, and the ceiling light above his head came into view. The familiar glare made him slightly stunned. For a moment, he thought he was still standing on the court, waiting for the ball to fly towards him.

But when I came back to my senses, the ceiling light was still a ceiling light, but it wasn't the familiar ceiling light.

He lowered his eyes in silence.

"Click"

The sound of the door lock twisting sounded, and the five-color worker raised his head: "Finished washing?" ”

"Hmm." Ryo Hoshino wiped the ends of his hair and sat on the bed next to him, "What are you looking at?" ”

"Match reports from other divisions." The five-color worker handed him the phone, "It just came out." ”

Ryo Hoshino took it and glanced at the line of fonts marked in black.

[The list of the top four of the 2012 IH National Volleyball Competition is released! They are Mt. Inokoyama in Tokyo, Ichisaka in Kanagawa, Kozaka in Oita, and Inarizaki in Hyogo! Tomorrow there will be a semi-final competition at the center arena, so stay tuned! 】

Hoshino paused for a moment: "I remember, Jing Min Mountain is the left division?" ”

"Yes. The semi-finals were Inarizaki vs. Kosaka, and Inoyama vs. Sakae Ichichi. The five-color worker took the mobile phone he handed back, and just wanted to continue reading, but saw him suddenly stand up, "Where are you going?" ”

"It's still early, I don't want to go to bed so early, I'll go out for a walk."

The five-color worker thought for a moment. Also stood up: "I'm with you." ”

Ryo Hoshino didn't respond, just stopped moving, waited for him to put on his shoes, and then walked out together.

Time

It wasn't even seven o'clock, and it wasn't quite dark yet. Maybe it's because he lost the game, and the five-color workers who usually talk a lot didn't speak. The two of them were silent, walking side by side on the road. ()

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It's windy today.

Even in the height of summer, the wind at night does not look sultry. The dryness of the day has faded, and the cool breeze on his face has become much milder.

Looking at the flowing river, the five-color worker suddenly spoke: "I'm a little tired." ”

Ryo Hoshino: "......"

The two high-intensity matches really drained their strength, and the two looked at each other for a few seconds, looked around in unison, and then found a bench not far away and sat down.

"Ah......" As soon as he sat down, the five-color worker couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, he knocked his thigh, tilted his head and asked, "Does your leg hurt?" ”

"Hmm."

"At the end of the fight, I was so tired that I just wanted to lie down." My sister muttered, "The ball that Baibu senior passed to me almost didn't jump." Oh yes, didn't you end up falling? Are you hurt? ”

Hoshino paused: "...... No. ”

"Having said that, the last few balls ......" started the conversation, and the five-color workers simply talked about today's game.

In his gushing voice, Ryo Hoshino couldn't help but think of the last ball.

Obviously, I saw the gap in the net before smashing the ball, but the moment I dunked it, the gap disappeared.

When the ball bounced back to the ground, he didn't even know what was going on. It wasn't until he turned around and saw Tian Tong Jue standing on the sidelines that he suddenly thought of what the opponent said to him after blocking his ball during the previous training session.

[Ryo, every time you smash the ball, you will subconsciously glance at the place where the net is blocked. 】

At that moment, he realized where he had lost.

As long as you pay attention to the blocking net, you will inevitably be affected by the blocking net. Even a moment's hesitation can be seen through.

Tian Tong Jue can stop his ball, not to mention that on the opposite side is the No. 10 who is not lost to Tian Tong Jue in blocking skills at all?

Tomorrow's seniors have already reminded him, what is he thinking? What are you doing? Why not change it? Is it because the habit of smashing the ball is hard to change?

- No, it's not.

He just kept thinking that he just had to get to the quarterfinals.

That's right, the quarterfinals...... He is now in the quarterfinals and has got the 300,000 he wants. But why, isn't he much happy?

"Of course I'm not happy!"

Ryo Hoshino snapped back from the mess. The nail of the right hand was pinched in the palm of the palm at some point, and if it was sharper, it might have been inserted into the flesh.

He let go of his fist in a bit of a daze, and heard the five-color worker next door continue: "Who can be happy if you lose the game?" ”

Ryo Hoshino muttered, "I'm not happy because I lost the game myself......?" ”

"What if it weren't?" The five-color worker leaned back in his chair, "If you lose the game, you can't continue to play, I want to play a few more games!" ”

If you lose, you can't fight anymore.

I see.

It's hard for him

() over,

It's not just because you lost the game.

He wants to win.

He still wants to fight again.

He was not willing to leave the arena like this.

Ryo Hoshino laughed a little self-deprecatingly.

He...... I just want to keep playing volleyball.

"Oh! Lots of stars! The person next to him suddenly spoke in surprise.

Ryo Hoshino subconsciously looked up. I don't know when it's already dark,

At first glance, I can only see a few scattered stars, but if you look closely, you can find a large patch of starlight hidden in the night.

The bright stars were indeed a rare beauty, and for a while, they didn't open their mouths, just watched quietly.

"But I don't feel so bad now." The five-color worker tilted his head, "If you lose this one, wouldn't it be good to win it back next time?" ”

"When we were in the spring high school, we had to keep winning, and we had to win until we got the championship." His eyes were so bright that it was easy to see the firmness in his eyes.

Ryo Hoshino was silent for a long time, then turned his head away from his gaze: "...... How dare you think about it? ”

"Hey, hey, hey!!" The five-color worker slapped his arm in annoyance, "It was meant to be!" Everyone standing on the field will want to hold the championship trophy in their own hands! What's the point if you don't aim for the championship? ”

Oh, yes. Aim for the championship to get the championship. So isn't it natural for someone who is aiming for the top eight to stop at the top eight in the end?

He's really ......

He's so stupid.

"Tomorrow's semi-finals are in the morning, right?" Ryo Hoshino asked suddenly.

"Yes. It should be played in the left half first, and then the right half. The five-color worker paused and looked at him, "You want to-"

"Let's go see it?" Ryo Hoshino looked at the starry sky above him, "Although I didn't make it, I really want to see what the center arena looks like......

"Go! Why not? ”

The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

"Let's go, let's go, go back and rest early. Wake up tomorrow morning and watch the game! Hoshino stood up, immediately said "ouch", and sat back down.

Five-color worker: "Hahahahaha!! ”

Ryo Hoshino: "Laugh at me? Eat me a punch! ”

"Ouch!!"

After a while, they finally prepared to leave for the hotel.

"Wait, wait, I'll go to the store and buy something!"

"Hey, hey, let me go! I'm going to fall! ”

Under the starry sky, the two teenagers laughed together, and finally supported each other, limping and walking firmly towards their destination.

*

"Hurry up, hurry up! The race is about to begin! The two boys hurried up the stairs, glanced at the stands, and sat down on two seats that were still empty with a better view.

Hoshino Ryo calmed his breath and scolded in a low voice: "It's all your fault, you sleep like a dead pig, you can't wake up!" ”

"That's because I was too tired yesterday, okay!" The five-color worker muttered, "You didn't go downstairs and realize that you forgot to take something. By the way, what's that one you're taking? He asked curiously.

"Uh, what's this......" Ryo Hoshino's eyes fluttered, and then he suddenly said seriously, "Anyway, it's not suitable for you to know."

stuff. ”

Five-color worker: "? ”

Ryo Hoshino tried to hold back his expression.

At this moment,

The narrator's voice sounded: "The first game of the semifinals of the 2012 IH National Volleyball Competition,

Inoyama Gakuin from Tokyo vs. Municipal Sakae High School from Kanagawa! Players from both sides play! ”

The two immediately looked at the court below. It didn't take long for a whistle to blow.

"Game on!"

……

The two games, including the time in between, totaled almost three and a half hours. By the time they finished watching the game, it was already half past eleven. The meeting time requested by the eagle smith was half past twelve, and it would be 20 minutes to get back to the hotel, and they hadn't eaten yet, so time was pressing.

"Who the hell are you waiting for!!" I don't know if it's the first time I've looked at the clock on the wall, and I'm a little broken, "Are you trying to run back to Miyagi from Tokyo?" ”

"Soon, soon, soon!" Ryo Hoshino was also anxious, and he stared at the door not far away while spinning in place.

Under the hot gaze of the two, the door finally "creaked" open. And Ryo Hoshino's eyes lit up when he saw the person walking in front.

"The last goal was obviously won because of my pass, okay?"

"Huh? Would you like to hear what you're talking about? It's obviously my save! ”

Gong Yu was just about to push back, when his eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of someone walking towards them. When he saw the familiar figure, the setter raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Isn't this the secondary attack of the Shiratorizawa who lost yesterday~"

But seeing that the other party didn't even give him a look, he rushed directly to Kita Shinsuke-

Wait, North Senpai?

Without waiting for Gong Yu to react, he saw the silver-haired young man stop in front of his captain menacingly, looking at death as if he were at home.

"Hey! What are you doing - "Are you going to fight?"

Before he could say the latter sentence, he heard the other party shouting: "Heaven, Kita Shinsuke senior, your ball is playing very well!" I admire you! ”

Gong Yoo: "? ”

Inarizaki people: "? ”

The five-color worker standing in the back listening: "? ”！