"Guardian and Moonlight" (Japanese:
Overview[]
The third set has ended in Shiratorizawa's favor, which leaves Karasuno fazed but after a few talks here and there, the two teams leave the benches and move onward to the fourth set.
Plot[]
The spectators expected Shiratorizawa to have been more shaken up but realize that Karasuno made more mistakes which led them to conclude that they were impatient.
Most likely due to frustration, Nishinoya states that no matter how hard he tries, taller players will always have an advantage over him unless he is a libero which would give him equal footing to the taller players like Ushijima. After that statement, Daichi and Asahi note that Nishinoya had likely gotten the feel of Ushijima's left-hand spikes but was left frustrated for being unable to receive despite all of that.
While the teams change courts, Ushijima tells Hinata with disappointment that his quick reflexes should have made him good at blocks and receives but seeing as he was not, Hinata was pretty much useless in his eyes. At a loss for words though, Hinata continues to walk until he approaches Tobio Kageyama and tells him that he and Ushijima are similar in terms of their blunt statements, but Kageyama misinterprets that and thinks that Hinata was talking about their spikes.
As Coach Ukai tells them that they should be used to the intense atmosphere and that they were not doing anything wrong, they were still at a disadvantage. He personally advises Hinata to go for a soft block if he felt that his jump would be delayed since he lacks height.
As the fourth set begins, Goshiki serves but is out-of-bounds. Daichi serves next but is received and set to Ushijima. Tsukishima is seen to have told Asahi to block off Ushijima's cross course should they do a 2-man block before the match begins which was what they applied. As Ushijima spikes, Nishinoya receives it.
Appearances[]
- Others
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Trivia[]
- In the chapter bonus page, Tendō tries to get Ushijima to cheer Goshiki up regarding his out-of-bounds serve. Unfortunately, he says, "That rocket flew really far," and Goshiki groans in frustration.