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"Idolization" (Japanese: (あこが) Akogare) is the twenty-second chapter of the Haikyū!! series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. It was published in the 34th issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump's 2012 series.

Overview[]

Kageyama and Hinata perform a quick, shocking the entire gym. Hinata is distracted by his jealousy of Asahi and ends up getting hit in the face.

Plot[]

Nishinoya playfully mocks Asahi's attack and points out how it was most likely a result of being away from the club for a month. Daichi fondly watches the scene and points out to Tanaka how the opposing team has veteran players and a returned-to-action Asahi puts them in a tight spot. Despite his statement, Tanaka and Ennoshita notice how happy Daichi looks. Tanaka attempts to assure the captain that he has him for support but becomes annoyed when Hinata makes the same declaration at the same time.

As the game continues, Ukai notices how many of the players need improvement on receives and passing. He then spots Kageyama making a quick deduction of where the ball would be going and confidentially get into place, skills he is impressed Kageyama possesses despite being a first-year. His amazement then turns to surprise when Hinata rushes forward and the two perform their quick attack.

Asahi recalls Hinata's words of how he is able to play on a different level thanks to Kageyama's abilities and now sees the first-year was being honest in his statement. As Hinata is praised by Nishinoya on the attacks stunning effect, Ukai tries to figure out how Hinata and Kageyama were able to pull the move off since they didn't give any kind of indication or signal about performing it.

He calls out to Hinata and asks why he jumps the way he does. Hinata answers that he simply jumps how he wants because he knows the ball will be there for him to strike. Ukai is still in disbelief at what he just saw but cannot deny that he had seen the quick performed while Hinata's eyes were closed and determines that it was Kageyama's skills that allowed Hinata to attack the way he did.

The game continues, and Asahi is able to get a powerful spike by Tsukishima that impresses many of the players. Ukai explained to Takeda that a great amount of work and time goes into a set and spike attack as it can be carried through so quickly and would build up trust between the setter and hitter. This also brings into light that Kageyama possesses overwhelming talent, but Sugawara has a more stable personality and the trust of most of the team. Seeing the players continue, Ukai admits that that current team looks interesting.

When Shimada tips the ball over Hinata and Daichi to score, Takeda is amazed at the skill and forward planning of the older players. As the Neighborhood team comes close to winning the first set, Ukai continues to be amazed at how Hinata has been positioned as a middle blocker despite his height. While he admits that Hinata's quick is frightening, he is curious to see how he is at blocking.

As Asahi walks to his spot, he notices Hinata is watching his every move. Seeing the two paired against each other, Takeda remembers and shares with Ukai how Hinata came to Karasuno because of the Little Giant and is now faced with the current ace. Ukai is amused but seemingly not surprised that Hinata would idolize the Little Giant given his reputation but states that the current face off looks more like a full grown adult challenging a kid.

Hinata himself is excited to be marking Asahi. As the rally plays through, Hinata attempts to block Asahi's spike but is no match for his power. The Neighborhood team wins the set, but Asahi is amazed at how fast and high Hinata can jump. Hinata himself is impressed at how strong Asahi is despite not having played for a month and completely tunes out Kageyama as he tries to tell him how to properly block until Hinata starts rambling about how amazing he thinks the ace player is.

As the second set begins, Hinata starts wondering about what he could do if he were as tall and strong as Asahi but reminds himself that the Little Giant was short but still an amazing player. Unfortunately, he's so caught up in his thoughts that he doesn't pay attention to what's going on until he notices the ball heading right at him and hits him dead on.

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Trivia[]

  • During Hinata's flashback of the Little Giant, the libero is shown wearing the number 4 jersey whereas the libero was first seen wearing the number 2 jersey.
    • It is unknown if Hinata is remembering a different game.

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