Jump Next! 2011 Winter Issue Publication One-Shot "Haikyū!!" (Japanese: ジャンプNEXT! 2011 Winter
Publication[]
The one shot was originally published in Jump NEXT! magazine on January 8, 2011[1].
It was then republished on November 4, 2020 inside Haikyū!! Final Guidebook Volleyball Climax!.
Plot[]
During volleyball practice, Tanaka questions Kageyama on what he had been planning. Kageyama answers that, if he were playing alone, he would have been able to hit all of his sets perfectly and then questions why Tanaka simply cannot jump another ten centimeters. Daichi tries to calm things down by pointing out how Kageyama is asking too much from his hitters. Kageyama in turn questions where the other members of the team are and learns they are not present as they had tests to attend to.
Frustrated, Kageyama leaves the gym while muttering how he believes the absent players were using tests as an excuse to slack off. He feels that this is something that could greatly impact the team since they have a practice match approaching and admits that he doesn't expect the players to become high-level players. Even so, Kageyama would like to see at least one player with the athletic capabilities able to hit the tosses he provides.
Kageyama is quickly brought out of his thoughts when he hears someone shouting and then witnesses a teen jumping from the ground and use a pole next to the building to propel himself onto the second floor of the building. Seeing how the teen has amazing balance, intuition, and control of his body, Kageyama calls out to him and asks that he join the volleyball club. After class, Kageyama has located Shōyō Hinata and drags him down the hallway by his collar despite Hinata's protests that he does not plan to join a sports club due to being clumsy and being terrible at sports. Kageyama argues that Hinata is wrong and states that he is incredibly athletic and that it's rare for people to be able to jump the way Hinata can. Hearing this, Hinata starts to wonder if Kageyama is right and is brought to the gym to meet the team.
Before the volleyball team, Hinata introduces himself but admits that he's only played volleyball during P.E. classes. Tanaka questions Daichi if he is really going to allow Hinata to join. Daichi says that he will since he would like to see the club have more members while acknowledging that he is aware that Hinata has great reflexes. However, he is aware that Hinata was brought to the club against his will by Kageyama and makes it clear that the choice to join the club is Hinata's alone to make. Hinata declares that he will give it a try since Kageyama's earlier compliments was the first time he'd ever been praised like that and hurriedly rushes over to Kageyama when the setter calls for him.
After several attempts, it becomes clear that Hinata and Kageyama are not syncing up properly. Kageyama tells Hinata not to worry about his form and should just focus on jumping the same way he had earlier. Hinata decides to listen and jumps like he had before, surprising everyone watching even though Hinata did not spike the ball.
Tanaka points out how the team doesn't have the time to get Hinata up to speed but Kageyama continues to insist that Hinata can do better. Seeing that Tanaka will not back down, Kageyama taunts the second-year by claiming that he is jealous. This naturally begins an argument that Daichi has to stop before it escalates.
When practice ends, Hinata remarks how it was the first time he exercised so much that he vomited. Daichi comments how Kageyama does not hold back but adds how impressed he is that Hinata was able to stick it out. Hinata reveals how he had been bad at things when he was little which often led to him being picked last or left out of events. This had also caused others to be upset at Hinata when he was not able to perform how they wanted but everything seemed to change thanks to Kageyama pointing out how athletic he really is. Even so, Hinata knows that things aren't working out so well. Daichi states that Hinata is very capable of doing what is needed and just needs to practice to get the hang of things. Hinata becomes even more determined when Daichi reveals that Kageyama does not trust others easily and must have been overjoyed to find someone like Hinata.
While out on a jog, Kageyama recalls how Tanaka stated that jumping high is all Hinata is able to do. After failing to copy Hinata's jump, Kageyama heads in the direction of the gym and finds Hinata inside attempting to hit a training ball. Given the height that the training ball is at, Kageyama is certain that no one else on the team is able to hit as high as Hinata can but that Hinata himself is still lacking considering his poor form and flat shoes.
After telling Hinata how to properly swing, he admits that this is the first time that someone has gotten to the gym before him. Hinata explains that he wants to get better so that he will not cause problems for the rest of the team as he had heard Tanaka say that all he is able to do is jump. Kageyama says that this is not a bad thing since there are not many people out there capable of jumping like Hinata and that all Hinata needs to do is practice since a victory could mean being able to play more games and playing against stronger opponents.
Although Hinata does not fully understand what Kageyama is saying, he questions why Kageyama is not a spiker given how good he is at volleyball. Kageyama confesses that he originally wanted to be the ace player because of the flashy plays but changed his mind because the setter is the control tower and the one that gets to touch the ball the most. He admits that he would certainly go for a spiker position if he were able to jump like Hinata could but confesses how he loves the thrill of knowing he can keep an ace player alive by being a setter. Kageyama finishes by stating how anyone playing volleyball wishes they had the talent that Hinata possesses even though Hinata himself does not believe he's good at it. Kageyama assures Hinata that he will understand the fun of volleyball if he keeps practicing.
Hinata continues to practice as the time for the practice match draws closer. However, Hinata continues to jump at random and accidentally run into others. Tanaka believes all of this is due to Kageyama putting so much pressure on Hinata. Kageyama replies how Tanaka himself can be problematic and that everyone coddling Hinata is the reason why they have not won yet. At his limit, Tanaka snaps and points out how Kageyama is egotistical and always trying to do things his way which is the reason why his sets are so hard to hit and the true reason why they are not able to win.
Hinata tries to stop Tanaka but instead becomes the next target of the second-year's wrath when Tanaka states how Hinata still being so new to them and volleyball will not be of any help to them. Daichi steps forward and puts an end to Tanaka's rant. Once that is done, he tells of how he had seen Kageyama play during middle school. He says Kageyama was a gifted player but was not able to acknowledge his teammates or think about how else he could benefit them since he was too concerned about doing things his way.
Daichi calls for a break to let everyone calm down. He finds Hinata sitting outside and assures him that Tanaka isn't as bad as he comes off. Hinata feels that his sudden joining of the team has caused problems, but Daichi assures him that Tanaka and Kageyama have had bad blood between them from the start. He states that he is aware of Kageyama's desire to win but that he is not fully accepting that he must rely on others since volleyball is a team sport and cannot be played alone.
Hinata is able to locate Kageyama after having pushed himself during his jog and playfully comments how the setter is able to get tired. Kageyama tells Hinata that he should worry about himself since he will be playing in the practice match the next day. Hinata tries to tell Kageyama that he feels things are not working out and that him being on the team may do more harm than good. He admits how flattered he had been when Kageyama complimented him but confesses that he may not like volleyball after all and cannot do what Kageyama and everyone else can do. Hinata leaves and Kageyama thinks over what Tanaka and Daichi said earlier.
During the match the next day, Tanaka is blocked when trying to spike and the opposing team is put at set point. Kageyama himself is becoming stressed out at how the match is going. Once more remembering what Tanaka and Daichi said, Kageyama wonders what it is he can do that can help the team. Karasuno soon loses the set but are encouraged by Daichi to turn things around for the second set.
Hearing Daichi comment how panicked Kageyama appears, Hinata questions if the setter has ever been this way before and that he may be overestimating his skills which could be why the match is off to a bad start. Daichi tells Hinata that Kageyama may seem put together but is actually rather impatient. He adds that Kageyama often wondered how he could make the team stronger until he came across Hinata. This leads Daichi to believe that their greatest problem right now is that they are not working together like a proper team should. Stating how Hinata himself must have noticed that Kageyama is a great volleyball player while having poor social interaction skills, Daichi hopes that Hinata will be able to work with Kageyama a little longer.
Just as the second set is about to start, Tanaka approaches Kageyama and suggests they perform a quick attack. Kageyama questions if this sudden request is out of guilt but Tanaka assures him it isn't. Kageyama comes to a sudden realization and tells Tanaka to jump however he wants as he promises that he will send tosses exactly where they need to be. While the first few tries were less than stellar, Kageyama and Tanaka eventually manage a successful quick attack. From this, Kageyama believes that he can get a perfect set to a spiker regardless of how bad the receive was.
Kageyama asks Daichi if Hinata can be put in the game. Daichi agrees but points out how Hinata may need time to mentally prepare himself. During a time-out, Hinata is told to be ready to join the match. Hinata replies that he should not be put in the game as he feels he will most likely drag the team down. Kageyama states that Hinata should move and jump about randomly as this will allow them to manipulate things to their advantage. He then goes on to admit how he thought he could play the game by himself but now fully accepts that it's not possible and that he has to rely on his teammates in order for them to win. Hinata agrees to stay and keep playing but wonders how successful they'll be when his nerves begin to show. Kageyama quickly whispers a plan to Hinata just as the game is called to continue and expresses how he feels certain that Hinata will not fail.
The set continues and after a few plays pass, Hinata follows through with what Kageyama told him and successfully lands a spike. However, Daichi quickly notices how Hinata had performed the spike with his eyes closed. Daichi figures out that Kageyama planted his set to be exactly where Hinata's palm would be and placed it there without an ounce of hesitation.
As Hinata receives praise for the spike, Kageyama understands that the new spiker is faster and can jump higher than anyone else present but will still succumb to his nerves and fear of failure from being so new to volleyball. Knowing Hinata has his own quirks to work through, Kageyama wonders how he can help Daichi and Tanaka through their own problem areas. Now knowing that each player is different, Kageyama becomes determined to help the team by providing tosses to match their hitting points.
As Hinata is enjoying the success of his second spike, Kageyama urges him to hang onto the stinging sensation in his hand and never forget what it feels like. A short while later, Tanaka compliments Hinata on his spike. Hinata insists that most of the success was thanks to Kageyama's set but Tanaka states that Hinata's jump is also a factor to the spike working so well. Tanaka adds how amazing it is for Hinata to trust Kageyama to the point of closing his eyes when he spikes.
Despite their newfound sense of teamwork, the team suffered two defeats. Tanaka notices how Daichi is not very worried about the outcome of the matches and is instead more amazed at how Kageyama was able to study everyone's habits and characteristics while being able to deliver the best sets possible with his incredible ball control.
Tanaka dismisses Daichi's playful remark about the rest of the team closing their eyes when they go to spike, the second-year encourages the team to head back to the gym and work on new combination plays. Kageyama stops his train of thought with his own suggestion of the team needing to work on receives and serves; specifically saying that Tanaka is the one who needs help in these areas.
Kageyama adds how the players should start thinking they should score on their own and not have to rely on Kageyama to put the ball where they need it. The team continue on their way while planning how they can continue to grow stronger.
Debut[]
Characters[]
- Tobio Kageyama
- Shōyō Hinata
- Ryūnosuke Tanaka
- Daichi Sawamura
- Kōshi Sugawara (Unnamed/cameo)
Chapter notes[]
Character revelations[]
- Kageyama is the main character in this one-shot and wears the #10 jersey.
- Hinata is shown to be of similar height to Kageyama.
- Daichi is originally shown to have his hair styled close to how he has it post-timeskip.
- Initially, Hinata has no intention of playing volleyball and is dragged into the sport after Kageyama sees his outstanding athletic abilities.
- Hinata is capable of some parkour stunts as shown when he jumps onto a pole from the ground and scales over the fence on the second floor of the school.
- The name of the high school is Hiashi High School.
- Hinata wears the #12 jersey during the practice match.
Trivia[]
- The first one-shot is 51 pages long.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jump NEXT! Published by Naoshi Komi & Haruichi Furudate - Natalie (retrieved July 10, 2020)