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"The Greatest Teammate: Part 2" (Japanese:
Overview[]
Kageyama is determined to fulfill his role as a setter and open a path for Hinata. To the surprise of everybody, he sets a high toss for a third tempo open attack, prompting Hinata to respond with his newly improved jump.
Plot[]
Having realized the full extent of Nekoma's plan, Kageyama ponders over the decision to make a risky play. Although Hinata being restricted isn't fatal, Karasuno is gradually losing ground as the match progresses. Kageyama recalls Coach Ukai's words telling him to take players' condition into account and questions if Hinata is still usable. However, his doubts are quickly dispelled when he sees Hinata working hard to open a path for himself in addition to being forced to receive.
With Nekoma now leading 22-21, Kageyama is determined to fulfill his role as a setter and help his spikers break through. Fukunaga serves and lands a lucky net in that throws off Karasuno's formation. Tanaka saves the ball in the nick of time while Hinata hurriedly moves to prepare for a quick. To everybody's surprise, Kageyama suddenly calls for a third-tempo open attack and sets a high toss at the center of the court. Hinata is absolutely delighted to be given a high toss and immediately secures distance for a proper run-up. He remembers Kageyama teaching him how to jump higher and seeing Hoshiumi in action. Hinata channels the momentum into the balls of his feet and successfully perfects his improved jump as he prepares to spike the high toss.
Appearances[]
- Kamomedai High
- Kōrai Hoshiumi (Thoughts)
Chapter notes[]
Character revelations[]
- Hinata perfects the jump that is first taught to him by Kageyama in Volume 25 Chapter 220.
Trivia[]
- The chapter parallels Volume 1 Chapter 4 when Kageyama tosses to Hinata for the very first time. Both times, Hinata is seen to be delighted to have been given a high toss.