"The Volleyball Bug" (Japanese: バレーの
Overview[]
After Hoshiumi issues his challenge to Hinata, the teams get a much-needed rest time before their next match. Suguru taunts the defeated Nekoma third-years. Meanwhile, Itachiyama easily defeats their third-round opponents. Soon, the showdown of top aces between Fukurōdani Academy and Mujinazaka High will commence.
Plot[]
Hoshiumi challenges Hinata to a showdown to determine who is the current "Little Giant". Although initially surprised, Hinata feels honored to be able to compete against an amazing player like Hoshiumi.
At this time, the Karasuno alumni end up sitting together with Akane and Alisa at a restaurant due to overcrowding. The atmosphere remains awkward until Saeko silently proposes a toast to Akane, who returns the gesture immediately. Meanwhile, the Nekoma third-years are wandering around the gymnasium before running into Suguru and his girlfriend, Mika. After Mika leaves to check out the souvenirs, Suguru taunts the three for their most recent loss. However, when Kuroo and the others don't react much to his provocation, Suguru begins a tirade about how winning is not the reason they play volleyball. Eventually, Suguru leaves with Mika. The Nekoma third-years are soon joined by Kenma and the second-years to spectate Fukurōdani's match against Mujinazaka.
The said two teams are currently waiting for their match to begin. Kiryū thinks back to Bokuto's carefree greetings a little while ago and deliberates over the ulterior motive behind it until his teammate, Usuri, breaks him out of his musing. After Itachiyama makes quick work of their round 3 opponents, the match between Fukurōdani and Mujinazaka is ready to get underway.
Debut[]
- Mujinazaka High
- Haruma Bishin (Unnamed)
- Naoharu Ezota (Unnamed)
- Subaru Hondo (Unnamed)
- Nozomu Mami (Unnamed)
- Keisuke Unnan (Unnamed)
- Michiru Usuri (Unnamed)
Appearances[]
- Kamomedai High
- Kōrai Hoshiumi
- Hoshiumi's Unnamed Teammate
- Mujinazaka High
Chapter notes[]
Character revelations[]
- Kamomedai High is revealed to be a representative of Nagano.
- Mujinazaka's setter is also a second-year.
- Itachiyama Institute wins their third round in straight sets.
Errors[]
- Although he is shown wearing the #8 jersey, Usuri is depicted with #9 instead in subsequent chapters. It is unknown if it is a mistake or not, but the truth is that Usuri wore the right jersey with a wrong number in this chapter.
Trivia []
- The chapter includes a cover of Bokuto and Hinata standing next to each other with their arms crossed. The text reads: "We were only just chasing after the ball, but before we knew it, here we stand."