After two consecutive attacks failed, Kyotani looked a little more irritable. He stared at Karasuno fiercely, mainly looking at Hayato. Kyotani, who was very confident in the smash just now, was defused by Hayato's catch and stared at him. It's a matter of course.
Being stared at with such fierce eyes, Hayato didn't feel anything at all, and even waved to him with a smile.
"Hey, Kageyama, did the king just call that person 'Rabid Dog' a nickname or something like that? It sounds so handsome!"
"Idiot, is this the time to think about this? We have one point left and we have the match point. Please be more serious."
"I know, you know, can you let me play the next ball?"
Hinata, who had just launched a super speed attack, was feeling hot and was thinking of continuing to smash the ball. Kageyama gave him a slap on the back of the head and walked to the net to prepare for the next ball. Seeing that Kageyama ignored him, Hinata curled his lips and walked to the defensive position to stand up. .
"These two guys." Hayato shook his head helplessly when the two were looking at him. It was good that he was not nervous at this time and it was more suitable for them as usual, so let's continue the attack.
Daichi threw the volleyball and sent it to the Qingcheng half. Libero stepped forward to catch the ball. Oikawa passed the ball to Kyotani again. Kyotani, who was running, stared at Hayato fiercely and said silently. If you have the ability, you can try to catch the ball from me again.
After being targeted, Hayato also responded with serious eyes.
Kyotani jumped up again and dunked in the direction of Hayato. The powerful diagonal smash hit Hayato's wrist and flew directly out. What he just said about being unable to catch every ball came true.
"Hiss, that brat's smash is even more powerful than before."
Hayato thought as he felt the numbness on his wrist after being hit by the volleyball.
"good!"
After successfully regaining a point from Hayato, Kyotani clenched his fists and celebrated loudly, his look of unwillingness to admit defeat was extremely conspicuous.
Seeing the interaction between the two, Oikawa was thinking about whether to use Hayato to sharpen the teeth of Kyotani's 'rabid dog'. After taking back the right to serve, Qingcheng chose to serve to the setter. Daichi shouted, "Leave it to me" and caught the ball. Hayato and Hinata started running at the same time, and Kageyama instantly chose who to pass the ball to.
It was Hayato in the back row. Hayato had observed Kyotani's position before taking off and spiked the ball to him without hesitation. The powerful back row smash hit Kyotani's hand and it also bounced out of bounds.
After landing, Hayato looked at Kyotani on the other side of the net. Although he didn't speak, he believed Kyotani would understand the meaning of the goal.
If you score from my spike, I will give you one in return.
Kyotani understood what Hayato meant, and his eyes became even more ferocious, and Kindaichi beside him was startled.
"It's so scary, this guy."
Although they are seniors, Kindaichi has no respect for Kyotani, but more of fear.
"Match point!"
After successfully winning the match point, Karasuno became excited, and Coach Uyang also breathed a sigh of relief. Since Kyotani was replaced on the field, Qingcheng's offensive rhythm has changed. Coach Uyang, who was afraid that Qingcheng would overtake, was nervous. Fortunately, Hayato stabilized the situation on the court. After winning the match point, Karasuno could win the first game as long as he scored 1 more point.
Hayato, who returned to the front row, finally met Kyotani at close range across the net. Facing Kyotani's sight attack, Hayato was not afraid at all.
Qingcheng, who got the opportunity ball after serving, launched an attack. The two of them took off at the same time. Hayato was staring at Kyotani and Oikawa discovered the flaw. He decisively passed the ball to the other person and Qingcheng regained a point.
"Ah! What a pity!"
"Yeah, I was fooled by the opponent's fake move."
After being scored by Qingcheng, Hayato also realized that he was too focused on staring at the little 'rabid dog' and took the initiative to apologize to everyone.
"Sorry, guys, I should be keeping my eye on the ball."
"Don't worry, the next ball will be the next ball."
"Yes, Hayato-senpai, that 'rabid dog' does have a strong presence, and it is normal for him to attract attention."
Daichi clapped his hands and comforted Hayato. At the same time, he was thinking in his mind that he would compete with others. Hayato was still a young man. Although he was usually very steady, he would be like this when facing such an opponent.
Hinata said carelessly, and Kageyama on the side looked like he was comforting Hayato-senpai as if he had become a senior.
After the commotion, everyone resumed their defensive positions, and Daichi took the lead and shouted to come over to cheer Karasuno on.
The cheerleaders in the stands were also waving bouquets, and Saeko put her hands to her mouth like a trumpet and shouted the names of several people.
The decisive goal, Qingcheng's victory can lead to a draw, Karasuno's victory in the first game, the aura between the two teams instantly became tense, everyone's energy was extremely concentrated. Hanamaki, another main attacker, chose a powerful jump serve from the serving position.
Dadi caught the ball again, but the ball missed and flew back to Qingcheng.
"Feel sorry!"
"It doesn't matter!"
"give it to me!"
In response to the captain, Karasuno's whole team pressed forward. Aoki took advantage of the ball to attack again, and two people stepped forward again. Is it Kyoutani or Iwaizumi? If it was Oikawa, who would it be passed to?
Replacing himself with Oikawa, Hayato finally chose the trump card - Iwaizumi, and ran towards Iwaizumi.
"When we can get a draw, I will pass the ball to Iwaizumi. What a coincidence, that's what I thought too!"
It was Kyotani again. Kyotani, who took off from the extension line of the net, received Oikawa's precise pass and roared down for a dunk.
The score works!
"Damn it, it's a draw."
Covering his eyes helplessly, Sugawara in the substitute area regretted, and the others also sighed.
The momentum on Karasuno's side dropped a lot. On the other hand, on Qingcheng's side, after catching up to 24 points, the morale suddenly increased a lot. The players celebrated, and the coach and team leader also clenched their fists.
The Qingcheng support group in the stands banged their water bottles vigorously.
"Sorry, everyone."
Hayato made mistakes continuously and felt very sorry for everyone.
Others came over and patted Hayato on the shoulder.
"What's the matter? No one is invincible all the time. Hayato, you look more like a high school student now."
Dadi comforted him in a light tone.
"Yes, it's just a draw now, we haven't lost yet, come on, smile."
After Tanaka finished speaking, he smiled at Hayato.
"Hayato-senpai, come on!"
Hinata also cheered for Hayato, while Kageyama couldn't think of words of comfort for a while. In his opinion, this was the first time Hayato showed such an expression, and he didn't expect that the confident senior would be like this.
"cheer up!"
After patting Hayato's back hard, Nishitani stood in front of Hayato.
"You are Karasuno's 'Ferocious Bird', how could you lose to Qingcheng's 'Rabid Dog'! Isn't it just a draw? Just win 2 points in a row! Ace, go attack boldly!"
After saying that, Nishitani opened his arms and motioned Hayato to look around.
"We will fully support you!"
"oh!"
Hayato was very touched by everyone's consolation. Mainly because it was the first time since joining the volleyball club that Hayato lost a match point due to his own mistakes and the game became a draw. This made him a little confused and his face was a little confused. Lost his usual smile. But it's not like he would lose his fighting spirit, so before he could adjust his mentality, his teammates took the initiative to join him.
Hayato patted his cheeks with both hands and smiled again.
"Then, please everyone, let's get back the two points I lost together!"
"oh!"
