It was still a cafeteria with rich dishes. After training, Hayato and Kageyama each ordered a set meal, found an empty seat and sat down, intending to talk while eating.
After taking a bite of fried horse mackerel, the crispy coating and tender fish meat made him so satisfied that he narrowed his eyes. Hayato was just enjoying the food when he heard Kageyama across from him asking him impatiently.
"Hayato-senpai, when you said this during training today, what did you want to say?"
Kageyama put down his plate and asked directly without moving his chopsticks.
"Ah, I know what Gong Yoo meant when he said you were very 'smart' in playing basketball."
"Really? Please tell me."
I thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure out the meaning of these words. Senior knew it, and Kageyama couldn't wait to know now.
"Well~well, don't be anxious yet."
He waved his hand up and down to signal Kageyama not to worry. Hayato drank the flavor-enhancing soup again and then slowly explained.
"Before I answer you, Tobio, you were called the 'King of the Court' when you were in junior high school. Is that what you call it?"
"Well, I have."
When the dark history was suddenly mentioned, Kageyama's face darkened, and he looked like he didn't want to admit the title. But Hayato already knew that someone must have said it while chatting with him.
"Isn't that a very handsome title?"
Hayato said with an interested expression, and then continued without waiting for Kageyama to speak.
"I know that at that time, this title was used to refer to you who went your own way and wanted to control the whole situation. It was a derogatory title. So, when you came to Karasuno and used your reason to suppress your original self, did you After thinking about it, you are more like a waiter now, blindly adapting. For example, today, after passing the ball, you will take the initiative to apologize and ask the attacker what needs to be changed."
"But what's the point..."
Kageyama was still a bit unresponsive. He subconsciously wanted to refute, but Hayato motioned for him to continue listening.
"I have seen Hinata's previous high-touch results. He has made great progress. Not only Hinata, but everyone in Karasuno has also improved. Therefore, you must make sure that the ball you pass to everyone is everyone's limit. Have they? Can they jump higher and run faster?"
After Hayato said this, Kageyama fell into thinking.
"Gong Yoo, you don't apologize when you pass the ball. Besides, Gong Yoo said, 'Anyone who can't even hit the ball I pass is a waste.'"
Hayato mentioned Gong Yoo. Mr. Uyang once said that it is not the setter but the attacker who leads the offense, and the person who perfectly demonstrated this idea is Gong Yoo. For Gong Yoo, the ball I pass is not A bad ball is a kind of absolute confidence. Even if it is not in place, it is the main attacker's business after the shot. At that time, it should be solved by the main attacker, not from the pass.
"That's why he said, Feixiong, you are very 'smart' in your game. You just seemed to pass a perfect ball. This means that even if the attacker has bad habits, you are cooperating with him. Do you understand?"
Kageyama, whose face became serious, nodded, and he gradually understood what Hayato meant.
The ultra-high ball sense gives Kageyama the absolute ability to adapt to the attacker and pass the ball the attacker wants. But that is not everything. The attacker just catches the ball and then dunks it. This is the attacker's greatest potential. , and his own will has not been exerted.
"This is why Oikawa-senpai is the best setter in Miyagi Prefecture."
Hearing Oikawa's name, Kageyama nodded in agreement. Regarding his senior, not to mention his personality, his skills and ability to bring out 120% of the potential of his teammates are like the style of a commander-in-chief. One of the reasons why Qingcheng is so powerful.
Aoki does not have the strongest decoy like Hinata, nor does he have a super ace like Ushijima, but such Aoki can stand on the stage of the Miyagi Prefecture selection finals with Shiratorizawa, if not for Karasuno A dark horse, this year there will be another showdown between Qingcheng and Shiratorizawa.
Seeing that Kageyama had completely understood, Hayato did not continue talking, but ate the rice leisurely. Fried food paired with rice was really addictive.
After a long time, Kageyama slowly exhaled.
"I think I understand, Hayato-senpai, but if I give up my current passing style, then..."
Kageyama, who didn't continue speaking, had some worry on his face. Hayato understood what he couldn't say later. If he changed back to his original self, wouldn't everyone in Karasuno alienate him like his teammates in junior high school?
"Feixiong, your style, can you only choose between a king and a good baby? You already understand the importance of teammates, and the character of the king of the court also allows you to be more calm in commanding when passing the ball. Everyone, so why don't you incorporate both of these into your passing? You don't have to be as smooth and selfless as Oikawa-senpai, and you don't have to be as arrogant as Gong Yu. You are you, Kageyama Tobio, Karasuno's second. The passer, our true 'King of the Court' in Karasuno."
Hayato said calmly while folding something with a napkin. Kageyama's worried face just now recovered under Hayato's calm tone. At the end of the sentence, the smiling Hayato put the folded napkin on his small crown. On top of Kageyama's head.
At this moment, Kageyama, who was sitting on the chair, looked like a king being crowned. The sportswear on his body turned into Karasuno's team uniform, and the number 9 on his back shone brightly. The small tissue paper crown on her head also turned into a gorgeous crown decorated with real gems.
The king of the stadium returns again. This time, he is no longer the tyrant, but as a true king, integrated with everyone in Karasuno.
"Senior Hayato, I won't be polite anymore."
Kageyama, whose eyes were full of fighting spirit, stared at the senior in front of him, but his tone was not as calm as before, but more sharp.
"As I wish."
Hayato, who stopped smiling, stared at Kageyama in front of him with his hawk-like eyes, without flinching.
Then, the two of them laughed together, and the laughter was so loud that other dining contestants looked over, but neither of them paid attention.
"Well~ It's getting interesting now."
Gong Yoo, who was also eating not far from Hayato, looked at Kageyama, whose aura was completely different from before, and said with a smile.
Gong Yoo's character meant that he would not take the initiative to explain. He had thought that Kageyama would always figure out the meaning of his words, but he didn't expect it to be so fast. It seems that Karasuno's main attacker is the one who needs more attention. object.
Technology and thinking are essential if you want to play volleyball well. Physical ability is the foundation. For example, Hinata's physical fitness allowed him to run faster and jump higher. But at that time, Hinata had neither technology nor thinking. Without thinking, before Hayato came, they lost to Qingcheng because Hinata had not changed yet.
The same is true for Kageyama. He uses his super high ball sense to cooperate with everyone, but this way there is no way to mobilize their maximum potential. Unlike the original Kitagawa No. 1 Middle School, everyone in Karasuno has already Knowing Kageyama’s character, everyone is constantly improving their skills.
Entering the national competition is not enough, they also want to continue to win, so if Kageyama's command can make everyone stronger at this time, I believe no one will stand up to oppose it.
