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At this moment, Asahi and Inukai also arrived at the gymnasium, but they couldn't find Tamaki Moka anywhere, so they called out to her several times while searching around.

"Xiaoyu?"

After searching the gymnasium but not finding Tamaki Moka, he asked the person next to him.

Did she go back?

"She couldn't possibly have just gone back scattered like that!" Inukai said with certainty, he was sure that Tamaki Moka was still in the gymnasium.

Will it be in the clubroom?

"Want to take a look?"

Asahi and Inukai, who were standing at the classroom door, heard the music and conversation coming from inside and stopped. It wasn't that they were eavesdropping, but they were worried about Tamaki Moka, since Asahi and Inukai were her friends.

"So that's how it is. Kario-kun is injured." It was Chizuru Hishiro's voice, calm but also somewhat worried.

“I want to participate in the final competition with her, but as the culprit who caused her injury, I really don’t know how to bring it up, and I don’t even dare to talk to her,” Yu Lai Mengxiang said, her voice full of guilt and even a little melancholy.

She was also very worried about Reina Kariyu.

"Sorry, Japan dai, we even ate lunch separately."

Inukai lowered his voice and spoke to Asahi beside him.

"Hey, when we left the classroom building, didn't that red-haired guy leave at the same time as us?"

"Oh? Kariyo-kun? Yes!"

Inukai turned and left, while Chaoji quickened his pace to catch up. He was completely baffled as to why Inukai Akira had suddenly turned and left.

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"Xiao! Where are you going! What do you want to do!?"

"Bring the person here."

"!?"

“We can’t try to persuade Xiaoyu directly when she’s not around. But, how about letting her hear Xiaoyu’s thoughts? That level of help should be enough! I think she should still be nearby. I’ll go bring her over. You stay there and observe the situation.”

"Wait! What are you doing! Let me go!"

Inukai forcefully dragged Rena Kari along, showing no mercy despite her struggles. Rena Kari was no match for Inukai and could only let him pull her forward.

"Come here for a moment." Kario was with Oogami and Tomi, but Inukai completely ignored Oogami and Tomi and only wanted to bring Kario Rena over. He couldn't stand it anymore. The two people who clearly cared about each other had ended up in such a tense situation.

The great god and his minister looked puzzled, but didn't want to get involved.

He was worried about what might happen, so he followed them, keeping a close watch in case anything bad occurred, so he could intervene and stop it if necessary.

Although he didn't intervene, he still looked at Reina Kariyu with heartache.

"Inukai-kun! Kari doesn't like this! Be gentle!"

The stadium was now in sight, and Reina Kari had already realized what was happening. She immediately guessed that this matter was related to Moka Tamaki, and her emotions immediately became agitated. She struggled even more vigorously, trying to break free from Akira Inukai's control.

"Hey! I told you to stop! Why did you suddenly pull me over here!"

However, as they drew closer and closer to their destination, Inukai suddenly covered Kari Reina's mouth and made a shushing gesture.

"Shh. Be quiet from now on. Don't make any footsteps. If you need anything, speak softly." Inukai Yuuji instructed Oogami and Shin behind him. He was genuinely worried someone might ruin his plans, but his address to Oogami and Shin was a bit excessive—"frivolous blond man," the emphasis being on "frivolous man." Did he really think Oogami and Shin were such frivolous boys?

"You too. You blond frivolous man, keep your mouth shut."

"I mean, I wasn't looking for you."

Quiet.

Quiet.

A familiar voice suddenly came from the classroom; it was immediately recognizable as Tamaki Moka's voice.

"Actually, I originally planned to stop playing volleyball in high school. If you think I'm bragging, I apologize in advance. From the beginning, my only outstanding trait has been my athletic ability. Although I joined the volleyball club in junior high, my performance in track and field or swimming was better than that of the original club members. I was even a qualifier. I was resented a lot and didn't fit in in the volleyball club. Even when I scored points in a match, they took it for granted and no one cheered for me. I always watched others happily high-fiving from the sidelines. I just like sports, but the harder I try, the more I hurt the people around me, which makes me feel very constrained. Lin Yan asked me before, right? Why did you come to Aoba? You could have gone to other schools with stronger volleyball teams, right?"

what?

Did she actually tell Lin Yan about this? When did their relationship become so close that they can discuss such matters? A series of questions arose in Chizuru Himeragi's mind, but her doubts at this moment were not a sign of jealousy, even though love was already budding.

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“I didn’t like what happened in junior high school, so I turned down all the invitations from top volleyball schools. But I still wanted to participate in club activities, and I thought maybe this time I would have a chance to become good friends with the team members, so I casually went to visit the volleyball club and that’s how I met Reina.”

The story begins two years ago, in the spring. It's been a long time, and Tamaki Moka is lost in her memories, completely immersed in the emotions. She's recalling forgotten memories; back then, her induction experience had just ended, and she was changing clothes in the locker room.

Overall, Tamaki Moka was quite happy.

After all, the process was quite interesting.

Playing ball again after so long, the feel was so familiar and nostalgic. She was once again certain that playing ball was truly her dream and pursuit. If she could keep playing ball, how happy her life would be. At that moment, Yu Lai Moka felt so happy just thinking about it.

This is a comprehensive high school that doesn't place too much emphasis on club activities, as it's not a specialized sports-focused school. For this type of comprehensive school, the most important thing is the college entrance rate; the success rate of ordinary students is paramount. Therefore, the investment in clubs is not significant, including equipment, personnel, and funding. Despite this, Tamaki Moka was still very excited.

but--

The thought of whether I could get along well with others made me feel a little guilty, and the uneasy feeling in my heart was really not a good thing.

"Hey, are you free?"

Turning around, Tamaki Moka saw a short-haired girl. She looked so youthful and athletic, and her basketball skills were quite good.

"You must be Tamaki from Toyofuji Junior High, right? I've seen you play volleyball several times in junior high. You're my goal. I never expected to meet you in Aoba. How was your performance today? Were you looking down on me?" Tamaki started talking right away, leaving Moka with no chance to get a word in edgewise. This rude way of speaking startled her.

Why are you so angry?

Tamaki Moka couldn't figure out when she had offended her, and looked at the girl with a puzzled expression. Then she heard the girl in front of her continue speaking angrily.

"Do you think that this level is enough for playing volleyball in Aoba?" The girl was really blunt and said it directly.

This is a blatant question!

"No! That's not how it is!" Tamaki Moka didn't expect anyone to be angry or annoyed by such a thing, but she still patiently explained, waving her hand as she spoke. Without saying a word, the girl threw the volleyball hard to Tamaki Moka, who caught it with one hand.

"You serve the ball, serve it carefully."

The girl in front of me had already started to move. She had distanced herself from Yu Lai Mengxiang and had already struck a pose with a standard and cool posture.

"Oh, but..."

"Hurry up, I'll get angry if you let the water out."

What's wrong with this girl? It's all so baffling. They've never interacted before. Shouldn't she explain things first? Besides, her provocative tone seems a bit off.

Why get angry?

That's the key point. However, the girl's gaze also ignited his fighting spirit. Since the other party had already provoked him so directly, it would be too cowardly to cower in the face.

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Tamaki Moka also got into position, a beautiful serving posture, the serve was powerful and technically very skillful. It has to be said that Tamaki Moka is indeed athletically talented. This move made the girl on the other side panic and fail to return the powerful ball.

Snapped!

The ball flew away.

And it even bounced off and hit my chin.

The opponent couldn't even keep up with the trajectory of Tamaki Moka's ball. The ball was concentrated in the center of the palm of her hand, spinning as it flew towards the opponent, then suddenly turned downwards. The changes in the ball's trajectory were unpredictable.

"Are you alright!? I'm so sorry!? I was really playing seriously just now! I'm so sorry!!" Tamaki Moka apologized repeatedly, feeling very embarrassed.

But then, the other person suddenly burst into laughter, a hearty laugh as if they'd encountered something very joyful, and the laughter was quite infectious. Why was they suddenly laughing so exaggeratedly? Tamaki Moeka was even a little taken aback.

"Ahahahaha!"

"?"

"As expected. I was thinking you must have gone easy on me during today's induction experience. Great, your skills haven't gotten dulled. Your serve was amazing, I couldn't see it at all."

The girl suddenly stood up with a radiant smile. It was clear she was very outgoing and lively. Yu Lai Moka hadn't seen anyone smile so brightly at her in a long time, especially in her previous environment where everyone ostracized her, she had no friends, and no one had ever smiled at her so warmly, like the winter sun.

It is also like the first ray of the morning sun.

"I'm Reina Kari. You'll be in the volleyball club, right? Tamaki Moka-san." The smiling girl extended her hand to Tamaki Moka and introduced herself.

What's going on here?

Yu Lai Mengxiang initially thought that the other party was there to cause trouble, to nitpick, or for the same reason that the people who had ostracized her in the past were doing.

what?

what is this?

"As I just said, you are my goal. For the next three years, I will practice diligently. I must become incredibly skilled until I can be on par with you. Please guide me! If you go easy on me, I won't forgive you!"

Suddenly, a light shone in Tamaki Moka's eyes.

This is the first time.

This was the first time she had ever met a girl who took the initiative to greet him, approach him, and smile at him. Was this what friendship was? Had she asked to be friends with her? Like someone drowning, Tamaki Moka grasped at a straw and squeezed Kari Reina's hand tightly!

"She was the first person to tell me 'Don't hold back,' the first time I had a competitor, and I was so happy." Tamaki Moka spoke of these things with deep nostalgia, her eyes filled with a longing for something beautiful. Her words, "So happy," were a genuine expression of her feelings. How could someone who evoked such profound memories, experiences, and emotions in Tamaki Moka have such a conflict? To the point that neither of them dared to face each other, even though they clearly still cared for each other and considered each other close friends.

"Without Rena, I would never have had these three happy years. I am very grateful to her."

At the same time, Reina Kari heard these words as well. Her heart seemed to skip a beat. Listening to Moka Tamaki's voice, she was deeply moved. She was truly deeply moved, after all, it was a genuine expression of her feelings.

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As Tamaki Moka recounted the story, Kari Reina also recalled those scenes and memories in her mind. The sky, the sunlight and the wind, everything in the gymnasium, and that spinning ball that she couldn't catch—everything seemed so vivid in her memory.

"So, I still want to participate in the retirement match with Rena. But she told me she doesn't want to. I don't know if that's what she really means, but I've already hurt her, and I can't let my stubbornness cause her any more trouble. But if this continues, forget about the match, I'm worried we might not even be able to be friends anymore. Although I have so much I want to say to her, what if she rejects me again? I'm so scared that the next time I talk to her might really be the last time."

A sharp pain shot through her chest. Chizuru Himeragi was a girl with strong empathy. Although she appeared cold on the surface, it was just that she wasn't good at expressing herself.

Friendship.

It would be a great pity if two people who care about each other parted ways because of an unnecessary misunderstanding.

Chizuru Himeragi is the kind of person who has very few friends, so she deeply envies those who have such a wonderful and serendipitous friendship, which is why she is so heartbroken.

for sure.

We must clear up the misunderstanding.

Otherwise, when time flies by and never returns, it will surely become the biggest regret of a lifetime when you look back.

"You two are truly wonderful friends. I hope you cherish each other." The story of Tamaki Moka and Kari Reina deeply touched Himyo Chizuru, stirring up many memories. After all, everyone has their own story, and every story has its own world. She reminisced about the past, speaking slowly, as if telling a story from the past, "I used to be a kid who frequently transferred schools." Even if I made friends, I'd transfer schools again once the relationship deepened. I repeated the cycle of 'making friends and parting ways' almost every year. Even friends I initially considered good wouldn't write back after six months apart. Friendships were built and crumbled, built and ended, and I felt my heart gradually becoming numb. Did my existence have any meaning? Would I remain in anyone's memory? I started to think that since we'd all part ways and be forgotten sooner or later, friendship and love were meaningless and futile. Therefore, I gave up on building any connections with others."

Lin Yan knew about Chizuru Himeragi's story, but he was still quite moved. This girl was just lacking in communication skills. She was clumsy, kind, and cute, but she never had anyone who could understand her and support her.

I admire her.

Encourage her.

Chizuru Himeragi keeps getting hurt, and when she gets hurt, she completely gives up on life.

Who caused this outcome? It can't be said that it was the fault of someone close to Chizuru Hishiro. After all, what breaks a person is never the last straw, but rather the swift flow of every falling raindrop that eventually drowns everything.

"And the result is that I'm like this."

From Chizuru Himeragi's tone, it's clear that although she's very outstanding—excelling academically and possessing great acting skills—her self-evaluation is surprisingly low: "This is how I am? Is this how she describes herself?" It's heartbreaking to hear someone so deeply insecure and self-deprecating.

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"If you continue to run away, it will really turn into not knowing how to contact the other person, becoming more and more distant, and not knowing how to interact with them anymore. Please cherish it. Don't choose to give up like I did. I care very much about your friendship—very much—"

As Chizuru Himeragi spoke, she almost burst into tears, her chest aching incessantly. Lost in her memories, she felt a tap on her back.

Lin Yan gently patted Himawari Chizuru's junior. His voice was as gentle and deep as ever, which made her feel at ease.

"It's fine."

"We should cherish this kind of relationship."

“I’m so envious. I feel that every moment and every friend is irreplaceable. So please cherish them so that you won’t regret it in the future,” Chizuru Himeragi continued to say to Moka Tamaki, her eyes sincere and her tone firm.

Friendship is the most beautiful thing in the world, especially the friends you make during your adolescence. They are people you grow up with and accompany you through the best years of your life. Especially since you haven't yet entered the workforce and are less worldly-wise.