That.. he felt that no one would be able to understand it.
Coach Omimi grew interested: "What is it?"
Nishizawa Hokuto rummaged through his bag by the sidelines, found the message Hinata had sent him earlier, handed it to Coach Omimi.
[We've researched a super, super, super—powerful secret weapon!! It's just like that—turning around instantly during Akagi's receiving movement! And then, if you do it like that during the Block, it'll be perfect!!]
It seems like it won't work for Unabara, but it's a perfect match for you!!
Coach Omimi fell silent.
He turned and asked, "Then is there any video? If they've researched it, they must have practiced it; watching a recording should make it clear."
Nishizawa shook his head. "No, Shoyo-senpai said that the Volleyball Association's gym has a total ban on private filming."
Coach Omimi closed his eyes: "Then we really can only wait for Shoyo to come back and demonstrate it in person."
Who could possibly understand something like this!
Normally, Hinata's onomatopoeic communication at least had his wild gestures to use as a reference, but this really relied entirely on their own imagination, the few extractable keywords were quite meager..
Unabara also closed his eyes. "That's what I was thinking."
The three of them sat in silence until Coach Omimi broke the silence by changing the subject: "By the way, Unabara, do you want to be the first to try out my new research?"
Unabara, who had been injured by IH previously, naturally became his first test subject.
Unabara Uta blinked. "Alright."
Coach Omimi held Unabara's arm and led him away, appearing as if he was afraid Unabara might run off. "Once I'm done with you in a moment, you won't have to worry about it. You can ignore the shower too; it won't come off by peeling it, you'll just have to wait for it to fall off on its own.."
Watching Unabara being led away with a look of confusion on his face, Nishizawa silently pressed his hands together in prayer, offering a moment of silence for his senior who had become a test subject.
As the sun approached sunset, the excited practice matches were eventually called to a halt.
This is already two matches more than their original schedule, some of the players from the U20 have already started striking because they can't play anymore.
But even so, there was still a group of insatiable kids shouting that they wanted to keep playing.
Coach Unabara gave a helpless smile, looking at everyone lined up in the back and saying, "Now that today's matches are over, I believe everyone has gained something of their own. Although it's a pity, our training camp has now come to an end."
I won't say much more. Regarding this training camp, everyone's reports will be compiled and sent to your coaches in a few days; there won't be any one-on-one individual breakdowns.
Suna's alertness spiked for a moment, but he slowly let it go.
He participated in the entire training camp this time, and.. it was very hard work.
No slacking off.
All the coaches have time tonight and will stay until nine-thirty. If you have any questions you want to ask, you are welcome to come and ask them.
I hope to hear all of you playing actively on the court in the future. We shall meet again.
Having finished a full day of training and review, having received autographs from Hirugami and Heiwajima, Hinata looked at Miya Atsumu with a hint of reluctance to part.
Atsumu was slightly helpless. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Hinata sat cross-legged on the bed. "Just thinking about how Atsumu-ge is going to leave me makes me so sad."
Miya Atsumu gave a frustrated laugh and reached out to pinch Hinata's cheek. "Who's the one planning to run off to the other side of the Earth without saying a word after graduation? Now you're feeling down?"
Hinata was very serious: "This is different."
Atsumu used his other hand to pinch Hinata's cheek on the other side. "How is it different? The difference is that this time, you're not the one shaking me off?"
In the end, Miya Atsumu conceded: "Besides, I'm only going out for a few days and will be back next week. I'll give you my tablet, so you can still watch my matches on the website."
Hearing Miya Atsumu's words, Hinata felt not comforted at all. "Um.."
To be honest, he felt a strange sense of emptiness in his heart.
Miya Atsumu reached out and tapped Hinata's forehead with his index finger knuckle: "Don't worry, Shoyo will have the chance to go out and compete next year too."
As Hinata raised his hand to cover his forehead, Miya Atsumu let out a soft laugh. "I promise."
Hinata looked at Miya Atsumu earnestly. "I will definitely go."
He will definitely go, to that glorious stage where Miya Atsumu is, where masters gather, where his dreams reside.
Hinata looked up, his eyes gentle yet firm: "Atsumu-ge doesn't need to wait for me; I'll find a way to catch up on my own."
On the day he finally reaches Miya Atsumu's side, he hopes it will be at the very top.
Miya Atsumu cupped Hinata's face, his eyes narrowing slightly as he suppressed the complex emotions swirling in his gaze. "Of course. I will become the strongest setter, I'll be looking forward to your arrival."
He let out a low laugh, Miya Atsumu sat down beside Hinata. "You won't be able to see me starting tomorrow. Do you want a kiss?"
"Yes." Hinata opened his arms toward Miya Atsumu, looking at him with expectant eyes and blinking.
—Just a kiss isn't enough.
Atsumu lifted his chin, closing one eye to look at Hinata. "A kiss is fine, but Shoyo has to promise me one thing first."
Hinata raised his hand: "Sure, anything!"
Miya Atsumu held up a finger: "Then you aren't allowed to make Osamu the captain while I'm gone."
Tilting his head, Shoyo decided to stop thinking and agreed immediately, "Okay."
Before Miya Atsumu could even lean in, Hinata had already lunged at him, using both his hands and feet.
Miya Atsumu, who was nearly thrown off the bed, quickly wrapped his arms around Hinata's waist to prevent both of them from rolling onto the floor.
However, there is a carpet on the floor of this dormitory, so it wouldn't be a huge problem if they actually rolled off the bed..
No, it's a big problem.
Looking at Hinata, who had fallen asleep while kissing him, Miya Atsumu didn't know what to say for a moment.
The training volume during this period was indeed massive, so much so that he currently felt aches and pains in his waist and back, but since Hinata would go to the gymnasium every day after training to grab some random stray cat or dog to practice setting with, it was normal for him to be exhausted to this extent.
As for why he wasn't accompanying Hinata for extra training..
It was Hinata who refused him, not that he couldn't keep going.
Really.
As the Captain of Inarizaki, he should have stepped in to stop Hinata's training volume, but considering the Volleyball Association has a professional coaching team and nothing would go wrong, he just let Hinata continue.
Moreover.. Hinata's constant pursuit of becoming stronger was essentially because of the previous loss at the Interhigh.
Hinata's desire to grow stronger is more intense now than ever before; that hunger for victory is like an almost bottomless abyss, one that perhaps will never stop.
But.. he just loved this kind of Hinata.
Because on this point, he was the same.
Miya Atsumu shook Hinata's body: "Wake up, Shoyo, you haven't taken a bath yet."
He stroked Shoyo's spine, which protruded in that hunched position, leaned in slightly to whisper in his ear, "There shouldn't be anyone in the bathhouse right now anyway. If you don't wake up, I'm going to carry you there to help you wash."
Atsumu raised an eyebrow slightly. "If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your consent."
Atsumu-ge..
A very small mumble escaped Hinata's mouth, causing Miya Atsumu's movement to pause for a moment: "I'm here, what's wrong?"
.. A bad person.
Miya Atsumu narrowed his eyes, after a brief moment of thought, he stood up while holding Hinata: "Since I'm already a bad guy, it's perfectly fine if I help you bathe, right?"
Atsumu's movement was so sudden that Hinata, who had just fallen asleep, was startled awake.
A bit dazed, he only remembered that they hadn't finished kissing yet, subconsciously rubbed against Miya Atsumu.
Miya Atsumu dodged him. "Come on, let's go take a shower."
Finally waking up, Hinata slumped against Miya Atsumu's side: "Why doesn't the Volleyball Association dormitory have private bathrooms.."
Atsumu didn't react: "What's wrong?"
Hinata said seriously, "Then Atsumu-ge can help me wash them."
Miya Atsumu blinked. "I can do it now, really."
Chapter 401: The Four Hundred and First Fox
Compared to the fast-paced training of this past week, the journey back seemed exceptionally long.
Fortunately, they had enough personal funding to afford the Shinkansen for their return trip, so they didn't have to endure the stuffiness of a bus for several hours.
Suna had already fallen asleep by his side, but Hinata was too excited to sleep.
The events of last night left him feeling restless with excitement even now; just as they had originally expected, it had been confirmed that the 2020 Olympics would be held in Tokyo.
Miya Atsumu had told him a long time ago that if the Olympics could be held in Tokyo in 2020, then the athletes of their generation should be at their absolute peak in terms of both physical condition and experience.
It also meant.. that he might have the opportunity to stand on the same court as those familiar seniors and teammates of his, striving for the glory of the world's summit.
Just thinking about it is exciting.
But unfortunately, Miya Atsumu is not by his side right now, Suna has already gone on strike and entered a deep sleep.
The train was very quiet. Miya Atsumu was likely busy and wouldn't be in a good position to take a phone call, so.. he could only send a text message.
Hinata pressed the phone, sharing his joy with Kenma, who was still in Tokyo.
Halfway through typing, Hinata's typing movement paused slightly.
—He suddenly realized something terrifying.
Pondering with his hand on his chin for a minute, Hinata reached out and poked Suna, who was beside him.
In a half-asleep state, Suna lifted his eye mask and asked somewhat dazedly, "What's wrong?"
Hinata asked very seriously, "School starts the day after tomorrow, Suna-senpai, have you finished your holiday homework?"
Suna fell silent.
Hinata's lips trembled. Just as he had gathered his courage and was about to sink into ruin along with Suna, Suna spoke softly.
I've finished it.
He looked at Hinata with one eye, a slight smile playing on his lips as he said, "I finished mine not long after my vacation started. You.. you haven't finished yours yet, have you?"