Haikyuu : The Legend

Chapter 19: Épisode 18:



The stadium was plunged into a silence heavy with tension. The crowd waited feverishly, the score was:

[Score: 24-24]

Both teams were exhausted, but determined.

Commentator: "We are at 24-24 in this final decisive set between Karasuno and Nekoma. Only one team will have the victory, and everything can change in an instant. Who will take the advantage?"

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On the court, Karasuno was ready to attack, with Asahi on the serve. Nekoma positioned himself with Kuroo, Kenma, Lev, Yaku. Both teams knew that this point would be decisive.

Asahi stared at the ball with intensity and threw it.

Asahi (thoughts): "100% "

the serve was a missile. The ball flew at an incredible speed towards Yaku, who reacted calmly and received it perfectly. The ball was quickly sent to Kenma, who feinted a pass to Lev but ultimately decided to pass to Kuroo. Kuroo, with his great size and power, jumped for a colossal smash.

Kuroo (in the air, hitting the ball hard): "This point is mine!"

Asahi, Tsukishima, and Tanaka jumped to block, but the ball was too fast. The ball hit the ground and Nekoma scored a decisive point, and the crowd erupted. Kuroo smiled, looking at Karasuno.

[Score: 24-25:] For Nekoma

Kageyama (making a determined face): "We're not going to let this happen."

Nekoma's serve was slipping away, but Nishinoya managed to receive it with incredible skill, directing the ball towards Kageyama. The latter, without hesitation, made a precise pass to Asahi, who went for a deadly smash.

Asahi: "I'll give it my all for this point! "

But Kuroo, in a desperate effort, placed a perfect block, sending the ball to the other side of the court. The ball was narrowly saved by Nishinoya, who made a reception that surprised everyone.

Nishinoya(breathing with fatigue, but determined): "Asahi again!"

The ball bounced towards Kageyama who was already in position, Hinata immediately jumped like lightning attracting the attention of the opposing block and Kageyama made a quick pass to the opposite side towards Tanaka who crushed the ball with incredible force which fell into Nekoma's court.

Tanaka (screaming with joy): "Yes! That's what I can do!"

The crowd exploded. Karasuno equalized: .

[Score: 25-25.]

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Oikawa (in the stands, with an admiring smile): "I never thought Karasuno would be able to hold on to this point."

Iwaizumi (arms crossed, watching the field with absolute concentration): " I hate to admit it, but this game is impressive..."

Ren (relaxed in his seat, but his eyes are sparkling with interest, his arms behind his head relaxed): "Karasuno is more exciting than I thought..."

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After a quick attack, the score was now 26-25 for Karasuno. The match entered its final phase. Kageyama prepared to serve. Kuroo positioned himself at the net, while Kenma and Lev prepared to receive.

Kageyama (in his head, concentrating): "I can't lose here, not in front of him."

He served, and the ball flew at lightning speed, but Yaku, still calm, received it with almost supernatural ease. The ball was quickly directed to Kenma, who decided on a daring pass to Lev.

Lev (in an explosive jump, his eyes shining with determination): "I'm going to crush everything, it's now or never!"

But just before the ball crossed the net, Tsukishima intervened, and touched the ball which bounced off his hand.

Tsukishima: "One touch"

Kageyama catches the ball in a perfect pass to Hinata, who prepares for his final attack.

Hinata (rising into the air like a rocket): " I'm going to finish this match! "

In an instant he could see how in slow motion the players' positions and hit the ball with all the power he could, and the ball went at such a precise and fast angle that it avoided Kenma who had thrown himself to save it and fell straight to the ground.

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The final point is scored. Karasuno wins this last set 27-25.

The crowd erupted in joy, and Karasuno launched into an effervescent celebration. Kageyama and Hinata fist-bumped, the other players threw themselves at each other. Coach Ukai stood up, all smiles.

Kageyama (smiling, exhausted but happy): "We did it... it was so close."

Hinata (with a bright smile): "We won, we won! It was so great!"

Daichi (look at Kuroo with a cynical but proud smile): "I told you, we wouldn't lose."

Asahi (rubbing his head, exhausted but happy): "I didn't expect this match to be this intense. But we did it."

Oikawa (looking admiringly, slowly standing up): "Karasuno really has potential. They're going to be a team to watch. This match was impressive."

Ren (smiling, a slight sparkle in his eyes): "Karasuno... I'm curious to see how far you'll go..."

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a few minutes after the match.

Oikawa: "The qualifiers for Miyagi will be tough this year"

Iwaizumi: "Yes Shiratorizawa, Nekoma, Karasuno.... each team will be difficult"

Ren (With determination): "So what? ... In the end we will be the winners"

Oikawa (with a smile): "It seems like our Ace is taking his role seriously..."

Ren (with a mocking smile): "I just want you to know at least once about winning the Nationals"

Oikawa and Iwaizumi hit Ren on the head at the same time, and the three of them started laughing.

Oikawa ( looking at the horizon ) : "Yes... this year things have changed"


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