So you look like this from practicing?!

My wrist is throbbing…

Do you want a cold compress? I can get some from the nurse's office.

You're just planning on taking a nap there, aren't you?

*Sigh* Karin, Shizuku took what you told her the other day seriously, you know.

*Giggle* Sorry. It wasn't all made up, though. There are a lot of exercise routines that have you relax and wiggle your body.

Oh, really? But exercise routines… Either way, I don't think that was even an answer to what she had asked you.

I'm sorry. I'm so useless that your wrist ended up getting hurt. I think I'll just hide in the corner of the court during the tournament.

Shizuku, no giving up! As long as you don't give up, possibilities are endless! We'll help you out, so let's work on this volleyball thing together!

The only thing to do is drill! Hit, hit, hit! Set, set, set! Do it a thousand times and you'll definitely get the hang of it!

One thousand times?! She'll be completely broken by then.

Well, Ai's method may be the most certain for success. We recite lines and memorize the flow of conversation to prepare for plays, also.

Hey, then why don't you put on a play?

Rina, what are you talking about?

You're good at acting, right? Then why don't you just act like a pro volleyball player?

I see! That's a very nice idea, Rina!

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Serve, spike, toss!

Wow. You're moving so much more fluidly than before.

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That's just how she moves. Who knows what she'll be like with a ball in her hands? It looks like she watched a bunch of videos of pro players and copied their style.

Okay, Shizuku! Try taking my finest attack!

I'm ready!

Here goes! Hiiiiiiiiiiiya!

Whoa, that was loud!

No holding back! Can Shizuku take it?!

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I'm a pro volleyball player, with over a hundred wins under my belt…

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Ambf!

Ah…

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Oh, Shizuku! You took the ball right to the very lifeblood of your school idolness, your face!

I thought this might happen.

Shizuku! Keep it together!