2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team

Kimichika and Yuni were childhood friends, but Kimichika moved away when they were still in kindergarten; Yuni is ecstatic to hear that Kimichika is moving back after eight years, but when they are reunited, Kimichika had completely changed.

The boys get ready for their first tournament, and their hopes are high, but Yuni starts to get nervous during the game and panics; Haijima manages to salvage the game, but his teammates now look at him differently.

At Seiin High School, Yuni and Haijima both join the volleyball team, but Haijima stops coming; the captain and vice-captain convince Haijima to return even with Yuni on the team.

During practice, Haijima insists that Yuni practice only his receives; Yuni is frustrated but doesn't want to jeopardize their rekindled friendship.

Kimichika and Yuni head to Tokyo to Kimichika's old school so he can face his past, but once they get there, Kimichika finds out the shocking truth.

After learning about Haijima's skills, Fukoho High's volleyball team members spy on one of Seiin High's practice sessions. When they are caught, Subaru proposes a practice match between the two teams.