Neriâs been invited to train with the national team, but the experience physically teaches her just how much she has to learn. She visits the room of captain Kiryu and ace Komyoji, two athletes whoâve toed the line of deathâand they have something to teach her. Meanwhile, Takakoâs depressed after seeing her uncleâher only familyâflirting with team member Mayu, but a little encouragement from Neri gets her focused on the game once more. Together, they face off against Mayu, part of Kokuyodaniâs golden years and the toughest middle blocker in all Japan!