Neriโs 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 whoโve toed the line of deathโand they have something to teach her. Meanwhile, Takakoโs depressed after seeing her uncleโher only familyโflirting 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 Kokuyodaniโs golden years and the toughest middle blocker in all Japan!