Tenma's Beloved Disciple Is Shoho

Ever since Tenma's team made it to the top eight at the Spring High tournament, he kept hearing the voice of a certain kid in his ears.

The kid said, “I want to play volleyball. I'm going to become the Little Giant!”

Tenma: ...?

The kid said it during the day and at night, until Tenma was almost driven to a nervous breakdown. He had no choice but to set out in search of him.

He found the kid at Yukigaoka Middle School.

“You want to become the Little Giant?” Tenma looked at the little orange-haired boy in front of him. “I am, ”

“The Little Giant!!!” His idol appeared right before his eyes. Shoyo cheered, screamed, and collapsed.

Tenma: ...Wait, wait, wait. How did this kid just collapse?!

Shoyo became Tenma's student, and together they fought their way along the path to becoming the Little Giant, growing all the while.

“Actually, I've thought about giving up volleyball...” Tenma said to Shoyo.

“Okay, then let's give up for one second first!” Shoyo said brightly.

Tenma: ...

Does giving up for one second even count as giving up?!

Three Little Giants emerged from the Monster Generation.

Tenma: Do I count as part of the Monster Generation, too?

The fans: You do. You're a real monster.

The manga fans: Remember to come back and fill in the gap during the off-season! You absolutely have to!!!

Blurb posted on September 24, 2026, screenshot saved.

1. A story about Tenma playing volleyball alongside Shoyo.

2. There will be some author-created settings and out-of-character moments. It should be a medium-length story.

3. Volleyball only.

4. I'll add more if I think of anything.

Theme: Passing the torch is also a form of redemption