Shoyo, Raised by the Comments

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Hinata, a future national team volleyball player and all-around opposite hitter, is hailed around the world as “Ninja Shoyo.”

Although he started playing volleyball in elementary school, he had no coach and not even any teammates until high school. He could only work several times harder than everyone else to catch up, and eventually made it to the world stage.

But there were plenty of regrets along the way…

So a lot of people have wondered: what if he’d started systematic volleyball training back in middle school?

Comments: [Aaaaah, I’m here!!]

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The first turning point in Hinata’s life came in the winter of elementary school.

After a volleyball match, he began teaching himself the game, stumbling along on his own.

The second turning point in Hinata’s life came in middle school.

He was full of passion, only to discover that his school didn’t have a volleyball club. Just as he thought he’d have to persevere alone for another three years, a window appeared before his eyes

[Welcome to “The Growth Record of Hinata Shoyo”]

[Where the dream begins (peacefully)]

[It’s middle school Shoyo!!!]

[The timing is right, the people are right. This time, I’ll help Hinata get everything he deserves! (clenches fist ominously)]

[Volleyball coach with fifteen years of experience, reporting for duty!]

He was swallowed by a sea of densely packed text.

From then on, Hinata had the most enthusiastic audience, the most experienced coaches, and the best life.

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A few new players joined Karasuno’s volleyball club this year. One of them had monstrous jumping and reaction speeds, an incredible feel for the ball, and outstanding stamina.

They’d never heard of someone like him before.

Hinata Shoyo, with little experience in official matches, had no idea how strong he’d become after three years of systematic, scientific training guided by the comments.

That is, until he stepped onto the court

Despite his unremarkable height, he reached the highest spiking point on the court. His inhuman speed and feel for the ball let him dig up one spike after another.

“It’s Karasuno’s number 10 again! Damn, how can he jump so high?!”

“I can’t keep up! Our blockers can’t keep up!”

“Did numbers 9 and 10 really only start playing volleyball together in high school? You’re telling me they’ve been teammates for less than a year and have this kind of chemistry?!!”

“Are those Karasuno omnivores growing up on steroids or what? Aaaaaah?!”

The crowd roared, the commentators were electrified, and countless lights shone down on the boys in black and orange uniforms.

Enjoy volleyball!

Before you read:

1. Hinata, the little sun, starts formal volleyball training in middle school under the influence of the comments.

Note: Shoyo will be selected for the national youth team training camp, and Karasuno will win the national tournament!

2. Kageyama/Hinata pairing, no secondary pairings. The characters are minors, so the story focuses primarily on competition, with romance secondary.

3. The original can never be surpassed, and JJ rules don’t allow copying the original plot. So the plot, match order, and other details will be changed to varying degrees. Some original elements have been added for the story.

Please don’t read if that bothers you!!!

4. If I fail to capture the characters’ charm, that’s my fault.

5. Haikyuu!! is forever the best!!! No fighting!!! No fighting!!!

6. The author isn’t a professional. My knowledge comes from the anime, books, and educational videos online. Please point out any mistakes.

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