Hinata asks if Kageyama’s going to let himself be intimidated by Oikawa again and Kageyama admits to it, but still grins confidently because Karasuno can win as a team. Karasuno eventually gets caught up in Shiratorizawa’s rhythm, allowing Shirabu to perform a surprise dump. In addition to his astounding accuracy and technical skills as a setter, Kageyama is a skilled all-rounder with a remarkable grasp of both the basics and the complexities of volleyball. In response, Kageyama surprises both his teammates and opponents with a return dump and stares Shirabu down afterwardAfter Hinata gets switched out, Tsukishima asks Kageyama to try a time differential with him. The coach of the youth team, A day passes, and Kageyama is seen standing awkwardly with a scowl on his face. The match begins and Kageyama does a jump serve that Hinata avoids at the last moment. His black hair is cropped short, with a fringe that hangs just above his dark blue eyes. After Karasuno scores off it, he and Kunimi exchange a look. However, the Small Giant had the same predicament and he overcame that, inspiring Hinata to do the same.
The camp concludes with a speech from the coach, and the players depart back home. Sugawara gets the first touch, hindering the two-setter attack, but Karasuno prepares for a synchronized attack instead. Kageyama replies that he’ll make Ushijima say that he’s even better than Oikawa. He happily states that it’s fine for Hinata to be noticed because the opponents would be more distracted. Atsumu is then seen looking at Kageyama, laughing a bit, and wondering if he had said anything wrong.
The match begins and Kageyama starts off unable to set as he received the ball. The next day, Hinata and Kageyama approach Asahi at his classroom and are introduced to the former ace. After Ukai gives a brief speech of encouragement, the players start eating tearfully. His typical attire consists of either his school uniform or practice clothes.
The next day, Kageyama’s practicing his serve aim when Hinata gets in his way. Kageyama tosses to Asahi for a pipe attack but notes that Hinata’s performance as a decoy is so skilled that he almost sent the ball to him insteadBoth sides are evenly matched, but Kageyama starts noticing his former teammates playing better. He then declares that it doesn't matter if Kageyama is tyrannical or egotistical, because he could just not listen to him if he doesn't agree. Et donc, ils ont gagné le jeu avec le score de la deuxième série 25-21. Kageyama et Hinata arrivent donc le lendemain, mais ils n'arrivent pas à ouvrir la porte car cette dernière est verrouillée. Despite this, Kageyama eventually makes it to the Ajinomoto National Training Center, where he is soon confronted by none other than Once inside the gymnasium, Kageyama is immediately awestruck with the place. He goes up to serve, noting that the ball feels good in his hands, and scores right awayTanaka gives him a high-five, surprising Kindaichi and Kunimi, before Kageyama goes to compliment Hinata. In the end, Karasuno wins the match. After Kageyama gives a different toss, Hinata angrily calls it out. The next day, Kageyama goes to the Lil’Tykes Volleyball in hopes of getting advice, only to encounter Oikawa. His black hair is cropped short, with a fringe that hangs just above his dark blue eyes. In the end, Kageyama has to rush in front of him and beg loudly. However, using their knowledge from the training camp, the two are able to go for a different angle–the tips of Kyōtani’s fingers. Kageyama keeps his calm initially and goes for a spike, announcing to Hinata afterward what type of attack it was. 宜しくお願いします。 Nice to meet you. Kageyama watches Oikawa warily, taken aback by this new play style. At the gym, the players are warming up when Aobajohsai comes by. Kageyama grabs him and almost starts another fight, but realizes what Hinata means. Chigaya pops up, also saying his goodbyes and wishing him good luck in the tournament.