Chapter 46 : Interview (1)
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"Huh?"
"An interview? With me?"
Hearing this, Akira's face was filled with confusion.
"Yes, yes!"
"The call came from the school."
"The TV crew is already outside the stadium, waiting for the interview to begin!"
"Whoa!"
Hearing Coach Takeda's words, Tanaka and Nishinoya shouted in excitement.
Both of them turned to Akira with shining eyes.
"Being interviewed on TV!"
"I've dreamed of this moment!"
"Hmph, isn't it just a local TV station?"
Tsukishima scoffed from the side, arms crossed.
"What's there to be excited about?"
Hearing his words, Tanaka and Nishinoya turned toward him angrily.
"You just don't get it!"
"Exactly! A TV station is a TV station! It doesn't matter if it's local or national!"
"It's a chance for everyone to see us!"
"Akira, let us come with you!"
"Yeah! Let us watch from the back!"
"I want to be on TV too!"
"Nope!"
Ukai interrupted them ruthlessly.
"Akira is going for the interview, and the rest of us need to stay behind and analyze our next opponent."
"Huh?"
"Nooo!"
Tanaka and Nishinoya let out exaggerated wails, but Daichi and Sugawara quickly dragged them away.
"Akira, make sure to mention your amazing teammates in the interview!"
"Yeah! Especially your reliable libero!"
Akira chuckled as he watched them being pulled away, then turned to them and said:
"Alright! I'll remember!"
"Let's go, then! The TV crew is already waiting!"
Seeing everyone leave, Coach Takeda reminded him again.
"Okay!"
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When Akira and Coach Takeda stepped outside the Sendai Gymnasium, they spotted the TV station crew waiting for them.
As soon as they saw him, a female reporter's eyes lit up.
She quickly hurried over from behind the camera, excitement evident on her face.
"Hello! Are you Akira?"
"I'm a reporter from Miyagi Prefecture TV, Yumi!"
"Nice to meet you!"
Akira was slightly taken aback by the sudden enthusiasm but quickly composed himself.
"Ah, hello! I'm Akira."
After the initial surprise, he adjusted smoothly.
He followed Yumi to the camera.
Click!
The red light on the camera turned on, signaling the start of the live interview.
"Hello to everyone watching from home!"
Yumi greeted the audience with a bright smile before continuing.
"Today, we have with us Karasuno High School's starting wing spiker—Akira!"
"Haha, hello, everyone!"
Akira waved briefly at the camera, his usual laid-back style shining through.
But even such a simple gesture, combined with his sharp, confident expression, had an undeniable charm.
Yumi's eyes sparkled as she observed him.
But she quickly returned to her role and continued:
"This morning, Karasuno emerged victorious from Group A, also known as the 'Group of Death,' defeating powerhouse schools like Date Tech and Aoba Johsai."
"Akira, what do you think was the key to overcoming such strong opponents?"
For this kind of question, Akira naturally gave a composed response.
"Nothing special. We just worked together as a team and prepared well for our opponents."
Despite this being his first public interview, Akira showed no nervousness or hesitation.
Instead, he answered smoothly, speaking directly to the camera with confidence.
Yumi's admiration grew as she watched.
She then moved on to the next question:
"Before the match, Aoba Johsai's Oikawa-san made some bold statements about facing your team. What are your thoughts on that?"
As she spoke, she handed the microphone to Akira.
The day before, after the first round of matches, Aoba Johsai had also been interviewed.
As one of the most well-known players in Miyagi, Oikawa had naturally been the focus.
During his interview, he had confidently declared:
"Prepare yourselves, Karasuno. We're going to take you down!"
Now that Karasuno had defeated Aoba Johsai and secured a spot in the semifinals, Akira's response was highly anticipated.
Facing the camera, Akira simply smiled.
"I hope Aoba Johsai works hard so we can meet again at Spring Nationals."
"I'll beat them again then."
Yumi and the entire camera crew held their breath in excitement.
In this industry, players who spoke boldly were a rare gem.
Oikawa had long been known for his outspoken personality, which made him a favorite in media interviews.
But now, Karasuno's rising star, Akira, was proving to be just as charismatic—if not more.
His confidence, combined with his talent and striking presence, made for a perfect interview subject.
After a moment of stunned silence, Yumi quickly regained her composure and continued:
"After this morning's match, you also played a key role in the quarterfinals, leading Karasuno to a decisive victory over Izumitate High."
"In both matches, you were undeniably a major factor in Karasuno's wins."
"How do you feel about these games?"
Akira felt slightly awkward being praised so openly but answered without hesitation:
"Izumitate put up a strong fight, and I look forward to playing against them again in the future."
"Also..."
As if suddenly remembering something, Akira turned back to the camera and added:
"It's not just me—everyone on the team played amazingly, especially our libero, Nishinoya-san."
"Tanaka-san as well..."
"And, of course, our coaches and teachers who support us behind the scenes!"
"Haha! Akira is very humble!"
Yumi laughed before moving to the final question.
"After today's matches, Karasuno has secured a spot in the semifinals!"
"Tomorrow's games will be even more intense."
"What are your thoughts on the upcoming match?"
Akira grinned confidently.
"The team representing Miyagi at Nationals this year will be Karasuno!"
Hearing Akira's bold declaration, Yumi's eyes widened with excitement.
She quickly followed up:
"Even if you have to face Shiratorizawa, the reigning champions of Miyagi? Do you believe you can defeat them?"
Akira's expression didn't waver.
"That's right."
He nodded firmly.
The camera crew exchanged glances, suppressing their excitement.
This was the kind of player who could shake up Miyagi Prefecture's volleyball scene.
A new star was rising in Karasuno.
And his name was Akira.
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