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Sarukui Yamato

Would you share an anecdote of Bokuto back in those days that left an impression on you?

One time when we were at a hotel that had buffet-style meals, the very first thing Bokuto grabbed was a big helping of curry. But what’s more, he then started to find various other things he wanted to eat as well. So he said something like, “I’ll conquer it on the next round!” and finished the curry. When he went back for seconds, to my surprise, he brought back yet another big helping of curry. “It looked so delicious though…” he said with tears in his eyes. I can never forget that expression.

Are you still playing volleyball these days?

Nope.

Konoha Akinori

Would you share an anecdote of Bokuto back in those days that left an impression on you?

There’s so much… In the middle of a match, just as I thought his straights were in top form, he suddenly said something like, “I forgot how to hit a cross.” What could we possibly do, I was thinking. By the way, thanks to our ultra-talented setter Akaashi, he was able to remember without a hitch.

What’s your current occupation?

I’m an MR (*pharmaceutical information official). [medical representative, basically he now advises on proper medication usage and drug safety]

Are you still playing volleyball these days?

I play on a team for adults who work fulltime. [possibly still Ehrgeiz, not specifically mentioned]

Komi Haruki

Would you share an anecdote of Bokuto back in those days that left an impression on you?

Generally speaking, him practicing the most out of all of us was brutal. When he reached the limit of exercises he could do by himself, he’d latch onto and drop in on senpai, kouhai, anyone to keep it going.

Are you still playing volleyball these days?

Just recently I had the chance to take the role of a volleyball player, [remember he’s an actor] and it had been a while since the last time I practiced for real like that.

Onaga Wataru

Would you share an anecdote of Bokuto back in those days that left an impression on you?

I still get goosebumps thinking about the time Bokuto’s service aces and back attacks alone made up a four-point deficit, in the final stretch of the fourth set of the finals match in his last Spring Tournament. We ended up losing the finals, but it was still really cool.

What’s your current occupation?

I’m an employee for an electrical construction company, as well as middle blocker for the Tamaden Elephants.

Are you still playing volleyball these days?

I’m a. Middle blocker for the Tamaden Elephants.

Shirofuku Yukie

Would you share an anecdote of Bokuto back in those days that left an impression on you?

When Bokuto learns a difficult word or phrase, or rather, some language that he thinks is cool, he really wants to use it, and even if he doesn’t know the correct way to use it, it’ll turn into this weird phase for a while. Personally, the one that irritated me the most was “ever before, ever again.” [a Japanese phrase that literally translates to “even in the past and future” but is meant to isolate a singular moment, as in “I haven’t experienced this ever before and never will again”] He would say stuff like “Ever before, ever again, it’s potato chips,” or “Nice kill, ever before, ever again,” it was truly incomprehensible.

What’s your current occupation?

I’m a nutritionist at a food manufacturer.

Are you still continuing with volleyball these days?

Not at all. I watch Bokuto’s and Washio’s matches though.

Suzumeda Kaori

Would you share an anecdote of Bokuto back in those days that left an impression on you?

Bokuto had always had some trouble hitting straight shots, and for the sake of overcoming this mountain, I have very fond memories of us working at it together through trial and error. It’s incredible how invigorated he gets after being briefly depressed.

Are you still continuing with volleyball these days?