Unquestioning, uncompromising, unmerciful trust. And, more than that, unconditional love.

Families are messy. But being part of a family means you will love and be loved every day...for the rest of your lives.

I’ve spent my entire life looking up to you but you’ve always been out of reach. We’re at one win and one loss, and it’s your turn to win now. I’ve been waiting for this.

I never forgot, Oikawa. I’ve always believed in you. I was patient for ten years and you finally made it, just as I knew you always would. Welcome. I’ve been waiting.

I’m going to destroy you, but you made it. You really made it. I love you. I couldn’t be prouder. We will make each other better, make a legacy, become champions.

Yes, Hajime. We’re going to rule this court. Together.

Hey, captain? We believe in you. Even a decade later, we still believe in you.

Iwazumi-san, Oikawa-san. I faced Seijoh and Seijoh faced me back without flinching and that made us stronger and that changed me.

We struggled. We were defeated. We lost our way. But we do not find meaning in life; we find it with another. Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. So today? Today we remember that volleyball is fun. Today we connect.