Ever since that day, Neri Oishi’s resolved not to make friends. She’s fifteen years old and plays volleyball at Hakuunzan Private Academy Middle School, which is known for producing top players of the sport. Neri’s doing everything she can to hold herself back, including hiding that she was the captain of a team that took second place in a national tournament when she was in elementary school. While she’s immersed in this team sport, why should Neri have to kill herself? What keeps her from quitting volleyball in spite of that? Get ready for an ensemble volleyball drama!
The spring national volleyball tournament is finally underway! Yamabukiya High's team consists of girls who used to run the school manga club. Between their first tournament and the tricky foe they're paired with, the Stray Dogs have trouble keeping a decent pace. Then, pushed to attend a game Neri's playing in, Mayu and Tamaki reunite. With that, the tale of the "golden years" team that ended with Mari's death picks up once more...