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!
I just have to do my best! One year ago, internal clashes in the Kokuyodani girl's volleyball team made it difficult to even field a full side. But that's all in the past, as Neri and her faithful group of finely-honed teammates conquer the autumn tournament. The real battle starts with the spring regionals, but before they can focus on them, a contact from Neri's old high school reaches out to the Kokuyodani school principal. They're out to court her back, and the conditions they suggest might be an offer Neri can't refuse...