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 team is headed for the local winter tournament, which decides whether they qualify for the big spring championships—but their new lineup forces Manabu and Shino to tackle serious questions. Realizing how difficult the road is ahead for her, Manabu resolves to give it her all—but she's soon visited by Takako Yui. She warns her about Seiji High player Maya Amemiya, a rival with an odd fixation on Neri, and it isn't long before Manabu declares war on this interloper!