Nationals.

Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium

Kenma set to kuro.

Kuro slammed it directly into the wall that was itachiyama's block.

"Give up. It's over."

Sakusa stood over kenma, who was on one knee. "I.. never.."

kenma looked at the score as kuro helped him to his feet.

24-15, set 2

"Kenma, Kenma you're being subbed out-"

kenma looked up at the third year he was replacing. "no, no I can't- just one more rally-"

kenma sat down on the bench next to the coach, staring at the floor as he heard the game continue.

the whistle blew.

Nekoma lost nationals to Itachiyama.

Sakusa met up with kenma after the game.

"hey, first year."

Kenma turned around.

"We haven't lost a game in 10 years. You really think you could be the first?"

Kenma clenched his fist and let a tear drop.

"You're pathetic."