As the battle with Nekoma went closer the conflicted feeling clashed Haikyuu!! episode 11 impression

Have you watch the latest episode of Haikyuu!!? If you have, you must realize that the episode have slower pace than the usual. However, even with the school life episode, Haikyuu!! still manages to bring smile across my face.

Adding 2 inches would not change much. you exaggerated dude

For the comedy part, we are treated with how excited Tanaka and Nishinoya to have a training camp with the entire volleyball team and staff. Both Tanaka and Nishinoya excitement were related to how they could spend more time with the pretty manager Shimizu. Wait until you see their reaction when Sugawara told them that her home was close and she would not spend the night together.

Me too T-T

On the serious note, the episode gives us more insight on Sugawara and the new coach Ukai. We all know that Sugawara is a good person. He was the type of person who befriend with everyone and the seniors really liked him. The problem is the team only needed one main setter and with Kageyama as the newcomer, he felt that his new freshmen abilities outshined him. He knew how much he likes volley and wanted to play as long as possible. However, he had to give up his position for someone more capable. In the end, he resolved to give up his main position as setter. He also mentioned that as long as the coach needed to replace the setter, he would gladly take the position as many as needed.

I know how it feels to be an extra. Less screen time and no development. This is my dedication for you guys

Similar to his experience, Ukai’s past made him hesitate about choosing the team's official setter. In his mind, choosing Kageyama as starter was the right choice. After all, Kageyama is extremely skilled and his tandem with Hinata would provide the team with lethal offense. However, he thought that Sugawara was more experienced and his appearance in the court would affect the team harmony. Not to mention that he was on his third year and this year might become his last appearance in High School volleyball matches.

Ukai felt dilemmatic regarding to the setter position until Sugawara met him personally and asked him to choose Kageyama as the official starter.

No words needed to feel the "feels"

Another important point from this episode is the new characters from Nekoma, Kenma.

Hinata met him when jogging and through their conversation, it was clear that Kenma did not take Volleyball seriously. He only joined the club because his friends were the team members. Still, his position in the team was essential as he provided the team with amazing tosses, in which we can see when Nekoma obliterated their opponent. Not to mention that Nekoma’s captain considered him as the team’s brain; which means he have a knowledge that boast his team's chance of winning.

Ten is a number higher than 9  see my point?

In conclusion, the episode told us about the difficult choice a person must made in life. Sometimes during the decision-making, we must sacrifice our own desire and demand. However, Haikyuu!!, in this case represented with Sugawara, told us how a little act of selfless request might affect the team. Asahina and Daichii who happened to hear his conversation became more determined to win upcoming matches. The episode ended with Karasuno team finally met with Nekoma face to face, as they were about to begin the match. While I think this episode was a bit slow, I thought next episode will become more intense and I just could not wait to see their matches.