During practice, tension flared between Hinata and Kageyama. Frustration had been building; Kageyama’s expectations were high, and Hinata was struggling to keep pace, no longer wanting to rely solely on speed and power. The heated argument finally erupted.

"Do you want an effective quick attack or a completely useless one?!" Kageyama shouted, gripping Hinata by the collar. His voice was harsh, eyes blazing with frustration. Hinata clenched Kageyama’s wrist, staring him down. "I told you! I don’t want to just follow your lead—I want to be able to stand on my own!" His voice trembled with determination.

Kageyama’s grip tightened as his temper flared. "And I’m telling you, your stubbornness is holding the team back!" Without thinking, he shoved Hinata backward, sending him to the floor. Yachi, watching from the sidelines, gasped, fear evident in her eyes.

Hinata quickly scrambled to his feet, lunging at Kageyama again, grabbing his shirt and shoving a hand against Kageyama’s face. "I won’t back down!" He shouted, desperation and anger mixing in his voice. Kageyama pushed back, their struggle becoming more physical as they grappled.

Yachi, panicking, darted to the door and called for help. Moments later, Tanaka burst in, followed closely by the rest of the team. Without hesitation, Tanaka threw himself between the two. "Stop it, both of you!" He roared, pushing them apart and sending them sprawling. The gym was filled with heavy breathing and tense silence, as everyone tried to process what had just happened.