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Kentaro: “After the game, my daughter wanted to meet Yamauchi-san, so i went with her, took a picture of them and she was in a good mood. ✨ Thank you, Yamauchi-san. ✨✨”
THIS IS SO SWEET. 😭💕
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Tatsunori left a space for captain Yuki when he was injured (on their OH selfie), and now he also left a space for captain Yamauchi (Panthers selfie) who’s also absent today 🥺 Tatchan forever good boy 😭
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I don’t want to read between the lines, but Kentaro’s emoji though 👀👀👀
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oh my god i can’t stop laughing at this 🤣 look at how Gou accidentally threw the ball backward and laughed together with Tomo who saw it. 🤣
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Japan vs USA @ DHL test match (replay clips) posted and streamed by Andrea Luchetta, sports commentator and former 🇮🇹 national team player.
Clips:
Set 1: instagram.com/tv/Chc-0jeM4zM…
Set 2: instagram.com/tv/ChdCEvtsIyZ…
Set 3: instagram.com/tv/ChdDRYgMbRN…
Set 4: instagram.com/tv/ChdHPE9MXgp…
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Yuki’s high and loud “oy, ike—!! (Hey, let’s go!)” echoed in the arena 🤣
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Ishikawa about France: "They are a team similar to ours, a team that plays good defense and picks up the ball. A team that plays with technique or skill. Saying they are easy to fight is an understatement, and once you get stuck in the pattern, they are hard to beat."
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Ryujin Nippon awarding ceremony at 2022 AVC Cup 🇯🇵🥈✨
This has been an amazing stint for such a new team that was just formed this year. Congratulations, Japan!
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Yuki: *gives advice about spiking*
Host: "These are great advice, aren't they?"
Yuji: YES, THEY ARE <3
Yuki & Taishi: 😆😆
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[rough trans] Yuki Ishikawa’s Instagram post
“VNL. We finished in 5th place.
We were able to achieve our goal of competing in the finals, and all of us grew as a team.
It was very frustrating to lose in the final round and not be able to take the court due to a sprain.
(cont)
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Waseda boys and their 2022 VNL stint together ✨ we’re proud of you, boys! Thank you for the hard work!
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Congratulations on your 1st win, Ryujin Nippon!
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Oya winning the best photoset in 2022 VNL 😌
- same-age-group 🤘
- with his setter senpai
- kids who debuted in 2021 VNL with him (he practically witnessed Tatsuran grow in the international scene 😌)
- CAPTAIN YAMAUCHI WITH THIS FACE
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TWO OF THE MOST ELECTRIFYING LIBEROS IN 2022 WCH SHOOK HANDS AND WE DIDN’T GET A CLOSE UP????
Ngapeth to Ishikawa-Nishida and Bart to Nishida had one, but Jenia and Tomo none? 🥲
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Tatsunori’s birthday message for Ran:
“We will work hard at volleyball and inspire each other to do our best.”
He’s so shy (〃ω〃)
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Tatsunori was the one who brought the surprise cake for Ran’s birthday 😭✨
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It’s been a while since i’ve seen Yuki without arm sleeves while wearing jersey 🤔
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tbh i got worried when Ishikawa was subbed out for Tatsunori because the team’s rhythm was already established, and the connection might break. But Tatsunori was strong-willed to keep the momentum going.
Coach Blain trusted Tatsunori and kiddo didn’t disappoint. 👏
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Yuki injured, Ran had an abdominal pain, then today Onodera looked under the weather & Tatsunori lied down on the reserve area then sat the whole time. This is so alarming. World Champs is around the corner. JVA, if i were you, please back out from the friendly match w/ ITA-USA.
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Japan won against Cuba in 3-1! The team has guaranteed their spot on QFs 🎉🎉🎉
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Yuki in tiny voice: Francia?
Yuki in tinier voice: It’s Brazil
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Commentator: “The longer the rally goes on, the more you fancy Japan.”
HOW TRUE
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