such a huge part in them going to Nationals, holding out as the ace, acting as a beacon of hope when all seemed lost. And last of all, Sugawara runs up to them, crying, and hugs them. I think Sugawara killed me the most, because he was the only third year who wasn't a starter. But his part was maybe the most essential of all—giving up his spot so that his kouhai, Kageyama, could push the team forward. Although it's cruel to say the truth, Sugawara is not an outstanding player, and he never was. Kageyama was the setter who could score the most points, which is obviously the most vital thing to winning. And he willingly told Ukai to give the spot to Kageyama. He is the person behind the scenes, and he is not given enough credit for sacrificing pride for the good of the team(again, this is also something the entire franchise runs on). His sacrifice has paid off, and his choice has taken them to Tokyo's Orange Court. And those hopeful first years who struggled through years of doubt and disappointment, have pulled through. They have shown the world what they are made of. And that is why that scene of the three of them together, sobbing with joy and relief, clutching and squeezing each other, breaks me every time. Because they have finally made it.
Shiratorizawa:
The Stricken Eagle Chick
And lastly, one bit I picked up from Shiratorizawa is this- Tsutomu crying. He is the only first year starter on the team, which is significant in itself. But his admiration towards his senpais, especially Ushijima, probably gave him such pride and determination("Stay determined, Tsutomu!") to be going to Nationals. No doubt he highly, 100% believed that he would be going to Nationals with his amazing senpais. But they didn't, and now the upperclassmen will be graduating. The fact that one of the third years was comforting him says a lot, because he's just a first year. He'll have more opportunities in the future, but he wanted to badly to do it with Ushijima and the others.
Hopefully you picked up these symbols and motifs too(although my ideas are, in fact, vague), and a reminder that Haikyuu!! Season 4 will be coming out next spring(I think it was April, 2017).
Arigatou gozaimashita!
Karasuno, fly! (cont)
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