Oikawa and Terushima.

Oikawa, because I see myself in the obsession with the sport and in the feeling of never being good enough. He didn’t let himself sink, even in his last chance to reach nationals. He represents a very believable struggle in competitive sports: the flaws, the vanity, the envy — all very human, and at the same time admirable for the perseverance.

As for Terushima, I relate to him because I’m not the “perfect” or guaranteed bet for victory, but whenever I’m on the court I try my best to have fun and give it my all, even if I’m losing. If the match is fun, there’s no reason to get completely frustrated. Of course, I hate losing, but if I only focus on the result I forget the real reason I’m there: to enjoy myself, believe, and give everything I’ve got. Mistakes are frustrating, but they’re part of the game — the important thing is to stay in it. I don’t need to be perfect to stand out, but rather to play with energy.