His encouragement was all the fuel she needed. Shikimori stepped back onto the court, her entire aura shifting from "adorable girlfriend" to "unstoppable athlete". With Izumi watching from the sidelines, she unleashed a devastating winning spike that clinched the victory for their class.
As she stood there, the center of a cheering crowd, she caught Izumi’s eye. She was a school celebrity now, but to her, the only applause that mattered was the one coming from the boy who always managed to find trouble—and the girl who would always be there to pull him out of it. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san (Dub) Episode 2
The following story is inspired by the events of Episode 2, titled " Wind and Clouds, Ball Sports Tournament! ". His encouragement was all the fuel she needed