: With Karasuno losing their rhythm and falling behind in the first set, Coach Ukai subs out Kageyama for Sugawara . Kageyama initially feels a familiar fear of being benched, similar to his middle school experience, but he is quickly reassured by his teammates.

In , titled "Senpai's True Abilities," the focus shifts to Karasuno's senior setter, Koushi Sugawara , as he steps onto the court to replace a struggling Kageyama during their high-stakes match against Aoba Johsai. Key Plot Points

: Unlike Kageyama's overwhelming technical skill, Sugawara relies on his deep understanding of his teammates' emotional states and tendencies. He uses diverse tactics and communication to stabilize the team and throw off Aoba Johsai's defense.

: Ukai implements a rotation that keeps only Nishinoya and Sawamura in the back to better handle Oikawa's powerful serves.

: Despite the momentum shift provided by Sugawara , Aoba Johsai eventually adapts to his rhythm and wins the first set 25–15. Strategic Highlights