Yet he grew from that. He's never acted so desperately again. He kept working hard towards his goal and didn't shy away from the emotions and harsh truths of the sport he dedicated his life to, +
asking for advice when he felt like it all became too much, when his all-or-nothing attitude (pride?) made him consider not playing anymore. What we've seen of him in the actual manga timeline was the Oikawa that had already learned and applied what his mentor told him here. +
This is why reducing his character to a tragic inferiority complex-ridden person feels unjust to his journey, especially after we've seen him in Brazil, thriving, determined and still working toward his dreams.
wouldn't be haikyuu if there weren't people fighting in a bathroom
hq 402 the fact that baby oikawa wanted and treasured argentina's setter's autograph and now he's argentina's setter himself
I don't think I've ever fully realized how much it meant for bokuto that akaashi showed up and started practicing with him every time he asked, he finally had someone willing to keep up with him when no one would before
remember when konoha made kuroo growl
hq 398 imagine leaving your appointment only for your doctor to scream `finally!', grab his phone and start cheering on his fave vball player
twins telepathy aka atsumu always knowing when osamu roasts him
395 spoilers WHY ARE THEY BOTH LIKE THIS
yahaba feral vs kyoutani babie feels so right