: The episode uses flashbacks to reveal Ennoshita's history as one of the players who briefly quit the team during the harsh era of the former Coach Ukai. His "spinelessness" refers to this past escape, and he carries that guilt as he steps onto the court.
The episode also centers on , who is subbed in as a pinch server for Tsukishima. Haikyuu!! Second Season Episode 17
: Haunted by his past failure, Yamaguchi avoids using his practiced jump float serve and instead opts for a standard standing serve just to get the ball over the net. : The episode uses flashbacks to reveal Ennoshita's
Detailed episode recaps and character analysis can be found on the Haikyuu!! Wiki or through community discussions on Reddit . : Haunted by his past failure, Yamaguchi avoids
Following Captain serious collision with Tanaka in the previous episode, Daichi is forced to leave for the infirmary to be checked for a concussion. This leaves a massive hole in Karasuno's defense and leadership, which Ennoshita is tasked to fill.