Yuki felt his body tense, his eyes fixed on the older man in anticipation. Daiki Sato—this was his name. For anyone outside the volleyball circle, his name would never ring a bell. However, for those involved in the historic moments of the Japanese volleyball world, his name was a legend far beyond what anyone could imagine.
During his professional career, he was the first player to be recruited by a foreign team, opening the door for other Japanese players to follow in his footsteps. Not only that, but he was also the first Japanese player to win multiple championships across Europe, including the French League, Italian League, and even the German League, which had proven to be challenging for any Asian-born players even in the current era.
However, his contributions extended far beyond that.