Blue Box Chapter 177
Even now, Chi's teammates in the girls' basketball team can't read her emotions, even when they see her face, as they don't know what she's thinking. When everyone is talking, she just zones out and is thought to be doing things at her own pace.
As the WC qualifiers progress smoothly and they advance to the finals, of course, their opponents are determined to be Yumeka and the others. Taiki, who had been living with Chi's father, was away for a three-day training camp. It seems Taiki had thoroughly instilled it in her, as Chi’s father continued his daily routine of running in the mornings by himself. Moreover, Chi had watched the conversation between Taiki and herself just the other day, and it kept replaying in her mind.
The scene shifts to a moment when Chi and Nagisa are alone. Nagisa happily comments that her impression of Chi has changed. Now, Chi talks properly and her expression has softened, and Nagisa kindly adds that she’s happy about it. After the training camp, Chi is surprised when she hears from Nagisa about Taiki being so sweet and softened, and Chi thinks of him as a charming person.
Chi, having called her father, invites him to come watch the finals, saying she wants him to see who she is now. Her father only responds with "I understand, do your best."
On the day of the finals, Taiki, Kyo, and the Moriya sisters all rush to the venue to cheer them on, while Chi’s father, still delayed due to work, is on his way.