#26 Stories of Summer Memories and Volleyball Game Dynamics
In this episode, we begin with a memorable story from when our personality, Taka-san, was in his third year of junior high school and climbed Mt. Fuji—an experience he will never forget. It is an episode filled with the recklessness of youth and deep emotions, set apart from his daily life fully devoted to volleyball.
Mt. Fuji 30 years ago seems to have been a bit different from today.
At that time, Taka-san stayed at a relative's house in Shizuoka with a classmate and aimed for the fifth station the next morning. Since it was an era where equipment regulations were not as strict as they are now, he says he climbed to the summit in surprisingly light gear: just sneakers, a backpack, and bread, water, and a towel inside.
What awaited at the summit was an unexpected sight.
Unfortunately, the weather at the summit, which he had struggled to reach, was completely white within the clouds. Without the luxury of enjoying the view, he found himself shivering from the intense cold while gnawing on the bread he had brought. To make matters worse, an unexpected happening occurred during the descent, and by the time they reached the foot of the mountain, it was pitch black. His relatives who were waiting for them were reportedly pale with worry.
Perhaps this grueling experience is connected to who I am today.
It was a challenge that could be called reckless for two junior high students, yet the scenes and emotions from that time remain vivid in his heart even now. How did this experience influence his later volleyball life and his way of thinking? While the story continues deeper, please listen to the full episode for the rest.
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