The women's world volleyball championships are being hosted in Japan now and I have quickly become addicted to watching it on TV, as well as shouting and agonizing and sweating over every rally. I have also come to terms with the fact that I have an unrequited crush on these women. Most are within my age range. And I am tall enough for most of them. They are really good...sometimes inconsistent, but they are often brilliant and it is very exhilerating to watch.
My favourites are #11, #12, #5, #3 (team Captain Takeshita) and Libero #6. The Libero, Kaoru (aka `The Princess` as the media has dubbed her) is just amazing, her digs and returns are often spectacular and sometimes singlehandedly keeps her team in the game. Takeshita is amazing too.
This is Kimura Saori #12 and she's the youngest player on the squad at 20 years of age.
Takahashi Miyuki. She is only 170cm tall but can absolutely crush a volleyball. She played in Italy last season.
Above and below is national team captain Takeshita. I like her because she is just so cool. She's like a zen warrior on the court or something, never loses her cool, always steady and present. Also, she's a phenomenal setter; you just have to see it to believe it.
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