That day will be the last day of training in Malaysia before all of them going to Incheon for the World University Tournament. All players are doing training to mantain their skill. Then suddenly, Hariz saw someone coming to them. Hariz was so surprise as that person in Khairol Zaman Hamir Akhbar, one of the best killer in Malaysia current squad.

"Okay, everyone. Gather around here. Today, we're so lucky to have one of our national players with us today. He is our killer, Khairol Zaman Hamir Akhbar. Now, I would like to invite him to give some talk to all of you", said coach Luqman.

"Okay, thanks to Dr. Luqman for giving me such opportunity. First of all, let me congratulate all of you for manage to be a double champion for this year's National University and College tournament. I don't think I deserve to say much to you since I never beat Thailand like some of you ever did. But what can I say right now is not only you, but all of us to improve ourselves together. You know, I was trained in Thailand long time ago and what I can say about them is how passionate they are about this sport. Of course their association managed their national team very well to while our idiotic president still think like he's the best but still, their passion is real. I'm sure your passion is real too. That's why you brought sepak takraw back to life here in UniKL. So, I hope that passion of yours remained high and I believe all of you can be even better than me and the rest of other national players. I think that's all from me. Thank you", said Khairol Zaman.

"Thanks Khairol Zaman for such a speech. I hope you'll remember every words that you heard from him today. Now, then. Tomorrow, I want all of you to gather around here at 6.45am. The university's bus will take us to the airport at 7 am. Don't be late. Got it?" asked coach Luqman.

"Yes, coach", replied all players.

"Good. Now you may dismiss", said coach Luqman. Then, all players return to their dormitory.

The next morning,

All players arrived at the airport. They are waiting for some other players from other universities to arrive.

"Now, coach. How many players will join us in this tournament?" asked Hariz.

"Just 4. I requested 6 actually but only 4 made it", said coach Luqman.

"So, who are those players?" asked Isa. Before coach Luqman could answer, 4 players appears. They are AZ and Acap from UM, Norhaiqal Rosdin (RG) from UPSI and Azim Zabidi from UPNM.

"Speaking of the devil", said coach Luqman.

"Sorry we're late, coach. We're lost for a while", said AZ.

"Doesn't matter. Besides we're quite early actually. The men's quadrant and doubles players together with all women players are yet to come", said coach Luqman.

"So, all inside the flight are sepak takraw players? That awesome", said Azim.

"Yes. Never thought we will have representative in all events", said Isa.

"Well, sepak takraw is not part of Universiade after all. So, all nations in ISTAF didn't want to miss chances to take part", said Azim.

"Doesn't matter with that. To be honest, I don't care if we don't win this tournament as long as we can defeat Thailand", said Zarep.

"That's true. But of course there's no way Thailand will fail to make to the final", said Acap.

"That's true. Especially when Boonsak and Tumulak are in the team", said FH.

"What about Tien?" asked AZ.

"He's not going to university or college", said Hariz.

"How did you know?" asked RG. He was part of Malaysia U19 during they lose to Indonesia at the semi-final of team regu event 2 years ago.

"Boonsak twin sister is here as our assistant manager", said Zarep while pointing to Taneekarn.

"Can we trust her?" asked Azim.

"Yeah, she might tell Thailand our team secret", said Acap.

"Yes, she's a trustworthy", said Hariz.

"Besides, knowing Boonsak and Tumulak, they must want a fair fight", said Zarep.

"I see", said AZ. Later, coaches and players for other events arrived. For quadrant, Malaysia will be represented by UiTM players for team and UPM players for quadrant events. For doubles, it will be players from UKM for both team and doubles event while for women, it will be UPNM for team regu, UiTM for quadrant, regu, and team doubles and UM for team qudrant and doubles. Their chef de mission is Azlan Mubin, former Malaysia killer. There are 100 altogether with their own team managers.

"So, you will be our chef de mission, coach? Never expect that", said Hariz. Azlan chuckled.

"Well, the minister chose it himself. He just so clueless about sepak takraw", said Azlan.

"He's an E-Sport geek. Something like sepak takraw can injured him", said AZ. The rest just chuckled. All of them made their ways to the immigration to get their documents' checked before making their departure to Incheon.

"So, Libas. Do you know who is replacing Tien in Thailand?" asked Acap after they took off.

"Yes. He was part of Perlis U18 2 years ago, Arif Supachai", said Hariz.

"Perlis? So, he's a Malaysian?" asked AZ.

"Not really. He went to an international school there. Unlike the international school in Kuala Lumpur and other states that filled by Caucasian and other part of the world, that school have many Thais and Malaysian there", said Hariz.

"So, is he good?" asked Danny.

"Well, when I did a spike, I'll make sure that the ball went a little bit far from him. So, what do you think?" asked Hariz.

"He's as good as me if not better", said Zarep.

"I see. He's a great feeder, huh", said Isa.

"Yes, but that doesn't mean that we can't beat them, right?" asked Dam.

"That's true. Anything can happen. Besides, based from what I saw during the national tournament, I think all our tekong here is better than those in the national team during SEA Games too", said Azlan. All 5 tekongs grinned.

"Our national tekongs are that bad?" asked FH.

"Yes. And it's not that we don't have a good tekong though. We do have some great tekong if you watch STL. But, they're not get call-up to national team due chronisme. Even the good one like Syahir Rosdi and Zulkifli Razak were suspended", said Azlan.

"Yes, that's a real truth", said Acap.

"So, Libas. Are you looking forward to play in the nation you was born?" asked AZ.

"Well, yes. I hope some local crowds will cheering for us", said Hariz.

"I won't get my hope that high though. After we beat up one of their best regu in our first friendly", said Zarep.

"That's true. I heard they will be looking forward for rematch if we ever meet them in the semi-final of team regu event and regu event", said FH.

"That moment, the whole Korean will saw you as a traitor", said Danny.

"Ah, shut up lads", said Hariz. The rest just chuckled. After nearly 7 hours on the plane, they arrived at Incheon International airport.

A few minutes later;

They're check-in to the hotel. Hariz will share a room with Zuwe.

"So, Libas. Can I ask you something?" asked Zuwe.

"Of course, mate. What is it?" asked Hariz in returned.

"Do you think we can meet TWICE?" asked Zuwe.

"I'm not sure though. Never knew you're a fan", said Hariz.

"Well, not many people knows it. I'm telling you because your sister was an idol too", said Zuwe. Hariz chuckled.

"I see", said Hariz.

"Of course it's not really important right now", said Mat Din.

"Yes. But it can be use to blow off some steams from our head", said Hariz. Zuwe chuckled

"You're right. Do you think me and the rest have a chance against Thailand like you and the rest of former U19 players are?" asked Zuwe. Hariz smirked.

"Of course you can. We're train together after all", said Hariz.

"You're right. I just need something to boost up my confidence a bit", said Zuwe. Hariz patted up Zuwe's shoulder.