Yes, believe it. Jia de Guzman really has left the Creamline Cool Smashers, with her transfer to the Japan V.League’s Denso Airybees made official on Thursday.
And, for sure, it is a development that has put Creamline fans throughout the entire emotional spectrum—from disbelief to being proud of their star setter to sadness knowing they will be one key player short moving forward.
But as fans continue to process news of de Guzman’s career choice, it is highly likely that many will be emotional about it for a few days at least. That would especially be true when they see Alyssa Valdez’s Instagram post on Thursday—a video of her and de Guzman sharing a long, tight, and very emotional embrace as the latter prepares to fly to Japan.
Valdez also included this heartfelt caption:
“Now you’ll make us all proud so just enjoy the journey and I hope you will love the sport even more. Can’t wait to watch Yuki ayy you pala soon. Hahaha. Labyuuu.”
Take a look:
A long-time partner in crime of de Guzman since their days with the Ateneo Blue Eagles, Valdez noticeably tried to sneak in a joke in her caption, but the emotional undertone of the video she posted was undeniable—especially after the 28-year-old setter left this comment:
“Bat mo ko pinapaiyak ulit?”
Yes, the Creamline family is emotional for sure, and a few—de Guzman included—may have shed a tear or two.