She was clearly flustered (in a good way).
The Creamline Cool Smashers' dominating win over the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers last Tuesday isn't the only thing volleyball fans have been talking about on social media.
Aside from the on-court action, they have seemingly focused on a light moment during the game involving Creamline's Risa Sato.
The veteran spiker has always been a fan favorite because of her endless energy and contagious joy, embodying the "happy happy" mantra of the Cool Smashers.
Sato, who was set to serve in Set 3, was spotted all smiles when the camera panned to his rumored boyfriend, former NU Bulldogsguard Enzo Joson.
The Creamline middle blocker, who previously said in an interview that she's single, appeared to have been distracted by it. She served the ball even without the referee’s whistle.
Fans immediately took to social media to react to the cute moment of Sato.
“Nakapag-serve nang walang whistle HAHAHAHA sa sobrang kilig HAHAHHAA,” wrote Mendoza Paul in the comment section of the Volleyballistas Facebook post.
“Dito napa-serve si Satosan kahit 'di pa nag-whistle ang ref,” Evelyn Barellano added.
One user likewise said the two athletes look good together. It’s still unclear, however, if Sato, who also suited up for NU, and Joson are indeed in a relationship.
“Bagay sila ni Sato,” Tamz Bernas Lubanon wrote.
Joson currently plays for the GenSan Warriors in the MPBL. He was picked 23rd overall by the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the 2022 PBA Draft but failed to make the roster.
The Cool Smashers have yet to drop a game in the PVL Second All-Filipino Conference.
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While many are wondering which team can take down the defending champions, probably the bigger question is: Will we see Joson again in the games?
Creamline will next face the PLDT High Speed Hitters this Saturday.
The game will be aired live at 4 p.m. on One Sports, One Sports+, and the Pilipinas Live app.
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