Before the Final

Hospital.

"Don't let him play tennis anymore for a while. Your injury requires at least one to two weeks of rest!"

"Thank you, doctor. We will remember this!"

After Muneyoshi and Tachibana An accompanied Ishida Tetsu through a thorough examination, they finally felt relieved.

In the just-concluded match, not only did Hyotei Academy's Kabaji suffer a wrist injury, but Ishida Tetsu's wrist injury is also not in good condition.

They are only first-year students and cannot withstand such continuous impacts from the Wave Shot.

"Minister, I'm sorry..."

Ishida Tetsu was very depressed. Tomorrow was the final of the Metropolitan Tournament, but he couldn't play.

"Ishida, there's no need to apologize. We have many more matches to play. Besides this Metropolitan Tournament, Kanto Tournament and the National Tournament waiting for us!"

Muneyoshi's attitude was very gentle, not particularly harsh, but he changed the subject and his tone became slightly more serious. "However, you won't be allowed to be so reckless next time!"

"Yes, Minister!"

Remember to apply your medicine on time!

Just as Muneyoshi was escorting Ishida back...

Tachibana Kippei has already finished today's training with the other team members.

After a quick wash, the official team members changed back into their own clothes and headed to Hanamura Aoi's office to gather for a meeting to prepare for the upcoming finals of the Metropolitan Tournament the next day.

"Shinji, I found a newly opened tennis specialty store when I came here today. The things they sell are not only cheap, but also of pretty good quality. Let's go check it out later. I want to buy a new sweatband and a wristband."

On the way to the office, Kamio called out to Shinji, grinning as he spoke.

Shinji thought for a moment, realized he also needed to buy something, and then nodded.

Do you want to come along?

After dealing with Shinji, Kamio turned to the other first-year students and asked them a question.

"No, the finals are tomorrow, let's practice some more."

The other first-graders all shook their heads, indicating their refusal.

Kamio then turned his gaze to the second-year students: Tachibana Kippei, Keith, and Lin Xiu.

"Great! I happen to need to buy something too, I can go with you guys to take a look."

Lin Xiu responded with a smile.

Keith said calmly, "No, I have other things to do later, so I won't go."

Kamio then turned his gaze to Tachibana, who had not yet spoken.

At this moment, Tachibana was still thinking about Muneyoshi and Ishida Tetsu, and did not notice the hope in Kamio's eyes.

He subconsciously shook his head and said, "I still need to discuss tomorrow's lineup with the coach, so I won't go. You guys go ahead!"

"Oh..."

Kamio Akira pursed his lips, looking dissatisfied. What he really wanted to ask was if Tachibana An could come along.

However, Tachibana Kippei didn't give him a chance to ask any further questions.

"You've all arrived?"

Hanamura Aoi entered from the outside at just the right moment, a smile on her face.

Fudomine advanced to the Metropolitan Tournament finals and then to the Kanto Tournament. At this rate, the National Tournament shouldn't be a problem.

This was also a very happy thing for her.

She returned to Japan and initially enrolled in an unremarkable school, precisely because she wanted to lead them to fame.

Now all of this is almost within her grasp.

Therefore, Hanamura Aoi was very grateful to Muneyoshi for giving her the opportunity to lead Fudomine.

"According to Muneyoshi's report, Ishida's condition isn't too serious." With a smile, Hanamura Aoi first told everyone about Ishida's situation.

"It's good that Ishida is alright."

"Yes!"

The news brought by Hanamura Aoi finally put the minds of the Fudomine Regular at ease.

Tachibana Kippei's tightly furrowed brows were finally able to relax.

"However, Ishida injured his wrist and still needs to rest for one to two weeks, so he definitely won't be able to play in tomorrow's match."

This immediately made everyone tense again, even though they had just Matsushita.

Seeing the sudden eagerness in the eyes of several first-year students, Hanamura Aoi quickly tapped the table and said, "Now, I'll announce the match roster for tomorrow's game against Seigaku."

Although Hanamura Aoi is very young and appears to be very easygoing, anyone who has met her knows very well her authority.

Therefore, she enjoys a high level of prestige within the Tennis Club.

The first-year students who had originally been eyeing a spot in the competition held their breath when Hanamura Aoi spoke, hoping to hear their names on the list.

Meanwhile, the same thing was happening at Seigaku Tennis Club as at Fudomine.

"I never expected Fudomine to even defeat Hyotei Academy..."

"Yes, they're coming on strong. Their strength is becoming increasingly apparent. There was Tachibana and Saeki during the qualifiers, and now there's another hidden ace doubles team..."

Kikumaru and Oishi were talking, and Oishi was shocked by Fudomine's strength.

"Especially their minister, Saeki Muneyoshi, even Hyotei Academy's minister Atobe, couldn't take a single point from him..."

"I'm afraid only Tezuka on our side can stand up to him."

Even the naturally optimistic Kikumaru was terrified of Saeki Muneyoshi's strength.

"Akan, have you collected information on everyone in Fudomine?"

"No, the battle with the Hyotei Academy exposed a lot about Fudomine. Much of the information we had gathered before was overturned, and some of it has to be collected again."

Gan shook his head and continued, "Especially their doubles, the combination of Keith and Lin Xiu, based on the information I've gathered, is simply not good enough, not to mention Saeki Muneyoshi."

"However, Fuji should know more about Tachibana Kippei than I do."

Upon hearing this, Fuji chuckled and said, "Akan, I lost to Tachibana during the preliminaries."

"Yeah, and there's also Tachibana Kippei. He has players who can go toe-to-toe with all of our singles players."

During the conversation, Kikumaru glanced at Akutsu, who hadn't spoken.

Akutsu curled her lip and said with a look of disgust.

"Tch! I will definitely defeat that guy Saeki Muneyoshi, I definitely won't lose next time..."

"Big Eyes, you should worry about yourselves instead, lest you lose first!"

"Hmph, Akutsu, I..."

Kikumaru looked like he was about to go up and have a serious argument with Akutsu, Oishi quickly pulled him back.

"Jin, stop bullying Eiji."

"That's right!"

Kikumaru pouted and said angrily.

Akutsu pouted helplessly. "I have no interest in bullying children."

The training session ended amidst laughter.

"By the way, where's Tezuka?"

"They're probably still discussing the matchup with Coach Ryuzaki."

"Yes, Tezuka must be under a lot of pressure!"

"Gather!"

Just then, Tezuka and Ryūzaki Sumire walked in.

"Now I will announce tomorrow's match schedule:"

"Double Team #2, Inui Sadaharu, Fuji Shusuke!"

"Fuji is doubles number two? And he's teaming up with Kane! This is the first time, isn't it!"

"The coach must have a reason for making this arrangement. Let's go back."

"Okay, let's go together."

Goodbye, Fuji, Akan.

"Bye-Bye..."

P. S.: "Please vote with monthly tickets! Only two chapters today, need to save some drafts for National Day~"

I'm saving some drafts for National Day, so only two updates today. I'm going back to my hometown for National Day, and there are other things to do, so I need to write a little something first.