After the Match

" In the Kanto Tournament Semifinals, Fudomine Junior High Rikkai Dai University, ultimately winning with a final score of 3:2."

The match ended with Fudomine defeating Rikkai, the reigning champions of the Rikkai Dai.

This marked the first time that Rikkai Dai, the 14-time champion of the Kanto region, was eliminated in the Semifinals.

"Minister! Senior Saeki!"

When Muneyoshi returned to the Fudomine rest area, Muneyoshi Ibu Shinji and the others immediately surrounded him.

They surrounded him, their eyes filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Minister, is this your true ability?"

"You're amazing, Minister!"

"Minister, I definitely want to be as capable as you!"

"Muneyoshi, I will catch up with you!"

The tennis that Muneyoshi had just displayed far exceeded their expectations. In their extreme shock, they developed a fanatical admiration for Muneyoshi's strength.

Off the field.

"Let's go!"

After the match between Fudomine and Rikkai Dai came to an end, Tezuka Kunimitsu spoke to Fuji, Akutsu, and the others.

Now that Seigaku's opponent for tomorrow 'Kanto Tournament finals has been decided, they need to make targeted preparations.

In this match against Rikkai Dai, Fudomine revealed all their trump cards.

However, apart from Tezuka Kunimitsu and Akutsu, the atmosphere between Fuji Shusuke Oishi Inui Sadaharu, and the others was unusually silent.

In the recent match between Rikkai Dai and Fudomine...

The strength displayed by both Rikkai Dai and Fudomine is simply terrifying.

During last year's National Tournament, they played against Rikkai Dai, but lost in three straight games, so they didn't really know much about Rikkai Dai's strength.

During the regional preliminaries and the Metropolitan Tournament, both were quick final battles, and Fudomine's first-year students were still quite inexperienced.

Therefore, they each had their wins and losses.

Although they all knew that Saeki Muneyoshi was strong, most believed that he was on a similar level to Tezuka.

I never expected that Saeki Muneyoshi, who revealed his true strength in this match against Rikkai Dai, would be so terrifying.

And then there's Tachibana Kippei, whose strength has improved so much since the Metropolitan Tournament.

Furthermore, Rikkai Dai managed to fight Fudomine, who had displayed their full strength, until the very last moment.

This all speaks volumes about how terrifying both teams are!

There are so many aspects of this match that are worth analyzing.

Yukimura Seiichi displayed a terrifying, senseless tennis style, befitting his title as the Child of God, but he was still forcibly suppressed by Saeki Muneyoshi.

Tachibana Kippei fought Sanada to the very end and emerged victorious.

Both sides possess terrifying doubles skills!

Yukimura Seiichi, Sanada Genichirou, Mori Juzaburo, Saeki Muneyoshi, Keith, Tachibana Kippei...

Compared to Seigaku, these two teams seem so strong.

In fact, even before the outcome of the match was fully determined, some members of Seigaku already knew the result.

Regardless of whether their opponents in tomorrow's final Fudomine or Rikkai Dai, none of them are confident of victory.

"Tch! I say, you guys aren't scared, are you?"

"You guys, hand over Tachibana Kippei to me tomorrow, or hand over Saeki Muneyoshi to me. I'm about to settle my score with him, so don't you dare hold me back!"

Akutsu noticed the somber atmosphere surrounding Oishi Kikumaru, Inui Sadaharu, and the others, and directly pointed it out.

"Jin is right. Fudomine and Rikkai Dai battle that nearly resulted in both sides being severely injured. Today, they even revealed all their trump cards. We, on the other hand, are well-rested and have nothing to fear!"

Tezuka, who had been pondering the personnel arrangements for tomorrow's match, finally snapped out of his thoughts and said:

"The match between Fudomine and Rikkai Dai has gone this far, their energy levels must be incredibly high. We've beaten them once in Metropolitan Tournament, so why would we be afraid of them?"

"Tezuka, no matter who my opponent is, I will not lose!"

As Tezuka finished speaking, a sharp edge also emanated from Fuji Shusuke.

"Let's go back and discuss the starting lineup with Coach Ryuzaki!"

"Yes!"

The members of Seigaku said in unison.

"Um... Tezuka, everyone, didn't we agree beforehand that if we won the match today and made it to the finals, we'd go out for barbecue to celebrate?"

"Yeah, I completely forgot about the barbecue we agreed on!"

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

When the topic of food came up, everyone from Seigaku became very interested, and the team's atmosphere team also started to liven up.

After the match ended, Rikkai Dai left immediately, while the Fudomine members, who were a little later, packed up their things and prepared to leave.

At this moment, Hanamura Aoi walked up and gently clapped her hands.

"Our Kanto Tournament isn't over yet, and everyone performed well today."

Seeing that Kamio Akira, Ishida Tetsu, and Ibu Shinji's moods had become somewhat downcast due to her praise, Hanamura Aoi continued.

Even the players who lost showed their growth today. It's just a game. Remember this feeling of defeat, cheer up and train hard, and strive to win next time!

Hanamura Aoi patted the three of them on the shoulder. When she saw Saeki Muneyoshi and the others looking at her, her gaze swept over everyone's eyes again, finally settling on Muneyoshi.

"Although we beat Rikkai Dai today, it doesn't mean our Kanto Tournament is over. There's the final tomorrow, and then the National Tournament!"

At this point, Hanamura Aoi's tone suddenly became more serious.

"Everyone has seen Rikkai Dai's strength."

"We'll meet them again at the National Tournament. They certainly won't be so willing to hand over the championship to us. Rikkai Dai's strength will definitely be even greater then."

I hope you forget the feeling of defeating Rikkai Dai today, and think more about the defeat in the Metropolitan Tournament. I hope that at that time, you can once again snatch the victory that belongs to us from them!

Our goal is to win the National Tournament!

"Is it possible?"

"Yes, Coach Hanamura!"

Upon hearing Hanamura Aoi's words, and her dramatic, emotionally charged tone, Saeki Muneyoshi and the others couldn't help but become serious.

The arrogance that had arisen from victory vanished almost instantly.

"Alright! We'll have more special training planned next. After this competition, I believe everyone has realized where they need to improve, and I will tailor training programs specifically for you."

Hanamura Aoi's cheeks were slightly flushed, as if the increased volume had left her a little breathless, but she was very satisfied with the attitude and will of the crowd.

"Of course, the most important thing is tomorrow's match against Seigaku. We have to beat them!"

"Seigaku?!!"

"No problem, Coach, we've been waiting for this day!"

Kamio Akira and Ibu Shinji exchanged a glance, both seeing the burning desire in each other's eyes.

This is a school that brought them failure and shame.

Even Kislin and Munehiko's expressions changed at this moment.

In particular, Saeki Muneyoshi was severely criticized when Metropolitan Tournament.

"Hey, Muneyoshi, this time I'm going to get my revenge..."

"Hmm? Tachibana, don't lose to Akutsu again this time." Muneyoshi teased, seeing that Tachibana Kippei had regained some of his spirits.

After all, a large part of their defeat against Seigaku last time was because they underestimated their opponents.

Hanamura Aoi glanced at the expressions of her team members, nodded, and saw no fear in their emotions, which was exactly what she hoped for.

"Muneyoshi, you'll be playing singles match number two tomorrow!"

Hanamura Aoi looked at the boy surrounded in the middle, a boy who could easily ignite the team's enthusiasm, and immediately gave instructions.

This was a long-held idea of Hanamura Aoi; she believed that the ideal outcome of Fudomine's match would be for Muneyoshi to secure the victory in the second singles position.

Betting on three matches is too risky, and betting on Singles 1 against opponents like Seigaku and Rikkai Dai is also very likely to result in a loss.

A best-of-two singles match would be ideal.

P. S.: "Please support with monthly tickets! This is a transitional chapter after the climax; I drank too much during the National Day holiday."