Yukimura's Illness

That concludes the arrangements for tomorrow.

Hanamura Aoi slightly tugged at the frame of her glasses, regaining her intellectual demeanor, and said gently with a smile:

"Also, thank you all for your hard work in the matches these past few days, especially today's game. There's still some time before dark, so let's all get together for a little get-together!"

"I've already asked Tachibana An to make a reservation at the barbecue restaurant, so everyone can relax and enjoy a good meal later!"

"Good! Long live the coach!"

Hanamura Aoi won't get carried away with joy just because they beat Rikkai Dai today.

Victory and defeat are certainly common occurrences.

As a coach, she values the growth of her players even more.

Moreover, judging from the competition, these young men have shown great improvement.

Whether it's Kamio Akira, Ishida Tetsu, or Ibu Shinji, their growth in just over two months, from the regional preliminaries to now, has been remarkable.

Tachibana Kippei's improvement is also clearly visible, especially the level he displayed in the competition, which is enough for him to digest for a long time.

Keith and Lin Xiu, needless to say, have also improved since they first arrived.

Even Saeki Muneyoshi, whom she considered the most difficult to improve, underwent a change today, resulting in two completely opposite ball skills.

Even though she was sitting on the sidelines, she could feel the terror.

"What a terrifying little guy, he's probably gotten much stronger than he was at the World Tournament..."

The fact that Fudomine was able to defeat Rikkai Dai Affiliated Middle School, against all odds, is enough to prove Fudomine current strength.

She is also full of confidence for tomorrow's competition.

Moreover, there is a long period of time after the Kanto Tournament ends and before the National Tournament begins, a full month or two of rest and improvement time.

The National Tournament stage will be a contest of even higher levels of skill, so they still have a long time to Fudomine and grow.

The following days were dedicated to full-fledged preparations, Hanamura Aoi had already conceived several training plans in her mind.

Looking at the ages of the team members, Hanamura Aoi noticed that next year, Saeki Muneyoshi, Tachibana Kippei, Keith, and Lin Xiu would be third-year students, while Ibu Shinji, Kamio Akira, Ishida Tetsu, and others would only be second-year students.

She has even greater ambitions for the future of Fudomine.

Compared to Hanamura Aoi's plans and ideas, Muneyoshi was much more direct.

Losing in Metropolitan Tournament always feels bad, but beating Rikkai Dai today feels just like winning the Kanto Tournament.

In particular, after witnessing the team members' hard work and progress, he felt it was necessary to expedite the targeted training of several first-year students.

As the captain of Fudomine, Muneyoshi naturally hopes that his team members can develop in all aspects, but to be honest, it's impossible.

Not everyone can be an all-rounder; it's more important to make the most of one's own strengths.

Besides Muneyoshi, Tachibana Kippei, and Keith, the only other members of Fudomine with true all-around talent are Ibu Shinji and Kamio Akira.

Kamio Akira's strengths are even more pronounced, as his speed is his strongest natural talent.

He only needs to fully utilize his talent; if he can take it a step further, he can definitely establish himself among junior high school students.

Therefore, after tomorrow's match...

After the Kanto Tournament ends, he needs to make good use of the time between the National Tournament and discuss with Coach Hanamura a training method that can focus on developing their strengths.

Especially Tachibana Kippei, his point was crucial.

Now he has even mastered the condensation of aura, giving him even greater potential.

Therefore, Muneyoshi has already planned to give Tachibana Kippei a special training session.

At this moment, Muneyoshi remembered the promise he made with Watanabe Osamu in February.

"Chitose... it seems it's time for a stay-at-home session with Shitenhoji in Osaka!"

After the Fudomine team left the competition venue, the Rikkai Dai members could only see a distant back view.

As Muneyoshi watched the departing Rikkai Dai, he recalled Yukimura's words when they shook hands after the match.

The Rikkai Dai members, who lost the match, and Yukimura Seiichi were both very disappointed, but after their victory, they still took the initiative to congratulate them.

Despite his pale face due to severe mental exhaustion, Yukimura still managed a gentle smile for them.

Everyone at Fudomine admired Muneyoshi Yukimura.

Upon seeing Yukimura in this state, Muneyoshi made a decision. After everyone had left, he secretly told Yukimura about the potential health risks he might have.

Yukimura is not him. Yukimura does not have a system. He developed a deep understanding of mental power too early, when he was in elementary school.

It caused him great harm.

In the original work, the signs appeared in the second semester of the second year, and the surgery was not performed until the last match of the Kanto Tournament the third year.

At that time, Yukimura's condition was already very serious.

However, he still returned to the National Tournament.

It's only the Kanto Tournament now, he's only in his second year, and his condition hasn't flared up yet, so the risks of surgery are definitely lower.

If all goes well, then Yukimura's return in the second or third round of the National Tournament should not be a problem.

Of course, since this involved other people's illnesses, Muneyoshi did not say it directly. He only suggested that he go to the hospital for a check-up and listed several geniuses who were suffering from the same disease in similar situations.

However, when he finished listening to Muneyoshi's story, Yukimura's face turned even paler, but his eyes were filled with seriousness.

"Saeki, thank you for reminding me. Actually, I've already experienced some of the situations you mentioned."

I initially thought it was just because I was too tired from training every day. If you hadn't reminded me now, I probably wouldn't have noticed. I would have gone to the hospital for a checkup right away.

I probably won't be able to cheer you guys on for tomorrow's match. Fudomine beat Rikkai Dai, so you absolutely must win the Kanto Tournament championship and let's have another chance to compete in the National Tournament."

Watching Yukimura go back and say something to the Rikkai Dai, and then their group hurriedly leave:

"I hope to see you again next time, Yukimura!"

"Brother! Muneyoshi! Everyone! Over here!"

At the entrance of a barbecue restaurant whose name Muneyoshi hadn't noticed, Tachibana An immediately waved her arm and called out crisply after seeing Saeki Muneyoshi leading Fudomine and his group.

"An!"

Muneyoshi greeted Tachibana An with a smile.

"Muneyoshi, I've arranged everything. Coach Hanamura is already waiting for you inside..." Tachibana An smiled sweetly.

"Alright, let's go, let's go in now!" Saeki Muneyoshi said to Tachibana Kippei behind him.

"Muneyoshi, come here..."

Upon seeing Saeki Muneyoshi, Hanamura Aoi quickly waved, gesturing for Muneyoshi to sit down in front of her.

Saeki Muneyoshi didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly, also inviting the Tachibana An siblings, Tachibana Kippei, to sit with him.

After seeing that the table where Hanamura Aoi was sitting was already full.

Disappointment flashed in Kamio Akira Kamio's eyes, but their disappointment didn't last long. Muneyoshi, seeing that there were still empty seats, suggested that they move their small table over and place it next to each other.

This suggestion was welcomed by everyone, including Hanamura Aoi, who expressed his support for his proposal.

As a woman, even as a coach, Hanamura Aoi possesses the same personality traits as Japan women. Upon arriving in this environment, she begins whispering to Tachibana An, the only other woman in her group.

So Muneyoshi took it upon himself to make the arrangements.

However, when plates of grilled meat and accompanying vegetables were served, everyone was drawn to the food.

Crackling sound~

As the charcoal burned...

The aroma of the fruit filled the entire room and even extended outside the shop.

Wagyu beef set meal, yakitori skewers, beef tongue, chicken gizzard skewers, chicken and green onion skewers, chicken cartilage skewers, pork belly skewers, spare ribs...

Wow, (╯▽╰) It smells so good~~

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

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