Pre-Match Night Talk

Even before the match ended, Saeki Muneyoshi had already left with the Fudomine.

"Let's go, the enemy has already appeared!"

"Our opponent is Shitenhoji, whom everyone is already familiar with. Tachibana, you can't hold back like you did during training this time..."

On the way back to school, Muneyoshi said this while putting his arm around Tachibana Kippei and jokingly said.

"Don't worry, Muneyoshi, I know what's important. That won't happen!"

To Muneyoshi's joke, Tachibana Kippei responded very formally. After the training camp, his inner conflicts had been largely resolved.

The other members of Fudomine remained silent and followed in Saeki Muneyoshi's footsteps.

Fudomine was the first to leave.

Teams like Rikkai Dai and Seigaku, who had finished their matches early, left the stadium to prepare for the semi-finals the following day.

The match between the Hyotei Academy and Shitenhoji was the final game of the third round of the National Tournament, the quarterfinals.

After the match ended.

The final four teams for the National Tournament have been confirmed.

Seigaku vs. Rikkai Dai, Fudomine vs. Shitenhoji!

Apart from Rikkai Dai University, Seigaku, Shitenhoji, and Fudomine are all making it to the top four in the national finals for the first time.

The newly formed school has defeated almost all the established powerhouses, making the upcoming matches the biggest highlight of the semifinals.

Fudomine Chiba's temporary resting place, which is also the dojo of Muneyoshi's family.

After completing the usual warm-up exercises.

Hanamura Aoi gathered all the team members into a room. After learning that they had made it to the semi-finals, the principal of Fudomine insisted on coming to the scene to encourage them.

In the makeshift meeting room, Principal Fudomine and Hanamura Aoi sat at the head of the table, followed by Saeki Muneyoshi, Tachibana Kippei...

All the Fudomine players who were eligible to Fudomine, including Sakurai Masaya, sat on the other side of the conference table.

First, the principal, somewhat excited, delivered a speech to Muneyoshi and the others.

Fudomine directly entered the top four in the country, becoming one of the top four schools, which undoubtedly added a mark to his political achievements.

Meanwhile, this competition continues, and if Fudomine can continue to create miracles, then Fudomine's student body will be further expanded next year.

"Everyone performed very well in this competition. On behalf of the school, I assure you that the school will provide you with the fullest support for all expenses and training maintenance of the tennis club going forward!"

"I hope everyone..."

After Principal Fudomine finished his Fudomine address and left Chiba with his assistant, Hanamura Aoi began her arrangements.

"Our opponent in the next round is Shitenhoji, which everyone is very familiar with!"

"We've faced off against all of them multiple times during previous exchange training camps!"

Hanamura Aoi slowly spoke, holding the organized documents in her hand.

"However, I believe everyone knows that familiarity doesn't mean we can ignore them. They've fought their way up, and their strength has definitely improved since the training camp!"

"Besides doubles, their team also has three National Level players, and I believe everyone is well aware of that."

Hanamura Aoi's gaze swept over Tachibana Kippei, Keith, Lin Xiu, and the others.

The second and third year students of Shitenhoji were at their peak, and like Fudomine, Seigaku, Rikkai Dai, they each had three National Level players.

This allows Shitenhoji to flexibly arrange matches when facing other opponents.

Hyotei Academy lost to Shitenhoji because in the doubles match, Konjiki Koharu caught them out and wore them down.

"Coach Hanamura!"

"We've come this far, and neither of us is afraid, nor do we worry about Shitenhoji. Rest assured, I will definitely achieve victory!"

Before Hanamura Aoi could finish speaking, Kamio Akira was the first to jump out and excitedly say something.

"During our previous training camp, we utterly crushed them."

"It's best that we met them this time, especially that Oshitari Kenya and Konjiki Koharu!" Kamio Akira excitedly waved his arm.

"They are no match for our Fudomine. If I were to encounter one of them, I would teach them a lesson they won't forget!"

It's clear that during the training camp, Kamio was thoroughly tricked by Oshitari Kenya and Konjiki Koharu.

Kamio has remembered this ever since.

"Kamio!"

"Quiet down!" Hanamura Aoi tapped the table lightly with the documents in her hand, speaking with displeasure.

I haven't finished speaking yet.

"Yes, Coach Hanamura!"

"Although the group from Shitenhoji has greatly improved their strength during the training camp, our Fudomine's improvement during the training camp will not lag behind theirs."

"I believe that in the upcoming matches, Shitenhoji will still be Fudomine," Hanamura Aoi said with absolute confidence.

Even excluding Saeki Muneyoshi.

The current Regular players of Fudomine all possess very good skills.

"Muneyoshi!"

"Coach Hanamura!"

"In the next match against Shitenhoji, you will still play in singles second place. It would be best if we could win in three sets. If not, you should finish him off," Hanamura Aoi said to Saeki Muneyoshi.

"Yes, Coach!" Muneyoshi replied calmly.

"Orange!"

"Yes, Coach!"

"You'll play singles third. If you face Chitose, you absolutely must win. It would be quite a spectacle to see the two geniuses of Shishigaku face off again on the national stage," Hanamura Aoi instructed again.

Don't worry, Coach!

Hanamura Aoi was also very satisfied with Tachibana Kippei's attitude. She glanced around and then raised her voice somewhat:

"This year, Fudomine has made history with every step of the way. You are the strongest team in Fudomine's history. Win this game, and then move on to the next round."

"Can everyone create a glorious future for Fudomine? Can you do it!" At this moment, Hanamura Aoi's tone was full of seduction and emotional manipulation.

"To create history and glory?"

Even Saeki Muneyoshi's expression became more serious after hearing what Hanamura Aoi said.

"After the Kanto Tournament, I believe both Seigaku and Rikkai Dai will be different, and the winner between them will be our biggest rival."

"I also have some news to share: Rikkai Dai's Child of God, Yukimura Seiichi, has fully recovered and completed all his rehabilitation. He will definitely be playing in the upcoming match against Seigaku!"

Hanamura Aoi turned to a new page in the documents in her hand, and then slowly spoke.

"In that case, Coach Hanamura, let's go to the finals and wait for our final opponent!"

Upon hearing that Yukimura had fully recovered and would be participating in the match against Seigaku, Muneyoshi wore a faint smile.

"The minister is right, let's go and wait for our final opponent!"

"Muneyoshi, Shinji..."

"Alright, that's all I have to say about the upcoming matches. Everyone, go and get yourselves in shape!" Hanamura Aoi's gaze swept over them.

"Although Rikkai Dai is our biggest rival!"

"However, Shitenhoji cannot be completely underestimated. If we lose to them, then our discussion about the next round will truly become a joke. Do you all understand?"

After going around in circles, Hanamura Aoi still poured cold water on everyone's hopes.

Furthermore, the slight disdain that had initially been in everyone's hearts completely vanished during the conversation, thanks to Hanamura Aoi's pulling and tugging tone.

"Yes, Coach Hanamura!" Saeki Muneyoshi and the others replied in unison.

Hanamura Aoi's greatest strength lies in her ability to control her emotions and adjust the contestants' mindset.

Seeing the unwavering determination in everyone's eyes, she nodded silently.

Pride and complacency are unacceptable, and cowardice and fear of the enemy are even more undesirable. Only now Fudomine starting to look like a real leader.

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