Tachibana Kippei's Final Burst of Glory

But Saeki Kojiro knew that graduation was just around the corner. It was too late to say anything now.

Perhaps this was why Fudomine had continued to dominate the national championships.

They had not only Saeki Muneyoshi, but also Tachibana Kippei and Keith—and they had developed far too many other strong players...

On Seigaku's side of the court, Fuji and Momoshiro Takeshi exchanged a glance. In an instant, they understood what the other was thinking, then nodded to each other.

Tachibana Kippei was a tough opponent. They couldn't hold anything back anymore.

Thwack!

Fuji raised his racket, and a shimmering star once again fell from the sky.

Seeing this, Horio, among Seigaku's cheering squad, threw up his arms and shouted excitedly, "There it is! Fuji-senpai's strongest move, Star Fireworks!"

Watching his own senpai flash on the court, Horio recalled the semifinals against Shitenhoji's captain, Shiraishi Kuranosuke. No matter where his opponent sent the ball, Fuji-senpai had returned it with ease.

It seemed that, in that state, Fuji Shusuke could do anything.

Horio was practically in awe of Fuji in that state.

On Fudomine's side of the court, meanwhile...

Watching his signature move get returned like that once again, Ishida Tetsu knew there was no point hoping for a lucky break.

Fuji's tennis, which seemed to surpass the limits of his understanding, had shaken him.

And Fuji's Star Fireworks had done more than simply shock them by narrowing the score.

It had also ruined Tachibana Kippei's plan to win quickly, inevitably dragging them into a drawn-out battle.

Rustle...

A faint breeze stirred inside the partially open domed stadium.

Feeling the gentle breeze, Fuji looked back with his racket in hand and said softly, "Momo, it's not over yet. Let's keep going!"

Momoshiro Takeshi paused for a moment, then a smile