I Like Watching You Get Annoyed When You Can't Do Anything About It

"Echizen Ryoma, tsk, what's wrong? Can't go on already?"

"Before the match, you talked big about beating me. How are you supposed to beat me while lying on the ground? Or are you just all talk?"

Muneyoshi had knocked Echizen Ryoma down with a single shot. Even the Cloudbreak radiance surrounding him had been scattered by Muneyoshi, but Ryoma still didn't hold back with his words.

Standing at the net, Muneyoshi coldly watched Ryoma struggle and kept taunting him.

"You bastard, the first game isn't even over yet... I'll definitely beat you!"

Bzzzz—

The scattered Cloudbreak radiance gathered again. Ryoma struggled to his feet, picked up his fallen cap, and tossed it aside. It seemed that something within him had been awakened by Muneyoshi.

Thwack!

Echizen tossed the ball and drew back his racket again. This time, he didn't use the Twist Serve, returning to the Aerial High Volley he'd started with.

But bolstered by Cloudbreak, Ryoma's strength had increased significantly.

The tennis ball cracked through the air, easily breaking through the resistance and landing precisely on the baseline with a flash of blue light.

Muneyoshi looked up at the other side of the court. After serving, Ryoma didn't stay put. He used his forward momentum to charge rapidly toward the net.

It was still the most basic approach: serve and volley!

That was Echizen Ryoma for you. Muneyoshi's shot hadn't frightened him; instead, he'd taken the initiative and gone on the attack.

The fierce look in his eyes made it clear he wanted to return the favor.

"Good idea, but you're still too naïve. I know you're good at volleys. You want to come to the net and volley my return? Go ahead and try."

Muneyoshi wore a cold smile. He'd seen through Ryoma's intentions at a glance.

But