But Shishido still wanted to continue the match.
"Whether there's anything wrong with your arm isn't up to you to decide. We'll wait for the doctor to come!
"What, do you have a problem with what I said?"
As he spoke, Chiba Yun Chuan walked toward Atobe.
"Yes."
Shishido could only accept Chiba Yun Chuan's decision!
The medical staff had arrived, and they immediately examined Shishido's wrist.
Watching Chiba Yun Chuan approach, Atobe asked,
"How's Shishido? Is he all right?"
"He can't continue the match. Tell the umpire we're forfeiting this game!"
Hearing that, Atobe immediately replied,
"Fine!"
Ten minutes later,
"Ice Emperor has forfeited this match. Seigaku wins! The score is 1–1!"
The umpire's voice rang out, announcing Ice Emperor's withdrawal from the first doubles match.
Shishido had injured his arm. If he forced himself to play, it could affect his future tennis career!
After the doctor examined him carefully, they confirmed there was nothing seriously wrong with Shishido's arm, but he would need to rest for a few weeks.
That meant it wouldn't affect the Kanto Tournament schedule, which let Chiba Yun Chuan breathe a sigh of relief.
Whether they won the doubles match or not didn't matter much, but having the doubles matches out of the way would make things easier.
"I can't believe Ice Emperor forfeited. That Seigaku player's Wave Ball is incredible!"
"Ice Emperor forfeited? No way!"
"As expected of Seigaku! They're amazing!"
Among Seigaku's players,
Kawamura's face was filled with regret. He felt he had hurt someone!
"I didn't know this would happen. If I'd known, I wouldn't have hit that shot!"
After saying that, he crouched down and covered his head with his hands.
Just then, Chiba Yun Chuan slowly walked over.
When Seigaku's players saw him, they instinctively moved to shield Kawamura.
Seeing their reaction, Chiba Yun Chuan gave a slight smile, easing the tension around them.
When he reached Tezuka, he glanced at Kawamura, who was crouched down with his head in his hands, regretting what had happened.
Chiba Yun Chuan said slowly,
"You don't need to be so wary of me. I'm not here to accuse anyone!
"Kawamura, you don't need to blame yourself, either. Accidents happen on the tennis court, and Shishido's injury isn't that serious!
"Even if it were serious, I could treat it. Isn't that right, Tezuka?"
After saying that, Chiba Yun Chuan turned to Tezuka and asked.
But those words left Seigaku's players completely baffled.
"Thank you," Tezuka suddenly said.
"Tezuka, you...?" Kikumaru asked, confused.
Seeing their reactions, Chiba Yun Chuan realized Tezuka still hadn't told them about his wrist.
"You still don't know? Tezuka's left wrist has already recovered! Tsk, to think you could keep something like that to yourself. You really know how to keep a secret, Tezuka!
"I'm looking forward to facing you next. I hope you can last a little longer!" Chiba Yun Chuan said as he walked back. His words hit Seigaku's players like a bombshell!
"Tezuka, is what he said true?"
Fuji had opened his eyes, disbelief written all over his face.
Of everyone, he knew best just how severe Tezuka's arm injury had been since he was hurt!
Tezuka hadn't played with his left hand in a long time. That showed just how bad it had gotten.
"Tezuka, was it that spray bottle from the other day?" Oishi asked in disbelief.
At Oishi's words, the other Seigaku players looked at Tezuka, their eyes full of questions.
"My hand really has healed," Tezuka said slowly.
Hearing him say that, the Seigaku players cheered with joy.
"Really? That's wonderful!" Momoshiro shouted, jumping up.
"How did this happen? Tezuka's arm injury had gotten so serious. How could it have recovered so quickly? Oishi, what exactly happened between you and Tezuka?" Inui asked from the side.
"The day of the draw..." Oishi began, slowly recounting what had happened that day.
By then, Chiba Yun Chuan had returned to the Ice Emperor team.
Looking at the players in front of him,
"Their third singles player will definitely be Fuji. This match is yours, Atobe," Chiba Yun Chuan said.
"Oh, is it my turn? My tennis is sure to leave them speechless!
"Isn't that right, Kabaji?" Atobe said as he headed toward the court.
"Yes."
After answering, Kabaji started to follow Atobe.
Atobe heard him and turned around.
"Why are you following me?"
"With Atobe playing, there's no suspense in this match, right?" Gakuto said, watching Atobe's back.
"Definitely," Oshitari agreed.
Meanwhile, on Seigaku's side, Fuji also walked out, racket in hand.
"Next is the third singles match between Ice Emperor and Seigaku. Will both players please take the court!"
"Ice Emperor's third singles player: Atobe Keigo.
"Seigaku's third singles player: Fuji Syusuke."
"Atobe's playing! Seigaku's got the genius, Fuji!"
"Atobe's playing third singles? No way!"
"Is Ice Emperor planning to win this game? They've even put Atobe in!"
By then, Chiba Yun Chuan had taken his seat in the coach's chair.
Seeing Atobe named as Ice Emperor's third singles player, Ryuzaki Sumire was quite surprised.
"I didn't expect you to put Atobe, one of your main players, in third singles. You must have studied Seigaku closely, Chiba.
"But our genius Fuji is no weaker than Atobe!"
At Chiba Yun Chuan's words, a flash of amusement crossed Ryuzaki Sumire's eyes.
"Coach Ryuzaki, Atobe and Fuji aren't on the same level."
Ryuzaki Sumire froze at Chiba Yun Chuan's words. What did he mean?
On the court,
Once both players had reached the baselines,
"The third singles match between Seigaku and Ice Emperor is now underway! Ice Emperor to serve!"
The umpire announced the start of the match!
Ice Emperor had to admit that they'd been incredibly lucky today. They'd been serving first every time!
"So you're Fuji Syusuke? The only person from Seigaku I know is Tezuka."
Atobe was just as arrogant as ever, mocking his opponent before the match had even begun.
"Damn it, that guy's so full of himself!" Momoshiro shouted when he heard that.
Fuji didn't look angry at Atobe's provocation. His eyes remained narrowed, as if he hadn't even heard him.
"This is boring. In that case..."
Seeing no reaction from Fuji, Atobe immediately lost interest and prepared to serve.
"Then let me show you my elegant tennis! You don't get to see this every day!" After saying that, he tossed the tennis ball into the air, leapt up, and swung his racket.
His form was perfect, and his body was beautifully proportioned.
He really was a striking sight on the tennis court!
Smack!
In the blink of an eye, the ball turned into a streak of light and flew toward Fuji's left.
"Tch, all he knows how to do is show off!" Akutsu unusually took a jab at Atobe.
Hearing him say that, the Ice Emperor players all turned to look at him, making Akutsu feel embarrassed!
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