"Chotaro, we're not bad either. Let's show them what we can do!
We've still got Captain, Atobe, and Akutsu coming up!" Shishido was already standing near the center of the court.
As if he'd noticed Chotaro's unease, Shishido spoke softly.
"Whoo... Got it, Shishido. Let's give it our all!"
Chotaro took a deep breath and relaxed.
"Professor, are you playing doubles? Then let me see how far your Data Tennis has come." Inui watched Yanagi Renji walk onto the court, his gaze full of caution.
There was also a hint of anticipation.
"Go, Hyotei! Go, Hyotei!"
"Go, Rikkai Dai!"
"Come on, Rikkai Dai!"
Both schools' cheering squads were giving it their all, shouting at the top of their lungs to encourage their teams.
The cheers from either side rose and fell in waves.
"The match begins! Hyotei to serve!"
At the referee's announcement, Chotaro, standing behind the baseline, narrowed his eyes.
He tossed the tennis ball into the air!
As the ball reached its peak, Chotaro swung his racket in an instant, striking it squarely!
One Ball, One Spirit!
Thwack!
A tremendous crack rang out. The ball vanished as soon as it left the racket!
Then it suddenly appeared at Yanagi Renji's feet, bounced up, and shot off the court!
"What? I can't see it!"
Yanagi Renji felt a gust of air skim past his leg, and then the ball flew off the court!
"The ball disappeared. Interesting!"
Yagyuu adjusted his glasses, a glint of sharpness flashing in his eyes.
"Strategist, they're pretty interesting! Looks like we can have some fun this time!"
Hearing Yagyuu's words, Yanagi Renji replied calmly,
"Give me two more balls!"
Yanagi Renji was brimming with confidence!
"Point, Hyotei! Score: 15–0!"
The referee's announcement sent a stir through the crowd.
"What kind of serve was that?