Angelization

Marui on the sidelines, didn't understand why it was gold, Fuji next to him, provided an explanation.

"Now it's our turn to fight back, Kirihara."

"Good!"

He tossed the gold arm guard to the sidelines Shiraishi returned to the baseline.

With Kirihara freed from his Demonization and Shiraishi released from his Shiraishi, their true counterattack was just beginning.

Matsudaira Chihiko and Tonin were clearly aware of the weight of the golden arm guards, so they changed their previous demeanor.

On the baseline, Shiraishi tossed the ball up as before and swung it with an extremely standard shot.

However, unlike before, the power and speed of this swing were greatly increased.

The tennis ball he hit combined power and speed; in terms of these two standards, Shiraishi had reached the same level as Tonin.

The receiver Tonin felt the power of the tennis ball, and with a burst of strength in his arm muscles, he returned the ball.

Kirihara moved to the net and swung his racket to hit a volley.

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 5: 15:40"

"His speed has actually increased!"

Matsudaira Chihiko scored with a return shot, not expecting Kirihara to suddenly erupt.

"Didn't Kirihara already withdraw from Demonization? Yet his speed and strength haven't diminished at all."

"It seems the recent incident has awakened new powers in Kirihara as well."

Off the field, Kirihara's performance stunned Chitose and Fuji.

"Next up, Kirihara."

"Don't worry, Shiraishi- Senpai, leave the net play to me."

As the two players on the field each unleashed new powers, Shiraishi and Kirihara were in excellent condition.

"Is this what Angelization is? It seems I was wrong."

Even if Kirihara cannot fully control his Demonization, it doesn't prevent him from activating his Angelization.

Looking into Kirihara's clear eyes, Horio knew that he had truly awakened his Angelization.

Bang...

Bang...

"Court No. 5 score, 40-40"

"What happened? How did those two suddenly become so powerful?"

"It's understandable that the silver-haired middle school student has become so capable, but there's something fishy about the curly-haired middle school student."

Matsudaira Chihiko and Tonin, who had been outscored three times in a row, were filled with questions and had no clue about Kirihara's changes.

"Hmph, I told you, I'll show you what middle schoolers are all about."

Seeing the confusion in their eyes, Kirihara felt quite smug.

Amidst the surprise and confusion of the two high school students, the junior high school students finally began their journey to catch up in points.

Bang...

"Court No. 5 scores, score 4-4"

"Ah! How is this possible! He even returned my serve! How is this possible!"

"Don't panic, Matsudaira."

"But they've become completely different from before!"

I told you to calm down!

In four consecutive sets, Shiraishi Tonin from the baseline, and then Kirihara smashed the ball to score, quickly tying the score between the two.

At this point, Matsudaira Chihiko's mind was in turmoil, and he couldn't listen to any of Tonin's attempts to comfort him.

Seeing that Matsudaira Chihiko's mentality had deteriorated to this point, Tonin grabbed his hair with one hand.

By letting Matsudaira Chihiko speak, Tonin he had crossed the line.

"Oh? Is it finally starting? Tonin."

Off the field, Irie saw that Tonin had become even more serious than before and couldn't help but laugh.

"After Shiraishi removed the weights, I didn't expect that his serve and return speed would increase, but it was only his arm."

His lower body didn't receive any boost; as long as all the returns were concentrated on his left side, they wouldn't be able to maintain that position.

As expected, the weakness of this doubles pair is still you.

After several rounds, the composed Du Tonin also discovered Shiraishi's weakness.

After Shiraishi served the ball, Tonin increased the power and hit the ball to Shiraishi's left.

However, Kirihara was positioned to the left, and when he hit the ball like that, the tennis ball hit Kirihara directly.

Kirihara was unable to block the powerful counterattack from the Tonin and was knocked to the ground.

"Score for Court No. 3, 15-0"

"Kirihara! Are you alright?"

"It's okay, it's not a big problem."

Seeing Kirihara fall to the ground, Shiraishi quickly went over and helped him up.

"I'm angry that they resorted to such tactics to score points."

After pulling Kirihara up, Shiraishi looked across at the other side again, Tonin Matsudaira Chihiko.

Clenching his fist, Shiraishi returned to the backcourt.

When Shiraishi hit the ball, it was Matsudaira's turn to return it.

Like Tonin, he also returned the ball to the left.

The tennis ball flew back, and the unfortunate Kirihara was hit by the ball again and fell to the ground.

"Score for Court No. 3: 30-0"

"The ball's trajectory has been completely predicted..."

"Yes, if this continues, we'll just be at their mercy."

Although it's unclear why Kirihara is still so strong even after relinquishing his Demonization powers, it's obvious that Tonin had been holding back.

Kirihara, who was originally capable of rivaling or even surpassing the Tonin, was once again suppressed.

"The only solution now is for Kirihara to reactivate his Demonization, but once he does, they will collapse from within. The situation is truly terrible."

The junior high school doubles team is in trouble again, and the others on court Court No. 5 are worried once more.

"Hmph, trying to provoke Kirihara into reverting to his Demonization? What a low-level tactic."

But is that all you have? Kirihara, your Angelization must involve more than just this.

Off the field, Horio Tonin disgusted by Toru's actions, but he was more puzzled by the Angelization.

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 3: 40-0"

Tonin Kirihara squarely in the abdomen, knocking him to his knees.

"Hahaha... you bastard, you're pretty good."

At that moment, Kirihara's signature laugh rang out again.

Looking at Kirihara kneeling on the ground, Kaneshiro's expression Tonin solemn.

Kirihara's skin turned red again, and his hair turned white.

That's all.

"Kirihara..."

"Shiraishi finally managed to bring Kirihara back to normal, but now they've messed it up again."

Seeing Kirihara revert to his Demonization, even Atobe from the sidelines felt that victory was impossible.

However, when Kirihara stood up and looked at Tonin was suddenly horrified by Kirihara's gaze.

"How is that possible!"

Hearing Tonin's surprised exclamation, everyone turned their attention to him.

At this moment, Kirihara's appearance is exactly the same as when Demonization, except for his eyes.

Unlike his aggressive gaze when he Demonization, his eyes remained clear at this moment.

"The game isn't over yet, do you think you've already won?"

Kirihara's words sent chills Tonin's spines, while Horio, watching from the sidelines, overturned his previous assumptions.

"It turns out I wasn't entirely wrong. Unlike Senpai Kaitou, who can control Demonization using his strong willpower..."

Kirihara truly utilized the power of Demonization to reach a level where he could awaken Angelization.

Compared to Kirihara's uncontrollable Demonization during the National Tournament finals, he has now finally managed to perfectly utilize the power of Demonization thanks to his love for tennis and his pursuit of victory.

However, this does not mean that he has fully mastered Demonization; it just so happens that this match touched a certain point in Kirihara's heart, which allowed him to successfully do so.

"Did that brat use that demonic power?"

"That's correct. The inner strength suppresses the tyrannical will that has Demonization, and then it is utilized."

The demon also keenly discovered the secret of Kirihara's power, but he wasn't quite sure.

"That's great, Kirihara, you're getting better and better."

"That's right, Shiraishi- Senpai, it's our performance time now."

Shiraishi was pleasantly surprised by Kirihara's change; compared to Yanagi's request, the current situation was undoubtedly better.

Gaining confidence, Shiraishi reached the baseline, tossed the ball in his hand, and hit it.

After Tonin his surprise, Miyabi returned the ball, Kirihara was no longer afraid of Tonin's tricks.

A straight shot was hit with the forehand, and the ball speed increased again.

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 5: 15:40"

The tennis ball flew between Tonin and Matsudaira Chihiko, hitting the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust before scoring.

"What's going on! Shouldn't he be completely unpredictable? Why is he so clever!?"

"Calm down, Matsudaira!"

The power Kirihara displayed after Angelization caused Matsudaira Chihiko to panic again. Although Miyako still Tonin to calm him down as before, his own mindset had begun to slowly change.

"Hmph, the dust has settled. Matsudaira Chihiko and Miyako Tonin have lost their rhythm."

Seeing that the composure in Tonin's eyes was beginning to waver, Horio knew that the middle school student had managed to salvage the situation.

Bang!

Bang!

"Court No. 5 scores, score 5-4"

"Great! We'll win in just one more game!"

"Kirihara is completely different from before."

Compared to his Demonization, he's like an angel now.

Kurazatoza, who had been exhausted from being beaten by Nakagawa Nakagawanaidou the sidelines, had already woken up. When he saw Kirihara jump into the air and Smash Shot, he, as a foreigner, felt as if he had seen an angel.

"It's truly unexpected that the situation has developed to this point."

On the other hand, although Irie said that, neither his tone nor his expression showed much concern.

"No, we absolutely cannot lose, or we'll lose all our dignity as high school students."

At the start of the tenth inning, the players standing at the baseline Tonin a little anxious.

His rhythm was disrupted, and even his serving motion became distorted, resulting in a less powerful serve than before.

Shiraishi swung his backhand and neatly returned the ball.

Tonin to defend hastily and could only manage a Lob Shot.

"You really don't learn your lesson. I'll take this one!"

The tennis ball flew into the air, and Kirihara's figure jumped out.

Bang!

"Court No. 5 scores, 15-0"

"That was incredibly pleasurable!"

After Kirihara landed, he looked at the two people opposite him and actually said Shiraishi's catchphrase.

Upon hearing this, Tonin and Matsudaira Chihiko completely broke down and could no longer maintain their competitive form.