Bang...
"The match is over. Seigaku's Kaitou wins, 7–6."
As the umpire announced the result, everyone from Seigaku began cheering.
After all, with Kaitou's win, Seigaku had already won two matches.
And Horio hadn't even played yet. At this point, Seigaku had practically already won the whole match.
"That was close. That Spinning Snake Shot just barely landed out."
Fuji watched where Waka Hirō's Spinning Snake Shot had landed and looked surprised, but Inui was certain it wouldn't have landed in.
"If he lowered his body, he might be able to hit a Snake Shot.
"But the Spinning Snake Shot requires more than just the right form. It also takes day-after-day practice with a whip-like swing."
"That does sound a lot like Kaitou's style."
"Due to the weather, the match will be suspended for one hour."
Since it was too hot, the umpire announced a one-hour break.
The players from both teams dispersed, and the Second Singles match would resume in an hour.
"Horio, there you are! We've been looking everywhere for you."
"Oh, it's you guys. What's up?"
"Nothing much. Kaitou won his match, and the umpire said there'd be a one-hour break."
"Oh, I see. Then come get me in an hour."
Horio wasn't surprised to hear that Kaitou had won. The one-hour break, on the other hand, was hard for him to accept.
It was just a match. Wouldn't it be better to finish early and go home early? So what if it was a little hot?
"Horio, don't fall asleep! Ryoma's up next.
"I heard Kamishiro Reiji, Ryoma's opponent, is Coach Hanamura's finest work. Aren't you worried?"
After finally finding Horio, Katsuro and Katsuo saw how unconcerned he looked. They both wondered if he was really on Seigaku's team.
"What's there to worry about? Even