An Serious Fuji

"The next match will be the Second Singles. Both players, please get ready."

"Next up is my appearance."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Fuji."

"Fuji- Senpai, you'd better do your best! If you lose, I won't have a chance to play."

"Don't worry, Horio, I'll definitely give you a chance to play."

In the Seigaku viewing area, Fuji slung his tennis bag over his shoulder, ready to take to the court.

The Seigaku members cheered him on, while Horio looked towards Rikkai Dai.

Kirihara, sporting a seaweed-like hairstyle, looked excited, while Horio seemed to be deep in thought.

"It's best if that scene doesn't happen, or I'll make a lasting impression on you."

"So you're Fuji, the genius of Seigaku? You don't seem to have anything special about you."

I'll show you my true power. Your reputation as a genius will end today.

"Really? Then I hope you'll do well."

Also... Tachibana Kippei already told me.

On the court, Kirihara remained as arrogant as ever, Fuji was unusually serious.

"What happened during your match against Rikkai Dai? Why were only you two sent? Where is your Captain?"

In the audience, where the Fudomine members were sitting, Horio came up to them and asked a question.

"Don't you know what happened? My brother was playing against Kirihara..."

"What... that guy still did something like this? Is Tachibana alright?"

"It's nothing serious, you'll be fine after some rest."

Back in the Seigaku viewing area, Horio's expression was rather grim.

"Fuji- Senpai, you'd better take care of him quickly, otherwise if he does something bad, you won't have a chance to prove yourself."

Looking at Fuji, who hadn't even started the match yet, Horio spoke in a cold tone. At the same time, Horio's cold words reached the ears of Rikkai Dai and the other teams.

"What did that guy mean by what he just said? What bad things did he say?"

"That Horio guy, every time he makes that face, it feels like you're facing a devil."

"The bad things he mentioned... could it be what Kirihara and Tachibana Kippei did during the match between Rikkai Dai?"

"The worst thing... is probably using tennis balls to hurt people."

Those who had interacted with Horio could probably understand what Horio meant, Rikkai Dai looked serious when they heard Horio speak.

"How dare you look down on me? Then I'll teach Fuji Syusuke a lesson right in front of you."

Kirihara was somewhat displeased by Horio's words; his pride had been provoked by Horio's remarks.

"Even if you hadn't said it, I would have done it anyway."

Fuji didn't react much to Horio's words, but instead solemnly Horio.

"The match begins, with Seigaku from Fuji serving."

From the start of the match, Fuji made no attempt to hide anything.

The Disappearing Serve, was hit directly, and the tennis ball, constantly changing position, flew towards Kirihara.

Bang...

"Seigaku score, 15:0"

"Ah... that serve just disappeared."

The Rikkai Dai students had clearly never seen such a serve before and were taken Fuji Fuji's serve.

"Don't just stand there, the ball's coming again."

Seeing Kirihara somewhat dazed after being hit, Fuji reminded him.

Then came another Disappearing Serve. Kirihara, believing he had read the trajectory of the ball, confidently went to receive it.

Bang...

"Seigaku's score: 30-0"

"Fuji has improved again."

"Such precise ball control, like threading a needle."

Seeing Fuji's exquisite tennis skills, the Seigaku members all marveled at how much stronger he had become.

Only Horio watched the game with a frown, as if the process of the match was completely unimportant.

Bang...

"Seigaku's score: 40-0"

Bang...

"Seigaku scores, score 1-0"

"You're really amazing. Otherwise, it would be so boring."

Despite losing the game (a clean Kirihara), Kirihara didn't let the loss get him down; he remained excited and prepared to serve.

A high-speed serve was hit, and the tennis ball flew rapidly towards Fuji. After landing, the tennis ball flew straight towards Fuji's face.

"Hmph, we have someone Outer Spin Serve is even better than yours."

Fuji immediately took a step forward and swung his right racket.

Kirihara retaliated again, hitting Lob Shot, and Fuji saw the opportunity and was about to jump and smash.

Unexpectedly, the tennis ball suddenly turned in the air, and Fuji changed his posture.

He turned in mid-air and returned the shot with a backhand.

Bang

15:0

Kirihara's strategy did not affect Fuji calmly responded to the following shots.

"Seigaku score, 30:0"

"Seigaku's score: 40-0"

"Not bad, genius Fuji Syusuke, but I won't let you succeed so easily."

After conceding several goals in a row, Kirihara also found a way to limit Fuji.

By using a series of high returns, Fuji was kept on the baseline.

After several rounds of continuous fighting, Kirihara seized an opportunity and delivered a smash.

For the smash, Fuji turned around and the Brown Bear Drop and hit.

The racket deflected the force of the tennis smash, then bounced high into the air, flying towards Kirihara's backcourt.

Seeing his spike returned, Kirihara hurriedly backed away, tripped, and fell to the ground.

"Seigaku scores, score 2-0"

"I never expected this to happen; Kirihara was actually getting beaten up."

"As expected of Seigaku's genius, Fuji Syusuke, he's really amazing. That Kirihara is no match for him at all."

"I think Seigaku will win this match again. Kirihara was completely outmatched."

Kirihara didn't get up immediately after falling, as the surrounding chatter continued to bother him.

"Kirihara, are you alright? Can you continue the match?"

Seeing that Kirihara was still lying on the ground, the referee quickly came over to check the situation.

"It's okay, I can keep playing."

Kirihara propped himself up and turned to look at Fuji.

Kirihara, who had stood up again, had red eyes and his aura had become even more violent.

Horio, watching from the sidelines, sharpened his gaze upon witnessing this scene.

Fuji ignored Kirihara's change and returned to the baseline to use the Disappearing Serve.

A serve of equal power was hit, but this time Kirihara's speed and power were increased, allowing him to return the Disappearing Serve.

Seeing his serve returned, Fuji wasn't surprised; instead, he immediately retaliated.

Seeing the trajectory of Fuji 'Fuji return shot, Kirihara hit a low drop shot.

Fuji at the baseline, quickly moved to the net to receive the ball, but his hasty return resulted in Fuji hitting a Lob Shot.

Before Fuji could react, he was struck in the right knee by a heavy forehand counterattack from Kirihara suddenly appeared.

"Ah!"

A scream echoed throughout the arena, but the scream did not come from Fuji, who had been hit, but from Kirihara, who had hit Fuji.

"Horio doesn't want it. I'll handle it myself."

Fuji, who was lying on the ground, spoke up at this moment.