In Episode 530, the two men clasped hands tightly, an exchange between two players who were both the aces of their teams.
Sendoh, you really are as infuriating as ever!
Though Sawakita Eiji wore an unwilling expression after the loss, his eyes held respect for his opponent.
Still, that was one hell of a game.
Sendoh smiled and gave Sawakita's hand a firm squeeze.
Likewise, Sawakita. Next time we meet, I'll defeat you.
Sawakita Eiji replied with a smile, "I won't just sit around and wait to lose."
As the two spoke, Fukatsu slowly walked over to Chi Tong.
As Sannoh's captain, he had calmed down considerably, but a trace of unwillingness and grief still lingered deep in his eyes.
Looking at the man before him who had changed the course of the game, he sighed sincerely. "I really have to hand it to you. You actually managed to bring the score back from that kind of desperate situation?"
Chi Tong merely smiled gently and replied calmly, "As long as you persevere, nothing is impossible."
Persevere!
Hearing that, Fukatsu couldn't help rolling his eyes. If perseverance alone could win games, why would Sannoh have lost?
Of course, he did not say that aloud.
Fukatsu took a deep breath and looked Chi Tong directly in the eyes. "Without strength like yours, it would have been impossible to make those plays in the final moments."
In that final offensive stretch, you scored ten points in just twenty seconds and forcibly turned the tide. That was not merely perseverance—it was a display of absolute strength.
Even against a professional team, there probably wouldn't be many people capable of such an unstoppable performance under that kind of pressure.
Respect aside, Fukatsu had just lost the game, so he still felt somewhat stifled and did