readytorunbook #172 - The game begins, against Qingxue
#172 - The game begins, against Qingxue
In the Seigaku team, Tezuka Kunimitsu's gaze was solemn.
In their first year, they didn't know Yukimura's strength.
But.
In the subsequent matches, they witnessed Yukimura's terror.
Only then did they understand the gap between themselves and Yukimura.
At this moment.
Yukimura, in everyone's eyes, was so powerful.
"This is one of the Kanto Big Four teams!"
Inoue Mamoru held up his camera, constantly taking pictures.
"Rikkaidai's Kanto sixteen consecutive championships are finally about to be born!"
What a glorious achievement.
In history, no one has ever been able to achieve such a record.
The other spectators looked at the atmosphere created by these four teams and couldn't help but swallow.
Some people even had cold sweat starting to break out on their foreheads.
Hyotei, excluding the regular players, had nearly 200 cheerleaders standing outside the court.
Yamabuki was the same.
Even Seigaku had a large number of cheerleaders.
In contrast.
Yukimura didn't allow so many cheerleaders to come.
If too many came, the scene would definitely be uncontrollable.
So he only allowed the best from the first, second, and third years to come.
The other players became spectators watching the match.
Ten minutes later,
the four teams left their original positions and returned to their respective match areas.
The opponents for the semi-finals had already been decided this morning.
Hyotei's opponent was Yamabuki Middle School!
This also meant that Seishun Gakuen's opponent was Rikkaidai.
Inside the match court.
Tezuka didn't feel regret after initially learning that their opponent was Rikkaidai.
After all, this kind of thing is uncontrollable.
It was decided by drawing lots.
"Just don't lose too badly."
On the coach's bench, Ryuzaki Sumire still had a faint smile on her face.
However, this hope.
Ryuzaki Sumire also knew was very slim.
Rikkaidai's strength was far stronger than theirs.
There was a 99% chance that Rikkaidai would win all three matches.
So, Ryuzaki Sumire could only place the chance of winning on the doubles matches.
Not asking for all victories.
Even if it was one win and one loss.
Then the singles players could go up.
Tezuka Kunimitsu and Fuji Syusuke were enough to contend with Rikkaidai's players.
"Coach, don't worry, I will do my best!"
Momoshiro Takeshi looked at the coach and guaranteed, "We won't give up!"
"Hiss."
Kaido Kaoru didn't speak.
Just from what he showed, everyone knew.
"Go!"
"Just play seriously, as for winning or losing, just do your best!"
Ryuzaki Sumire didn't say what she wanted to say in the end.
With Ryuzaki Sumire's state of mind, she had long since taken a detached view of the outcome of the match.
Because of what she did—···
"Coach Ryuzaki."
Yukimura looked at Coach Ryuzaki beside him, "In this match, Rikkaidai will not show mercy."
Ryuzaki Sumire felt the seriousness in Yukimura's tone.
No matter what the reason.
Showing mercy in a match is the greatest disrespect to the opponent.
"I know, with your personality, Yukimura Seiichi, you wouldn't do such a thing as showing mercy."
Ryuzaki Sumire smiled, "Just play well."
At this time.
The two teams' Doubles Pair Two had already begun warming up.
"Now, the match that is about to begin is the semi-final of the Kanto Tournament, Rikkaidai versus Seishun Gakuen!"
The referee continued, "The first Doubles Pair Two match will begin in ten minutes, please have both participating players prepare."
Ten minutes of preparation time.
Is enough!
Moreover, Seishun Gakuen could take the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the tactics.
"It's finally about to begin!"
Outside the court, Inoue Mamoru and Shiba Saori both looked stern.
The other spectators also stared intently at the court.
Although they knew who would win, this kind of match was completely a feast in their eyes.
Ten minutes flashed by.
"Now, the first Doubles Pair Two match will begin, please have both participating players enter the court!"
Immediately after, the referee's voice came.
Rikkaidai Doubles Pair Two: Marui Bunta (Third Year), Jack Kuwahara (Third Year).
Seishun Academy Doubles: Momoshiro Takeshi (Second Year), Kaido Kaoru (Second Year)
The four stood facing each other in front of the net.
After shaking hands, they returned to their respective positions.
"Match start! One game! Seishun Gakuen Momoshiro Takeshi's service game!"
Baseline.
Momoshiro Takeshi held the tennis ball in his hand, looking at the opposite side.
"Rikkaidai's Golden Pair."
Momoshiro Takeshi was very clear about Marui Bunta and Jack Kuwahara.
Whether it was teamwork or strength, they were above him and Kaido Kaoru.
Originally, the two were singles players.
But for the sake of victory in the match, this was the best choice.
"Viper! You understand, right!?"
Momoshiro Takeshi shouted at Kaido Kaoru.
"Hiss."
Kaido Kaoru's eyes flashed with light, and he said in a deep voice, "Let's begin."
The words fell.
Momoshiro Takeshi directly threw the tennis ball in his hand high,
His legs exerted force, and his body leaped up.
The tennis racket in his hand aimed at the tennis ball and swung down!
Bang! The racket hit the tennis ball, and suddenly a dull hitting sound was emitted.
The tennis ball was spinning rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it swept across the net.
"Bullet Serve!"
Outside the court, Yanagi Renji looked at this ball hit by Momoshiro Takeshi and said lightly.
"Too slow!"
Kirihara looked at Momoshiro Takeshi's serve and curled his lips.
Even Echizen Ryoma could easily counterattack.
Dong! The tennis ball landed beside Kuwahara's feet.
Stirring up a cloud of dust.
Jack Kuwahara's eyes narrowed.
"Don't even think about flying out of my baseline!"
Jack Kuwahara took a step, his figure disappearing in place like lightning.
When Jack Kuwahara reappeared, he had already arrived at the landing point of the tennis ball.
His left arm was raised high, and he slammed down heavily the moment the tennis ball bounced!
With a muffled bang, the sound of the airburst spread to the entire court.
"Hiss."
Kaido Kaoru made a strange sound, his eyes narrowed, and his body quickly moved backward.
His arm was bent, forming an extremely strange posture.
"Here it comes! Kaido's Snake Shot!"
Seeing Kaido Kaoru's movements, the Seigaku players suddenly became excited.
Whoosh!
Kaido Kaoru's arm was like a snake's body! His body stretched, and he took a step.
Bang! The racket hit the tennis ball, making a huge sound!
!!!!!
After the tennis ball drew an arc in the air, it bypassed Marui Bunta and fell towards the ground in the mid-court.
"I said! Don't even think about scoring!"
Jack Kuwahara snorted coldly.
His figure quickly rushed forward, the speed so fast that even afterimages appeared.
Abruptly.
The tennis ball had already touched the ground!
And at this time, Jack Kuwahara's figure had already appeared at the landing point.
Whoosh! In the next second, the direction in which the tennis ball bounced quickly bounced in the opposite direction.
"Naive!"
Jack Kuwahara's eyes turned cold, and his body suddenly accelerated!
"What!!"
Seeing Jack Kuwahara's movements, everyone around narrowed their eyes constantly.
Accelerated again!?
How could it be?