Metropolitan Conference competition venue.

I have to say that tennis is really a super popular sport in this world. There are already several large tennis parks in the Tokyo area alone, not to mention other scattered tennis courts.

However, despite this, this will only meet the scale of the competition.

Souji Hata led Yamabuki and his team to the competition venue. In one sentence, everyone was the enemy.

Looking at the crowd around him, Dongfang Yamei said with a smile: "No matter how many times I see it, I will always find it very lively."

Muromachi Juji shook his head.

"It's a pity that a large number of teams will be eliminated today alone."

The top four teams in the Metropolitan Competition, as well as the teams resurrected through the losing team's resurrection match, a total of five teams have qualified to enter the Kanto Competition.

In today's competition, the top four teams will be selected.

As for the champion, he will be selected in another competition a week later.

The process is very simple. Yamabuki's goal today is to get the qualification to enter the Kanto Competition first.

...

"I said, what on earth is going on with this grouping list!"

"Why! Why does our school have to meet the Ice Emperor!"

"We will meet Qingxue."

Seed schools naturally have the privileges of seed schools. In order to avoid a collision between two strong schools at the beginning, the competition organizing committee will disperse the four schools with the highest probability of entering the top four based on past competition results.

Come.

Therefore, today's game will be boring for Yamabuki.

According to the information collected from Muromachi's ten surveys, Soji Hata did not have to play at all. He played doubles in the first row, and placed Sengoku Seijun in singles three, Toyama Kintaro in singles two, and Akutsu in singles one. After that, Souji Hata began to plan to play on the court.

It's gone around a lot.

"Then, the game will be left to you. You shouldn't lose."

Looking at the gentle smile of Soji Hatada, everyone in Yamabuki felt a chill in their hearts, and a shuddering feeling arose spontaneously.

"Won't lose!!!"

"Ah, very good."

Souji Hatada nodded.

"Then, today's score will end with 6-0."

Everyone in Shanchui was stunned.

6-0! Is this what you mean by not losing?

Seemingly not noticing the surprise in the eyes of everyone in Yamabuki, Souji Hatada walked away lightly, leaving a message at the same time.

"It doesn't matter even if you lose a few points."

When Yamabuki heard this, he just breathed a sigh of relief when Soji Hata's meaningful words came right after.

"There is just a whole week left before the next competition. There are many things that can be done, such as..."

“I will never lose!!!”

...

After Soji Hata calmed down the team members, he began to walk aimlessly in the park alone.

Although many people along the way looked at Souji Hata, who was wearing Yamabuki sportswear, with different looks, Souji Hata didn't take it seriously at all. To be honest, he quite liked walking and felt that he would encounter many interesting things.

,and......

[Daily Commission Three: Hide and Seek]

[For some reason, someone has become more curious about you than ever before. Please avoid them before the end of today's game.]

[Reward: rough stone*10]

This task made Soji Hata feel a little weird.

Interested in me? Who?

...

"Inoue-senpai! Yamabuki's competition venue is here!"

Shiba Saori came outside Yamabuki's competition venue and shouted excitedly.

Tennis Monthly's Inoue looked at this lively and playful back and felt slightly troubled. Are young people today so open-minded in front of their seniors? Maybe it's because I look younger?

"I know, you should be a little quieter."

The movements of the two people naturally attracted the attention of everyone in Yamabuki. Everyone knew Inoue and Yamabuki. After all, it was not the first time that he interviewed Yamabuki. However, because the competition was about to start, everyone did not come.

Say hello in front.

"Starting from now on, the game between Yamabuki Middle School and xx Middle School. Since it is the first match between the two sides, all the games must be played!"

“Please give me more advice!*2”

Looking at Yamabuki Academy, Inoue's eyes mainly focused on the two faces of Toyama Kintaro and Akutsu.

...

"Inoue, if you have a chance, go to Yamabuki and have a look. There is a very interesting player there. Even the current Ryoma is far behind that kid."

Mr. Nanjiro, are you talking about the red-haired first grader?

Inoue immediately eliminated the tall and unkind-looking Akutsu.

According to the information he collected, Akutsu is a third-year player with very short tennis experience and some not-so-positive records.

"Although it is only because of such a short period of time that he became the main candidate for Yamabuki. This talent is worthy of recognition, but the person Mr. Nanjiro is referring to is probably not him!"

Therefore, Inoue immediately changed his goals.

"Kintaro Toyama graduated from Kansai Shitenhoji Elementary School. He only started playing tennis in the sixth grade of elementary school. He has only played tennis for a very short time."

Inoue looked at Kintaro Toyama who had a pure smile and his eyes seemed to have flames burning.

Strictly speaking, there is less information about Kintaro Toyama than Akutsu, but judging from the fact that Mikiya Banda went to Kansai specifically to bring him to Tentenhoji Temple, there is no doubt that he has high hopes for him, and

, his age is very close to Echizen Ryoma.

Currently, in Inoue's mind, the probability that Toyama Kintaro is the person Echizen Nanjiro mentioned is higher than that of Akutsu, but it is not the highest.

Because the information on his side also showed that Coach Banda’s grandson, Souji Hata, also enrolled in Yamabuki this year. At the same time, he also checked the reports from the company’s Kansai side and found information about Souji Hata.

To be honest, he was shocked. Such a high evaluation and impeccable record made Inoue uncontrollably curious about Souji Hatada. However, the other party seemed to be a person who didn't like to be interviewed very much, which also caused Inoue to

The reports only related to Souji Hatada’s game results, and there was no personal interview with him.

Thinking of this, Inoue also ignited his curiosity to find out what happened, and the sense of mission belonging to a professional reporter filled him with energy.

All in all, my main target today is Souji Hatada!

"Bang!"

"Game, South East, 6-0."

...

"Game, Kita Shinto rice, 6-0."

...

"Game, Qianshi, 6-0."

...

"Game, distant mountains, 6-0."

...

"Game, Akutsu, 6-0."

"The game is over, Yamabuki wins 5-0."

"Thanks for the advice!*2"

Shiba Saori put down the camera in her hand with a look of emotion on her face.

"Yamabuki is worthy of being a frequent player in national competitions. He plays really calmly, but also seriously and rigorously! The importance they attach to every ball can be seen in their eyes."

Inoue also nodded.

"Yes, this year's Yamabuki is really eye-catching and gives people a brand-new feeling. Okay, let's go do the interview too."

"Yes, senior."

The two of them walked all the way to the front of everyone in Shanchui.

“Excellent game.”
To be continued...