Time was a bit tight in the afternoon, as we only had two rounds of competition in total.
However, because the Higa Junior High School Tennis Club itself does not have many members, there are not many people left at the moment.
It is foreseeable that tomorrow's game will be even more intense.
On the way, the members gathered together in twos and threes.
They were telling each other what happened in today's ranking match.
Such a scene would not have been possible when Harumi Saotome was in charge of the tennis club.
At that time, the tennis club was like a backwater, and Harumi Saotome would not care about the lives of ordinary club members.
Free practice is what ordinary club members like them have heard most often from Harumi Saotome.
"Tomorrow it should be Amuro's turn to compete with Akai-senpai, right?"
On the way home, Mu Shou suddenly thought of something.
An Shijin specially arranged Akai and him to be in the same group, probably because he wanted to test the opponent's strength.
Moreover, Amuro's group is composed of third-year students who are not weak in strength.
"Yes, the ranking competition should be almost over tomorrow."
An Shijin nodded.
The foundation of Higa Junior High School Tennis Club is still too shallow.
The background naturally refers to the number of people in the tennis club.
Hyotei is naturally one of the best in this aspect. The Hyotei Tennis Club with more than 200 members has always been one of the richest families in Kanto.
The number of talents they can attract is several times that of Higa Junior High School.
The same is true for Li Hai Da.
Dominated in Kanto all year round, Rikkai University is the only school in Kanagawa Prefecture. Almost all new students in Kanagawa Prefecture who are interested in tennis will choose to join this school.
On the other hand, Higa Junior High School has been in such bad shape for so many years that the reputation of the tennis club within the school is not good.
Not to mention attracting talents.
In Okinawa Prefecture, Higa Junior High School’s tennis club is not even top-notch.
An Shijin has a long and arduous road ahead.
...
The next day.
The second round of the school ranking competition begins again.
The defeated members joined the audience. After yesterday's fermentation, the number of viewers attracted today is even greater than yesterday.
In many people's minds, this is the first time the tennis club has held an event like an intramural ranking tournament, and their curiosity drives them to come and watch.
As the competition enters its final day, the intensity becomes even more intense.
Kai, Taira Furuba, Chinen Kan and other freshmen who were recruited by Amuro Jin and Kite early on began to show their true strength.
Everything stems from what An Shijin said yesterday.
"We are in the first grade. If we want to convince the public, we must show our absolute strength to convince everyone."
So the result of today's game was simply one-sided, with a uniform score of 6:0 hanging high on the bulletin board in front of the stadium's office.
One round, two rounds.
Until the last round when the official roster of players was determined, Kai and others passed the test with a complete victory.
This gap has also made many people realize the reality clearly.
Although the official roster of players has been released, there is still one last game to play.
That is a competition between official team members.
Although it is an insignificant game, no one wants to admit defeat.
It is very embarrassing to lose in front of everyone.
And in this last match, An Shijin’s opponent is officially Shuji Akai.
...
"Please give me more advice!"
Akai Shuji gently pushed up his glasses and stretched out his hand.
The last disastrous defeat at Zhuoqiu Club is still fresh in my mind.
Now back on the tennis court, Akai Shuji wants to see if Amuro Jin's tennis attainments are as high as Zhuo Qiu's.
"Come on Akai!"
"We must find our place again!"
At this moment, a very familiar voice from Akai came from outside the stadium.
He turned around and saw that everyone from Zhuoqiu Club was actually here.
Naturally, everyone in Zhuoqiu Club had heard about the big event of the tennis club holding an intramural ranking match. As Akai's friends, they naturally came to cheer Akai on.
Seeing that Akai finally became an official member of Higa Junior High School Tennis Club, they were very happy for Akai.
"Really... wouldn't it be too embarrassing if we lose!"
A warm current surged through Akai's heart, and when he raised his hand, his legs rebounded sharply and the racket slammed down hard.
Akai, who is in the third grade, is much taller than Anshijin, and his jump-shooting serve made many people exclaim.
Shuji Akai's move to the net after serving was without any hesitation, and he was almost over half court in the blink of an eye.
"That's right! Akai-senpai, your attainments in tennis are much higher than Zhuo Qiu."
The figure of An Shijin suddenly appeared behind Tennis, and his comment-like speech made Akai tighten his grip on the racket in his hand.
Akai felt a little uncomfortable being lectured like this by a junior.
This can be seen from the notification sound that sounded next to An Shijin's ears.
"Ding! Emotion point 267 from Shuji Akai."
The corners of An Shijin's mouth raised slightly. Sure enough, fresh leeks can still withstand harvesting.
Facing Akai, Anshijin didn't need to think about the problem of using too much force. After a low cry, he fired a super half-volley that lit up Akai Shuji's pupils.
That golden shadow disappeared fleetingly in his sight.
Boom!
This ball almost fit perfectly with Akai Shuji's pivot foot, and he had no time to react as he had exhausted all his old strength and yet had no new strength.
"Game, An Shijin, 15:0."
The referee for this game was still Principal Koishikawa, and even he was shocked by this goal.
Such a powerful and swift half-volley made Koishikawa's evaluation of Amuro Jin rise again.
Although he didn't see the ball clearly, he was shocked.
This is actually a tennis game played by a first grader?!
"Akai-senpai, it doesn't matter if you try harder."
An Shijin said with a smile.
He wanted to add another fire to Akai's heart so that he could make a systematic evaluation of Akai's strength.
By the way, you can also harvest a fresh crop of leeks.
"Ah..."
Akai Shuji tightened his grip on the tennis ball in his hand. After all, he was once a well-known genius in youth tennis in the Kansai region.
Akai, who came to Okinawa because of his parents' job change and entered Higa Junior High School, encountered such a powerful opponent as Jin Amuro in the sport of tennis for the first time.
The long-lost blood and passion in my heart were awakened again.
boom!
It is still a jump-smash high-speed serve, and the ball speed of this ball is even faster than the previous ball.
After serving, Akai also hit the net again. The last ball was suppressed by Amurojin and it didn't seem to bring much blow to him.
"interesting!"
An Shijin's figure flashed, and he took the position in advance and once again drew his shoulders.
Super half volley!
boom!
With the help of Amurojin's terrifying ball control, the ball was still aimed at Akai's pivot foot.
This is the most difficult path for volley players to hit back.
tread!
A cold light flashed in Akai's eyes, and his figure with one foot was as light as a willow leaf.
The rebounding tennis ball hit Akai's diagonal leap backwards.
boom!
Akai's backhand drew a short straight line that hit the front court.
The ball passed through An Shijin's frontcourt instantly.