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| Tezuka and Inui's match begins. At the beginning, they are playing evenly. But Inui claims that he will take the victory today, reading Tezuka's moves with his data, even his drop shot. Inui also has the strength to keep up with his data, practicing 2.25 times the training menu he gave to Kaidoh. It's obvious that Inui's body is now more toned. Inui's goal had always been to defeat Tezuka ever since he joined the club. The reason why he collected data was to defeat Tezuka as well. His famous "vegetable juice" he developped also served the same purpose. While Oishi was telling Shiba this, Inui already won 4 games. Oishi took his attention off the game for a moment and Tezuka did something that shocked the entire crowd, bringing their current game to a deuce. Tezuka is completely serious now. |
Episode 52: Seigaku's Biggest Crisis
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| The game continues, and Inui's being pressured now. Also, Tezuka has not taken a single step away from where he was first standing. This is the famous "Tezuka Zone". Along with that Tezuka also uses his trump card at full strength, the "Zero shiki " drop shot (in which the ball rolls backwards towards the net). The result of the match is clear. For the next few days, Momoshiro is not at practice. Oishi is very worried and that is definitely showing in his edgy attitude. However, Kikumaru only makes fun of him. This ends up in a quarrel and they claim not to play doubles together anymore. Seeing this nonsense, Tezuka makes them run laps. |
Episode 53: The Momo Who's Returned
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| Where is Momoshiro? Well, he's playing street tennis with Izumi and Fukawa from Gyokurin. Later An drops by and she plays a game with Momoshiro but gets mad at him for going easy on her. This made Momoshiro realize that he too often judged people by the looks and failed to realize their real strength. After knowing this Momoshiro becomes himself again. Little did the two know that Atobe and his gang were watching the 2 from the side. Momoshiro challenges Mukahi (from Hyotei) to a duel but he only plays doubles. Echizen shows up just moments later. But Momoshiro refuses to play doubles with Echizen (and vice versa). Instead, Echizen challenges Atobe. Atobe puts off the challenge for later and Hyotei leaves. Momoshiro returns to the tennis club and Tezuka punishes him by making him run 100 laps. With his return, Oishi and Kikumaru also come to an end with their argument. |
Episode 54: Kaoru's Special Training
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| Ordering of the matches for the Kantou Regional Tournaments are being decided. Unfortunately for Seigaku, their first opponent is Hyotei. As this was taking place, Inoue and Shiba interview the players of Rikkai, mainly Sanada. Sanada claims that Seigaku is not a problem at all, rather Hyotei is the one to look out for. Seigaku train extra hard, knowing they'll be up against strong opponents right from the beginning. Inui also teaches Kaidoh the secret to the success of his Boomerang Snake. At Hyotei, Taki (a regular) gets defeated by Shishido (who was kicked off the regular team for his loss against Tachibana). There is a rule that those who defeat a regular can take their place, but the coach, Sakaki, appointed Hiyoshi in Taki's position instead of Shishido. Shishido runs after him and begs Sakaki to let him back. Shishido even cut his long hair off. Atobe (captain) and also says a few good words for Shishido. In the end, Shishido was allowed back on the team. |
Episode 55: Hyotei Presses Near
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| It is time to register for the Regional tournament. Seigaku members gather but realize Oishi hasn't arrived. Unfortunately he injured his wrist helping a pregnant woman. Momoshiro rushes to the hospital to see him. In the end, Oishi gives his place to Momoshiro. Now Momoshiro and Kikumaru play doubles 2 against Hyotei's Mukahi and Oshitari. As for the other players, Inui and Kaidoh are D1, Kawamura S3, Fuji S2 and Tezuka S1. Echizen is left as backup. Doubles 2 match begins, and Hyotei's 200+ members give an overwhelming cheer, dampening Kikumaru's mood. As the match progresses, it seems that Mukahi is also an acrobatic type player, possibly better than Kikumaru. The game doesn't go well for Seigaku, as Kikumaru's performance is hindered by his lack of concentration and his frustration of not being able to play with his original partner. |