Chapter 217

But none of that is the point.

Sanada Genichiro came today to collect data on Kamishiro Aki.

As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never lose a hundred battles!

Besides, he also wanted to see exactly where Kamishiro Aki's strength lay, since he managed to defeat Atobe Keigo.

Shortly after, the second doubles match began.

Jundao Xiangnan's second doubles pair was Tanaka Yohei and Tanaka Kohei.

Two twins, so cute, definitely boys.

If he hadn't known this was a men's team tennis tournament, the Shendaiqiu Society would have truly thought those two were women.

They were simply too effeminate.

Opposing them were Kabaji Munehiro and Mukahi Gakuto.

Kamishiro Aki thought they would surely win.

But they did not.

Although those two looked effeminate, because they were twins,

their doubles synergy was excellent.

They defeated Kabaji Munehiro and Mukahi Gakuto with a score of 6:3.

Although a bit surprised, it was within expectations.

The doubles pairing of Kabaji Munehiro and Mukahi Gakuto was deliberately arranged by Sakaki Taro.

He just wanted to see if such a combination was possible.

But obviously, it was not.

Kabaji Munehiro seemed more suited to singles.

Then came the first doubles match.

Jundao Xiangnan's first doubles pair was Kiriyama Daichi and Ota Sho.

A very strange combination: one extremely short, the other extremely tall.

The one named Kiriyama Daichi stood at a height of 195!

Even taller than Kabaji Munehiro.

And his muscle mass was more developed than Kabaji Munehiro's!

A middle school student, yet possessing the physique of a university student.

Hanamura Aoi is truly a coach skilled at discovering good material.

However, their combination was far too flashy.

They were no match at all for Shishido Ryo and Ootori Chotaro.

The final score was 6:2.

The first two sets were lost to probing and the sudden tactic of a tall-and-short pairing.

After that, they did not lose again.

Thus, the doubles matches became one win and one loss.

Kamishiro Aki felt a slight secret joy in his heart.

Because he could now take the court.

He was actually somewhat grateful that Sakaki Taro had arranged for Kabaji Munehiro and Mukahi Gakuto to play doubles today.

If it had been Inui Sadaharu and Kabaji Munehiro, or Inui Sadaharu and Mukahi Gakuto,

there might have been no opportunity.

Immediately after came singles number three.

Jundao Xiangnan's singles number three was Wakato Hiroshi.

He was a player who greatly enjoyed imitating professional tennis players' styles.

His opponent was Akutagawa Jirou.

At that moment, Akutagawa Jirou walked onto the court looking as if he hadn't woken up.

Seeing this, Wakato Hiroshi wore a look of disdain and said,

"Oh my, oh my, oh my!"

"So you are Jirou?"

"Let me tell you, I have always been looking forward to your Magic Volley."

Immediately, he extended his hand, intending to shake hands with Akutagawa Jirou.

Akutagawa Jirou, looking half-asleep, shook his hand.

It was the first time Wakato Hiroshi had encountered such a casual opponent.

He felt a little annoyed inside.

Then he spoke.

"Then, I shall decide on my opponent for this match."

He was seen taking a hat out of his pocket and flinging it into the air.

The hat spun once and fell; Wakato Hiropei quickly caught it and put it on backwards.

"Transformation!"

Anyway, Kamishiro Aki was left dumbfounded.

Anime is one thing, but this is reality.

There really are people this chuunibyou.

Honestly couldn't bear to watch.

And Akutagawa Jirou seemed to have completely missed it.

Because he hadn't woken up yet.

Then, he let out a yawn.

"Haah~"

Right after, he returned to the baseline to wait for the umpire's announcement.

Seeing this, Mahoto Hiro suddenly flared up.

"This guy! How dare he ignore my transformation!"

"Watch me take you down!"

At this moment, the umpire said.

"Now beginning the No. 3 singles match. Jundao Xiangnan's Mahoto Hiro will serve!"

Then, Mahoto Hiro caught the tennis ball.

At this moment Akutagawa Jirou still hadn't woken up, but he had already taken his ready-to-return stance.

Seeing this, Mahoto Hiro served directly!

"Pa!"

The tennis ball flew quickly over the net!

Just when he thought he'd score, Akutagawa Jirou lightly swung his racket.

The ball hit the ground, bounced, and was sent straight back by his racket.

"Pa!"

The ball clipped the net, crossed over, and landed.

Seeing this, the umpire hurriedly called the score.

"15:0!"

Seeing this scene, Mahoto Hiro was dumbfounded.

How could this be.

And Kamishiro Aki was also stunned.

That Mahoto Hiro's ball speed was actually this slow.

When watching the anime before, he'd seen him going back and forth evenly with Kaido Kaoru.

And the result was just this?

Even the not-even-opening-his-eyes Akutagawa Jirou could return it.