Chapter 41

The reason he practiced every day was all for the match against Tezuka Kunimitsu, right?

That was what Kamishiro Aki thought.

However, that didn't matter.

What was important now was that he needed to go to a tennis club.

He wanted to incorporate Thunder Breathing into his serves.

If he could master this, perhaps he could hit a ball speed exceeding the Mach serve!

The more Kamishiro Aki thought about it, the more excited he became.

He practiced at the tennis club all night.

Finally, he skillfully applied Thunder Breathing to his serve.

Tonight, Kamishiro Aki slept very soundly.

The next day, he got up early.

Because today was the match against Seigaku.

There were two matches today.

And they were happening simultaneously.

One was Yamabuki Middle School and Ginka Middle School competing for third place in the Metropolitan Tournament.

But for this one, you didn't even need to think to know.

Yamabuki Middle School would definitely win.

Ginka Middle School was no match at all.

And then there was the match everyone was watching.

Seishun Academy versus Hyotei Academy.

Kamishiro Aki arrived at the venue early.

And he discovered that he was actually the first one there.

Even Atobe Keigo and Oshitari Yuushi hadn't arrived.

Seeing this, he decided to go buy an iced cola to quench his thirst.

Although it was still early in the morning,

the weather was already very hot.

When he went to buy the iced cola, he saw Akutsu Jin.

At the same time, Akutsu Jin also saw him.

Subsequently, Akutsu Jin walked straight toward Kamishiro Aki.

Although he didn't know what Akutsu Jin wanted to do,

Kamishiro Aki wasn't afraid at all.

When it came to fighting, he couldn't beat him.

When it came to playing, it was the same.

As for a sneak attack, that was even more impossible.

Before Kamishiro Aki could think much, Akutsu Jin was already in front of him.

He didn't speak, but silently took out a 100-yen coin and put it into the vending machine.

He chose a chestnut-flavored soda.

"Clang!"

The soda can fell, and he bent down to pick it up.

Akutsu Jin opened the can, took a sip, and said to Kamishiro Aki,

"Kamishiro Aki, losing to you yesterday was because I underestimated you."

"But today, I will definitely beat you!"

Today!?

Huh?

Is this guy Akutsu Jin not awake yet?

There was no match against Yamabuki today!

But thinking about it carefully, this guy didn't even want to learn tennis techniques.

How could he possibly pay attention to the tournament structure?

Seeing this, Kamishiro Aki took a sip of iced cola and said,

"Akutsu, I think you've got it wrong."

"Today's matches are only Hyotei vs. Seigaku and you guys, Yamabuki vs. Ginka Middle School."

"There is no match between us."

Hearing this, Akutsu Jin, who was just about to take a sip of soda, froze.

He looked at Kamishiro Aki with an expression of disbelief.

Seeing this, Kamishiro Aki said again,

"It must be that old man Bandai who lied to you again, saying there was a match, right?"

Hearing this, Akutsu Jin suddenly realized.

Then he downed the soda and crushed the can.

His expression also became terrifying.

"That damn old man!"

"How dare he lie to me! I'm going to make him suffer later!"

After saying that, he started walking back.

Seeing this, Kamishiro Aki shook his head.

He hoped there wouldn't be any casualties.

Thinking of this, he felt he should intervene a little.

After all, he was the one who reminded Akutsu Jin.

If Akutsu Jin really went to beat up Bandai Ganya, he wouldn't be able to stay out of it.

He said to Akutsu Jin,

"If you really want to play me again, then participate in the Kanto Tournament."

"If you don't get eliminated, we will face each other again."

"My position is still Singles 3."

"At the same time, I hope you learn more tennis techniques."

"Although your athletic ability is formidable, tennis is not a sport you can win just by speed and power."

After speaking, without waiting for Akutsu Jin's reply, Kamishiro Aki walked toward the reporting area without looking back.

Watching Kamishiro Aki's departing back,

Akutsu Jin fell into deep thought.

He realized that he seemed to have really started to like tennis.

At this time, Dan Taichi ran over.

He said,

"Akutsu-senpai, so you were here!"

"Coach Bandai is looking for you, it seems like something urgent."

Hearing this, Akutsu Jin remembered.

That old man Bandai Ganya had lied to him.

He had to go back and settle the score with him!

He muttered to himself as he walked,

"Kamishiro Aki, then we'll see each other at the Kanto Tournament!"

Then, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

Seeing this, Dan Taichi hurriedly asked.

"Akutsu-senpai, what were you just talking about with Kamishiro Aki?"

"You seem very happy."

Hearing this, Akutsu Jin was very unhappy.

He roared directly at Dan Taichi.

"You brat, don't worry about so much."

"Also, don't follow me!"

Dan Taichi nodded and shouted,

"Okay! Akutsu-senpai!"

But he still followed behind Akutsu Jin.

Akutsu Jin just glanced at him and didn't say anything else.

And at this time, Kamishiro Aki had already returned to the reporting area.

As a result, he found that he had actually become the last one!

Good grief!

Can these people teleport?

He only went to buy a bottle of iced cola, and they had already arrived?

At this time, Atobe Keigo teased,

"Oh my, it seems our ace is going to have to clean the warehouse."

"It's really something to look forward to."

Kamishiro Aki was speechless.

This guy Atobe Keigo, after getting familiar, was really not polite to him.

At the same time, Akutagawa Jiro laughed,

"Kamishiro, it's good that you're here to keep me company!"

Huh?

Akutagawa Jiro was actually late?

But it was entirely possible; with his constitution of not being able to wake up even when sleeping, he could even fall asleep while walking on the road.

At this time, Akutagawa Jiro said again,

"And Atobe, he's with us too."

Hearing this, Kamishiro Aki rolled his eyes at Atobe Keigo.

"Captain Atobe, so you were late too. Oh my, I'm also really looking forward to you cleaning the warehouse."

Atobe Keigo wanted to say something,

but Sakaki Taro didn't give him the chance.

"Alright, since everyone is here, let's report."

"I'll say the list once."

"Doubles 2, Mukahi Gakuto, Oshitari Yuushi!"

"Doubles 1, Shishido Ryo, Ohtori Chotaro!"

"Singles 3, Akutagawa Jiro!"

"Singles 2, Atobe Keigo!"

"Singles 1, Kamishiro Aki!"

"That is all!"

Hearing this, Kamishiro Aki was very surprised.

This time, they actually arranged him in Singles 1.

Seeing this, he hurriedly asked,

"Coach Sakaki, why am I in Singles 1?"

Hearing this question, Atobe Keigo laughed,

"What, you're not happy about being the final act?"

Not happy?

He was extremely unhappy.

This meant he might not have a match to play.

In this way, he would lose out on some points.

Sakaki Taro looked at Kamishiro Aki and said,

"Seigaku might arrange Tezuka Kunimitsu in Singles 2 or Singles 1."

"So I want to put you in Singles 1."

"If Atobe meets Tezuka, then you are very likely to meet Fuji Syusuke."

"These two strong enemies of Seigaku are not easy to deal with, no matter which one it is."

Hearing this explanation, Kamishiro Aki accepted it.

It did make a lot of sense.

Following Ryuzaki Sumire's approach, this decision should be made.

Because the current match was already different from the direction in the anime.

Therefore, Kamishiro Aki had no way to confirm who he would definitely meet.

After Kamishiro Aki had no more questions, Sakaki Taro asked the others.

"Does anyone else have any questions?"

The others shook their heads.

Seeing this, Sakaki Taro nodded.

"Good, then let's report!"

Subsequently, he handed the form to the staff.

After the staff confirmed that all participants were present, they stamped it.

At the same time, the system's voice rang in Kamishiro Aki's mind.

"Ding! Hello Host, you have a new point task!"

"The point task is as follows!"

"If you have the opportunity to play, winning the match will earn you one point!"

"If your representative, Hyotei Academy, wins, you will earn one point!"

"Winning the Metropolitan Tournament championship will earn you one point!"

Hearing this point task,

Kamishiro Aki's eyes burst with brilliance!

Good grief!

If you put it that way, it could be three points!

Even if Atobe Keigo and the others were very capable and won the match early on,

that would still be a guaranteed two points!

Not a loss, not a loss!

Kamishiro Aki now only wanted to know who Seigaku's Singles 1 was.

Subsequently, they entered the venue.

At the same time, he also saw Seigaku entering.

When both sides were ready,

the umpire shouted to the whole arena,

"The match between Seishun Academy vs. Hyotei Academy is about to begin!"

"Will the players from both sides please come onto the court for pre-match etiquette!"