Chapter 45

"Although you are leading by two points, if you don't play seriously, you might not be able to beat that guy."

But Akutagawa Jiro seemed not to have heard it at all.

At this moment, he had already returned to the baseline.

Seeing this, Kamishiro Aki sighed.

Forget it, this was originally something Coach Sakaki Taro should do.

He felt that since he had collected the sparring fee,

he should also remind Akutagawa Jiro.

As a result, this guy acted as if he hadn't heard.

Seeing this, Atobe Keigo laughed.

He said,

"Kamishiro, don't bother."

"That guy Jiro doesn't listen to other people's words."

"Only opponents he is interested in will make him use his full strength."

"He once played a match against someone with a very low level, and then he actually lost."

"The reason was that the opponent was too weak, and he had no interest."

Hearing this, Kamishiro Aki was speechless.

What a casual person.

But now Echizen Ryoma was already getting serious.

Akutagawa Jiro should also use his full strength.

Just as Kamishiro Aki thought.

In the third game, both started to bring out their strength to play.

Echizen Ryoma scored two points relying on the Twist Serve.

But on the third serve, it was seen through by Akutagawa Jiro.

He directly cracked the Twist Serve!

Seeing this, Echizen Ryoma lowered his cap with his hand and said,

"Looks like you're not bad!"

"But you still have a long way to go!"

Hearing this, Akutagawa Jiro started to become serious.

And he felt that Echizen Ryoma was starting to become interesting.

In the subsequent match, both sides started to use their strength to play.

Not just Echizen Ryoma.

Akutagawa Jiro was the same.

Kamishiro Aki saw Akutagawa Jiro's excited expression again.

It could be seen that Echizen Ryoma's strength was indeed not bad.

Otherwise, he wouldn't make Akutagawa Jiro this excited.

Kamishiro Aki initially thought Akutagawa Jiro would win.

But now it wasn't necessarily so.

Echizen Ryoma's potential was indeed very good.

There were many balls before that looked like they couldn't be received.

But he still received them.

And Echizen Ryoma's stamina was also very good.

Akutagawa Jiro felt very tired, but Echizen Ryoma could still use the split-step.

However, Akutagawa Jiro's strength was not weak either.

He almost forced out all of Echizen Ryoma's moves.

Twist Serve, various Drive A/B/C/D shots were all used.

And the two-handed style was also used.

Seeing Echizen Ryoma have so many moves, Akutagawa Jiro became even more excited.

One ball was fiercer than the next!

Echizen Ryoma had no choice but to run all over the court to receive the ball.

After thirty minutes of the match, both of their stamina was about the same.

And the match reached the tie-break stage again.

(Reminding again here, it was written wrong before; the Golden Pair part was a tie-break.)

The enthusiasm of the whole arena was stirred up!

"Another tie-break!"

"Both are seeded players."

"It's only natural to be able to play to this extent."

"Just don't know who will win."

"Should be Hyotei, they've already won two matches in a row; if they win this one, it's three consecutive victories!"

"No, I think it's Seigaku; this is called coming from behind!"

The audience supported different teams and almost started arguing.

And at this time, Akutagawa Jiro caught his breath and drank some water.

It was still halftime.

The current score was 6:6!

Both sides had to reach seven points first to win the match.

When entering a tie-break, one must be fully focused.

Even a small error could lead to the outcome of the match.

Although Akutagawa Jiro was excited,

he couldn't spare the time to share with Atobe Keigo and the others now.

A tie-break required a good state.

Also under pressure was Echizen Ryoma.

He hadn't expected Akutagawa Jiro to be this difficult to deal with.

No matter what ball he hit,

Akutagawa Jiro had a way to receive it.

This gave him a headache.

In this game, he didn't know how many times he had said "You still have a long way to go!"

He didn't say this to mean Akutagawa Jiro had a long way to go.

But he was constantly reminding himself that his strength was not enough.

Playing like this against Akutagawa Jiro, he knew that his current strength was not enough to challenge Kamishiro Aki.

Thinking of this, Echizen Ryoma subconsciously looked at Kamishiro Aki.

And at this time, Kamishiro Aki also happened to glance at him.

Just like that, their eyes met.

Echizen Ryoma was the first to look away.

He had to wake up now.

Only by winning against Akutagawa Jiro could he possibly confront Kamishiro Aki.

Thinking of this, Echizen Ryoma took off his cap.

And then, in front of everyone, he gave himself a big slap!

The whole arena gasped!

Even Kamishiro Aki hadn't expected him to do such a thing.

As expected of the male lead of Prince of Tennis.

The desire for victory is much stronger than the average person!

From this moment on,

Kamishiro Aki felt that Echizen Ryoma was like a real tennis player.

After slapping himself, Echizen Ryoma felt much clearer.

He put on his cap and said to Akutagawa Jiro,

"I'm ready!"

"Serve!"

Hearing this, Akutagawa Jiro was slightly stunned.

Then he nodded and started to jump serve!

"Boom!"

The tennis ball crossed the line rapidly!

Echizen Ryoma arrived at the service area in advance to receive the ball.

"Boom!"

He received it easily and hit it hard to Akutagawa Jiro's diagonal.

Seeing this, Akutagawa Jiro hurriedly went to receive it.

He originally wanted to use high-speed net play.

But after this match, there was little stamina left.

Using high-speed net play again was already very disadvantageous.

"Boom!"

Akutagawa Jiro received this ball.

But when the tennis ball touched the racket, his eyes changed slightly.

"Oh no!"

"It's a lob!"

This was a lure ball deliberately hit by Echizen Ryoma!

If Akutagawa Jiro hadn't discovered it and changed the racket angle, the return ball would have become a lob.

But when Akutagawa Jiro discovered it, it was already too late.

The tennis ball had already left the racket!

And at this moment, Echizen Ryoma had already rushed toward the net.

Subsequently, he did a slide and then sprang up!

He raised his racket high and shouted!

"Drive B!"

"Boom!"

The tennis ball was smashed down!

Forming a B shape on the court!

Seeing this, Kamishiro Aki couldn't help but applaud.

But he was a member of Hyotei now, so it seemed a bit inappropriate.

As expected of a generation of show-offs.

He had witnessed a real Drive B today.

This move was quite good.

He would use it next time to see.

Because he couldn't react in time, Akutagawa Jiro lost this point.

Seeing this, the umpire hurriedly called the score.

"1:0!"

"Echizen Ryoma scores one point!"

"Change serve!"

This time it was Echizen Ryoma serving.

He used the Twist Serve posture again.

Akutagawa Jiro reacted immediately!

"Boom!"

The moment the tennis ball landed, Akutagawa Jiro hurriedly stepped back.

This was the way to crack the Twist Serve.

But at this time, he discovered that this ball wasn't a Twist Serve!

But a very ordinary serve!

The tennis ball flew straight past Akutagawa Jiro.

When he reacted, he hurriedly extended his arm and swung the racket!

Subsequently, the tennis ball hit the edge of his racket and flew out of bounds.

Seeing this, the umpire called the score.

"2:0!"

"Echizen Ryoma scores another point!"

It really wasn't simple!

Winning two balls against Akutagawa Jiro in a row.

Everyone also started to silently remember this person, Echizen Ryoma.

After this match ended, everyone remembered that Seigaku had a person named Echizen Ryoma.

However, it was still impossible to say who would win or lose now.

Akutagawa Jiro wasn't a pushover either.

Although his stamina was bottomed out.

But he could still play high-speed net balls!

However, the next ball was still Echizen Ryoma's serve!

And this serve was indeed a Twist Serve!

Akutagawa Jiro judged wrong again.

His reaction was half a beat slow again.

He hurriedly dodged the tennis ball flying toward his face.

Seeing this, the umpire called the score again.

"3:0!"

"Echizen Ryoma scores another point!"

Seeing this, Seigaku's Kikumaru Eiji shouted loudly!

"Little guy! Well done!"

"It's up to you! You must win this match!"

Hearing this, Echizen Ryoma's pressure increased sharply.

If he lost this match, then Seigaku would lose.

Although they could advance to the Kanto Tournament as second place.

But who wouldn't hope to take a championship back!?

At this time, Akutagawa Jiro wiped the sweat from his forehead.

It was finally his turn to serve.

He directly used high-speed net play!

"Boom!"

The tennis ball crossed the net rapidly!

Echizen Ryoma received it and returned it.

And at this time, Akutagawa Jiro had already arrived at the net.