The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University.

Chapter 116: Reactions from all parties, another visit

The ceremony has not yet ended, but the audience in the stadium has already left one after another.

Not everyone likes to watch the rest of the content. After watching this unsatisfying final, many people chose to leave immediately.

However, there were two teams from Kanto who did not leave early, but stayed here and watched silently.

"Rikkai University is so strong that they even shut out their opponents in the final." Kikumaru Eiji exclaimed, breaking the calm atmosphere within the team.

"Our results this year are actually pretty good. It's not too shameful to say that we are one of the top 16 in the country. Let's work hard together next year."

Oishi Shuichiro livened up the atmosphere by saying that he was actually quite satisfied with the performance of the tennis club this year.

Making it to the national tournament in his first year of competition was a good start in Oishi's opinion.

"Daishi, there is some truth in what you said, but there is something I want to remind you of." Inui Sadaharu adjusted his glasses and said calmly.

"What's the matter?" Oishi Shuichiro asked in confusion.

“There was one school that had a group of first-time national conference guys last year, and they finished in the top 16 that year.”

“But this year, they are still in the top 16 even though they are stronger overall than last year.”

"This school is Hyotei"

Qian Zhenzhi explained slowly and calmly.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Oishi Hideichiro's expression froze, and his originally relaxed face immediately became visibly stiff.

After he thought about what Inui Sadaharu said, he immediately understood what the other party meant.

"Qian is right. Even a strong team like Hyotei was eliminated in the round of 16 for two consecutive years. It's hard to say that our performance this time was not due to luck. Next year will be the biggest test for us."

Fuji Shusuke interrupted and said that he agreed with Inui Sadaharu's point of view. If Seigaku's overall strength did not make significant progress next year, they would most likely become the next Hyotei.

"let's go."

A cold voice came from Kunimitsu Tezuka, who had been silent the whole time.

He looked at the schools on the podium without any emotion, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

In another corner of the stadium, Keigo Atobe and several regular players of Hyotei were also looking at the center of the stadium with complicated expressions.

Last year’s declaration of reaching the finals is still fresh in our minds, but the reality is that Hyotei was eliminated in the round of 16 again this year.

At this time, Atobe had a blank expression on his face. The gold medals hanging on Yuki and others off the field seemed particularly dazzling to him.

Envy?
If Tezuka asked himself, he was definitely envious.

But he knew very well that envy was useless. With Hyotei's current level, not to mention that he could not beat Shitenhoji who only got the runner-up, he was not even as good as Shishile who was in the semi-finals.

He has experienced the feeling of defeat more than once, but Atobe has not yet convinced himself to accept this failure.

In the cold purple eyes, a ray of hot flame was ignited again.

Next year, he will make a comeback and will definitely break the curse of the top 16!
"let's go."

Atobe Keigo snapped his fingers, turned around and led the way away.

After looking at each other, Yuushi Oshitari and the others turned around without saying a word and left the stadium with Atobe.

The entrance to the conference seemed like a coincidence.

Aogaku led by Tezuka Kunimitsu and Hyotei led by Atobe Keigo appeared at the entrance together.

Two teams from the same division, both of which were in the top 16 this year, met each other. Both sides were stunned when they saw each other and stopped in unison.

"Hmph, are you here to watch the game too, Tezuka?"

Atobe Keigo glanced at the opponent and snorted his signature style. "Yeah, it was an exciting match." Tezuka replied casually.

"I just had bad luck this year. You better be careful next year. The championship of the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament will be in our Hyotei's pocket again."

Atobe Keigo spoke provocatively, and as soon as these words came out, Fuji Shusuke and others behind Tezuka Kunimitsu changed their expressions.

"Wait and see."

Tezuka Kunimitsu still responded indifferently with an icy face.

"This icy face will give you guys a hard time sooner or later. Just wait and see my evolution next year!"

When Keigo Atobe saw that his tone did not cause any emotional fluctuations towards Tezuka Kunimitsu, he naturally felt a little unhappy.

Afterwards, without further communication, Atobe stretched out his hand and pointed, and the Hyotei people following him immediately understood and followed Atobe's steps and left first.

Tezuka and others came to a nearby station and waited for the return vehicle to arrive.

…………

The third day after the National Conference.

In the morning, Maya Yuuki woke up very early.

However, someone woke up earlier than him. His mother, Eri Yuki, knocked on his door before he opened his eyes and got out of bed.

"Hey, Mayo, get up. Tomoyo-chan is waiting for you downstairs." Eri Yuuki shouted loudly outside the door.

"I know, I'll be right out."

Maya Yuuki replied, then quickly got up, washed, and went downstairs to the restaurant.

At this moment, in a seat in the restaurant, Kanzaki Tomoyo, with silver hair and wearing a simple summer outfit, was sitting there upright, chatting with Yuuki Eri.

"Aunt Eri, the bakery I passed by the day before yesterday is having a sale these days. When you pass by..."

Kamiya Chiyo hadn't finished her words yet, but she immediately stopped talking when she saw Yuuki Maya approaching.

"Tomoyo, didn't we agree to meet at 8 o'clock? You're too early."

Maya Yuuki looked at the clock on the wall. It was just past seven-thirty, and there was less than half an hour left until the time they had agreed to meet.

"Because we are going to the hospital to visit Yukimura together today, I think we must prepare early. In addition to the time needed for the journey, we also need to buy some gifts." Kamiya Tomoyo said reasonably.

"Huh? That kind of thing is available downstairs in the hospital..." Yuuki Maya scratched his head, speechless.

"I think you are being too perfunctory and don't mean it." Kamijou Chiyo shook her head, denying Yuki's idea.

"..."

After staring at the other person's face for a while, Yuuki Maya thought about it carefully and got the clue.

I'm afraid that Chiyo's idea is not just to buy comfort items, she also regards this trip as a date.

(Yukimura Seiichi OS: Am I also a part of your play?)

After understanding the other party's thoughts, Yuuki Maya no longer hesitated and immediately sat down at the dining table. After finishing the breakfast that Yuuki Eri had prepared long ago, she took Kamijou Tomoyo out of the house.

"Be careful on your journey, Maya, Tomoyo-chan." Eri Yuuki stood at the door and waved at the two of them with a smile.

"Goodbye, Aunt Eri, we will be careful on the road." Kanzaki Tomoyo hooked her hands on Yuuki Maya's arm and responded with a smile.

Yuuki Maya didn't say anything, but just raised her free hand in response.

The two set off, and their first stop was a nearby department store to purchase some gifts.

(End of this chapter)