The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University.

Chapter 29 Healthy Tezuka
"Phew, this morning's match was so scary. We almost didn't make it to the next round."

"Luckily we have Tezuka, and we won the final singles match easily."

"That's right, but you guys need to try harder, Oishi. You actually had a chance to win the match just now."

"Okay, senior. I will try my best."

"Oishi is such a loser. His hands were shaking during the game just now."

"How dare you talk about me, Kikumaru? At least I still have a chance to play, and you are still a substitute."

"Tsk, I want to play too, but Coach Ryuuzaki won't give me a chance."

"..."

In the distance, students from Qingxue University, wearing blue and white uniforms, gathered together to review the morning's game.

The schools that advance in the morning will have competitions in the afternoon, so basically, the schools that have advanced will choose to have lunch in the venue.

"Tezuka, let's work together this year and strive to advance to the national conference." Fuji Shusuke said with a smile.

"Well, let's work hard together." Tezuka Kunimitsu answered without denying it.

Last year, this group of people were unable to play in the game, but this year, with their joining, the strength of Qingxue is completely different from before.

In the past, Seigaku had to give its all even in the regional competitions, but now it is able to hold back a bit in the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament and is not losing out to other strong schools.

Ryuzaki Sumire observed these youthful boys from the side with a slight smile on her lips.

"Maybe there will be a chance this year..."

In her opinion, this group of second-year junior high school regulars, with Kunimitsu Tezuka as the core, have become the backbone of this year's Seigaku Tennis Club.

This Tokyo Metropolitan Conference, and even the Kanto Conference, are definitely not their end.

However, just when Ryuzaki Sumire was still fantasizing about Seigaku's qualifying situation this year, a voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Tezuka, long time no see."

When everyone in Qingxue heard the sound, they stopped what they were doing and looked towards the source of the sound.

Not far from them, a stern-looking black-haired boy was looking at them without any emotion.

"Oh, are you Tezuka's friend?" Kikumaru Eiji asked curiously, blinking.

"Do you know Fuji Shusuke?" Oishi asked. In his opinion, Fuji Shusuke, who had a close relationship with Tezuka Kunimitsu, should know something.

"No, I've never heard from Tezuka that he has friends outside of school." Fuji Shusuke opened his eyes slightly and looked at the other person vigilantly. His intuition told him that the person opposite him was very dangerous.

"Didn't you guys notice the point? Judging from the clothes he's wearing, the probability that he's a Rikkai University student is 100%." ​​Inui Sadaharu said in a deep voice, holding his glasses.

"Rikkai University?! Wasn't that the champion of last year's national tournament? When did Tezuka know anyone from Rikkai University?!"

They all turned their heads to look at Tezuka Kunimitsu, only to find that the usually calm Tezuka Kunimitsu showed a look of surprise for a moment.

"Coach, I'll be over there for a minute."

Tezuka Kunimitsu quickly regained his calm expression and walked towards the other side.

The unexpected visitor made the Qingxue group, who were originally full of laughter and joy, immediately become extremely quiet.

At this moment, all their attention was on the young man and Tezuka Kunimitsu.

"Why are you here?" asked Kunimitsu Tezuka who stood in front of Maya Yuuki.

"I'm not needed for the prefectural meeting in Kanagawa, so I came here to take a look and meet the few people who interest me."

Yuuki Maya answered without concealing anything, saying that this was not something that could not be said.

"looking for me."

"Sanada asked me to bring you a message. He said he will wait for you at the Kanto Conference."

"I see"

The conversation between the two was not avoided by anyone, so the Qingxue people standing nearby could hear it clearly.

"According to my data, last year's Rikkai University's championship was won by a team centered around first-year students, and the probability that the person Tezuka is talking to right now is one of Rikkai University's "Big Four" is 100%."

Inui Sadaharu flipped through his notebook and analyzed seriously: "Because you can see that since that person appeared, Tezuka's expression has been very serious. Ordinary players will not let Tezuka show such an expression."

Fuji Shusuke opened his eyes completely, and keenly sensed the subtle changes in Tezuka Kunimitsu's expression. "So which one is he?" Oishi pinched his chin and analyzed.

"Don't you usually read tennis magazines? It's all written in the last issue of the monthly magazine." Inui Sadaharu took out a tennis monthly magazine from somewhere, adjusted his glasses, and showed off in a low-key manner without changing his expression.

"Wow, let me see it!" Kikumaru Eiji immediately rushed over and snatched the magazine.

"Be gentle! I bought this with my pocket money this month!"

……

On the other side, the conversation between Yuuki Maya and Tezuka Kunimitsu continued.

"It seems that your arm is not injured." Maya Yuuki glanced at Tezuka's left arm and asked casually.

"Huh?! I don't understand what you mean, my arm has always been fine."

Tezuka Kunimitsu frowned, as if recalling some unpleasant memories.

"Nothing, I just heard that a senior from a famous school in Tokyo's tennis club attacked a junior player with a racket because he lost an internal practice match..."

When Yuuki Maya saw this, she understood what was going on, but she still deliberately pointed out the embarrassing incident.

He spoke without lowering his voice, so others could hear him clearly.

The moment Ryuzaki Sumire heard this, her expression instantly became extremely complicated, and she looked at Tezuka Kunimitsu with guilt and uneasiness in her eyes.

The other second-year junior high school regulars, such as Fuji Shusuke and others, also had different expressions for a moment.

As for the regular students in the third grade, their eyes were wandering and their expressions became very unnatural.

"So Tezuka, is this true?" Maya Yuuki stared at Tezuka Kunimitsu's expression, wanting to see his reaction.

"No, is the purpose of your coming here today just to tell me this?" Tezuka Kunimitsu was silent for a moment and replied expressionlessly.

"Really? That's good. It seems I was misled."

Faced with such an answer, Yuuki Maya was not surprised. Even if Tezuka Kunimitsu's arm was not injured at this point, in the subsequent development of the incident, he would definitely be brainwashed by the previous captain, Yamato Yudai, who had been promoted to the first year of high school, with a mental attack comparable to that of Kotoamatsukami.

The four words [Pillar of Seigaku] were like a seal of a ghost, suppressing Tezuka Kunimitsu's state of mind.

Unless Yamato Yudai himself removes this "illusion" for Tezuka Kunimitsu, it will be difficult for others to help Tezuka resolve his emotional knot.

However, Yuuki Maya changed the subject and spoke to the others behind Tezuka Kunimitsu:

"But I'm curious. With your strength, the group of guys behind you combined are no match for you, yet you're not even the minister. Could it be that your minister is more powerful than you? This really surprises me."

"This is our Qingxue's own business and has nothing to do with you." Tezuka Kunimitsu still had a blank expression on his face, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.

"Really? But in my opinion, they have become a burden to you and are holding you back."

"Is this - your choice, Tezuka?" Maya Yuuki explained without any mercy.

This time, Tezuka Kunimitsu was about to refute, but a cold and slightly angry voice behind him interrupted him before he could say anything.

"Wait a minute, sorry to interrupt your reunion—"

Fuji Shusuke walked slowly from behind Tezuka Kunimitsu, but his expression was no longer as gentle as before.

"I can't pretend I didn't hear the words 'burden'."

"If possible, can you play a game with me? I'm a little curious about how good the tennis level of Rikkai University players is."

Fuji Shusuke opened his blue eyes, exuding coldness, and challenged Yuuki Maya in a sharp tone.

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I saw someone commented earlier about Yamato Yudai. When Tezuka was in the first grade of junior high school, Yamato Yudai was already in the third grade, so the president of Qingxue in the second grade of junior high school was definitely not Yamato Yudai.

Don't underestimate my intelligence skills!

I would also like to respond to the previous question about why Phoenix was not saved, because this turning point is very important for Phoenix. The Phoenix before the accident and the Phoenix after the accident are two different people.

What the Japanese team needs is a domineering phoenix, not a phoenix with a hint of naivety.

I personally think he needed this as a transformation.

Of course, I also respect everyone's different opinions. After all, everyone has his or her own understanding.

Thanks for the reward from August 15th, and thank you for your monthly tickets Orz
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(End of this chapter)