The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University.

Chapter 303: Appearance List, Semi-finals Arrival

"The strength of the American team is much stronger than the media say."

When the semi-finals came to an end, Fuji Shusuke and others who were watching the game all had this thought in their minds.

The score of three to one is enough to illustrate the problem.

The Swiss team didn't even have time to let their strongest player Amadeus come on the court to save the situation, and they were completely defeated by the American team.

"Echizen is...even stronger than when he left the training camp."

Fuji Shusuke looked at the familiar figure in the crowd of the American team and said solemnly.

As a former teammate, Fuji was very clear that in the previous match, Echizen Ryoma had not played at his best and the pressure from the opponent was very limited.

While Fuji was still thinking, the post-match greetings between both sides on the field had ended.

As if he had known that Fuji and others were here to watch his game, after leaving the tennis court, Ryoma Echizen did not immediately follow most of the others into the players' exit passage, but walked towards them.

"Senior Fuji and everyone else, long time no see."

Echizen Ryoma held up the brim of his hat and greeted everyone in high spirits.

"The game was exciting, Echizen." Fuji responded with a smile.

"Echizen, you've been here for such a long time and you haven't come to meet us. You're so cold!" Momoshiro Takeshi complained.

"I'm sorry, Momoshiro-senpai, I just..."

Echizen Ryoma was speechless. It was not that he did not want to reminisce with Fuji and the others, but after all, he had an unpleasant experience with Byodoin Phoenix when he left the training camp, so he did not know in what capacity he should approach them to chat.

"Momoshiro, Echizen also has his own position, especially since he is now a member of the US team, his status is very special."

Fuji Shusuke could understand Ryoma Echizen's embarrassment very well and took the initiative to speak up to help him out.

"Huh, thank you for your understanding, Senior Fuji." Echizen Ryoma breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Fuji with gratitude.

"Speaking of which, our next opponent is you guys. It's really fate."

Fuji changed the subject, and after hearing this, Ryoma straightened his face and said, "I will fulfill what I said when I left the training camp for the game the day after tomorrow."

"..."

This time, Fuji just smiled and didn't respond.

After all, his current position is that of a member of the Japanese national team, rather than a conversation with a fellow student of Seigaku.

But the current Japanese team, because of the presence of Yuuki Maya, their awe of Byodoin Phoenix is ​​not as great as it was during the training camp.

Therefore, although Fuji could not answer what Ryoma said, he was more of a bystander in his heart.

After the two sides chatted for a while, Echizen Ryoma took the initiative to say goodbye and turned to walk towards the exit.

Bu Er and others also followed the crowd in the audience and left the venue and returned to the hotel.

With the end of this game, the top four teams of the World Cup have been announced. They are Germany and Russia in the top half, and the United States and Japan in the bottom half.

The top four teams in this U17 World Cup amazed countless people. Of the "big four" teams that have always had a solid position, only the German team is still alive.

On the Internet, countless users are guessing who will be the champion this year from their own perspectives.

Various media and television stations also launched a program that evening focusing on the four teams that reached the semi-finals of the U17 World Cup, and invited various experts to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the four teams.

However, these disturbances did not affect the preparations and practice of Yuki and others. On the night before the semi-finals, the coaching staff gathered all members on the rest area floor of the hotel to announce the roster for tomorrow's appearances.

"Boys, tomorrow's game is crucial. Let's go all out and make it to the finals."

Mifune Nyudo had a loud voice. After warming up the atmosphere, he quickly said, "After discussion with the coaching staff, tomorrow's appearance order is as follows—"

"Singles three, Byodoin Phoenix." As soon as Mifune said the name, almost everyone present was shocked.

Everyone looked towards the location of the Byodoin Phoenix, who had her arms folded across her chest with a blank expression, obviously having known about it.

"Are they going to let Byodoin take the lead...

Many people are speculating about the coaching staff's intentions, but I'm afraid this list is completely different from what most people think.

The reason for this is also related to the semi-final competition system.

与前面的淘汰赛不同，进入到半决赛后出场规定不再是D2-D1-S3-S2-S1的顺序了，而是S3-D2-S2-D1-S1的顺序。

This means that singles players can influence the direction of the game in advance.

"Double two, Mori Jusaburo and Ochi Gekko." Mifune Nyudo continued to chant.

The public's reaction to this combination was not very strong, because these two people have been partners for a long time.

"Singles two, Yuuki Maya."

When Maya Yuuki's name came out, it sparked another discussion.

Now everyone understood that the coaching team's first three choices seemed to be aimed at ending the game quickly.

However, everyone soon thought of a problem. The lineup now mentioned already includes three high school students and one junior high school student, which means.

In the next doubles and singles matches, seats will definitely be occupied by two junior high school students.

According to past experience, it will definitely be Yuuki Maya who will appear in the singles competition, and the doubles combination will be selected from one senior and one junior.

But now, Maya Yuuki has been placed in the second singles position.

Just as everyone was in doubt, Mifune Nyudo seemed to no longer keep the suspense and spoke quickly.

"Double team one, Genichirō Sanada and...Bunta Marui."

"One-on-one, Tokugawa Kazuya."

After the members of the last two positions were announced one after another, the entire roster of the Japanese team for the semi-finals was revealed.

"Eh!? Is it me who's going to appear?!"

Marui Bunta now thought he was hallucinating. He never thought that he would have the opportunity to play in such an important semi-final.

"Pfft, Marui is under pressure." Niou said deliberately from the side.

However, rarely, Marui Bunta did not come up to argue with Niou, but remained in a trance.

It was Yuuki Maya who came over, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Bunta, don't think too much. Everyone has seen your efforts. You are no worse than your opponent."

Yuki's words made Marui immediately understand that his ability to appear on the stage was probably related to the other party.

"I must win tomorrow's game!" Marui strengthened his belief in his heart at this moment.

Yuki noticed the change in Marui's expression, and roughly guessed what he was thinking at the moment, but he just smiled and kept silent about the words he was about to say to comfort him.

In fact, with this lineup, the least important match is the doubles match.

Then, after announcing the list, the coaching staff asked everyone to return to their rooms to rest.

The next morning, the bus drove out of the hotel and stopped at the entrance of the venue.

The semi-final of this World Cup has also begun.

(End of this chapter)