The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University

In the audience seats around the stadium, waves of discussions arose one after another.

Mukai Gakuto, who fell from the sky, smiled proudly at Oshitari Yuushi and said, "Oshitari, just win the game in one go. I'm in great shape now."

Yuushi Oshitari nodded. He only needed to control the overall situation and strictly implement the tactics according to the coach's instructions.

On the other side, Nioh, who lost the first game, did not show any nervous expression on his face.

"Now you can see the opponent's weakness." Niou Masaharu said in a low voice.

"Of course, they are too eager. I am not blind." Yagyu Hiroshi said calmly, "Do you know what to do next?"

"Yes, I understand." Niou Masaharu nodded without denying.

After a brief exchange, the two sides changed sides and it was Rikkai University's serve game.

After observing his opponent's situation, Masaharu Niou gently tossed the ball up, then raised his racket and smashed it hard.

At the beginning of the second game, the offensive of Takehito Mukai and Yuushi Oshizuka became more fierce than in the first game.

In contrast, Niou Masaharu and Yagyu Hiroshi changed their previous style and suddenly switched to a full-on defensive stance.

They kept running around, deliberately adjusting the angle of every ball that Hyotei hit back a few points higher.

The scores of both sides were closely matched, with each goal taking nearly 4 minutes.

Whoosh.

I saw a yellow beam of light shooting out from Rikkai University's half, straight through Hyotei's defense line, falling on the baseline and bouncing out of bounds.

"Game, Rikkai University scored, the score is 1-1."

The second game ended in about 20 minutes.

Compared to the high-spirited look in the first game, Mukai Taketo was panting and looked a little embarrassed after the second game.

In the second game, Niou Masaharu and Yagyu Hiroshi continuously hit various frontcourt balls of high height. Every time Taketo Muto hit a tennis ball, the opponent would return it.

It seemed like he was provoking him, but Mukaigoto had a hot temper and he accepted all the returns.

In the third game, Hyotei served, and after Oshitari Yuushi served, the situation was no different from the previous game.

Rikkai University's strategy remained the same as in the previous game. They allowed the opponent to attack fiercely while they only defended, delaying the time of each ball, and then suddenly counterattacked when the opponent's offensive rhythm was interrupted.

15-0

15-15

30-15

30-30

……

"Game, Rikkai University is leading, score 2 to 1."

The third game ended in 18 minutes. Under the fierce attack of the Hyotei duo, Niou Masaharu and Yagyu Hiroshi calmly fought back on defense and did not give the opponent any major loopholes.

"Hu, hu, hu."

Inside the stadium, in Hyotei's half, Mukaito was already half-squatting on the ground, supporting his body with one hand on his racket.

His breathing was rapid and erratic.

"Is that all? They can't hold on even in the fourth inning."

Looking at Mukaito's attitude, Niou Masaharu stood in front of the net, looking down at him and shook his head in pretended disappointment.

He thought the opponent would be able to hold on for two more rounds, but he didn't expect that he couldn't hold on until here.

"But, damn, you, this house..."

Being ridiculed, Xiangri Yueren reluctantly raised his head and wanted to say something, but at this time his physical strength was almost exhausted, and even speaking a sentence fluently became a luxury.

"It's time to end the game, Nioh." Yagyu Hiroshi said coldly, lowering his eyes.

"Got it." Niou Masaharu responded with a casual nod, then without even looking at the other person, turned around and returned to his seat.

Then, the fourth game began and the situation on the field suddenly began to tilt.

Niou Masaharu and Yagyu Hiroshi changed their previous defensive stance and returned to their familiar offensive style.

Mukai Taketo, who had been exhausted to the point of running out of energy, could only watch as Oshitari Yuushi carried the entire game alone.

But just one person alone could not create any obstacles for the two people opposing Haida.

boom.

With Hiroshi Yagyu's high-speed flat shot, the ball penetrated the defensive blind spot of Yuushi Oshitari.

The second doubles match came to an end.

In this match, the first three rounds took nearly 40 minutes, while the last three rounds took only 5 minutes in total.

"The game is over. Rikkai University won with a score of 6-1."

The referee blew the whistle, and the first match of the Kanto Conference finals was decided.

Rikkai University leads with a total score of 1-0.

I won't write too much about Hyotei, and will soon enter the national conference plot.

Zhang Yi hit one without saying a word, Yuuki Kirihara appeared

Outside the stadium, the members of the Ice Emperor's 100-member team's support group were now silent.

"I lost..."

"Hinami still has Oshitari, but still can't do it..."

"There's nothing we can do. After all, the opponent is the champion Rikkai University. They have tried their best."

There were whispers among the support group. Apart from their excited shouting during the first inning, they became so nervous that they were speechless after the second inning began.

Until the end, when they saw their players lose the game without any suspense, they revealed expressions of despair and helplessness.

In the coaching booth of Hyotei, Taro Sakaki, dressed in a suit, sat there elegantly, with his hands overlapped in front of him, his right hand on top, his index finger gently tapping the back of his hand below.

Seeing Hyotei's second doubles team lose, Taro Sakaki did not show any emotion.

"Coach Sakaki's quick attack tactics failed. As expected, Hiashi's energy reserves are still a big sieve."

Atobe Keigo looked at Taro Sakaki, who remained expressionless, and knew that the other party was also aware that once his tactics were discovered, there would be basically no chance of winning.

"If Hyotei wants to go further, he still needs to find a way to solve Xiangri's problem..."

Atobe Keigo thought to himself that if Hyotei's doubles team wanted to be competitive in the national tournament, their current level was far from enough.

A comparison of the situations of both sides on the field will make the situation clear at a glance. Putting aside Mukai Gakuto, Oshitari's performance was not outstanding when facing Rikkai University's doubles combination.

In contrast, the doubles team from Rikkai University only had some sweat on their faces after the game, and even the backs of their uniforms were not soaked with sweat.

On the court, after the referee announced the end of the game, the tense nerves of Takehito Mukai and Yuushi Oshizuka relaxed.

And after relaxation, what follows is endless tiredness.

After the breath that had sustained them throughout the entire battle was lost, under the double pressure of physical and mental fatigue, even Oshitari Yuushi, who still had some strength left, was shaking and on the verge of collapse.

After supporting Mukai Gakuto to the front of the net and shaking hands with Niou Masaharu and Yagyu Hiroshi, the latter walked out of the court without looking back and returned to the Rikkai University team.

"It took you too long. It could have been finished quickly." Genichirō Sanada had a stern face, not very satisfied with the performance of Nioh and the others.

"Hmm, it's not my fault. It was Niou's idea. He deliberately wanted to play a protracted war with the opponent. He said he wanted to see how long Hyotei's jumping player could last."

Yagyu Hiroshi immediately distanced himself from the matter and put the blame on Niou Masaharu.

"But Yagyu didn't object to my plan." Niou Masaharu said slowly.

"Forget it, Sanada, it's just Nioh's bad taste." Yuuki Mayo stood up and walked to their side to comfort them.

Seeing Maya Yuki speak, Genichirō Sanada didn't pursue the matter any further. It was indeed just some small matters and he wouldn't hold on to it.

The reason I mentioned this was because I felt that Niou and the others were fighting too laxly, so I said it out of instinct.

"Hehe, next it's my and Yuuki-senpai's turn."

Behind Yuuki Maya, Kirihara Akaya, who was already prepared, said in a good mood.

"Kirhara, in the game later, you must follow Yuki's instructions on the court." Yanagi Renji reminded.

"Know it."

Kirihara Akaya nodded in agreement, but in his heart he felt that Yanagi Renji's words were unnecessary.

How dare he disobey Yuuki Maya's words? He considered himself the person who respected Yuuki the most in the entire Rikkai University tennis club!

"The first doubles match will begin now. Please invite both players to come on court."

Without giving either team much time, just a few minutes, the referee urged the next game to begin.

"Coach Sakaki, let's go."

In Hyotei's team, Jiro Akutagawa and Hochotaro were ready and approached the court.

"According to Coach Sakaki's prediction, the next doubles team sent by Rikkai University should be the combination of Marui Bunta and Mori Jusaburo. Don't you think so, Atobe?" Taki Oginosuke asked as he looked at the two people leaving.

"Well, Rikkai University's first match is against Niou Yagyu, which means their lineup today should be a regular lineup."

Atobe Keigo nodded helplessly. He had also specifically studied Rikkai University's lineups for all of its games this year, so he naturally knew that the opponent's doubles lineup would not change much most of the time.

However, just as Keigo Atobe finished his words, Yuushi Oshitari, who had just rested for a while, suddenly said in surprise: "Atobe, look--"

"Uh?"

Hearing the voice, Atobe Keigo turned his head and looked towards the court, and saw Yuuki Maya and Kirihara Akaya slowly walking into the court on the opposite half.

"I didn't expect that we were tricked." After showing a look of astonishment, Taro Sakaki closed his eyes slightly and shook his head.

If it is really the combination of Marui Bunta and Mori Jusaburo as they guessed, Hyotei's first doubles team still has a theoretical chance of winning.

But when Maya Yuuki showed up in the second doubles, the game was over.

"Tsk, are you still playing tricks like this, Yanagi Renji?" Atobe Keigo frowned.

His first reaction was to think that this doubles team was the work of Rikkai University's "military advisor", Yanagi Renji.

When the players from both sides arrived at the net, Jiro Akutagawa took a look at the two players from Rikkai University, revealed a disappointed expression and muttered, "What's going on? I thought I could play against idols..."

Akutagawa Jiro heard Coach Sakaki's arrangement and thought that Marui Bunta would appear in the first doubles position, so he exchanged with Taki Oginosuke and gave up the second singles position.

But now it turns out that Marui Bunta did not appear in Rikkai University's doubles lineup.

"Senior, we are in a competition now."

Feng Changtaro reminded quietly from the side with some embarrassment. He felt that Akutagawa Jiro's words were a bit offensive to his opponent.

Maya Yuuki looked at the other person and he didn't feel uncomfortable, not to mention that he knew that Jiro Akutagawa was a fan of Bunta Marui.

What's more, he doesn't care about any thoughts or actions of those he is not interested in.

"The match begins, Rikkai Dai Yuuki and Kirihara versus Hyotei Akutagawa and Feng"

"End of set, Hyotei serves."

Hyotei seemed to have good luck, as they guessed the heads and tails correctly in two consecutive games.

Both sides take their positions and wait for the referee's instructions.

Soon, the referee announced the official start of the game, and Hyotei's Houchotaro stood at the baseline ready to serve.

After he took a deep breath, his eyes became extremely focused.

I saw Feng Changtaro throwing the tennis ball high up, and then after the tennis ball started to fall back, he jumped up and smashed it.

"One ball - into the soul!"

The tennis ball was fired like a cannonball and reached Rikkai University's half in the blink of an eye.

"The serve has a decent speed." Maya Yuuki silently commented on the serve.

For a player of Kanto's level, it is outstanding to be able to serve at this speed.

However, he looked at the flying tennis ball and did not take any action, because the first serve was not received by him, but by Kirihara Akaya.