The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University

On this side, Yuuki Maya wiped the sweat off his face and responded with a smile.

"Pfft, I feel like my body is dead..."

Niou Masaharu looked at the other person who was clearly doing the synchronized movements with them, but at the moment, he did not show any sign of tiredness. He just felt that the physical differences between people were so great that he could not understand it.

"Everyone, this is only the third day. The total training volume is only one-third of the original training plan. There are still good days to come."

Yuuki Maya "encouraged" with a warm smile, but in the eyes of others his smile was like the devil smiling at them, making people shudder.

"Okay, it's almost time to rest. The next item is 50 half squat jumps. Everyone follow me and don't fall behind."

Ignoring everyone's gazes, Yuuki Maya clapped her hands, signaling that the training should continue.

"What?! Is this true? We've only rested for a few minutes, right?"

"Senior, I'm about to vomit, can't I rest for a while?!"

"I always feel that this amount of training doesn't seem very scientific and rigorous..."

"Pfft, if you don't see me at the tennis club tomorrow, it probably means I'm dead."

"..."

Even though they said they were resisting, when Yuuki Maya really started the next round of training movements, Yanagi Renji and the others still followed her obediently.

Although they were physically tired, they had already felt some of the effects of the training through the previous two days of practice, so their bodies would not reject it instinctively.

Moreover, when they thought about the fact that Yuuki Maya had been training for a whole year, they admired her even more. At the same time, they also understood that her strength was not just due to her talent. The hardships involved could only be seen from these trainings.

……

The special training plan was carried out in an orderly manner, and time passed unknowingly during the day-to-day training.

Until one day in mid-November, Jack Sangyuan, who had not been seen for a long time, showed up in the tennis club during today's club activities.

Sang Yuan's arrival also caused everyone who was still undergoing special training to temporarily stop their actions and come over.

"Everyone, long time no see, what are you doing..."

Jack Sangyuan waved and greeted them, but was shocked by the scene in front of him.

Sweating profusely is not enough to describe the current state of Marui Bunta and others. If you don't know, you might think that there was a local rainstorm on the tennis court of Rikkai University.

"It's nothing, Sangyuan. We are just doing some special training. Now that you are back today, does that mean you can return to the team?"

Marui Bunta wiped the beads of sweat that were blocking his vision from his eyes, and asked Jack Sangyuan with an expectant expression.

If Jack Sangyuan returns, he can partner with him again next year.

It just so happens that with the departure of Hisaburo Mori next year, a starting position will be vacant. Once Kuwayo returns, he will fill this vacancy.

However, Jack Sangyuan shook his head and decisively denied Marui Bunta's expectations.

"I'm sorry, Bunta, I probably won't be returning to the tennis club..."

"Why!" Marui Bunta immediately interrupted nervously.

"..."

Jack Sangyuan opened his mouth slightly, but did not answer immediately.

He was the first to learn about the tennis club's retention of national championships through a text message from Marui Bunta. Having not touched a tennis racket for a year, his strength was no longer as good as before.

In fact, Jack Sangyuan had already made up his mind when he came here today. He was ready to formally submit his application for resignation so that he could devote himself to his family's livelihood without any worries.

Especially after seeing their heavy training volume today, Jack Sangyuan became more convinced that his return would only hold them back.

The current Rikkai University no longer needs Jack Sangyuan.

"Marui, Kuwazono must have his reasons for doing this, why not let him finish what he wants to say first."

Genichirō Sanada, who had returned from a trip a long time ago, held down the somewhat agitated Marui Bunta and soothed him in a deep voice.

Jack Sangyuan looked at Sanada with gratitude, then he exhaled and continued, "Although my family's situation has stabilized, my father's work is still a big problem, so everyone... I'm sorry, I broke my promise."

After he finished speaking, everyone at Rikkai University fell silent for a moment.

After a long while, Yuuki Maya broke the tense atmosphere and said, "I think everyone can understand Kuwazono's situation. Although it's a pity, no matter what, even if he can't return to the team for a while, he will always be a member of the tennis club."

"Even Yukimura Seiichi, who is still in the hospital, must think so."

Although everyone at Rikkai University was reluctant, they all agreed with what Yuuki Maya had just said.

"But Sangyuan, I want to know if you are free next weekend?" Yuuki Maya suddenly changed the subject and asked coldly.

"Uh... let me think, yes, my part-time job happens to be my holiday next weekend."

Although he didn't understand Yuuki Maya's intention, Kuwazono still answered truthfully.

"Then, Yanagi, you can arrange for Kuwazono and Marui to form a doubles team for the rookie competition next weekend."

After receiving a positive answer, Yuuki Maya turned to Yanagi Renji and said.

"Yuki, what you are doing... I understand." Yanagi Renji was stunned at first, but immediately understood the other party's intention.

"Is this okay, Kuwano?" Yuuki Maya asked seriously.

"Of course...Thank you, Yuuki." Jack Sangyuan felt a little touched.

"Yuki..."

Marui Bunta looked at Yuuki Maya with complicated eyes. Of course, he understood the meaning of the other party's words.

"No need to thank me. This is just what I should do." Maya Yuuki looked at the two of them with a smile, her tone a little melancholy.

"You guys, cherish this last match as a pair..."

……

Chapter 119: Go to Chiba for an Appointment

Maya Yuuki doesn't care about the result of the rookie competition because he has never participated in this competition.

Not only him, but other regular players have basically never participated in the rookie competition, because in the past some members of the second team were arranged to participate.

The little incident between Marui and Kuwazono did not affect the normal training of the tennis club. Before they knew it, it was already December.

Speaking of which, due to special training, the regulars who would have participated in the sports festival in previous years did not sign up this year, and instead collectively chose to take a break on that day.

As for why there was no training that day, it was because the tennis court was also included as part of the sports festival venue.

After the sports festival is over, the next thing the junior high school students will face is the final exam.

"Sanada, how have you thought about that matter?"

One day before the winter break, Maya Yuuki found Genichirō Sanada alone in the tennis club and asked him.

"I've thought about it. No problem." Genichirō Sanada nodded in response.

What Yuuki Maya was talking about was the invitation from Rokkakuchuu that she accepted at the national conference some time ago.

At that time, he first secured an opportunity for Sanada to go together, and then after the national conference was over, he found time to talk to Sanada about this matter.

After I told Sanada about this, he was quite surprised at first.

Although Sanada knew some rumors about Rokkaku's father, such as that he was once a professional tennis coach, he had no idea about his specific situation.

Maya Yuuki did not give a complete explanation because it was too troublesome to explain. He just told Sanada that his father was the master of a current national team tennis coach. He was very skilled and had the ability to guide Sanada to become even stronger.

Just this point alone made Sanada very interested after hearing it.

Originally, Sanada planned to hone his tennis skills at a nearby tennis club during this winter vacation, but when Yuuki Maya suggested that they go to Chiba together, he immediately made a decision after considering for a long time and went with her.

After Sanada agreed, the two agreed on the departure time and meeting place.

Then, after the tense and exciting final exams, the winter break officially begins.

On the third day of winter vacation, early in the morning, Yuuki Maya arrived as promised, holding a suitcase in his hand and a tennis bag on his shoulder.

Soon, Sanada also appeared here with the same outfit as Yuuki Maya. The two looked at each other and nodded in tacit understanding.

As for Sanada, there were actually some twists and turns when he came out.

At first, Sanada's mother did not quite agree with his long journey, but his father thought that this was also a good life training and would help Sanada's growth.

After waiting for a while, a black medium-sized tourist bus stopped in front of the two.

After each of them placed their belongings in the trunk, they got into the car.

After the two men closed the car door, the driver stepped on the accelerator without saying a word, and the car sped off towards the destination.

Departure, Chiba Prefecture, Yushi Town

……

The journey to Chiba Prefecture was faster than Maya Yuuki had expected. When the driver told them that they were almost at their destination, Maya Yuuki opened the car window and leaned out slightly. They could see the blue sea in the distance on the coastal road.

After getting off the car, the two came to a beach according to the map.

This was the address their father had left behind. On the beach, they saw a group of familiar faces holding a volleyball and hitting it back and forth in the sand with their arms.

This group of people are the true elects in the Hexagon.

"Hey, look at those two people over there, they look so familiar."

When the two of them came nearby, the people in the six-cornered group had already noticed each other's presence. Saeki Torajiro stopped bouncing the ball and pointed in that direction and shouted in a surprised tone.

"Isn't that Maya Yuuki and Genichirō Sanada from Rikkai University? Why are they here?" asked Mitsuru Amane in surprise, obviously having forgotten what happened at the national conference.

Kuroba Harukaze had a good memory. He remembered something the moment he saw the two people. After explaining it to several people in Rokkaku, he left the crowd and walked in front of Yuuki Maya.

After a brief exchange between the two sides, Heiyu Chunfeng took them away to where his father was.

"Here we are, right here."

Hei Yu Chun Feng stopped in front of a tall building in the distance and pointed ahead and said.

Maya Yuuki looked around. In front of them, there was only a long wooden staircase with various upright trees and bushes growing on both ends of the staircase.

At the entrance of the stairs, there stands a green stone tablet.

At the end of the stairs, there is a vermilion torii gate.

"Let's go up. The temple where my father lives is just ahead." Heiyu Chunfeng took a step forward and continued to guide the two forward.

After looking at the scene in front of him with some surprise, Genichirō Sanada immediately put on a serious expression and followed Kuroba Harukaze.

Maya Yuuki didn't feel anything, but she didn't say anything either, and followed quietly.

The stairs were very high, but not difficult for Maya Yuuki. His steps were light and he even had time to turn his head left and right to appreciate the surrounding scenery.

The surroundings were silent, giving him a feeling of being isolated from the world. Occasionally, the sound of birds singing from the trees at both ends of the steps suggested that there were few people here.

Reaching the top of the stairs, they stood under the torii gate. Genichirō Sanada looked at the turtle-belly stone pillar at its bottom, looking at the weathered carvings and lines on it, and felt a hint of history.

Passing through the torii gate, they saw an ancient temple.

The temple is not big, and Heiyu Chunfeng seems to be extremely familiar with it. He didn't even knock on the door, but pushed it open as if he was familiar with the place.

Maya Yuuki and Genichirō Sanada looked at each other, then followed each other across the threshold and entered the temple.

In the center of the courtyard, a skinny old man sat leisurely on a futon, sipping the brewed tea carefully.

"Dad, the guy you mentioned last time is here."

Heiyu Chunfeng walked over there with a smile. The old man who was kneeling there heard the voice, put down the teacup in his hand, and slowly turned his head to look here.

The appearance of Yuuki Maya was reflected in his cloudy eyes. After staring at her for a while, he casually glanced at Sanada Genichirō beside Yuuki Maya, then slowly stood up.

"Well, you're here after all."

The old man was hunched over, with his hands behind his back, smiling kindly.

Yuuki Maya bowed slightly and saluted, then said seriously, "Of course I have to take your personal invitation seriously."

"Haha, polite young people are rare nowadays. Chunfeng, take them to their room first and let them put down their luggage."

Dad squinted his eyes and smiled, then said to Hei Yu Chun Feng.

"Got it, Dad, come with me."

Hei Yu Chunfeng skillfully led the two people through a corridor and stopped at the door of an empty room.

"This is it. If you need any help later, just come to me."