I am in Prince of Tennis, others are training me while I am lying down

Kikumaru felt very strange after hearing what Fuji and Oishi said, and he went forward to read the newspaper again.

Oishi pointed to the front-page headline in the middle of the newspaper. The headline read, "Rikkai University Affiliated Middle School wins national championship for the third consecutive time." Below the headline was the portrait of Rikkai University Vice-President Genichirō Sanada.

There is also a line of words in large and bold letters on the side: Victory has no blind spots.

The report about Echizen Ryoma that Kikumaru just mentioned was at the very bottom of the newspaper, occupying only a small corner.

Oishi sighed and said, "Eiji, you should pay more attention to other news."

Fuji's expression became more and more serious, and he said, "In addition to this newspaper, there are many other newspapers that firmly believe that Rikkai University will win."

As he spoke, Fuji took out a few newspapers and pointed out the key information to everyone.

The front-page headlines of several newspapers were all about Rikkai University, and the key information was the same, all believing that Rikkai University would win.

As they watched, the mood of everyone in Qingxue became depressed.

"Huh? Why are the vice-ministers of Rikkai University the ones who come forward? Where are their ministers?"

Kikumaru asked, pointing at Sanada's photo.

Generally, such interviews are conducted by the minister, and the minister is also the one who reports.

However, all the reports about Rikkai University were pictures of Vice Minister Sanada.

This made Kikumaru very confused.

"I heard that their minister, Yukimura Seiichi, seems to be hospitalized due to illness and cannot participate in this Kanto Tournament, just like our minister Tezuka."

Oishi replied.

Because of the arm injury in the match against Hyotei, the captain of Seigaku, Tezuka Kunimitsu, went to Country D for treatment and had to miss the next game.

Therefore, Oishi, as the vice-minister of Seigaku, assumed the responsibilities of the minister.

"So Rikkai University is like us, with the minister absent and the vice-minister taking his place?"

Kikumaru concluded.

"Yes." Oishi replied.

"No, it seems that Rikkai University has changed its president, and he is a first-year student."

Fuji Shusuke spoke.

A few days ago, Fuji went to the hospital to visit a patient and happened to meet Tachibana Kihei.

Tachibana Kippei mentioned that Rikkai University had a new president, and it seemed that the president was a first-year student.

"First-year minister?"

Bu Er's words aroused everyone's curiosity.

Kikumaru said, "Isn't he the same age as our little one? He's only in the first grade."

"Wow, it's incredible that I can become a department head in my first year!"

Inui Sadaharu said: "I am really puzzled by the matter of Rikkai University. Their deputy director, Genichirō Sanada, is very powerful and well-known among all junior high school students. Why don't they let him serve as the acting director?"

"Is this new minister more powerful than Sanada?"

"But according to my investigation, there are no particularly outstanding talents among the first graders this year except Echizen."

Momoshiro continued, "Yes, there are a few first-years who are as good as our Echizen. But no matter how good Echizen is, he still can't face Chief Tezuka!"

Echizen, who was sitting next to him, pouted and said dissatisfiedly: "Hey, aren't you talking about the director of Rikkai University? Why are you dragging me into this?"

Fuji on the side said: "I think it should be to train him."

"Rikkai University's strongest players are currently in their third year. Once they graduate next year, Rikkai University will face a lack of successors. We are training first-year students now to prepare for the future."

“And you see, even though there is a minister, the deputy minister still handles all matters, big and small.”

As he spoke, Fuji's mood began to gradually become depressed.

Let’s not talk about the minister’s ability.

Just being able to serve as a captain as a first-year student is a world-shattering and heart-wrenching thing in the eyes of their Qingxue school.

The tradition of Qingxue is that first-year students cannot officially play in the game and can only pick up the ball and do some basic exercises.

As a first-year student, Tezuka already had the ability to beat the third-year students at the time, and was even able to beat the then-captain Yamato Yudai.

But according to the tradition of Seigaku, Tezuka still cannot play in the game.

At that time, the second and third year seniors were jealous of Tezuka's strength and injured his arm, bringing an indelible disaster to his tennis career.

Even someone as talented as Tezuka was not able to play in competitions until his second year. He began serving as the vice-captain of the tennis club and did not officially become the captain until his third year.

And the current president of Rikkai University is actually a first-year student!

They are both R-class junior high schools, so why is there such a big gap between Rikkai University and Seigaku!

Such a huge difference in attitude towards first graders!

That first-year department head should also be cared for by the seniors!

So enviable!

Thinking back to my first year with Tezuka.

Fuji Shusuke's mood slowly fell to the bottom, and his heart was as cold and desolate as an extinguished candle!

"Squeak!"

The door of the activity room was pushed open.

Qingxue's coach Ryuusaki opened the door and came in.

"Everyone is here!"

"I'm here to announce some good news!"

Ryuzaki said cheerfully.

"I just got accurate information that the former president of Rikkai University, Yukimura Seiichi, was hospitalized due to illness, and the new president is a first-year student!"

As Ryuzaki spoke, he grinned so widely that his wrinkles were clearly visible!

Kikumaru replied: "We know this, but how can this be considered good news?"

"The rest of the Rikkai University staff hasn't changed! And our president isn't here either."

Ryuzaki glanced at Kikumaru and slowly said, "At this critical juncture, it is of great significance to replace the minister."

"When the minister is ill, the deputy minister should take over and exercise the minister's rights and responsibilities. This is also what we do at Qingxue."

"The Rikkai University tennis club doesn't have a coach. The club president takes on the role. Once the president falls ill, the entire club will be without a leader, unlike Seigaku where I am in control."

"So their decision to replace the minister is outrageous and is like a group of children playing house."

"Do they think that a newly appointed first-year president can beat our Qingxue in the finals? That's too arrogant! They look down on our Qingxue."

"But if we analyze the problem from another angle, this also shows that winning the national championship for two consecutive years has made them so overwhelmed with victory that they don't know the order of seniority and seniority! They are not far from failure!"

Ryuzaki's voice was very excited.

Ryusaki, who has been a tennis coach since he was young, stubbornly believes that first graders should lay a solid foundation, practice basic skills, and pick up balls, and playing in the game is something for second and third graders.

It is precisely because she follows this philosophy of respecting the young and the old and advancing step by step that she can train world-famous professional players like Nanjiro Echizen.

For decades, she has always implemented this concept and does not allow anyone to change or destroy it.

Even though she made an exception this year and allowed Ryoma Echizen to participate in the national competition as a freshman, it was because Ryoma was the son of Nanjiro Echizen.

Nanjiro Koechizen laid a good foundation for him, and Ryoma himself also showed great talent and strength, winning four consecutive championships in the US Youth Tennis League.

Only such a special talent could make Ryuzaki make an exception and allow him to play in the competition as a first-year student.

As for the newly appointed first-year president of Rikkai University, Ryuzaki had never heard of his name and did not bother to inquire about his abilities.

Because Ryuzaki firmly believed that at the age of first grade, no one's tennis skills could match Ryoma Echizen.