The host is really working hard.

During this period of time, Zizhou felt that Senior Zhongdao was a little different. He never thought that Senior Zhongdao was so... uh... clingy before.

Even the time he spent on the phone increased, and he would often see Tanejima-senpai sending him some photos that he was interested in. It was quite interesting.

Only Jiao Miguo, who saw through it all, was actively eating sugar and said nothing.

The semi-finals are finally here, and Rikkai University's training time has gradually begun to be extended. Everyone wants to achieve the best results during the competition and not let this honor slip away from them.

"Yukimura, I have something to tell you." Zizhou came to find him after Yukimura finished training.

"There's no one in the conference room right now, so just stay there."

The departure of the two attracted everyone's attention, and Qi Yuan asked Liu W who was recording the data.

"Senior Liu, Senior Zizhou, is there anything you want to talk to Minister Yukimura about?"

Liu didn't look up and spoke in a light tone, as if the data in his hand was more attractive.

"I don't know, but they should announce it soon. Just be patient and you will get the answer if you wait."

Sanada frowned. It was obvious that Zizu had made some decision to look for Yukimura at this time. He hoped that there would be no unnecessary complications.

"What? You're actually going to give the next game to Akaya? Why?"

"Hmm...how should I put it? If I must say something, it's that Akaya's talent is really great, but his experience points are too little. At first, we wanted Akaya to play a violent tennis game with Tachibana of Fudomine, but it didn't go as we wished. Now that Nagoya Seitoku is playing a violent tennis game, are we going to miss this opportunity?"

Yukimura was really defeated by Zizhou's train of thought. But what he said was not without reason, but Zizhou had little experience, so was it really necessary to sacrifice him?

Seeing Yukimura's hesitation, Zizhou took advantage of the situation and pursued him.

"And during the two days of the semi-finals, I need to go to Dr. Morita's place to remove the plaster. In this case, Kirihara is the most suitable person."

Yukimura looked at Zizhou's injured left hand, lowered his head slightly, hiding the guilt in his eyes. It is not difficult to see Yukimura's entanglement and struggle.

"Well, since Qieyuan is going to take your place, let's have a match to test out his achievements during this period."

This was the best solution Yukimura could come up with. If Kirihara wasn't prepared, it wouldn't be too much for him to take action himself.

Everyone on the training ground was a little absent-minded, until they saw Yukimura and the others, and they hurried over.

Especially after learning about Zizhou's decision, Sanada was the first to disagree. Although he also wanted Kirihara to be able to play, Zizhou was already in the third grade and had not been able to participate in the entire national competition for various reasons in the past. He didn't want him to regret it.

"Sanada, I just asked Akaya to help me in the next game. I didn't say I won't play in the finals. I still hope to win the championship with everyone."

"Besides, if Chi wants to get a spot from me, he has to fight me, so he has to trust us!"

Zizhou winked at Sanada mischievously.

After being together for so long, everyone knows each other's character and knows that Zizhou will not change his decision once he makes it.

Everyone had reached an agreement, except for the other party who was still out of the situation. There was still a gleam of innocence in Caroline's big eyes.

Liu was speechless. How come this kid hasn't gotten into the mood in such a serious occasion?

"Why should I go to the competition? Isn't Senior Zizhou going?"

"Yes, but Chi also wants to compete with me, Senior. Let's see your strength. Come on."

"Okay! Just wait and see, senior!" When it comes to competitions, Kirihara always looks very motivated.

Sanada was still the referee, and everyone was watching the game from the sidelines. They were very satisfied with Kirihara's serve as it was still fast, accurate and fierce. In fact, their expectations for Kirihara were no less than those for Zizhou.

They are all foxes, and they will involuntarily love the simple Kirihara even more. Just like Sanada, although he beats Kirihara the most in the team, isn't he the one who indulges Kirihara's provocations?

Nioh seems to like teasing Kirihara and often makes him take the blame, but he is the one who protects his own people the most.

Although Liu likes to increase the amount of training for Kirihara, this is a training plan Liu specially customized for him after Kirihara's data increased.

Marui would often snatch Kirihara's snacks when he wasn't paying attention, but it was Kirihara who often brought cakes to share the most.

Although Yagyu often plays pranks on Kirihara with Niou, he always tries his best to write Kirihara's review notes in a way that Kirihara can understand, just to make sure Kirihara doesn't miss any game.

Kuwahara is known as an honest man, but in this team, being honest does not mean being truly honest, it is relative, he is just not as cunning as others. But when it comes to Kirihara, he is very reliable, often taking him to the rest chair to rest when Kirihara can't get up during training, and helping Kirihara out when he is tricked by others.

As the big boss here, Yukimura treats everyone fairly, but he has great expectations for Kirihara who will take over his position. Although he often teases Sanada and Yanagi as Kirihara's "father and mother", his doting on Kirihara is no less than that of Sanada and the others. He will tolerate Kirihara's lateness, allow Kirihara's challenges, and recognize Kirihara's progress.

Everyone is taking care of and indulging this silly and adorable child in their own way.

The game progressed very quickly. Even with only one hand, Zizhou would not lose to Kirihara. However, Zizhou was very satisfied with Kirihara's performance. He did not become complacent and kept trying to find his flaws. Even after losing, he did not give up on himself and played to his strengths under such pressure.

Zizhou was satisfied, Yukimura was satisfied, everyone approved, but Kirihara was emo.

He has worked very hard during this period, but his predecessors worked harder and he has never caught up with them. At this critical moment, he can only rely on the charity of Senior Zizhou to get the opportunity to play, and he did not seize this opportunity. Isn't he a failure?

Sensing that Kirihara was in a bad mood, Zizu walked over and sat on the court like Kirihara. He was not angry or disappointed, but happily touched Kirihara's hair.

"Chi Ye has improved a lot. If I hadn't trained so hard, I think Chi Ye would have caught up with me. It turns out that being a senior is too tiring. If Chi Ye becomes a senior in the future, he must not be caught up by a junior. Being a senior is not as simple as just being called a senior. It has its own responsibilities."

Kirihara listened to Zizhou's words, and the fog in his dim mind began to dissipate, and he no longer looked depressed. He stared at Zizhou, then turned to look at the other seniors behind him, as if he had realized something.

After knowing that he had done what he was supposed to do, he patted Kirihara on the shoulder and said briskly: "Akaya, the next game is up to you, don't let us down."

Kirihara was shocked, he didn't expect that he would have a chance to play in the game even though he had already lost.

Yukimura, who came over, did not refute Zizu's words, but looked at Kirihara seriously.

"Akaye, we believe you can do better, don't let us down."

Just like that, Kirihara replaced Zizhou as the second singles player against Nagoya Seitoku.