[Net King] I really can't play tennis

! ”

The referee calls out the score.

Yukimura turned his head to take a look at the ball just now, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips, and then looked back at Kirihara, his eyes finally changed.

not bad.Chi also.

Unlike before when he fought timidly, Kirihara's eyes were full of fighting spirit, as if he was announcing to Yukimura:

The game is just starting now!

The situation on the court no longer showed a one-sided trend. Kirihara broke serve several times and finally chased the score of the first set to 4-5.

In the most crucial tenth round, Yukimura suddenly changed his style of play. It seemed that he was not the one who was pressing every step of the way just now. This time his serve was smooth and soft, and his speed was much lower than before.

If it was an ordinary player, Kirihara might think that it was because the opponent wanted to save energy and avoid mistakes in the next set.

But he was facing Yukimura Seiichi.

Although the serve was soft, Yukimura's return was getting faster and faster.

After a long period of confrontation and the acceleration of the speed, Kirihara's pace of chasing the ball became heavy.

In the end, after Yukimura forced Kirihara out of the field with a diagonal ball, he scored with a forehand.

Won the first set.

In the second set, Yukimura's style of play gradually became weird. Many bottom line shots chose to attack and then go to the net.

Logically speaking, this is not Yukimura's usual style.As a player with more skill than strength, Yukimura Seiichi's signature move lies in his elegant one-handed backhand and forehand baseline return.

But at this time, Yukimura's aggressiveness became stronger and stronger, and the bottom line defense became a mess.

The commentator was also very surprised: "Yukimura actually chose to attack the net. For this ball, the bottom line defense is actually a better choice. Could it be that because he is going to retire, he can even change his style of play?"

Probably no one knows better than Kirihara that this style of play is exactly what he is good at.

Yukimura chose tennis, which runs counter to his own style of play, and practiced over and over again how to overcome his weaknesses.

And in such a face-to-face situation, I can see a little more clearly.

Yukimura knew exactly what he was doing.

This game is not only his own curtain call, but also a battle that he wants to convey to Kirihara.

Ever since Kirihara became a professional player, the meeting between the two of them will always only exist in the game.Private contact has also become less because of each other's identities.

At first, Yukimura didn't notice it.

It wasn't until later that I was asked directly in the media what I thought of the current achievements of my juniors.

Only then did he suddenly realize: it turned out that his halo as a senior had been pressing on the other party's head, making him unable to lift his head.

Think about it too.

Since Yukimura started playing professional tennis, he has won countless honors and titles, and Kirihara, who entered the professional game as his junior, or other tennis players, are all overwhelmed by such a mountain.

As long as Murakami is lucky enough, they can basically only get second place.

Who would be willing?

The loneliness hung over Yukimura, drawing a galaxy-like distance between him and the other contestants, including Kirihara.

At this moment, Yukimura finally chose to retire.

He can finally pour out all the words in his heart through this game.

With such a purpose, Yukimura abandoned his usual style of play and expressed everything through tennis.

And as for the result...

Beads of sweat on his face slid down the jawline to the ground, and Kirihara deeply realized how painful it is to have continuous high-intensity confrontation.

If the opponent I met was not Minister Yukimura, maybe I could still have the advantage, but this time I met.

In the past, the points that can be scored as long as one's own offense can be turned into the opponent's scoring points.

I'm really not reconciled!

I really don't want to be subservient to Minister Yukimura!

The flaming fighting heart burst out at this moment. If you can't defeat the person in front of you today, then you will never have a chance!

Kirihara had a momentary realization. The reason why Minister Yukimura chose to retire after this match was because——

Yourself?

No time to be distracted to think about other things, Yukimura's offensive became more and more fierce, Kirihara tried to break the situation while parrying.

If the gap in strength and experience is difficult to make up, then why was Minister Yukimura able to win the Australian Open trophy?

Although there are gaps in these things, they are not so ugly that people lose, and they play a decisive role.

Kirihara racked his brains, and what Yukimura said to himself finally came out of his mind.

That was when he decided to step into the tennis world. Yukimura sent a text message, expressing his happiness while expressing his concerns.

"Professional games are not as easy to play as before, considering yourself and the audience, sponsors and teams. Sometimes, the game is won by mentality and strategy rather than technology and experience."

At that time, Kirihara was immersed in the joy of being able to participate in professional competitions, and forgot Yukimura's earnest teachings.

But now, looking at the people on the opposite field, Kirihara felt warm in his heart.

Even if I still lose, even if I may never be able to defeat Minister Yukimura, but——

The desire to stand taller will never change.

Because he just wants to win the game.

……

Standing on the podium again, Yukimura had a different feeling.

Different from the high-spiritedness at the beginning, at this moment, as a senior in the tennis world, he is finally qualified to say such words.

"Thank you very much to the organizers, to my team, to the fans who love me, to my family and friends who love me. For giving me the opportunity to lift this trophy for the last time."

Yukimura said, and kissed the trophy in his hand mischievously, "To be honest, I'm not sure whether I can win the championship. Chi is also my junior and an excellent tennis player. Maybe I haven't reached the final stage yet. I am in a good state, but I believe that his future achievements will surpass mine!"

The tone is sincere and expectant: "The future belongs to you, I believe there will be more legends born in the football world!"

The wind blows over.

Fluttering high in the sun were the hem of Yukimura's coat and the trophy shining with silver light.

This is the curtain call for a generation of heavenly kings.

in case.

"The game is over! Yukimura won 6-0! Likai University won! The score is 3-2!"

Before the referee finished announcing the result, the others rushed over impatiently——

"Yukimura!"

"Minister Yukimura!"

"Yukimura-kun!"

"Jingshi!"

Needless to say, everyone's faces were filled with joy, and their voices were filled with excitement.

"Win! Finally won!"

He was still immersed in the game just now, and finally let go of the tense nerves all the time, and Yukimura realized that he was a little bit out of strength.

Before he could speak, he fell to the ground.

"Yukimura?!" Everyone's expressions changed again, and they quickly supported him, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Yukimura smiled reassuringly, "It's just that I used too much force, and I didn't pay attention for a while." Then he stood up straight, walked in front of his opponent Echizen Ryoma, and stretched out his hand, "Thank you, Echizen-kun."

The latter showed a puzzled look, while Yukimura just smiled and didn't say any more.

Echizen didn't have any desire to explore further, so he held his hand back and said, "Congratulations. But——next time I won't lose again!"

It is simply a very personal answer of Echizen.

Yukimura couldn't help smiling.

Echizen probably didn't know how many times he had lost before he got back this hard-won victory.

But he didn't have the kindness to do that, and was willing to tell his opponent the truth.

What I have to do now is to hug my teammates who have been waiting for a long time.

Yukimura greeted him with a bright smile.

……

"Cheers!" The hands holding the cup collided in the air and made a clear sound, accompanied by the loud cheers of the teenagers, the atmosphere instantly became lively, filling the entire store and outside.

No matter who it is, at this moment, they have forgotten all the hard work before, and are only immersed in the joy of victory.

Even the bitterness repeated thousands of times cannot match the smiles on everyone's faces at this moment.

Even the juice in his mouth tasted mellow, and Yukimura felt as if he was going to get drunk here.

"Ah—Senior Marui! That's my meat!"

"It doesn't matter, it's going to be eaten anyway, so leave this piece to me!"

"No! That's mine! Senior, if you want to eat it, go get it yourself!"

"You guy-"

"Okay, okay, Mrs. Wen. Don't bully Chiye too much."

It is Kirihara and Marui who are arguing, and Kuwahara who is trying to persuade the fight.

The hand holding the cup began to become unsteady, Yukimura's eyelashes closed slightly, after the excitement of winning the game was diluted, fatigue gradually took over.

The surrounding noises continued, but Yukimura nodded his head and fell asleep.

"Jingshi?" Liu, who had been silently following him, was the first to notice, and then softly signaled to the others, "Hush, keep your voice down."

Sanada, who hadn't reacted yet, was a little puzzled, "What's the matter? Renji?" Then he saw Yukimura who had fallen asleep next to him, "Is this... asleep?"

"Ah, is Yukimura asleep?" Marui immediately let go of the chopsticks that were fighting for meat with Kirihara, and rushed over to check.

The latter didn't expect him to let go suddenly, and almost fell his ass. Before he could accuse the senior of his behavior, he was attracted by his words, "Eh? Minister Yukimura fell asleep?"

"Really." Nioh stretched out a finger and poked Yukimura's