The Prince of Tennis - I'm Echizen Ryoma

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The narrator of this chapter is Tezuka, the protagonist.Points of view conversion are marked with *.

In the early morning, in the tactical room on the third floor of the training office building.

"Here, Sakaki-sensei." "Thank you."

After handing a cup of steaming coffee to Sakaki who was sitting at the conference table, Hanamura turned to me and asked, "Where's Tezuka-kun?"

"I don't need it." I, who was sitting on the other side, responded succinctly.

"Really." Without reluctance, he put down the coffee pot, and Huacun also sat down at the conference table.

After studying the information in his hand and taking a sip of coffee, Sakaki looked up at us, "The training camp has entered the final stage, and it's almost time to select youth representatives."

"Yes." Huacun agreed.

"Then, apart from Sanada Atobe who has already been selected, shouldn't each team submit a list?" Sakaki asked.

"Okay, let me consider the appropriate candidates first." Huacun proposed.

Sakaki nodded in agreement with Hanamura's opinion, then looked at me who was silent, "Tezuka-kun will do the same."

The thin paper recommendation form suddenly felt a little heavy, holding it firmly, I nodded solemnly, "Yes."

*"minister. 』

After the day's practice time was over, in the corridor of the training hall in the setting sun, I stopped the minister who was about to leave, and I had nothing to say.

"What's the matter, Echizen? 』The minister in front did not look back.

『Today is not so much a special training, but a teaching, right? 』I enjoyed a high-level practice match, although it was a pity that there was no winner.

"Don't move your mind. 』No answer, looking at the sunset outside the window, the minister suddenly said a word.

"Why? 』

『There was a practitioner who once said that, there is no chance of winning if you sympathize with others on the battlefield. 』The minister's voice was slow and steady.Before I had any doubts, he immediately said, "You can't find yourself if you keep following the teacher's back. 』

This time I understood a little bit.I closed my eyes and said nonchalantly, "I don't hate doing that. 』

It is precisely because there is always a figure to surpass in front of me that playing tennis makes me so excited.If it wasn't for this, maybe I would have regarded tennis as boring like Akutsu.

My answer was another long silence.

Suddenly, I recalled the conversation with the minister yesterday evening—I always feel that getting along with the minister is different from before.

In the twilight morning light, I stretched my eyelids but did not open them.His body was a little heavy, he couldn't lift his arms, and there seemed to be something resting on his chest.Moving his body impatiently, the heaviness did not disappear.Damn Karubin, you should lose weight!

He opened his eyes suddenly, and saw the ceiling of the dormitory first.Sensing the heat around me, I turned my head, and the face almost in front of me startled me.

My head is resting on my open arm, my forehead is covered with loose and curly bangs, the black eyelashes resting peacefully leave a faint shadow on my cheeks, the corners of my lips are slightly raised, and the peaceful sleeping face of kelp head actually brings Absolutely pure and innocent.

The so-called people should not judge by their appearance refers to this kind of thing.

Was he sleepwalking or had he gone to the wrong bed after going to the toilet at night?When I was about to struggle to get up, I realized that this kid actually had one arm on my chest, and two legs crossed around my left leg—obviously using me as a pillow!

Hello!Opening my mouth, I swallowed back the sound that rushed to my throat.Probably because of the pressure of the training camp, he seemed to have been sleeping unsteadily for the first two days. It is rare that he sleeps so soundly, so I will reluctantly sacrifice it.

Staring at the ceiling boredly, time seemed to be drawn away inch by inch, the light gradually changed from dim to bright, and various sounds that were exclusive to the morning also gradually sounded.

The arm is numb.Turning his head again, a pair of bright and dark eyes are close at hand, he woke up.

"Long eyelashes, like windshield wipers." Staring at me, he muttered.

kindness?It took me a long time to turn my brain around, wipers = wipers of tears... let's talk about yourself!My face darkened, my eyes were not looking good.

"The eyes are poisonous, like an arsonist."... What kind of metaphor is this? !

Ignoring the growing black lines on my face, he sniffled, "It tastes good, like wheat milk tea." You are like a cream cake!

In the end, he blinked his innocent round eyes at me, who was in a critical state, "Speaking of which, what are you doing on my bed?"

—————————————— Dividing line after two hours—————————————————

"Let's start!" "Fight with all your might!"

Outside the sunny tennis court, everyone watched the doubles practice match between Hokikumaru and Shishido Oishi.At the beginning of the game, Feng's imposing ball entered the soul, but Shishido skillfully intercepted it with a lightning ball.

"As expected of Shishido-kun~" Ju Zitou, who was watching the game, spread his hands, "The return of the ball is very smooth."

"Of course, he hits that serve every day in practice." Kajimoto clasped his arms around his chest.

"It's not good to go on like this, Feng." Taocheng focused his eyes.

"That's right." I said with my hands in my trouser pockets and a red mark on my chin.

Standing behind me with both hands in his trouser pockets with the same air, there was a faint black circle on the right eye of Kirihara standing behind me.

"Don't worry, don't worry, just relax~"

In the arena, Juwan's unraveling didn't help much.Looking at the murderous Shishido across the way, Feng obviously couldn't concentrate.

"Oishi Shishido wins this game, 5-0!"

"The situation is one-sided." With one hand on his hips and the other touching his chin, he commented like a big boss.

"It's troublesome, the opponent has already figured out how to play." Taocheng worried for Kikumaru and the others with his hands on the pillow.

"Hey, this is the same for both parties." Putting down his hand touching his chin, Kirihara retorted.

"That's right." Taocheng agreed.

Looking at Feng, who covered his head with a towel during the break, and Kikumaru, who was carelessly pouring water on his head, I added, "Senior Kikumaru is performing normally." The problem is the soft-hearted Feng.The practice match is also an assessment for the youth army, and suddenly he has to compete with his friend and senior Shishido, and he is out of shape.

"Oishi, the competition has just begun!" At the beginning of the game again, Kikumaru clenched his fist and waved at Oishi in a demonstrative manner, then turned his head to encourage Feng with a smile, "Hey, Feng, relax~"

Frowning, Feng didn't appreciate it, "I'm already very relaxed!"

With a flash of light in his eyes, Shishido's serve was intercepted by Kikumaru, who was waiting in full force, with a dance-style slap.Complacently, he raised his finger to catch Oishi who was unable to make a save, and Kikumaru winked playfully, "Oishi, you don't know the route of that ball just now~"

"What, it won't work well if you use this trick next time." Dashi replied with a smile.

"What did you say~" Both cat's eyes narrowed, and Kikumaru smiled all over his face.

"Kikumaru-kun!" Clenching the racket tightly, Feng couldn't help but make a sound.

"Meow?"

"Stop making jokes in this kind of serious competition!" Feng raised his eyebrows and raised his eyes rarely.

"Serious, isn't it?" Kikumaru turned around puzzled, and the cat's eyes looked at Feng frankly, "But, I like competing with Oishi the most!"

"What?" Feng stared at Kikumaru in a daze for a while, then shifted his gaze to Shishido who had a sulking expression on the opposite side, as if he had vaguely awakened to something.

"30-30!"

"Okay, we've caught up!" Kikumaru clenched his fist hard after scoring another ball in a dance style.

"However, we are still a long way behind." Feng was worried, not understanding why Kikumaru was still in high spirits in a 5-0 situation.

"Feng, you don't want to leave the game entirely to me, do you?" Kikumaru pouted.

"Ah, no, how come..." Feng stammered.

"Hey, that's fine~" Kikumaru winked at him with a smile, "Now it's really interesting to start the competition!"

A cat jumped up in front of Ho, who was dazed again, Kikumaru made a V-shaped gesture and lowered his voice, "Ho also really wants to defeat Shishido-kun, right?"

"Ah... yes!" Feng narrowed his eyes.

"Great!" Kikumaru raised his arms and cheered, "Then let's work hard!"

The game thus began to enter the stage of cooking oil with fire.

Here: "Beep beep—" With a slap down, Kikumaru made a face at Dashi, "I will never lose to you!"

"Me too!"

The two fools smirked at each other.

Over there: "I... I have always followed in the footsteps of Shishido-senpai, but I finally understand that I must surpass you!" Feng clenched his fists and looked directly at the opposite side, "Shishido-senpai, we also Come and enjoy the game! Then, it's up to me to win the game!"

Shishido responded with a straight face, "No, I am the winner!"