Youre spying on us You have a lot of nerve.
Uh... Momo Senpai.
Ryoma and Momoshiro Senpai.
Hi.
Thats the pretty girl I saw a little while ago.
Sir, whats the matter with you?
All right. If you say so, Ill give you a chance.
Lets play a match! Come on!
Look, some new people.
Which school are they from?
Excuse me.
Are you members of the tennis team?
Yes.
Where is the tennis court?
Youll see it after you turn that corner.
Did practice already start?
Yes.
Wed better hurry up then. Yeah!
Thank you.
How many people has it been today?
There were quite a few these past couple of days.
Theyre still coming.
STAFF OFFICE Im very sorry, but I cant meet your demands.
Every school asked us for a practice match.
They all seem to be focused on us.
Do they want to see Tezuka? Or
That sushi tasted great.
Yeah, I hope we can go back there again.
By the way, I cant stand that camera thats always following us even during breaks.
Im wondering how many schools are here to watch us.
Lets see.
My c-camera
There were quite a few people.
Ill bet Inuis counted them all.
There were 49 people watching us.
Compared to the last two years, thats a 1.75% increase.
Thats Inui for you.
Breaks over!
The next practice is for the regulars.
Theres not much time left before the district finals.
Keep practicing and stay focused!
Yes!
O-Oh Theyre starting to heat up.
Hey, wheres Ryoma?
Since he helps in the library, hell be late.
Oh, thats right.
Shunsuke, keep watching them very carefully.
All right, Kenzo.
Hey
There are many cuties on Seigakus girls tennis team.
I wish I were a student at Seigaku.
Hey, that girls my type!
Well, did you buy this?
Yes. Its a tennis ball with an elastic cord.
The ball comes back by itself, so I can practice hitting without a partner.
It looks like theyre enjoying themselves.
I envy them. They seem so friendly to each other.
If I didnt have to take care of my little brothers,
Id be able to join the team.
Today is free play. Hey, do you want to try this, Tomo?
Really?
Oh, its coming back. There!
Youre good!
Are you all right?
Hey, ya got something nice.
Thats the snake shot! Its incredible!
Hes Kaoru Kaido!
He used that boomerang-snake shot at the finals against Fudomine.
Hey, look.
Thats Oishi, the second in command!
His opponent is Takashi Kawamura, famous for his fireball serve!
Great!
Its amazing No wonder theyre Seigaku regulars!
All the schools who will play in the District Finals have been decided.
Hyotei Intermediate School, which always plays
Yamabuki Intermediate School
and Sengoku which have national junior level experience.
And the runner-up of block 2...
Fudomine Intermediate School.
Strange
Whats wrong?
I dont see the 7th-grader who played at the District Matches.
The ones practicing on the courts are well-known members
like Fuji and Kikumaru.
Well, let me see.
Hes probably goofing off because hes not interested in practicing.
Hes not like you, Kenzo.
What?
Wow! Wonderful Ryoma!
Wow
No wonder, its Seigaku.
They have a great 7th-grader.
Awesome!
He watches the ball until the very end.
Youre very good, but
if you put a little more weight on your pivot foot,
your shot will be more powerful.
Thanks!
Oh, no
He fainted.
Who is this?
Yamabuki Intermediate School, Kiyosumi Sengoku.
Wh-Whatll we do? Should we take him to the infirmary?
Oh, well
H-Hey...Ryoma!
There, Kenzo. Thats him!
So cute
Huh?
Thats the 7th-grader who played in the preliminaries.
Thats the 7th-grader who played in the preliminaries!
Ryoma Echizen.
Ryoma Echizen, huh?
Stop repeating everything I say. Look over there.
It looks like he works in the library. I get it.
Hes a library helper So what?
Youre such an idiot. Now listen.
Usually, its the docile person in class who helps out in the library.
Also, the one who maintains his cool and doesnt like to hang out with friends.
I see.
Write it down. This kind of data will be crucial in the match.
Really?
He may be Seigakus secret weapon. Check him out thoroughly.
All right.
We have a high goal. Dont forget it.
I know, Kenzo Senpai.
Dont forget how upset we were at that time.
The other members of our team treated us so badly.
This time well show them how important we really are.
We made a vow about this on the hill during that magnificent sunset!
You said treated us badly,
but they only cut us because we goofed off so much since it was such a hard practice.
Hey, stupid!
I dont think that was practice. They gave us hell.
I think that was a nightmare.
But even so, you shouldnt get me involved.
Did you say something?
Nothing.
Listen to me.
If we gather all kinds of information about this team
which everyone thinks will win the district finals,
our tennis team is bound to want it.
But I wont give it to them for free.
Well show them how important we really are!
Hey, sorry for making you wait.
Hello.
The guy with Echizen is Takeshi Momoshiro, his doubles partner.
We can get information about two players at once.
Were gonna get them.
I changed my grip size recently from a number three to four.
Since you tend to hit hard, I think it suits you.
I know.
How about tension?
I increased it to 80.
Your elbow will take more shock.
Ill keep up my training to tone my muscles.
This conversation is quite revealing.
Not really.
Huh? Sure?
Im not looking for this kind of data.
I want information about their human characteristics, the real truth.
Truth?
For example, what are they eating?
Lets see...a double burger and fries. And Cola.
Thats pretty filling for the price. Plus, they never get tired of it.
It seems they come here regularly.
What kind of truth is that?
You should think about it more carefully, Shunsuke.
See, every person breaks his daily routine when something goes wrong.
I see
When they order something different, or when they dont stop by this place,
that means something is going to happen.
Pay attention to them!
Oh, Kenzo. Youre so insightful!
Lets go.
Right.
MITSUMARU SPORTS
These sneakers look great.
Dont you think theyre a little pricy?
I think theyll give us a discount,
because the Seigaku team are regulars.
This is Jupitan. Whats over there, Benitengudake?
Pitan? Tengudake? Wh-What...?
Theyre code names, of course. It means you!
Why am I?
Stop questioning everything and get to work!
Get closer!
Hey, these look cool.
Which ones?
Hey, buy em. Too pricey.
Im telling you theyre on sale now.
Hey...
Damn, he found us!
Hey, hey, hey!
Huh? Yeah!
Uh-oh...
Excuse me!
Kenzo.
Idiot! Well, never mind.
What did they talk about?
Seigaku is a good customer. And the shop is having a discount campaign.
Hmm... I dont want such trivial information.
I need something with more impact.
Impact?
Something that will influence the next match,
like their weak points.
Weak points, huh?
Thats right, weak points.
If we find out what they are, our data will become more valuable.
MITSUMARU SPORTS
I bought that ball I showed you at this shop.
Oh, I want one too.
Youre spying on us. Youve got guts.
Kenzo.
Its Ryomaand Momoshiro Senpai!
Hi.
Its that cute girl from a little while ago
Are they friends?
Actually, theyre
Kenzo, Kenzo whats wrong with you?
Well, all right. If you say so, Ill give you a chance.
Huh?
Lets play a game! Come on!
Huh?
Theyre weird.
Youre right. We shouldnt get involved
Hey, backing out?
Kenzo, how did it turn out like this?
Shut up. We cant help it.
Even if there are pretty girls here to watch our game,
theres a huge difference between Seigakus regulars and us.
Shut up! Well use this chance to find some of their weak points.
Up or down?
Up.
Are you sure this is okay, Kenzo?
Dont worry! If we get to serve first, we have a chance to win!
Shucks!
Oh, no We lost.
Hey, we didnt start yet! Cmon, lets play.
Darn, I guess we have to play now.
I think youre right.
Fifteen - Love.
Why you--!
Wow, great!
Rather
I dont have a chance.
You guys, get serious.
Damn!
Its slow.
Ill get it!
Are you all right, Kenzo?
Man!
Compared to the hellish practice I had,
this kind of thing this kind of thing...
is a cinch!
Kenzo
Stop crying!
Okay, Senpai. I feel sorry for them...
Were just starting the battle!
Huh?
They havent even scored a point yet.
I know...
Whats the score?
Love - Forty.
Its match point.
Whats that?
Kenzo!
He made it!
Wow! Awesome!
Huh?!
You did it, Shunsuke.
That wasme?
We finally...scored a point.
Kenzo Senpai!
Shunsuke
Owee! Kenzo, watch out.
You guys dont look like you can play anymore
And the match is almost decided.
I-I can still play.
Kenzo, wed better stop now.
But
That was a great shot.
Huh?
That point was all yours.
I didnt expect a passing shot like that.
Momo, its pretty sad if you couldnt manage that.
You talk too much!
But I think you guys
will be good players.
R-Really?
If you practice hard.
Youre very strict.
Shunsuke It feels good after you play a match, huh?
I agree.
Give me that, Shunsuke.
That?
Wh-Why?
Im done with this.
Gathering information on the fly.
If we want to impress our teammates, we have to do it on the tennis court.
Kenzo
I enjoy playing tennis a lot more than watching.
Well practice more. So, lets put off this match.
Okay, well be ready any time.
Later! Thanks for playing with us and for taking us lower-level players seriously.
Shunsuke, well brag that our game with Seigakus regulars ended in a draw.
Okay.
They are
Whats this?
That 8th grade regular, Takeshi Momoshiro,
has a one-sided love for a girl who is also an 8th grader
Hmm...
What? Who is it?
Let me see it, let me see it!
Hey, Tomo, stop it!
C-Crazy! Stop it! Dont look.
Hey, dont look at it!
Im Atobe of Hyotei.
Incidentally, were the first-seeded team in the district finals.
Hey, hey, youre so cute.
If I win my tennis match, youll go on a date with me, right?
Whos that guy with the short hair and that rhythm dude with him?
Youre a pain in the neck. Youre really heating up.
Heck! It looks like a bunch of weak players got together.
Next on The Prince of Tennis: Kaorus Troubles.
By the way, whos this Kaoru?