Wow! Whats going on with Fudomine Middle School?
Now, go, Kamio!
Hes fast!
You guys are too slow.
Forty - love.
Kamio seems to have gotten faster than he was before.
Hes even built up his stamina.
The Osawa players are gasping for breath,
but Kamio, whos been running twice as hard, is perfectly fine.
I dont even need to get on my rhythm.
Okay, Shinji, get them with your kick serve.
Isnt it a little humid today?
Its so hot Lets just finish this up.
Oh!
There it is, Ibus kick serve!
Game and match to Fudomine. Six games to love.
Wow!
I dont believe it! They came out of nowhere.
So, the main players have been cast.
Thank you very much!
To think we lost to an unknown school like yours
But anyway, they play seeded Hyotei Academy next,
so theyre sure to lose.
Is that all you have to say?
We look forward to beating schools like that one.
Lets go.
Tachibana, we can finally get down to business, cant we?
Fudomine won!
Theyre in the quarterfinals!
Really?
Fudomine Middle School Theyre a good team.
But its no fun with the girls playing at a different venue.
After all, my horoscope said this is a perfect day for love.
Huh?
Seigaku?
Hi! Thanks for the other day for leaving me alone.
Oh!
Its him!
So Youre that Seigaku rookie?
Arent you Sengoku of Yamabuki Middle
who was selected for the junior league?
Uh Its an honor
Echizen, you know him?
Never met him before.
Hey, now
He doesnt remember at all.
Thats so like Ryoma.
I only got into the Juniors because Tezuka, from your team,
refused the spot and they needed me to fill in.
But that Fudosan Middle team
Theyre a powerful dark-horse.
Theyre Fudomine, not Fudosan!
Say, are you a strong player?
Huh? Probably
Hey, so youre here, Seigaku?
Hey, Kamio.
Oh, wow The rivals are all lined up!
Theyre all so handsome!
T-Tomoka
Next is Hyotei
Yeah. Ill pay Atobe back for the other day.
Just dont let it backfire.
Echizen Hows that new product?
Its good.
Is it? I envy you.
I wanted it. But there was only one
Well see you in the finals.
Im going to pay Viper back in full.
Go right ahead!
Even if that idiot loses,
well carry the day and win the victory.
Hiss
What did you say? Whos going to lose?
Kaido!
Huh? Whos the idiot thats going to lose?
Didnt you hear?
The idiot whos standing right in front of me.
Oh
What was that?!
Yo, Viper Im glad we met up.
Listen. When I play you next, it wont go like the last time.
Hey! Are you listening to me?!
Damn you
Kamio, Shinji!
Wed better be going.
Okay, Tachibana.
Tachibana?
Will you let Tezuka know?
Its going to be a tight competition, but well meet in the finals.
Thats what he says, you two.
Theyre not listening.
Tachibana Where have I heard that name before?
These two dont get along?
Looks that way.
Oh So theres another pair of rivals here.
Rivals?
Hyotei! Hyotei! Hyotei!
Hyotei! Hyotei!
Thats not nice... Hyotei!...
surrounding the players like that. Hyotei! Hyotei! Hyotei!
Im sure there are a lot of teams
that would be intimidated by that chanting.
But Hyoteis players are good.
Hyotei! Hyotei! Hyotei! Hyotei!
Game and match to Shishido of Hyotei.
Six games to love.
Whats with you, Shishido?
You couldnt finish in 20 minutes.
Hes all mouth. Right, Kabaji?
Yeah.
Shut up, Atobe.
Ill finish in 15 minutes.
Lets go, Kabaji.
Yeah.
Just as expected,
the Kanto Tournament regulars are working their way up.
Id like to battle it out with all that cheering, one day.
Hyotei! Hyotei! Hyotei! Hyotei! Hyotei! Hyotei!
Seigaku regulars! Gather round!
Yes, maam!
This is the order for the quarterfinals against St. Rudolph.
This is where you have to do your best!
If you win this one,
youll be assured a spot in the Kanto District Matches.
#1 SinglesTezuka! #2 SinglesFuji!
#3 SinglesEchizen! #1 DoublesKikumaru and Oishi!
#2 Doubles Momoshiro and Kaido!
Doubles?
Doubles?!
with HIM?!
158 159 160
I wont lose to him!
St. Rudolph has been gathering excellent players from the provinces,
and has been strengthening their lineup for the past year.
Singles player and team captain Akazawa, is in good shape.
Hes a veteran who beat even our regulars last year.
And Shujis younger brother Yuta is another one we have to watch.
Hes been practicing against left-handed players,
and hes gaining a reputation as a lefty killer.
I hear hes out to beat his older brother.
But, Im not left-handed.
Thats right. Hell probably be pitted against Tezuka.
That new manager seems to be pulling the strings.
Manager?
Hes one of the reinforcements.
He seems to be a topnotch player.
The reinforcements join practice only once or twice a week.
They attend tennis school the rest of the time.
Theyre really going all out.
Maybe, but that goes beyond school club activities.
St. Rudolph seems like a strong team.
Youre an idiot, Kachiro!
Can you see our regulars losing to anybody?
Dont make any mistakes, now.
Huh?
What do you mean?!
Humph!
Seigaku might be in trouble!
#3 Singles
#3 Singles #3 Singles
Right on target.
Sorry, Yuta. Looks like theyre avoiding you.
I was sure Shusuke Fuji would be number three.
We were out-smarted by their data man, Inui.
Seems they wanted to avoid a match between brothers.
It cant be helped.
I guess it would look bad if Fuji lost to his kid brother.
What did you just say? Whos Fujis kid brother?
Who are you talking about? Huh?!
Oh!
That subject was out of bounds. Sorry
Im sorry this happened,
but I want you to beat Ryoma Echizen in #3 Singles.
Are you listening, Yuta?
Thats fine! Leave me at #3 Singles.
But if that 7th grader isnt as good as Shusuke Fuji,
Im going to be mad.
Ill pound him into the ground.
Oh, boy Our ace is hot!
Dont tease him too much, Yanagisawa.
But Mizuki, Seigakus order is just as you expected, right?
Heh
Youre really scary.
But, why did you pit Yuta against that 7th grader?
When I checked on that 7th graders record,
I found he got to the District Matches with no losses.
But he has absolutely no experience playing against a lefty.
And so you brought in left-handed Yuta?
Lefty-killer Yuta
It was worth training him to go up against Tezuka, I guess.
Exactly. Im not going to pit him against his brother Shusuke Fuji.
No matter how much he wants it.
The #1 Singles match against Tezuka is a throwaway match.
But if we pit Yuta against that 7th grader,
were sure to winabsolutely.
So, you mean, the scenarios set?
We wouldnt want you on our opponents side. No way.
In this match, if #1 Singles, Tezuka wins,
well be in a bad position.
But if we can defeat the golden pair,
Oishi and Kikumaru,
we wont have to come up against Tezuka.
That is the key.
SHUICHIRO OISHI EIJI KIKUMARU
Heh So thats why you put me in #1 Doubles.
A little bit of research can give you an idea
of what the outcome of a match will be.
Well take this match with two doubles and one singles.
And as added insurance, I entered myself in #2 Singles.
Youd think theyd excuse Echizen from shopping duty before a match.
Ryoma, shall I carry that?
Never mind.
Dont pamper him just because hes a regular!
Are you that Ryoma Echizen?
Thats right. Whore you?
Im Yuta Fuji.
Huh? Then youre
Youre playing against Ryoma?!
Youre Fujis kid brother?!
Im not his kid brother. Im myself! Yuta Fuji!
Oh! Im sorry.
Huh? Hey!
Ryoma!
Nice to meet you
Wait, Ryoma!
Hey, Ryoma!
That guy!
The winner automatically moves on to the Kanto District Matches.
Lets play so there are no regrets.
I didnt think wed be playing against a nationals pair.
Im looking forward to this!
Lets have a good game.
Im so excited!
Theyre starting with Momoshiro and Kaidos doubles, right?
Will they be okay?
I think its gonna go well. Theyre both 8th graders.
Of all things Doubles with you?
Quit griping.
Just think about Taka, who ended up as an alternate.
Dont touch me!
Hey! That was painful, Viper!
What did you call me?!
Those two!
There they go again!
Let go of me, Viper!
You wanna fight?!
Ohh
Have those two always been like that?
Yeah. Theyve been rivals since before you joined.
Inui, show him that thing
This?
What? What? What?
Oh, how cute!
Where? Let me see.
Oh, Momo is so young!
Kaido still wears a bandana.
They got into fights from the day they joined the club.
Are you the one who stepped on my bandana?!
Oh, so sorry! I didnt see it on the floor.
You! Is that supposed to be an apology?
What?!
Apologize.
I am apologizing.
What are you two doing, you newbies?!
Dont talk to me like were friends.
What about you with your snake face!
Hiss
Stop it, you two!
You two! Stop it, will you?!
Oh So theyve been fighting since the day they met?
Even today, it seems to be a volatile situation between them.
Yeah But why pair them together in a doubles match?
Kaido Dont you hold me back now.
Likewise
Wait a minute.
Wasnt there a doubles pair like this before?
I didnt think Kaido and Momoshiro would be paired for Doubles.
I guess they were aiming for the unexpected.
But it wont do you any good to fiddle with the order.
All of your personal data has been inputted into my head.
Hey This was unexpected, but its going to be an easy win.
Mizukis predicting 6-2, but would we lose two to them?
One set match Momoshiro of Seigaku to serve.
There it is! Momoshiros bullet serve!
Humph! His ball has power, but
Oh!
Very good! Kaidos poaching.
Hey, Mr. Bandana Your reach is too long.
Move back, Atsushi! Its coming!
Youre too late!
A dunk smash!
Bang!
That was neat!
He used the forward player to shield that dunk smash!
Not bad!
Kaidos poach Momoshiros smash
Theyre both very cool-headed.
To be able to make such terrific plays right after the match started
They have my respect!
Your smash is too shallow.
Theyll just take a bead on us next time.
Shut up! And what about you?
If youre gonna poach, get it right, will you?
Whats that? You!
But theyre still as hot-headed as ever toward each other.
It doesnt matter to me, but both of them have a long ways
No!
Dont! If you get involved, itll get even more complicated.
But it seems theyre doing really well.
Its like they can read each others moves.
Of course!
They spent a whole year focusing their attention on each other.
Are those two still swinging their rackets?
Yes. I told them to stop
Im not going to lose to him! Im not going to lose to him!
Its mine!
Im not going to lose to him!
Game to Seigaku One game to love.
He did it!
Those two have surprisingly few weaknesses.
Theyre pretty powerful, too.
Hey, somethings funny.
I dont want to play with you.
Thats what I say!
Oh, no Theyre at it again.
A-Are they all right like that?
Enough, Seigaku! Return to the match!
Damn In order to end this match
Yeah, well
Well just have to topple those two!
ST. RUDOLF 1 SEIGAKU 1
Damn!
Game Seigaku! Two games to one!
Its 2-1. Theyre pushing it!
Looks like they can play doubles.
Its going well.
Theyre both playing better than in training.
Having a rival really increases your energy.
The three of us are rivals, right?
Thats a joke. You two and I are on different levels.
How rude! Someday well be better players than you!
Thats right!
I know, Mizuki. You dont have to glare at us.
Lets see, in bandanas case
Was that just luck?
Thats a shot Kaido has trouble with.
Lucky!
Get back, Kaido! Its coming!
Oh
He spun around in midair!
A drop shot!
You wont get away with it!
Oops!
Oh This guy is coolheaded.
Theyre reading our moves!
Damn! Theyve lead us on!
Theyve got it!
No, not yet.
Just as Momoshiro is good at heights
Kaidos there to cover the horizontal moves.
Oh, here it comes
His snake?
Kaido!
Im Yanagisawa of St. Rudolphs.
According to Mizukis scenario
were going to defeat that Momoshiro-Kaido team.
Theres no need for us to even play this match.
Weve got our strategy down pat.
You can pelt us with your snake, or anything else!
Next on The Prince of Tennis: Mizukis Scenario
Just what is Mizukis scenario like?