NFBE Chapter 54 Marui and Mori's Combination
Chapter 54 Marui and Mori's Combination
In the Kanto Conference, as we all know, Rikkai University and Hyotei are the two major powers, but there are also some well-known strong schools, including Yamabuki Junior High School.
By the way, Yamabuki also made it to the top 4 of the Kanto Tournament last year and successfully qualified for the national competition. Although it was eliminated by a strong school from Kansai in the first round of the national competition, it is still a strong opponent in a competition like Kanto.
"If I'm not mistaken, you are your 'Lucky Thousand Stones', right?"
"Huh? You actually still recognize me?"
Qianshi was a little surprised, but they quickly lifted their hair and smiled confidently:
"It must be because I'm so charming."
"You are too arrogant, aren't you?"
Mukaigakuto was unhappy with Sengoku's attitude.
Qianshi, however, didn't take him seriously at all.
"That's confidence! Well, I won't talk to you guys anymore. We have to defeat Rikkai University first. Everyone from Hyotei, please do as you please~"
Having said that, he walked into the venue with a relaxed look on his face.
As for Yamabuki Masahiko standing next to him, he could only smile helplessly. They had no way to deal with this junior fellow.
Yamabuki's coach, Lao, glanced at Atobe and smiled a little more, but he also didn't say much.
"Damn it! Why is he so arrogant? How dare he talk to us like that!"
Mukai Taketo had a quick temper to begin with, and if the members hadn't stopped him after being provoked by Sengoku, he would have probably gone up to fight with them.
At this time, Atobe said calmly:
"Xiang Ri, be patient. The other party must have something to rely on to speak like that. At least you are definitely not his opponent."
"What? I'm not as good as that bastard?"
Xiangri showed a look of disbelief.
At this time, Oshitari spoke:
"Don't underestimate him, Sengoku Kiyomizu. He is the one who passed this year's youth selection competition. Looking at the entire Kanto region, he is one of the strongest among his peers!"
Xiang Ri was slightly startled.
He had also heard of the youth selection competition. Those who could pass this selection were undoubtedly talented young people of the same generation. Take himself for example, he only failed at the provincial level.
I didn't expect that the other party actually had such a resume...
"Don't underestimate this guy, he is indeed very talented. It looks like Rikkai University is going to suffer!"
Atobe sneered, showing a gloating expression.
.......
The game starts soon.
The first doubles team is now on the court.
Rikkai University High School sent out the doubles team of former vice-president Sokata Ryozo and Ito Kazuto!
Sokata Ryozo is a man of few words and a rather gloomy personality. Although he is in the tennis club every day, he has little presence. However, his strength is truly national level.
He and Ito have been working together for a long time and are very familiar with each other's playing styles. Naturally, the doubles team they form also has national-level strength.
And over at Yamabuki Junior High School.
The coach narrowed his eyes with a mysterious look, as if he had thought for a moment, and also sent out a pair of third-year doubles team.
"I heard that the reason why Yamabuki Junior High School is so strong every year is because of that coach!"
Yanagi Renji looked at the old man sitting on the bench with a serious expression.
Oreki nodded.
Of course he knew that this coach was not as insignificant as Ryuusaki Jin of Qingxue. He was a coach with real vision and ability!
And he seems to be particularly good at teaching doubles, so much so that Yamabuki Junior High School can have 1~2 national-level doubles pairs every year!
It can be said that if we only look at doubles, then looking across the country, their academy is also one of the best!
"The Yamabuki doubles team seemed to have performed well in last year's Kanto tournament. If we're not careful, we might fall into their trap!"
Yanagi Renji was somewhat worried. In his opinion, the chances of winning or losing this match were only 55-.
But Yukimura said with a relaxed look:
"Don't worry, the seniors are not weak! They will win!"
......
boom!
As the last ball fell, the referee announced that Rikkai University High School won the first doubles match 7:6.
At the same time, the two doubles players from Yamabuki Junior High School both looked unwilling.
They clearly had a good chance in this game, but in the end they still fell short.
"Damn it, it was just this close!"
“What a pity…”
Banlao comforted the two of them. There was nothing wrong with their performance in this match, but Rikkai University High School sent out two regular lineups whose strength was enough to rank in the top 4 in previous years, so losing was inevitable.
However, losing this game does not mean you will lose the next one!
The old man slightly opened his squinting eyes and his gaze fell on a red-haired boy from Rikkai University High School.
As far as he knew, this boy named Marui Bunta seemed to have not fully grown up yet...
.......
"What? Rikkai University High School is just like this! They were beaten by Yamabuki 7:6!"
On Hyotei's side, Shishido Ryo saw this and couldn't help but sneer.
In his opinion, it was natural for him to win against a defeated opponent like Yamabuki by a large margin.
"Haha~ Well said! If it were us, we would definitely crush them easily!"
Xiangri Yueren put his hands on his hips and smiled, his face full of confidence.
This time, Atobe didn't say anything.
Although he was confident, he also knew that the intensity of this doubles match was already quite high. If their Hyotei were to take the field against any side, they would probably lose. In other words, ignorance is bliss. But even so, he would not say anything that would hurt morale.
Because, this kind of innocence is also what makes these members of his department lovable!
.......
In the second doubles match, Rikkai University sent out a first-year team, Marui Bunta and Mori Hisaburo.
"Mori-senpai, and Marui...are you two okay?"
Oreki Yu looked at Marui Bunta, whose face was full of fatigue, and couldn't help but ask.
Marui looked over weakly and said:
"No, it's okay...right, Maori-senpai?"
"Haha, it's just a doubles match, why are you thinking so much?"
Maori Uesaburo had a nonchalant and relaxed expression on his face.
The conditions of the two seemed to be inversely proportional, and Yukimura was a little worried.
"Marui, I rarely see you two practicing together recently. Is that really okay?"
"This... should be fine."
Marui was a little uncertain.
Speaking of which, he was very tired during this period.
In order to secure his doubles position, he looked for many doubles partners, but none of them could keep up with his pace. In the end, he could only focus on Maori, who was also a regular player.
But this senior, although he is very capable, is often not in the tennis club.
Among all the regular players of the tennis club, Hisaburo Mori has the lowest attendance rate, but he is a genius and few can rival him, so Marui can't say anything about him.
But this means that there is naturally less time for adjustment, and so far they still have many problems in coordination.
But there was no other way. For the sake of the Kanto Tournament, Marui could only take a gamble.
During this period, he was working on his doubles skills by himself, but the training results were mediocre and he was exhausted both physically and mentally.
"Don't worry, Marui-kun, I'll take care of everything!"
Maori Jusaburo smiled brightly, patted Marui on the shoulder, and then walked onto the stage with a relaxed look on his face.
Marui shrugged helplessly at Yukimura and the others, and quickly followed.