NFBE Chapter 13 Targeting from Seniors
Chapter 13 Targeting from Seniors
Yukimura's words made Marui's eyes widen.
"Hey, what did you say? The top 4 of the Jr. Tournament? I remember that it was a tournament that brought together top players from all regions, right? So you weren't just bragging, were you?"
Oreki Yuu grinned, gave him a meaningful look and told him to understand it himself, then said to Yukimura:
"No need, the rest will follow the normal process, thank you very much."
With his personality, he actually doesn't like to ask others for help too much. It's okay for a small matter like cutting in line, but it's better for him to do the interview for joining the department himself.
"You're welcome. In that case, just do as you wish."
Yukimura smiled and didn't say anything else. After that, he walked up and spoke to a few tall seniors who seemed to be in charge of the interviews.
Soon, the senior who was 1.8 meters tall came over.
"You guys come with me."
The three followed each other to the tennis club's dedicated court.
Soon, a man in a black and yellow uniform appeared.
"Ito-senpai, I'm here as promised."
"Hmm? It's Yukimura! You came just in time. I've already prepared the uniform for you."
A gentle smile appeared on Ito's face, and then his eyes fell on the two people following Yukimura.
“They are both…”
"Let me introduce you. This is my friend, Oreki-san. As for this one..."
Marui stood up at this time, put his hands on his hips and said proudly:
"My name is Marui Bunta! No need to say more, who among you is in charge of the interview?"
There was a glimmer of surprise in Ito's eyes. These two people looked like freshmen. Why did they come here?
If you want to join the tennis club, shouldn't you line up outside?
And he came with Yukimura, could it be that...
He couldn't help but look at Yukimura, and found that the latter was smiling at him with his eyes narrowed, as if saying, it's what you think.
He couldn't help but hold his forehead with a headache.
"Yukimura, although I am a regular member of the tennis club, it is not easy to get in through the back door. After all, not everyone has the talent like you and Sanada..."
Yukimura heard this and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, Senior. At least... Oreki-san's ability is not a problem."
"Hey, are you guys looking down on this genius? This is so humiliating... I will make you regret it!"
Ito stroked his chin and looked at the two of them a few more times.
Indeed, this boy named Marui has a very distinct temperament and personality, and he might actually have good tennis qualities. As for the other boy...
He seems a bit ordinary, and his body doesn't look very strong, even a little frail. Even if he is told that he is not good at sports, he would believe it, but Yukimura said that there is no problem with his strength...
Could it be from some other special place?
"Since Yukimura brought you here, then follow me. The chief happens to be here too."
Ito said, motioning for the two to follow.
Soon, they saw a tall, handsome man with a fierce look in his eyes, who was also wearing the official black and yellow uniform.
"Minister, these two are new to the interview."
Upon hearing this, Shinichi Yamada looked over with some confusion.
“Shouldn’t the interview be conducted according to a list?”
Ito smiled and said:
"But these two have the blessing of a fellow village student to guarantee them!"
Shinichi Yamada frowned slightly.
Then, he glanced sideways at the people behind Ito, his gaze lingered on Yukimura for a moment, and a hint of dissatisfaction appeared on his face.
"Ito, you have to know one thing. The reason why we at Rikkai can enter the national competition every year is because of the strict system. If you try to get everything through the back door, one day, the tennis club will rot!"
Ito smiled and said:
"I think Yukimura-san understands this, but he still brought these two people here, which shows that he is confident."
Yamada Shinichi snorted inwardly.
Although Yukimura has long been famous, he is just a newcomer to the tennis club.
He just joined the tennis club and he's already thinking about taking shortcuts. Isn't that too much of a disrespect for the club leader?
Do you think you have privileges just because you are a genius?
"Yukimura is such a big shot!"
Yamada sneered.
When Ito heard this, his expression changed.
"minister......"
"Okay, for your sake, I'll give them a chance. However, if I find that they are not strong enough, they will never be able to join the tennis club again!"
Yamada left this sentence, then said something to a man with a sharp face next to him and left.
Izuku frowned, but didn't say anything else.
He immediately returned to the three of them and said in a deep voice:
"The director agreed, but he also said that if you are not strong enough this time, you can forget about joining the tennis club. What are your plans?"
When Yukimura heard this, he narrowed his eyes and glanced sideways at Minister Yamada who was walking away.
"Really? I just cut in line, is there any need to be so serious about it?"
Marui's eyes widened.
Oreki Yuya frowned slightly.
Logically speaking, they shouldn't do that. Although they were wrong for cutting in line, at most they would be kicked out. Such harsh conditions sounded like they were being targeted.
"It seems that Minister Yamada is extremely strict..."
Ito was silent for a while, looked at Yukimura, and said in a low voice:
"Generally speaking, Minister Yamada doesn't care about these things, Yukimura, do you understand what I mean?"
Yukimura smiled calmly.
"I see, Ito-senpai, it seems that the minister has something against me."
At this time, the person in charge of interviewing Oreki Yu and Marui Bunta came over.
His name is Hasegawa, and he is also a regular player.
"I will be in charge of the interviews for both of you. One game will decide the winner. As long as you can win one game from me, you will win. Who goes first?"
On the side, Ito heard this, his eyes narrowed, and he said:
"Hase, shouldn't the rule be based on overall performance?"
Because there is a huge gap in strength between the freshmen and those who have received three years of training, the decision of whether to pass the interview is generally based on the other party's overall level.
But if it turns into winning the game, the nature of the game changes. If they go all out, it is estimated that more than 95% of the freshmen will not be able to win even a single game!
Hasegawa heard this and said with a smile:
"That's for other people, but the minister said that special people should be treated specially!"
Ito wanted to say something, but was stopped by Yukimura.
"Forget it, Senior, there is no point in saying more about this kind of deliberate targeting."
"But....."
Yukimura turned to look at the two people behind him and asked:
"no problem?"
In the back, Oreki Yu looked calm, as if he didn't take it seriously at all.
As for Marui, he looked eager to try, with flames of excitement dancing in his eyes.
"Interesting! Why don't you let me go first?"