Chapter 10: School Open Trials
“Not a bad move.”
Looking at Atobe who quickly gained the approval of most people below, a hint of approval flashed in Sakaki Taro's eyes.
Maybe his methods are a little immature, but his perspective on problems and his approach to doing things are indeed not bad.
…
After Kaida Nobu was defeated by Atobe, he also kept his promise and announced on the spot that from today on, Atobe would be Hyotei's tennis captain.
Maybe I still feel a little reluctant in my heart, but if it is to follow this dazzling young man in front of me, it may not be a bad thing.
Looking at Atobe standing very naturally in the middle of the court and enjoying everyone's attention, Kaida felt a little more admiration in his confidence.
After taking over the rights and responsibilities of the captain, Atobe quickly took command of the other members of the tennis club.
"Second years, continue to recruit new people."
With a wave of his hand, Atobe caused the tennis club members who were still in a daze to move subconsciously.
There was already a long queue, and now more people lined up. Many people were indeed impressed by the courage of Tobe.
"Also, next week, the tennis club will hold an open tryout within the school to re-select official members."
"All members of the tennis club can sign up. Remember, everyone!"
Just when everyone was not fully used to it, Atobe announced the next instruction loudly.
This time, all the members of the tennis club were stunned.
The main selection?
Everyone?
Does that include us in the first grade as well?
The first-year students who are currently signing up or have just joined the club are all filled with enthusiasm.
Yes, isn’t their current minister only in the first year? So they are not without a chance.
Isn't it more challenging to defeat the strong with the weak?
At this moment, many first-year students felt a sense of anticipation.
Even many sophomores' eyes lit up, thinking that if there was a re-selection, they might have a chance to be included in the main selection.
Among the previous batch of third-year students, some people simply relied on their seniority and shamelessly squeezed in.
After the previous class of seniors graduated, Hyotei had no time to select new regular members.
Among all the people, the only one with a grim look might be the third grader.
Kaida Nobuyuki was standing not far away, also impressed by Atobe's courage.
Should we allow first graders to participate directly?
He looked at the not-so-tall back of Atobe and felt a little dazed.
"Perhaps under his leadership, Ice Emperor can really complete the unfinished great cause."
At this time, he had completely let go of his obsession with the minister.
He also knew that since the graduation of the seniors, a lot of bad practices had emerged in the tennis club. After all, being in the top four in the country was something that could be boasted about.
But he had just become the minister at that time, so he turned a blind eye to many things.
Looking at the third years with ugly faces, Atobe had no intention of explaining at all. When did he, his uncle Atobe, need to explain the decisions he made?
Besides, if he really has the ability, then he will naturally be able to get the starting position.
Swish!
Throwing his coat off, Atobe proudly walked out of the tennis club.
Then he had to go to the Student Union to deal with some things.
As an excellent student with excellent grades in all subjects, he naturally joined the student union and was immediately a candidate for president for the following year.
"Oh, I'm really not used to it that Karachi didn't come with me." Atobe sighed.
Seeing that he still needed to carry his own golf bag and jacket, Atobe couldn't help but think of Takahiro Kabaji who was still in elementary school.
Facing Atobe, the long line at the entrance of the tennis department silently made way for him and watched him leave.
After a burst of commotion, more people submitted applications to join the department.
After Uesugi Yu handed in his application, he kept wandering around the tennis club and observing.
Mukohito, Jiro Akutagawa, Yuji Oshitari, Ryo Shishido...
These future regular players of Hyotei are among the new students who have registered.
The only ones who didn't come were Houchotaro, Takahiro Kabaji, and Hinawakichi, who were still in elementary school.
Shang Shanyou silently recalled the situation of these people.
"Compared to Atobe, the others are a bit inferior. Only Oshinobi can keep up with Atobe's footsteps."
Thinking that Hyotei would mostly become a background board in the future, Uesugi Yuu felt helpless.
After that, Hyotei only seemed to be a strong school in the Kanto region, but it was not so good once it entered the national level.
Even if there is a national-level figure like Atobe, it will be useless if the others are not strong enough.
After all, their golden age is in no way inferior to that of Byodoin.
Just like Yukimura's class at Rikkai University is comparable to Makino Teng's class at Byodoin.
Three national level, two to three Kanto level.
Such strength is enough to achieve consecutive championships.
This is also the reason why Rikkai University was so confident that it could win the championship three times in a row.
Compared to Makino Teng, who was taken over by Byodoin in the second year of junior high school, Rikkai University was taken over by Yukimura and Sanada since the first year.
If it weren't for Yukimura's illness, the appearance of Echizen Ryoma, and Sanada's lowering of intelligence due to his obsession, with all these conditions coming together, there would be almost no suspense about Rikkai University.
Of course, now that he has come to Bingdi, Bingdi’s fate will naturally not be the same.
Including him, Bingdi now has two national-level players. In addition, these potential seedlings have been "guided" by him in advance, so they may not be unable to compete.
This is also the reason why he chose to join Hyotei instead of Rikkai University. Fighting with others is fun.
Hyotei was the first school to make changes, just like Rikkai University, but in the end it became a spectator of the national competition. This is totally wrong.
After Atobe announced the news .
The Hyotei tennis club is in full swing.
After the three-day school celebration, all members of the tennis club continued to train.
Everyone wants to make a push towards that position.
It was during this period that Uesugi Yuu got to know Mukai Taketo. After all, they were in the same class and the same company, so they quickly became familiar with each other .
As a result, Uesugi Yuya got to know Shishido Ryo, who always played with Mukai Gakuto.
Compared to the more talented Mukai Taketo, Shishido Ryo's strength is still a bit behind.
Moreover, Shishido Ryo has the character of a young man who loves to show off, and he always has a bit of pretense. Although he is very motivated, it is clear that he has not suffered any setbacks yet.
Shishido Ryo always tells Mukai Taketo and Uesugi Yuu that he wants to be the starting player.
Apart from the optimistic and easy-going Xiangri Taketo who always praises him, Shangshan You mostly just smiles and doesn't say much.
that's all.
Four days passed in a flash.
On Saturday, the Hyotei tennis club rarely took a break.
More than two hundred members stood on the court, which was a spectacular sight.
There were also many supporters outside the venue who came to cheer for Atobe.
It was the first time that Uesugi Yuya saw Atobe's little follower, Kabata Takahiro, in the crowd.
Huadi, who is only in the sixth grade of elementary school, is already more than 1.7 meters tall, much taller than the current Shangshan You. He stands out among a group of first-year students.
After looking at him for a few times, Shangshan You shifted his attention to another young man.
The man was wearing a neat dark brown suit, with his brown hair combed back. He sat on a bench outside the stadium with a dignified look, looking at all the members with sharp eyes.
Only after seeing that all the members were present did he stand up and walk steadily in front of everyone.
"Everyone in the tennis club, from today on I will be the advisor of the tennis club. You can call me Coach Sakaki."
Taro Sakaki's voice was not loud, but everyone stood still the moment he spoke.
This is another kind of momentum belonging to the strong.
Seeing that no one said anything, Sakaki Taro nodded slightly and continued.
"Today we will hold an open tryout within the school to re-select the official team members."
"Because of the number of people, we will first conduct a draw to eliminate the 238 players, and then select 80 players for a group round-robin elimination match."
"The first place in each group will be promoted to a regular team member."
"In addition, starting today, Hyotei will establish a second team. The second team members will be composed of the second place winners of the round-robin elimination tournament. The second team members will have the opportunity to challenge the regular team members once a week."
"above!"
Taro Sakaki put down the plan in his hand and spoke to everyone with a stern face.
There was a lot of noise below, as people were trying to digest the information that Coach Sakaki had given them.
"Any questions?"
After waiting for a while, Sakaki Taro looked at his watch and continued to ask without changing his expression.
Seeing that no one spoke up this time, he raised his hand gracefully and said, "Draw lots in order, and those who draw the same number will proceed to the elimination round."
As everyone digested and absorbed the vast amount of content, they subconsciously stepped forward one by one to draw lots.
As the minister, Jibe was naturally the first to come out.
Although he had some opinions about this tennis consultant who suddenly appeared, it was undeniable that the other party was indeed very capable.
He had only felt that kind of oppressive feeling from his own father.
Hyotei's school open selection tournament has officially begun.
