Chapter 14: Hyotei's Chosen
No one expected that the much-anticipated battle between Uesugi Yuu and Oshitari Yuushi would end in this way.
Originally, in everyone's eyes, it should have been a evenly matched match, but in the end it completely tilted towards Shang Shanyou's side.
Many people even began to speculate whether Uehara Yuu was stronger or Atobe was stronger.
After all, it seems that these two haven't used their full strength yet.
When Shangshan You left the field, many people made way for him, and naturally there was an empty area around him.
This is people's subconscious awe of the strong.
Even Xiang Riyue, who was usually easy-going and cheerful, felt a little embarrassed to step forward and answer.
He only knew that Uesugi Yuu was good at tennis, but he didn't expect it to be so amazing.
In his eyes, Oshina's strength is already very strong. If he were to face Oshina, he would most likely lose the game.
As a result, Ueyama Yu actually beat Oshitari 6-0. With such strength, he didn't know what level Ueyama Yu had reached.
too strong.
"How was your competition, Xiangri?"
Seeing the dazed Xiangri Taketo, Shangshanyou didn't think too much and asked with a smile.
"Ah... I only have three games left to play."
Xiangri Yueren was a little embarrassed. He touched his red hair and spoke a little stiffly.
"What happened to you today? You don't right. Did you lose to a strong opponent?"
Looking at Mukai Taketo who looked a little different than usual, Uesugi Yuu joked.
"No, no, I just didn't expect Kamishima-san to be so strong."
Mukaito waved his hands repeatedly, suddenly feeling a little embarrassed.
He found that Ueyama Yu didn't seem to be putting on airs just because of his strong strength, and he still looked the same as usual. Xiangri Taketo secretly glanced at Ueyama Yu's face and thought.
Suddenly I felt that I was overthinking. How could Shangshan be that kind of person?
“Hehe~”
Mukai Taketo suddenly smiled foolishly again, which made Kamishima Yuu look at him with an even weird expression.
“Just play your best and try to get into the first team.” Uesugi Yu patted the silly kid on the back and encouraged him.
He thought that Xiang Riyueren was too nervous after seeing his competition.
"By the way, how did Shishido-san's competition go?" Uesugi Yuu mentioned this casually when he saw that Shishido Ryo, who always hung out with Mukai Taketo, was not around.
"It seems Shishido-san also has a game over there. I watched for a while and then ran over here." He pointed at Takehito.
From time to time, the sound of intense ball hitting could be heard from the second court next door, and there were also many people watching.
It doesn't look like it's over yet.
"Let's go and take a look." Uesugi Yu suddenly thought of something, patted Xiangri Yueren on the shoulder and asked him to follow.
If I remember correctly, there was another interesting person in Shishido Ryo's group.
Jiro Akutagawa!
A guy whose tennis talent is just as good as Yuushi Oshizuka's.
It's a pity that he is very sleepy due to some physical reasons, but it is undeniable that his talent of doing whatever he wants on the court is amazing.
Jiro Akutagawa has a sharp net-front playing style. And when he is on the court, each of his shots is basically the best solution made according to the circumstances, which has a taste of no moves being better than moves.
It would be troublesome if Shishido Ryo met him.
Yu Uesugi knew about Shishido Ryo's tennis style, and now he has not yet embarked on the high-speed volley tennis path that he will take in the future.
At this stage, he was just relying on his good physical fitness and one or two half-volleys to hold his own.
Facing Jiro Akutagawa, who is good at on-the-spot changes and is very skilled in playing at the net, he probably has no chance of winning.
really.
By the time Uesugi Yuu and Mukai Taketo rushed over, the total score on the field had reached 5-1.
Jiro Akutagawa 5, Ryo Shishido 1.
Shishido Ryo on the field was already sweating profusely, and his heavy breathing could be heard even off the field.
It is obvious that Shishido Ryo is at a complete disadvantage.
Because of the fast running ability required for half volley, Shishido Ryo's physical energy is consumed very quickly.
Normally he relied on sharp attacks to quickly defeat his opponents, but when he met Akutagawa Jiro, whose attack was even more powerful, he was in complete disaster.
On the other side, Jiro Akutagawa still looked dazed, and he kept hitting the ball hit by Ryo Shishido here and there.
It is often these abnormal ball paths that make Shishido Ryo very uncomfortable.
Shishido Ryo only felt that the guy opposite him who looked like he was about to fall asleep, every counterattack hit him in a very uncomfortable position, or a position that he had to fight hard to catch up with.
“This natural talent for ball sense is amazing!”
After seeing Jiro Akutagawa's tennis skills in detail, Uesugi Yu couldn't help but admire his talent.
Pity.
I just don't know what's wrong with the other person's body.
Maybe those three years in middle school were the last time he played tennis.
Uesugi Yu suddenly recalled that Akutagawa Jiro should be the only regular player in Hyotei who does not have to undergo compulsory training.
Otherwise, given Jibe's personality, no matter how much he admired the other person, he would not allow the other person to do this again and again.
Boom!
With Jiro Akutagawa intercepting the serve again at the net, Ryo Shishido lost the game.
"The game is over, the score is 6-1, Jiro Akutagawa wins."
After the referee announced the result, Shishido Ryo was a little frustrated.
Especially when he saw his two good friends outside the venue, his face looked even less rosy.
He has a very strong character. After losing this game, he probably has no hope of making the first team.
Looking at his friend who was very disappointed, Taketo Mukai didn't know what to say. He could only keep cheering and encouraging him, and told Shishido Ryo not to lose heart.
However, these words made Shishido Ryo hate his own weakness even more.
"Ahem, Shishido, I remember Coach Sakaki said that the second team can challenge the first team. Although it is only a chance once a week, it doesn't rule out the opportunity this week."
Uesugi Yuu couldn't bear to watch it any longer. The two of them were not on the same channel at all, so he had to remind them loudly.
yes!
Uesugi Yuu's words made Shishido Ryo's eyes light up.
If he can't beat Jiro Akutagawa, he can still challenge other people in the main selection.
Before, he only focused on the starting position and forgot that the second team could also become the first team.
Thinking of this, he felt a little more encouraged.
"Uesugami, thank you for your reminder. I was almost overwhelmed by failure." Shishido Ryo stopped and thanked Uesugami Yuu.
"It's okay, you just forgot for a moment." Shangshan You waved his hand to indicate that it was okay.
Although Uesugi Yu estimated that it would be very difficult for Shishido Ryo to enter the main selection, he didn't say anything more.
If he had not experienced this setback, Shishido Ryo would not have been the hardworking and enterprising Shishido Ryo in the future.
…
As time passed, the competition became increasingly intense.
In the end, those with strong abilities will stand out in every competition.
The sun sets .
The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the entire stadium red, and there was a hint of fatigue on the faces of all the members.
After a day and a half of fierce competition, the first school selection after Hyotei's transformation finally came to an end.
"Now, I'll call out the names."
"First, the first team is selected."
Taro Sakaki still looked as majestic as ever. Over the past two days, everyone in the tennis club had been convinced of the abilities of this consulting coach.
"Atobe Keigo… "
"Kaitian Nobu..."
"Uesugi Yuu..."
…
"Taki Oginosuke..."
"Members whose names have been called, please step out."
Along with Sakaki Taro's clear voice, eight members with different auras stood up one by one.
The confident aura he exuded made everyone secretly envious.
It’s funny to say that among the first-time selected list, there were 5 first-year students.
Although it was already known that the first graders were very strong, many people still found it hard to believe when this result came out.
Ryo Shishido stood in the crowd, and when he saw his two good friends enter the starting selection at the same time, he couldn't help but clench his fists tightly.
"Next is Team Two." Sakaki Taro continued to announce without any fluctuation in his tone.
"Sakamoto Kumaji..."
"Oshitari Yuushi..."
…
"Shishido Ryo..."
"Those whose names are called, step out!"
The other eight people also stood up at Sakaki Taro's call.
At the same time, many members of Team 2 looked at the eight members of Team 1 with fiery eyes.
No one has forgotten the rule that team two can challenge team one.
That blazing gaze made all the team members tense up, and their originally smug expressions immediately subsided.
The strength of some of them is not much different from that of the second team. If they want to keep their positions, they can only keep getting stronger.
"very good!"
Taro Sakaki secretly saw the interaction between Team Two and Team One and was very satisfied.
"According to the rules... Team Two has one chance to challenge Team One every week. Now you can decide for yourself."
"Everyone else, disband!"
After saying this, Sakaki Taro folded his arms and stood aside, looking at Team Two and Team One.
Everyone in Team Two hesitated, and six of them raised their hands.
Except for Atobe and Uesugi Yuu, the other team members were startled. We haven't even sat down yet and you want to take up our seats.
For a moment, the atmosphere was full of tension.
