Chapter 29 Shishido Ryo's Request
The regional competition is over and everyone is back to training.
Uesugi Yuu clearly felt the enthusiasm of the second team members. They gained a lot of pride in this regional competition.
Although they were not on the first team simply because their opponents were too weak, many people still felt enthusiastic.
Not only do they have the right to challenge a team once a week, but the monthly on-campus trials also make them cherish their current position even more.
Of course, Uesugi Yuu knows that this enthusiasm after returning victoriously will not last long, but overall, it will have a better impact on the Hyotei tennis club.
In the past few days, even Jilang has avoided training less frequently.
And the competition that is about to begin will not be so simple.
Uesugi Yuu recalled the information coming from other schools.
Yamabuki, Ginka, St. Rudolph, Josho Jonan, Rokkaku Junior High School...these schools basically won the championship in their respective regions.
"As for Qingxue...
I actually lost to Kakiki..."
This was something that Uesugi Yu had not expected. Even though they had strong people like Tezuka and Fuji, how could Seigaku not even beat a school like Kakigi that was not even ranked in the original work?
It seems that Seigaku is still in decline. Tezuka did not initiate the reform of Seigaku as he had thought.
His heart sank at the thought, wondering if Tezuka would have "swollen hands" again.
"Well, let's take care of ourselves first!" Shang Shanyou smiled calmly, and suddenly realized that he was still thinking too broadly.
"The practice matches with Atobe these days are probably the fastest improvement I've seen since I started learning tennis."
Uesugi Yuu re-examined the changes in himself during this period.
While accompanying Jibu to strengthen the Ice World, he was also constantly checking for omissions and correcting his own blind spots that had become habits.
"The goal of this stage is about to be completed. It's time to prepare for the practice of full breathing and constant breathing."
Like before, Uesugi Yu has clear goals and plans for his tennis career, and he takes one step at a time.
Shangshan stared at the racket in his hand with bright eyes, and in his heart he was already silently planning his next stage of training.
He had his birthday not long ago and is now thirteen years old. Now, this body that has been trained since childhood can begin to withstand the pressure of normal life.
When he completes his training, his strength will surely reach a new level!
The top of the country? Or reaching another level? He was looking forward to it too...
Just as Uesugi Yu was doing routine exercises on the court and thinking.
Shishido Ryo's gaze would occasionally drift past from not far away.
He recalled the conversation he had with Xiangri during the practice match the day before yesterday.
…
Boom!
"Xiangri, your reaction, speed, and strength have become stronger again."
After failing to catch the ball, Shishido frowned and looked at his good friend.
Mukaito's super jumping ability and gorgeous aerial stunts made him unable to resist.
"Yeah! After I came back from the training camp, I played a few practice matches with Shangshan, and I got stronger without realizing it!"
Mukaito said this a little embarrassedly. Now he could clearly feel that there was a big gap between him and Shishido Ryo.
Although he knew that Shishido worked very hard every day in the second team, the gap between their strengths was gradually widening.
If his and Shishido's strength was 5 and 3 when they first joined the tennis club, now it is 10 and 6.
"A shirt?!"
Shishido Ryo's expression was a little complicated. The reason he was able to meet Kamisama Yu before was because of the middleman, Mukai Taketo, who was the so-called friend of a friend.
At first he thought that Uesugi Yu was just an ordinary tennis enthusiast. After all, Uesugi Yu's name had never been among the famous elementary school students in the area before.
At that time, the three of them had agreed to be selected as the starting lineup of the first team.
Who would have thought that Uesugi Yuu would have the same terrifying strength as Atobe. In just over a month, everyone in the tennis club, whether regular players or ordinary members, was in awe of him.
Not only Kamisama Yuu, but also Xiang Ri was selected into the first team in the first selection.
Only myself……
From then on, the flame of self-flagellation flickered in Shishido Ryo's eyes.
after.
Although he was in the second team, he was constantly examining himself and undergoing rigorous training, hoping to make it to the first team.
But the reality dealt him a heavy blow. No matter how hard he tried, he felt that the gap between himself and the first team was widening.
Even with my unyielding efforts, I felt a little lost and didn't know which direction to move in.
"Shishido, if possible, you can ask Shangshan to try it. I believe he will give you some advice."
Seeing Shishido Ryo becoming silent , Taketo Mukai spoke cautiously.
In his opinion, Uesugi Yuu is not a difficult person to get along with, it's just that Shishido Ryo has too strong a self-esteem...
Before joining the tennis club, the three of them had a lot of communication, but after learning about Uesugi Yu's strength, Shishido and Uesugi's communication gradually became less.
It should be said that Shishido Ryo took the initiative to stop approaching Uesugi Yuu. Maybe in his eyes, he was not qualified enough.
Xiangri's words startled Shishido Ryo. His expression became a little solemn and his long eyebrows were furrowed.
"Um……"
He just responded in a low voice and said nothing more.
Seeing that his friend had taken his word for it, Xiangri did not remind him again. After all, there was also a Shangshan You involved in this matter.
…
For the next two days, Shishido Ryo kept thinking about this question in his mind.
"I joined Hyotei just to qualify for the national competition!" Shishido clenched his fists tightly.
"Even if there is still a glimmer of hope, it is worth working hard..."
Phew~
He let out a long sigh, and thinking of his original intention of joining the tennis club, he no longer hesitated.
…
"Uesugi-san!"
"Hmm? Shishido-san, what's going on?"
Shishido Ryo's appearance interrupted Uesugi Yuu's practice. He looked at Shishido Ryo who suddenly ran over and asked curiously.
"Uesugi-san, I have something to ask of you!
It may be a little abrupt, but I hope you can give me some advice! "
As he spoke, Shishido Ryo bowed respectfully at a 90-degree angle in front of Uesugi Yuu, his whole body tense as he waited for Uesugi Yuu's reply.
He had already prepared for Shang Shanyou to refuse. After all, in Japan, asking others for help would add burden to others to a certain extent. People who were not acquaintances would not do this.
"Guidance? Do you mean tennis?" Shangshan You's eyes moved slightly, and he stroked his chin and thought.
"yes!"
Shishido Ryo felt his heart pounding and blood pressure rushed to his brain.
"Okay, but my training method may be a little different. I wonder if Shishido-san will be able to accept it then..."
"no problem!"
Before Uesugi Yuu could finish his words, Shishido spoke directly in a firm tone.
He is not afraid of challenges. As long as there is a glimmer of possibility, he will keep working hard. This is Shishido Ryo's tennis!
"Okay, then don't leave after school today!" Seeing that Shishido Ryo was so determined, Uesugi Yuu didn't say anything else.
He also didn't expect that Shishido Ryo would actually come out to beg him. In his previous impression, Shishido Ryo had a strong self-esteem.
I didn't expect that within less than two months of joining the tennis club, Shishido Ryo had already gotten rid of many of his bad habits. The determination he just showed cannot be ignored.
"Another person who has awakened to the future ahead of time. I feel like I have really changed a lot!"
Uesugi Yuu looked at Shishido Ryo who started practicing silently alone, and felt very emotional.
