Chapter 48: Atobe vs. Shiraishi

"minister……"

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"Senior Pingshan..."

Everyone in Shitenbao Temple watched their minister lose by a large margin and wanted to comfort him but didn't know what to say.

After Ping Shanzhi was defeated and walked off the stage with a serious expression, they all felt a certain power surging in their hearts.

"Hey, it's okay, don't worry, I'm a funny sniper~"

Seeing that the atmosphere in the tennis club was not right, Ping Shanzhi did not think too much and suppressed the last words of Shangshan You in his heart. His expression suddenly changed from serious to a weird and funny facial expression.

“………”

The first-year students of Shitenhoji felt the emotion in their hearts shattered in an instant.

"So that's what you are like, Minister!"

Likewise, the worry in their hearts was unconsciously alleviated a little.

"Shiraishi, the boy named Uesugi Yu has already entered the national level."

While everyone's attention was drawn to the second doubles match, Hei Zenyuki quietly walked to the side of Shiraishi Kuranosuke.

"Um……"

Bai Shi looked up at Ping Shanzhi, whose tone had become serious again, and nodded slightly, pondering.

He didn't need the minister to remind him, as he had already seen that this was about to happen.

"However, I believe that our little Bai Shi will become even stronger in the future~"

Seeing that Bai Shi seemed to be in a heavy mood, Ping Shanzhi twisted his mouth and started to act funny again.

"Heh... Minister, don't worry about me. I won't be affected."

A smile appeared on Bai Shi's lips. How could he not understand what the minister meant by coming here to remind him?

I, Shiraishi Kuranosuke, am not inferior to anyone else in tennis!

A flash of determination appeared in Shiraishi's eyes, and his gaze turned to Atobe and Uesugi Yuu, who were at the center of Hyotei.

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boom!

The situation on the court was exciting. As expected , two doubles matches were held in succession, with Hyotei and Shitenhoji winning and losing alternately.

The singles match between Atobe and Shiraishi was also placed at the end.

"It's finally my turn to play, Huadi!"

"Yes~"

With a hint of expectation in his eyes, Atobe stood up and said.

He casually handed the coat he was wearing to Karaji behind him and walked onto the court in high spirits.

"Shiraishi Kuranosuke, are you ready?"

With a slight smile on his face, Atobe looked at Shiraishi Kuranosuke who was walking out of Shitenhoji Temple opposite.

"Please give me your guidance, Atobe-san!"

Facing the oppressive aura of Atobe, Shiraishi's expression remained unchanged, and he also spoke with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth.

There seemed to be lightning in the eyes of the two people who shook hands.

"Now we begin the third singles match, between Hyotei Academy's Atobe Keigo and Shitenhoji's Shiraishi Kuranosuke."

"The match begins. Shitenhoji Shiraishi Kuranosuke serves. The game ends."

The game officially kicked off with the referee's announcement.

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Atobe looked intently at the young man in front of him, with his clean and sharp hair, his relaxed smile, and his extremely beautiful body posture.

The boy's entire body is very harmonious . A mellow breath emanates from him, faintly forming a circle of breath.

"Shiraishi Kuranosuke of Shitenhoji is indeed a good opponent!"

The smile on Atobe's face grew even wider. Seeing Shiraishi now was like seeing himself not long ago, only half a step away from reaching the national level.

"I wonder what surprise you can bring me." With a bright light flashing in his eyes, Atobe's insight has spread and covered.

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Phew~

Snap…Snap…

Shiraishi Kuranosuke tapped the ball gently and adjusted his breathing.

Swish!

He spun the tennis ball upward.

His body bent slightly backwards, his movements were standard and rhythmic, and as the tennis ball flew, his body also built up momentum to a certain beat.

Boom!

The body swung back, driving the raised racket to hit the tennis ball.

Clean and neat! Without any unnecessary movements, the power of serving in this posture is maximized.

It was like practicing it thousands of times, extremely simple, yet extremely powerful.

"Swish!"*6

Outside the court, after seeing Shiraishi Kuranosuke's serve, everyone in Hyotei turned their attention to Uesugi Yuu.

"Uh...why are you looking at me like that..."

Shangshanyou felt a little hairy and was speechless.

"I feel like it's a bit like your style..."

Yuushi Oshitari's eyes flashed, he pushed his glasses lightly, and said what everyone else was thinking.

However, Shangshan You just smiled and said nothing.

Nonsense, once the basics have reached a certain level, some playing styles will naturally look somewhat similar.

These things need to be experienced by individuals in the future, and cannot be explained in a few words.

Shiraishi Kuranosuke's seemingly ordinary serve landed steadily just below Atobe's backhand elbow. This landing point, between a chase ball and an ordinary drive, is very uncomfortable.

It's not just a standard serve, it also embodies Shiraishi's meticulous style of play.

“Nice serve!”

There was a hint of admiration in Atobe's eyes. He was indeed the opponent he had been looking forward to for a long time.

tread……

Facing the ball, Tobe retreated his body and took half a step back.

boom!

The racket turned slightly and the ball was hit back with a powerful backhand.

"Atobe Keigo, you are really strong..."

Seeing the perfect handling made by Atobe, Shiraishi was startled.

But then, the smile on his face widened.

"I had expected this goal!"

Step…step…step…

With rhythmic footsteps, Shiraishi Kuranosuke arrived at the landing point with a leg strength that was no less than that of Oshitani Kenya.

Snapped!

The racket was steady and powerful, without any unnecessary movements, and he sliced out a standard diagonal shot.

Swish~

The tennis ball spun lightly in the air and fell in the front court at an extremely fast speed.

"15-0, Shiraishi Kuranosuke scores!"

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"Shiraishi's tennis is still so perfect. Even if it's just the basics, it has the power of 1+1>2."

Kenji Oshiro looked at this pleasing tennis style and couldn't help but admire it. Even his teammates would be amazed every time they saw Shiraishi playing tennis like this.

"Shiraishi's pursuit of perfection, coupled with his extensive practice of tennis basics since childhood, has made him the current Shiraishi Kuranosuke."

"Bai Shi, let them see the light in you!"

Watanabe Osamu had a smile on his face and felt very proud. Shiraishi Kuranosuke should be the most satisfied student in his life.

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"interesting!"

Atobe pressed his fingers to his eyes and spoke in an excited tone.

Before he unfolded the world of ice, Shiraishi Kuranosuke had no flaws in his eyes. Just like when he first met Uesugi Yuu, Shiraishi himself was a closed circle, giving people the feeling of not knowing where to start.

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"It's coming, Atobe Keigo!"

boom!

The tennis ball was thrown again.

Bai Shi had a smile on his face, and his sharp eyes showed that he was in control of everything.

With a perfect foundation, he can find the slightest incoordination in his opponent no matter how he fights back.

What's more, in his eyes, Atobe's playing style is far from perfect. The overly flamboyant style causes Atobe to make too many small movements.

"The so-called return ball is nothing more than a hit, a cut, and a lob. Your gorgeousness is nothing compared to me!"

Seeing that Atobe once again added two little movements when hitting the ball in pursuit of gorgeousness, Shiraishi sneered in his heart.

"I got the ball!"

boom!

Shiraishi paused, stepped back forcefully, and the racket flashed across the tennis ball with incredible precision.