Chapter 76: Akutsu Jin
After leaving Shishido Ryo's house, Uesugi Yuu started thinking about how to make Akutsu willingly start playing tennis.
Akutsu is a man with extremely strong athletic talent. Not only does he have well-developed motor nerves, but his speed, flexibility, sense of balance and other talents are also outstanding compared to ordinary athletes.
No matter what sport he plays, he can easily reach a level that ordinary people cannot reach. As a result, he cannot get too enthusiastic about a particular sport.
Of course, this is also a common problem for most talented young people who have no goals for the time being. After all, they are only in middle school, and no one can be sure what they will do in the future.
Moreover, due to family reasons, Akutsu has an extremely sensitive personality. He is always excluded because of his amazing talent, so he always covers himself with thorns when communicating with others later.
It is estimated that this boy will only take off his disguise and become that somewhat arrogant good boy when he is with his mother.
"In addition to giving Akutsu some proper 'guidance', his inner resistance must also be resolved."
After thinking for a while, Uesugi Yu did not rush to block Akutsu. For a person with a sensitive and competitive personality like that, even if you defeat him with force and strength, he will only become stronger and challenge you later.
Just like in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the best way to recruit such "military generals" is to approach it from another aspect.
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The next afternoon.
Uesugi Yu came to Yamabuki's tennis club alone.
boom……
boom……
"Hey, first grader, help me pick up the ball~"
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The sounds of hitting the ball and shouting could be heard from time to time. Yamabuki, who made it to the national team this time, did not relax at all and was still training hard.
Although Yamabuki's tennis club is not as luxurious as Hyotei, its facilities are quite complete. The members on the court are all carrying out their training tasks very seriously and there is no one slacking off.
"It is worthy of being the team led by Mr. Ban. This spirit alone is worthy of praise."
Yu Uesugi walked around the wire fence of the Yamabuki Tennis Club. He still had great respect for this older generation coach.
"Hey, classmate, who are you looking for? Outsiders are generally not allowed to enter the tennis club."
Just as Uesugi Yu was looking around at the entrance of the stadium, a member of the Yamabuki club who was near the entrance noticed him.
"Hello, I'm here to see Coach Banda." Without showing any timidity, Uesugi Yu said confidently as he stood at the door.
"Hey, are you looking for a companion? Wait for me, I'll go ask."
Scratching his head, the member saw that Shan You didn't seem to be lying, so he ran straight towards the center of the court.
Shangshanyou was not in a hurry and waited quietly there.
soon.
A sunny boy with a slender figure and short orange hair ran over.
"Hello, who are you... Hey! Aren't you Uesugi-san from Hyotei Academy?"
When he walked in front of Uesugi Yuu, Sengoku Kiyosumi realized that he was an "acquaintance" and he couldn't help but let out a soft cry.
Yuu Kamishima left a very deep impression on him. Not only did he shut out one of their , but he also shut out that terrifying guy, the deputy director of Rikkai University, in the Kanto Tournament.
"Ushiro-san, what do you want to talk to our coach about?"
With a hint of curiosity and vigilance, Qianshi's voice became much more restrained.
"Don't be nervous. I'm not here for tennis. I have something else to ask Coach Banda."
Shangshanyou smiled. As expected, as long as he had better results, he would automatically gain face when he met people who understood him.
"Oh... come with me, Mr. Ban is usually not at the stadium."
"Um……"
Uesugi Yu didn't hesitate and followed Sengoku with his backpack on his back.
There was silence for a while, and then Qianshi, who was a bit lively, couldn't help but ask a question first.
"Uesugi-san, I have a question for you. I hope you don't mind..."
"Hmm? Go ahead."
Shang Shanyou smiled and answered casually. He was still thinking about how to communicate with his partner.
"How did you become so strong?"
Chishi's eyes flashed, and a very curious look appeared in his eyes. Sanada, who had beaten him very badly at the beginning, couldn't even win a game against Uesugi Yuu. He didn't know what to say at the scene.
"You lost to Rikkai University in the semifinals, right?"
"Hmm..." Sengoku didn't know why Uesugi Yu asked this question, but he nodded in response.
"So, what do you think of Sanada's strength?" Uesugi Yu continued to ask without explaining.
"Very strong. When I faced him in singles match 3, I felt like I had no chance at all."
A trace of memory flashed across Qianshi's eyes. Sanada's terrifying strength was still deeply imprinted in his mind.
"Maybe you shouldn't ask others why they are so strong, but should take the initiative to become stronger...
Sengoku-san, have you ever thought about how many times more effort and sweat Sanada puts in than you do? "
Looking at this young man who always claims to be the Lucky Thousand Goku, Uesugi Yu said with a serious look in his eyes.
No one is born to be the strong one standing at the top. If you don’t work hard and train, what can you do even if you have amazing talent?
"Uh...haha...really..."
Kamishima Yuu's words made Qianshi stunned. He scratched his head and laughed.
"I feel like our Yamabuki's training volume shouldn't be less..."
After laughing, Sengoku Kiyomizu didn't continue the topic.
In response to this, Shang Shanyou shook his head in his heart and said nothing more. For such a problem of belief, if he did not experience a big shock, it was not something he could talk about.
"Mr. Shangshan, we're here. Mr. Ban usually works in this office. I'll go and let you know."
"Okay, thank you for your help..." Shangshanyou nodded and expressed his gratitude softly.
"Haha, it's okay~"
moment.
After entering the door, Qian Shi opened the door again, half of his body was exposed, and he said softly to Shang Shan You: "Come in."
"Um."
Seeing this, Shangshan You pushed the door open and walked in. At this time, Ban Lao was sitting in the armchair at the long table with a smile on his face, looking at Shangshan You who came in with a warm expression.
"Sit down, don't be too restrained."
Ban Lao laughed and didn't show any displeasure because Uesugi Yuu was a student from another school. For their generation, they just hope that there will be more tennis geniuses in Japan, just like Nanjiro back then.
"Coach Bantian, I'm very sorry to bother you this time."
Shangshanyou was very sincere and expressed his apology first. After all, it would be easier to have Banlao's help.
Ten minutes later, Ban Lao listened to Shang Shanyou's words with a smile, and there was a subtle expression on his face.
"Why should I help you while we give up Akutsu ourselves?"
The old man did not agree immediately, but asked a question .
“Because there shouldn’t be anyone in Yamabuki who can defeat Akutsu in terms of strength right now, and if a genius like that loses his goal, he will just gradually become obscured.
And I believe you don't want his athletic talent to go to waste like this."
"That's right. I have indeed been paying attention to this child since he entered middle school. But are you sure you can solve the problem he is facing now?"
The old man said with a hint of uncertainty, Akutsu's problem is not that simple. All kinds of sports are too easy for Akutsu, as long as he wants, he can reach the top of any one of them.
"How do you know if you don't try?"
Uesugi Yuu smiled confidently, it would be a pity if it really was delayed until the third grade.
After a while.
"Okay... you convinced me..."
Looking at the confident look of the young man in front of him, Ban Lao felt a little dazed. He seemed to see again the young boy who used to be so arrogant in front of him.
"Here is some information about Akutsu. I hope you can convince him to fall in love with tennis..."
Ban Lao stood up and took out . It was exactly the information and file that Akutsu had filled out when he was admitted to junior high school.
"Thank you, Coach Bantian."
Looking at the boy with a bowl cut in the profile, Shangshan You felt very funny. Is this the arrogant Akutsu in the future? It's really a dark history~
