Ep. 12: Eiichirou trains with Coach Mike to recall shots in 20 seconds before facing Iwasa Hiromi.
Following his victory over Miyagawa, Eiichirou returns to STC for intensive training designed to improve his performance within 1 day. He is paired with Coach Mike from Florida, who focuses on psychological conditioning. Mike observes Eiichirou’s notes, noting they aid in recalling shots faster, and instructs him to retrieve his best memories within 20 seconds. Eiichirou masters this technique and easily defeats the 16-seed Terashima in round 4. A broken string leads him to a tennis shop, where he encounters his quarterfinal opponent, 3-seed Iwasa Hiromi. Hiromi shows no interest in Eiichirou and leaves without engaging. The shop owner reveals that Hiromi avoids learning about opponents beforehand, choosing instead to draw images of them while they play on the court. Eiichirou is puzzled by this method, questioning how one can sketch while competing.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Maruo Eiichirou trains at STC for one year aiming to pass third round
- Ep. 9 · Eiichirou Overcomes Tension to Defeat Koshimizu and Prepare for Miyagawa
- Ep. 10 · Eiichirou adjusts tactics against Miyagawa during a tense tiebreak match
- Ep. 11 · Eiichirou secures victory in a tense tiebreaker against Miyagawa after a risky gamble shifts momentum.
- Ep. 12 · Eiichirou trains with Coach Mike to recall shots in 20 seconds before facing Iwasa Hiromi.
- Ep. 13 · Hiromi and Eiichirou face off in a strategic tennis match involving speed and tactical planning.
- Ep. 14 · Eiichirou advances after Hiromi's cramp and prepares for Araya in the semifinals.
- Ep. 15 · Eiichirou devises a five-step strategy to defeat Araya in a high-stakes tennis tournament match.
- Ep. 16 · Araya suppresses emotions to maintain lead while Eiichirou attempts strategic prediction in tense final game