Ep. 14: Eiichirou advances after Hiromi's cramp and prepares for Araya in the semifinals.
Eiichirou defeats Hiromi 6-4 in the final set of their match, as leg cramps allow him to secure two aces. Hiromi then declares his intention to prioritize painting over tennis, while noting Eiichirou shares the professional ambitions of other top players. Eiichirou subsequently faces Araya, losing 6-0, but receives a warning about their upcoming encounter. With the semifinals in two days, Coach Miura advises Eiichirou to refine his own style rather than mimicking Araya. On the day of the match, Miyagawa cheers for him and suggests that exploiting weaknesses helps opponents improve. Consequently, Eiichirou consults Takuma to identify Araya's vulnerabilities, only to witness Araya whispering to Takuma, potentially altering the match's outcome.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 17 · Araya and Takuma compete in the finals while Eiichirou considers a professional tennis career.
- Ep. 18 · Eiichirou seeks parental approval for pro career and faces Ike Souji