Ep. 15: Eiichirou devises a five-step strategy to defeat Araya in a high-stakes tennis tournament match.
Aired on July 13, 2014

Eiichirou learns Araya plans to retire if he loses to Takuma, prompting a scheme to defeat him and turn pro. Takuma shares Araya’s weaknesses, enabling Eiichirou to secure the first game. After a protest warning in the second game, Araya enters a focused state and wins six consecutive games to take the first set. In the second set, Eiichirou analyzes Araya’s previous shots, realizing he can predict his opponent's movements. Despite trailing 1-0 in the set, Eiichirou successfully reverses Araya’s counter shot, gaining a Love-15 advantage. The narrative concludes with the ongoing tension of this intense rivalry, leaving the final outcome of the match unresolved.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 19 · Eiichirou steals a point before intense training and observing top junior players