Ep. 17: Araya and Takuma compete in the finals while Eiichirou considers a professional tennis career.
Aired on July 27, 2014
Araya and Eiichirou reach deuce before Araya secures match point with a lucky bounce, winning 6-1, 6-4. Takuma defeats Araya in the finals with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to claim the championship. Eiichirou encounters a young man named Ike Souji, who requests Eiichirou's notes and instructs him to tell Coach Miura of an upcoming visit to STC. Following the awards ceremony, other players promise to defeat Eiichirou at the All Japan Junior, though Eiichirou states he cannot participate due to poor results the previous year. He vows to prepare for the Inter-High instead. Upon returning home, Eiichirou receives a reward for his performance but surprises his parents by asking how they would feel if he chose to pursue tennis professionally.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 20 · Eiichirou wins the tournament and receives a week off before more training
- Ep. 21 · Eiichirou faces top seed Yu Nabae after qualifying last for the tournament