Ep. 19: Eiichirou steals a point before intense training and observing top junior players

Eiichirou secures a 1-point victory in a 10-minute match against Ike, forcing his coaches to intervene and end the game. He is subsequently sent home to rest. The following day, Eiichirou undertakes a rigorous training regimen designed to recondition his body to professional standards. After 2 weeks of this intense practice, Coach Miura invites him to observe the top seeds at the All Japan Junior tournament. During the event, Eiichirou encounters another dedicated note-taker and is surprised to discover that this individual is the 2-seed. Eiichirou recognizes that his detailed data collection, combined with proper physical conditioning, will enable him to control his opponents' shots effectively.

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