Ep. 22: Yu Nabae Exploits Eiichirou's Lack of Fundamental Experience in Match
Aired on August 31, 2014

Yu Nabae faces Eiichirou and recognizes they are nearly identical players. He determines that Eiichirou is deficient in fundamental skills because he has never encountered an opponent like himself. After losing the first set, Nabae gains control of the match. He steadily pulls away from his opponent, eventually establishing a significant lead. The narrative highlights how Eiichirou's inexperience with basic techniques becomes a critical weakness against a mirror image of his own playstyle. This realization allows Nabae to dominate the subsequent points and secure a commanding advantage on the court.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 22 · Yu Nabae Exploits Eiichirou's Lack of Fundamental Experience in Match
- Ep. 23 · Eiichiro attempts a 100-square strategy to reverse his losing streak against Nabae
- Ep. 24 · Eiichirou witnesses Natsu's match and meets new coach Ryuhei Aoi at STC
- Ep. 25 · Eiichiro and Natsu go on a date where she accuses him of cheating before he resumes practice.