Ep. 23: Eiichiro attempts a 100-square strategy to reverse his losing streak against Nabae
Aired on September 7, 2014
Seeking to change his fortune, Eiichiro abandons his previous nine-square approach in favor of aiming for 100 squares. This new method of precision initially allows him to secure some points, but the strategy proves inconsistent. More frequently, Nabae capitalizes on missed shots, easily gaining points as balls go out. The match continues with Eiichiro struggling to maintain momentum against his opponent's steady accumulation of scores. The narrative focuses on whether Eiichiro can sustain this new tactic to win games and finally break his current losing streak against Nabae.
Episodes
- 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.