Ep. 7: Maki and Toma face defeat as Oji and Sunaga unite, followed by a river barbecue and parental complaints.
Aired on November 22, 2019
Maki observes that Oji and Sunaga lack teamwork, with Oji treating Sunaga as an accessory while doing the work. Maki and Toma exploit this weakness to win the next two sets, forcing a decisive fifth set. In the final match, Oji and Sunaga finally collaborate effectively, leading to a loss for Maki and Toma. Despite the defeat, the club members feel encouraged by their performance. Later, Sakurai hosts a barbecue by the river, where the team celebrates with a victory jump. However, the mother of one player approaches the school principal, complaining about the excessive time her son spends practicing soft tennis and demanding immediate action be taken regarding the club's activities.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Maki Chastises Team and Rejects Toma's Resignation After Bullying Incident
- Ep. 4 · Maki rearranges club pairings and faces a challenge from Kenji before a match against Misaki Academy.
- Ep. 5 · Toma confronts Kenji while Rintaro reveals his past as an illegitimate child
- Ep. 6 · The club faces Misaki Academy in practice matches, losing all four doubles matches 3-1.
- Ep. 7 · Maki and Toma face defeat as Oji and Sunaga unite, followed by a river barbecue and parental complaints.
- Ep. 8 · Club members infiltrate rival school while Yuta shares their nonbinary identity with Maki.
- Ep. 9 · An goes missing before the match while Tsubasa suffers a wrist injury at home
- Ep. 10 · Shingo withdraws as early tournament matches end in defeat for the team.
- Ep. 11 · Maki and Toma defeat Joy and advance to face the Itsuse brothers in the tournament.