Ep. 12: Ryo faces Matsuda in the individual singles finals while Ebihara offers strategic advice.
Aired on June 18, 2022
The new tournament commences with the singles final between Ryo and Matsuda. Ebihara advises both competitors to analyze each other's strengths and weaknesses before the match starts. Ryo relies on his tenacity, a trait Matsuda lacks, but Matsuda's skilled shots prove superior to Ryo's strategy. As Matsuda extends his lead, Ryo begins to panic. He struggles to find an opportunity to counterattack and feels increasingly cornered as the game progresses.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Ryo struggles with grades and illness before the Inter-High tournament departure
- Ep. 9 · Ryo applies Ebihara's lessons to endure the grueling training camp.
- Ep. 10 · Sakaki and Ryo compete for a doubles spot while twins secure the other.
- Ep. 11 · Ryo confronts Sakaki about ending their doubles partnership during a fireworks display.
- Ep. 12 · Ryo faces Matsuda in the individual singles finals while Ebihara offers strategic advice.
- Ep. 13 · Ryo's unexpected match against Shizuo and Hiroto begins under Ebihara's orders
- Ep. 14 · New middle schoolers join practice while Shiba proves difficult for the team.
- Ep. 15 · Ryo leads the recreation committee while Yokokawa faces badminton team issues
- Ep. 16 · Second-years eat tonkatsu for luck before ranking matches while third-years complain.