Ep. 7: Saitama Futaba Academy arrives for practice despite missing key third-years
Aired on May 14, 2022
Saitama Futaba Academy, a five-time Inter-High champion team, arrives for a practice match with their main third-year force absent. Yokohama Minato players, eager to prove themselves after being underestimated, face a stark reality once the matches begin. The significant skill gap leads to a sound defeat for Yokohama Minato's first-years. Among the Saitama Futaba roster is a standout player named Date, who possesses the ability to defeat even Hongo. This formidable opponent appears to share a specific history with Yusa, adding a layer of personal tension to the one-sided contest.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Students arrive at school to begin their academic day
- Ep. 4 · First-years unite against Yusa's harsh treatment during ranking matches
- Ep. 5 · Ryo and Matsuda engage in a tense final ranking match that tests their skills.
- Ep. 6 · Twins advance through Inter-High qualifiers facing Hojo High School in singles and doubles matches
- Ep. 7 · Saitama Futaba Academy arrives for practice despite missing key third-years
- 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.