Ep. 4: Smile loses his match, prompting Koizumi to rage against the lack of competitive spirit
Aired on May 2, 2014
Smile is defeated in his match by an opponent also named Smile. Following the conclusion of the game, Koizumi reacts with intense anger, declaring that a player who lacks the desire to win should not treat the competition as a joke. Obaba observes Koizumi’s furious demeanor and questions whether Smile reminds him of his own behavior from 50 years ago.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Wind Sounds Obstruct View as New Table Tennis Players Emerge at Hatase High
- Ep. 2 · Smile Faces Skunking by Kong Wenge and Koizumi's Demands
- Ep. 3 · Peco Faces Sakuma in Inter-High Quarterfinals to Reach Nationals
- Ep. 4 · Smile loses his match, prompting Koizumi to rage against the lack of competitive spirit
- Ep. 5 · Dragon Returns After Junior Olympics Victory and Challenges Kaio Academy
- Ep. 6 · Peco enjoys snacks at Tamura Table Tennis Hall while Smile trains with Koizumi
- Ep. 7 · Kaio Scouts Smile While Dragon Reflects on Past and Peco Trains Hard
- Ep. 8 · Peco trains at the center while Koizumi registers him for table tennis after learning from Obaba