Ep. 3: Middle schoolers face singles tie-breakers against partners while Kikumaru seeks final time with Oishi.

Middle school students discover they must compete in singles tie-breaker matches against their assigned partners. The narrative centers on the match between Kikumaru and Oishi, where Kikumaru attempts to extend the duration as it represents his final opportunity to play alongside Oishi. Meanwhile, Ryoma searches for Court 1 and defeats numerous high school students along the way. After overcoming many opponents, he encounters Tokugawa at Court 1 and prepares to engage in a match against him. The episode highlights the tension of the partner dynamics and Ryoma’s determination to locate his next opponent.

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