Ep. 7: Losers reach mountain peak to train with a drunk coach in primitive attire
Aired on February 16, 2012
The defeated team arrives at the mountain summit, where they encounter a coach dressed in primitive clothing who is drinking wine while surrounded by exhausted boys. Over the following days, the group must restart their training from scratch under his guidance. They face a series of raw challenges that differ significantly from their previous experiences. Additionally, they are required to complete these tasks without the pride of wearing their favorite school jerseys. The central question remains whether they can succeed in fulfilling the promise they made to Sanada.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Middle schoolers face singles tie-breakers against partners while Kikumaru seeks final time with Oishi.
- Ep. 4 · The Captain's Choice
- Ep. 5 · The narrative explores the contrasting outcomes of victory and defeat among the characters.
- Ep. 6 · The emotional cliffs where the heart's depths are explored
- Ep. 7 · Losers reach mountain peak to train with a drunk coach in primitive attire
- Ep. 8 · Ryoma, Tanishi, and Kenya must infiltrate a high-tech training camp for supplies and sake.
- Ep. 9 · Middle schoolers face Coach Mifune's challenge to protect balloons from an eagle.
- Ep. 10 · Tezuka Defeats Yamato at Mountain Training Camp Using Pinnacle of Perfection
- Ep. 11 · Tezuka defeats Fuji while Irie and Atobe engage in an exhausting high-point singles battle.