Chapter 133 Tennis 21

The black-haired girl looked completely stunned, her incredibly beautiful face filled with dazed confusion.

I must have been frightened by his sudden confession.

Fuji Yuta's eyes dimmed with disappointment.

"I know you like my brother. I didn't confess today hoping for any reaction from you. I just wanted you to know my feelings. I hope I didn't cause you any trouble."

Kurikawa Sana came back to her senses, waved her hands and said quickly: "No, no, I'm just a little surprised..."

Unexpectedly, Fuji Yuta fell in love with her for this reason, simply because the system called out his name the first time it saw him.

His brother Fuji Shusuke knew that his younger brother liked her, and he also knew clearly that she was pursuing five or six boys at the same time. Therefore, the brother-protecting man's favorability towards her turned negative.

How can this knot be untied? She can't stop pursuing Atobe, Tezuka, and the others. Fuji Shusuke will definitely think she's hopeless after seeing her behavior. What if Fuji Yuta stops liking her? Will Fuji Shusuke feel that she has hurt his brother's feelings and hate her even more?

Help, this is so difficult.

Stop... don't think about these things for now. She almost forgot the main thing. The reason she spoke to Yuta Fuji just now was because she saw Yuta Fuji's playing posture which was very harmful to his body.

Kurikawa Sana raised her head and said sternly, "Fuji-kun, more than anything else, the most important thing right now is that you absolutely must correct your swing. That posture is very damaging to your bones and spine."

"When I was hospitalized before, there was a boy in the ward next to me who played basketball in the same posture as you. His spine was scoliotically curved 100 degrees, and he had to undergo a very risky surgery."

Fuji Yuta's expression changed, and he reached out to hold her shoulders, his expression full of nervousness. "You were hospitalized before? Why? Are you feeling unwell?!"

Kurikawa Sana couldn't help but be stunned.

He touched her.

However, there was no favorability prompt sound and attribute bar appeared, so Fuji Yuta... was not a target that could be conquered.

Moreover, she had just spoken such a long paragraph to remind him, but the key point he caught and cared about was the sentence that she had been hospitalized.

Kurikawa Sana let out a very soft sigh in her heart.

You are a very good person, Yuta-kun.

He really liked her, so the first thing he was nervous about was her body.

A warm feeling surged through Kurikawa Sana's heart, it was an emotion called touching.

Because of this, she couldn't let Fuji Yuta continue playing in this position. He was still in puberty, his bones and spine hadn't formed yet, so how could he play like that? She didn't know if he had figured out this game himself or if someone had taught him. If someone else had taught him, that person must have been quite shady.

"I was hospitalized because I had a very serious illness and needed surgery. But I'm fine now. Thank you, Yuta-kun, for your concern."

Kurikawa Sana's voice was gentle, and she had already changed her address to his name. "Who taught you this move, Yuuta-kun? Did the other party tell you about the dangers of this batting posture? It's best to correct it in time."

Hearing that she was fine now, Fuji Yuta breathed a sigh of relief, but still clenched his fists and said, "I just said that you are one of the rare people who can transcend the identity of being Fuji Shusuke's younger brother and see me for who I am. That's why I fell in love with you... Actually, there are not many people like this. There are only two."

"One is you, and the other is Senior Guanyue, who taught me the move 'Clear Sky Intercept'."

Senior Guanyue?

Kurikawa Sana frowned. When she looked at the match schedule yesterday, she had the impression that the manager and starting player at St. Rudolph's Academy had the same surname. If she remembered correctly, it was Guan Yuetsu. Today, he would also play as the second singles player, facing Fuji Shusuke of Seigaku.

Since he was the manager of St. Rudolph's College and a more experienced third-year student, would Guan Yuechu not be aware of the harmful effects of the "Clear Sky Intercept" on the body? Or was he doing it on purpose?

"Only Senior Guanyue is different. Therefore... I will definitely stick to the Clear Sky Intercept move he taught me until the end."

The young man with a crew cut clenched his fists, his eyes becoming more determined.

"Senior Guanyue has high hopes for me. He specifically recommended me from Seigaku to St. Rudolph. We must advance to the national competition this year, and I absolutely cannot let him down. So, even you don't need to persuade me. I will not give up."

"I want to defeat Echizen, defeat my brother, and prove to everyone that they should remember my name, Fuji Yuta, and not just be the younger brother of Seigaku's genius Fuji Shusuke."

Kurikawa Sana opened her mouth in surprise.

No, has Yuta-kun been brainwashed by that Guan Yuechu? He uses this move even though he knows it's harmful to his health!

No wonder I could sense such intense anxiety and unease while watching him warm up. How much pressure was he putting on himself? He was forcing himself to defeat Seigaku and his brother today.

Damn it, he's under so much pressure, I'm afraid Guan Yuechu must have been puaing him a lot!

"But Yuta-kun, you were worried when you heard that I was hospitalized for surgery, right? Surgery sounds scary, right?"

Seeing that he was about to leave and was so stubborn, Kurikawa Sana was so anxious that she had to use a more terrifying hypothesis.

"If you continue to play in that position, Yuta-kun, you'll likely need surgery. Scoliosis correction surgery is extremely risky and can even cause disability. Your family will be even more worried and saddened than you were just now. Is that okay?"

Fuji Yuta's figure suddenly stopped.

But he paused for only a second before continuing on his way, leaving behind only a solitary figure. "The game is about to begin. I'm going to report. If you want to come and watch, it doesn't matter which side you cheer for."

"Because I will definitely defeat Qingxue and my brother."

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

Help, another severe case of chuunibyou.

Yuta's desire to defeat his brother and prove it to everyone outweighs everything else. The adolescent boy's self-esteem is too strong, which outweighs his attention to his physical health.

There are also expectations from seniors and the very possible existence of PUA, which are also sources of pressure.

Alas... I can only observe and wait until the game is over before trying to persuade him.

For this kind of thing, even if it has nothing to do with the progress of the strategy, Kurikawa Sana can't just ignore it.

Because she values ​​physical health more than anyone else. People only have one life, and she cannot bear to see someone who has hard-earned health destroy such a precious body with his own hands.

Just as she was anxiously thinking about how to persuade the other party, a "ding" sound rang in her mind.

【Fuji Shusuke, Favorability +15. 】

Kurikawa Sana: "?!!"

What, Fuji Shusuke is nearby?

Kurikawa Sana immediately looked up in surprise and looked around. The breeze gently blew the leaves of the willows, causing ripples.

It was not an illusion. She saw the back of the boy's iconic blue and white team uniform, and his soft chestnut brown hair fluttering in the wind and disappearing behind the willow tree.

Kurikawa Sana stood there in a daze.

Eh?

So, Fuji Shusuke has been watching here since just now?

Is it because he heard what she said in a hurry to persuade Yuuta Fuji just now, so he has a higher favorability towards her for the first time in his life?

As a fanatical brother protector, seeing her sincerely advising Yuta Fuji, did Fuji Shusuke finally change his mind about her a little?

That's a lot... 15 points of favorability added all at once. That's 15 points! She excitedly opened the total favorability attribute and took a look—

[Fuji Shusuke's current total favorability is -20.]

Kurikawa Sana: "…………"

My eyes went dark.

I almost forgot, this Fuji-kun is the most heavyweight, even if 15 points have been added, it is still very low... He still hates her.

But then she thought of another point and breathed a sigh of relief: "Luckily, Yuuta-kun isn't someone I need to capture. If I were to capture both my older brother and younger brother at the same time, I can't imagine how much Fuji Shusuke would hate me..."

System: [In the previous volleyball world, Gong You and Gong Zhi were also brothers. Why don't you have this feeling? ]

Kurikawa Sana was stunned. [Yes, why?]

The girl's soul left her body, and her eyes turned into small, intelligent eyes, with a puzzled look on her face.

system:【………】

Forget it, I don’t expect her to be able to give a clear answer.

…

*

"It's unbelievable that the golden duo of Seigaku actually lost."

"Combined with the result of the previous doubles match, it's now one win and one loss."

"Qingxue's third singles player is actually a freshman. This is going to be a good show!"

As soon as Kurikawa Sana arrived at the competition venue and stood outside the wire fence to watch the game, she heard the lively discussion. In the blink of an eye, the two doubles matches were already over.

Hmm, the first-year student in Seigaku who they're talking about as the third singles player, wouldn't that be... Echizen Ryoma?!

It happened so quickly that the person she had just thought of appeared before her eyes.

"Hey, you're here."

A familiar, youthful voice sounded beside her. Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a moment and looked to the side.

The handsome face of the dark green-haired boy still had that bold and unrestrained smile on his face. The white FILA baseball cap on his head looked just like his real self. He was wearing a long-sleeved team jacket and shorts, and it was hard to tell whether he was hot or cold.

Echizen Ryoma's bright amber cat eyes were still staring at her without any hesitation.

"Echizen...kun?"

"Not bad, you remember my name." The boy twitched his lips. "You actually came to watch the game today? Are you here to see Captain Tezuka or Senior Fuji?"

Kurikawa Sana: “Uh…”

Echizen-kun, this is too direct! Although this is the truth, how can you just say it like that?

system:【………】

Hey, you...

Kurikawa Sana coughed lightly and said righteously, "As long as it's an exciting tennis match, I want to watch it."

"Oh? I see." Echizen Ryoma smiled even more ostentatiously, "But it doesn't matter whether you came here to see Fuji-senpai or Captain Tezuka."

"Because before that, you'll see me win first."

His voice, still in the voice change period, was clear and bright, with a slight rise at the end of the tone. His childishness and absolute confidence in his own abilities blended together, making him look young and arrogant and full of vigor.

“……!”

Kurikawa Sana once again felt the sensation of her brain being blown apart like fireworks.

This is the second time... Help, this guy is really good at flirting!!

I can't bear it anymore. I must find out today whether he is a possible target.

Kurikawa Sana took out the grape-flavored Ponta soda she had just bought from the vending machine and stuffed it into Ryoma Echizen's hand under his somewhat surprised gaze. The boy's skin felt hot to the touch.

With a "ding" sound.

[Echizen Ryoma, Favorability +3. ]

[The hidden target, Echizen Ryoma, has been unlocked for you.]

【Echizen Ryoma】

Playing style: All-round player

School: Seishun Gakuen (Middle School, Grade 1, Group 2, No. 3)

Height: Currently 151cm

Weight: Currently 40KG

Birthday: December 24

Constellation: Capricorn

Blood type: O

Five-dimensional abilities: Speed ​​4, Strength 3, Stamina 4, Technique 5, Mental Strength 5

Hobbies: Tennis, playing with Karubin, and watching Hollywood movies

Favorite Foods: Grilled fish, shrimp pancakes (plum and kimchi flavors), steamed chawanmushi, Japanese breakfast, Ponta (my favorite flavor depends on my mood, I usually drink grape flavor), takoyaki

Special Skills: Outward Spin Serve, One-Foot Basic Step, Two-Sword Style, A-Shaped Shot, B-Shaped Shot, C-Shaped Shot, D-Shaped Shot, Zero Short Shot, Tornado Smash, COOL Shot, Selfless State, Samurai Shot, Flame Bullet Serve, Tornado Shot, Storm Outward Spin Serve, Flame Tornado Smash, Crossover Step, Light Shot, Ashura Shinto (to be unlocked)

[Echizen Ryoma, current total favorability: 55.]

“………”

Kurikawa Sana was stunned.

Echizen-kun is indeed a hidden target that can be conquered.

But does this list of skills that outlasts her life actually exist? If it were in a hot-blooded shonen manga, Ryoma-kun would be a protagonist-level character!

And his favorability is quite high! So, it seems that when he said, "You're a little different from Fuji-senpai—I have quite a good impression of you" when they first met, he wasn't kidding.

"…Oh, thanks." Feeling a little awkward, Echizen Ryoma clenched the bottle of grape-flavored Ponta and lowered the brim of his hat. "Am I the only one who has this?"

Kurikawa Sana: "Hmm? What?"

"Fuji-senpai and Captain Tezuka, aren't there any? Ponta."

Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a moment and answered honestly: "No."

[Echizen Ryoma, Favorability +2.]

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

Ah, it’s so easy to coax.

"Ryoma, the game has begun!" Coach Ryuzaki of Seishun Academy shouted, "Get in the ring!"

"Got it." Echizen Ryoma looked directly at her with his amber cat eyes. "Watch my game carefully."

…

*

The match between Ryoma Echizen and Yuta Fuji was of a very high level. It was a rare match in which both players were left-handed, and both sides attacked fiercely from the beginning.

From the discussions of the people on the sidelines, Kurikawa Sana learned that Fuji Yuta also had the title of "Left-handed Killer".

Even when they mentioned this title, they had to add a sentence in front of it: "That is the left-handed killer Fuji Yuta, the younger brother of the Qingxue genius Fuji Shusuke!", which made people fall into silence.

No, it’s such a long title, so why add “someone’s younger brother” in front of it? Kurikawa Sana really doesn’t understand their train of thought.

Echizen Ryoma's outspin serve was received, and with his skillful half-volley technique, Fuji Yuta took the lead. In the first two games, Fuji Yuta did not use the "clear sky volley" that would hurt his body.

Until Ryoma Echizen also started to exert his strength, Kurikawa Sana clearly saw that the guy sitting in the manager's seat of St. Rudolph's College gave a look to Yuta Fuji.

He was a handsome young man, but his eyes and expression under his fine dark curly hair were full of planning and calculation, which made people feel that something bad was about to happen.

This guy must be Guan Yuechu, right? Kurikawa Sana frowned.

Sure enough, not long after he gave a look, Fuji Yuta used the clear sky volley again. The amazing super outspin shot shocked the audience, scoring consecutively and directly winning the game.

"That Fuji-kun clearly scored, but why does he still have that awful frown on his face?"

Kurikawa Sana heard the girl next to her wearing the green sailor uniform of Seigaku ask this question.

She couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then she suddenly realized.

I see. No wonder Yuta-kun was frowning the entire time. It wasn't because he had a fierce personality, but because his shoulders and spine were already hurting.

He was clearly in pain, but as long as Senior Guanyue gave the order, he would go through fire and water without hesitation.

Kurikawa Sana couldn't help but look towards Seigaku. As Yuta Fuji's brother, how would Fuji Shusuke react when he saw all this clearly?

You never know until you see it, and you'll be shocked. Kurikawa Sana originally thought that when she first met Fuji Shusuke, that was his coldest expression. But now she suddenly felt that it was far from being anything.

Fuji Shusuke's expression at this moment truly embodies the saying "keep away from strangers."

He rarely opened his eyes and watched his brother repeatedly making movements that hurt his bones, spine and shoulders in the competition venue. His handsome face could no longer be described as simply expressionless.

Fuji Shusuke's pair of blue eyes, as blue as the clear sky, seemed to be frozen at this moment, emitting a biting chill in the summer.

In the second half of the game, Ryoma Echizen used a "B-shaped shot" to completely resolve Yuta Fuji's outspinning ball, and the clear sky interception no longer scored or worked.

"Eh? Isn't this Kurikawa Sana from Hyotei Academy? She's even more beautiful than the rumors say!"

"So beautiful... much prettier than the stars on TV!"

"Can you please sign an autograph for me?"

The sudden noise made Kurikawa Sana a little confused. She was standing behind the barbed wire fence watching the game and was surrounded by people. Students from other schools rushed to ask her for her autograph.

The overly noisy noise here attracted the attention of the coaches and other players on the field. She didn't know if it was an illusion, but in addition to Fuji Shusuke, Kurikawa Sana seemed to see that the tall, short-haired, brown-brown handsome guy wearing gold-rimmed glasses from Seigaku was also looking in her direction. His eyes were sharp, and there was no expression on his cold and handsome face.

He is another possible target of Seigaku, the captain, Kunimitsu Tezuka.

Kurikawa Sana shuddered, worried that the commotion she had caused would lower the other party's favorability. She quickly said, "Thank you, thank you everyone! But please don't disrupt the order of the game—"

A few minutes later.

After signing autographs and taking photos with everyone one by one, Kurikawa Sana breathed a sigh of relief and escaped to the other side of the barbed wire fence.

——It just happened to be the manager's seat at St. Rudolph's College.

Guan Yuechu turned his head and looked behind him, meeting her gaze.

For a moment, a hint of surprise flashed across the boy's eyes, but he quickly recovered, turned his head and focused his attention back on the game.

"GAME ECHIZEN! The score is 6 to 4, Seigakuen wins!"

——Echizen Ryoma won.

Kurikawa Sana looked at Fuji Yuta. Fortunately, there was no resentment and pain of losing on his face. Instead, he was full of exhilaration of meeting a strong opponent. He was completely different from the anxious boy during the warm-up before the game, and seemed to have come out of that state.

It seems that Yuta has gained unprecedented valuable experience in the battle with Echizen. The next step is to make him stop using that clear sky interception.

At this moment, Coach Ryusaki of Seigaku walked towards Guan Yueyue. "You are the manager of St. Rudolph, right? I hope you can remind your players not to let Fuji Yuta play in that posture again, otherwise his bones and shoulders will be ruined."

Behind the barbed wire, Kurikawa Sana concentrated her attention, waiting for Guan Yuechu's answer.

He is Yuta's most respected senior. As long as he can persuade him, Yuta will definitely consider it carefully.

But something unexpected happened.

Guan Yuechu raised an eyebrow, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said with a disdainful tone: "What does that have to do with me? Do you have anything else to say? If not, I'll leave first."

When these words were spoken, even Coach Ryuzaki was stunned for a moment, his face filled with shock.

It's not just because of the tone and attitude this guy uses towards his elders and teachers, but also because of his ruthless contempt for his teammates.

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

This guy really did it on purpose!

He had indeed known the dangers of this move from the beginning, and he had even personally taught it to Yuta! This guy, for the sake of St. Rudolph's victory, didn't care about other people's health at all!

The fist is hard.

This guy who wantonly hurts others must be taught a lesson!

Looking at the direction where Guan Yuechu left in a leisurely manner, Kurikawa Sana picked up her tennis bag and followed him with an expressionless face.

Behind her, Fuji Shusuke was watching all this with the same expressionless face, his ice-blue eyes reflecting the girl's angry figure.

What does she want to do?

After a moment's silence, he finally chose to follow.