Chapter 141 Tennis 29

"Did you go to see Seigaku's game?"

“Yes, yes…”

"Why don't you watch Hyotei's game?"

"Because you didn't play in the previous matches..."

Hearing Kurikawa Sana's answer, Atobe Keigo raised his eyebrows and did not pursue the matter further.

Indeed, in the preliminaries before the metropolitan tournament, Hyotei only sent informal players to practice, and the full lineup will only appear when they face Seigaku tomorrow.

Atobe Keigo felt inexplicably happy and curled the corners of his mouth slightly.

"Ah, well, you won't watch the game if I'm not playing?"

Kurikawa Sana was silent for a moment.

Ah, this natural self-confidence is not annoying at all, which is quite amazing.

But soon, the topic changed, and Atobe Keigo asked another question, "So when you go to watch Seigaku's game, are you going to see Tezuka or Fuji?"

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

Goodness, when the issue of death came up, she knew that she couldn’t avoid it, whether it was a blessing or a curse.

How to answer this?!

Fortunately, there is always a way out. The voice of Echizen Ryoma at this moment is so pleasant to the ears.

"Of course Sana-senpai is here to see me, King of Monkey Mountain."

Atobe Keigo: “…”

What is this arrogant first-year Green Arrow kid talking about?!

Atobe Keigo frowned and for the first time looked seriously at the kid in front of him who was more than a head shorter than him.

He knew this guy, Echizen Ryoma, the son of former world-class professional player Echizen Nanjiro. When he was young, Echizen Nanjiro fought in Europe and North America and was known as the "samurai" from Japan.

Echizen Nanjiro was the first Japanese tennis player to achieve world-class results, but his sudden retirement at the peak of his career shocked both domestic and international media and fans. Had Echizen continued playing, his achievements would be unimaginable.

As the son of the "samurai" Nanjiro Echizen, the first-year freshman Seigaku seems to have inherited his father's arrogant and domineering personality. He is completely unconstrained by Japan's strict hierarchical concept of seniority and treats everyone in an arrogant and unruly manner.

Now this Ryoma Echizen said that Kurikawa Sana came to watch his game specially?

Atobe Keigo almost laughed out loud.

Yes, he rarely sees anyone who is more confident than him, and Echizen Ryoma is one of them.

Echizen Ryoma continued with a smile, "Want a fight? King of Monkey Mountain, let's show Sana-senpai who is stronger."

"Ha, the only person in your school who makes me want to play a game is Tezuka Kunimitsu." Atobe Keigo curled his lips. "Instead of challenging me, you might as well ask your 'Sana-senpai' if she'd be willing to play a game with you. She's an extremely strong tennis player."

"Oh?" Echizen Ryoma's amber cat eyes suddenly lit up. "How strong is he?"

Atobe Keigo: "So strong that he challenged almost all of Hyotei's main selections in a row, winning all of them without a single loss."

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. It's all thanks to Ms. Federer. Mr. Atobe, please don't help her show off!

But there was a "ding" sound.

[Echizen Ryoma, Favorability +8.]

Kurikawa Sana: "!!!"

It increased so much all of a sudden?! Sorry, she shouldn't have questioned Atobe-kun. Thank you, Atobe-kun, what a good job of pretending! It turns out that Echizen-kun likes this!

"Oh? This is the first time I know that Sana-senpai can also play tennis." Echizen Ryoma looked at her with amber eyes that shone brighter, his gaze scorching. "Then Sana-senpai, can you play a game with me?"

I see.

Kurikawa Sana understood. Just like in the last round of the volleyball world, when she showed her superb volleyball skills, although the favorability of most of the conquest targets would increase, there were always a few whose favorability increased particularly sharply, such as Kageyama Tobio and Hinata Shoyo... because their love for volleyball was particularly strong.

It's the same now. Echizen Ryoma's love for tennis is particularly strong, so just by hearing from others that she is very good at playing tennis, he has already increased his favorability towards her so much.

Kurikawa Sana had no doubt that if she were to fight Echizen Ryoma right here and now, his favorability rating would likely reach 90 today. However, such tactics would become boring if used too often, and now was not the best time.

"Sorry, Echizen-kun, I'm not feeling well today." She smiled apologetically and winked at him. "I'll definitely do it next time, okay?"

A trace of disappointment flashed across Echizen Ryoma's amber cat eyes, but he still nodded slowly, "Okay, Sana-senpai, I'll listen to you."

Tao Chengwu on the side: "..."

Unable to bear it any longer, Taocheng Wu grabbed his throat and said, "When did you become so obedient and respectful to your seniors? Why don't you usually tell us 'I'll do as you say'?!"

Echizen Ryoma: “……………………”

Ignoring the quarrels and fights on Seigaku's side, Atobe Keigo just frowned and looked at Kurikawa Sana, "What's wrong?"

Feng Changtaro was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help asking, "I seem to have heard that Senior Kurikawa's health is not very good. The school doctor asked her classmates to help take care of her health. If she feels unwell, please pay attention immediately..."

Hearing this, the rest of the Hyotei gathered around worriedly. Mukaihi Taketo even stopped playing ball and rushed over to ask, "Should we go to Yuushi's house to see a doctor? They're a family of doctors."

Yuushi Oshizuka: “…”

Wait, why are we suddenly talking about him?

But he still smiled and said humbly and gently, "Yue Ren is exaggerating a bit, but if you need anything, you can indeed come to me. My father and mother are decent doctors."

Kurikawa Sana was stunned and quickly waved her hands, saying, "It's okay, it will be fine in a while..."

Seeing this scene, Anzu opened her eyes wide in surprise. She couldn't help but reach out and pull Momoshiro Takeshi's sleeve. She leaned close to his ear and sighed in a low voice: "Momoshiro, Sana-senpai..."

Momoshiro Takeshi: "Huh? What happened to her?"

Ju Xing: "She is simply the Hyotei's darling!"

The Hyotei people, who were sitting on the high seats of the street tennis court just a second ago, all expressionless and oppressive, like anime villains, stopped what they were doing and immediately surrounded her to show their concern because of Sana-senpai's words "I feel a little unwell"...

From this perspective, Sana-senpai is simply the darling of the group in Hyotei!

Upon hearing this, Momoshiro Takeshi loosened his grip on Echizen Ryoma in surprise, "Oh, right, are these really the same group of people as Hyotei who provoked us before?"

The opponent suddenly disappeared in the middle of the fight, and Kikumaru Eiji understood, "No wonder that Mukai-kun was so angry when I called Sana-chan's name just now."

It’s like a child wants the person he cares about to focus solely on him and doesn’t want her to pay any attention to others.

"Alright, let's stop here for today." Realizing that he had spent a bit too long on this street tennis court, Atobe Keigo spoke like an emperor: "As for Seigaku, tomorrow's match will tell. The winner is Hyotei!"

Seeing that everyone from Hyotei was about to leave, Echizen Ryoma couldn't help but raise his voice: "Sana-senpai——"

Kurikawa Sana turned around in surprise, "Huh?"

"You said next time, definitely. When is next time?" Echizen Ryoma stared at her straight in the eye. "When can I play ball with you?"

Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a moment.

She hadn't really expected to need to give a specific date, but this showed that Echizen-kun's character was also very clear.

He doesn't like meaningless waiting and doesn't like things with too much uncertainty.

So, what's a good time?

Just when she was struggling with her dilemma, Atobe Keigo suddenly stopped and turned around to ask her, "Kurikawa, do you have anything to do on the 10th of next month?"

"Eh? Number 10? Nothing special seems to be going on..."

"Then come to the tennis tournament on the ocean cruise I'm organizing. Many schools will be participating." Atobe Keigo turned his gaze to Echizen Ryoma, "I'll also invite Tezuka and Seigaku. If you're really interested, you can ask Tezuka to bring you, provided you're strong enough to qualify."

"Oh? So then, I can have a match with Sana-senpai?" Echizen Ryoma smiled, his smile unrestrained and ostentatious. "Okay, I'm looking forward to it."

Kurikawa Sana also smiled, being infected by the other party.

So she also said, "Okay, Echizen-kun, see you then."

Echizen is always confident, outspoken and fearless. Just looking at him can brighten people's mood.

"As for my strength, you will see it tomorrow, King of Monkey Mountain." Echizen Ryoma's mouth, which was like a controlled knife, started again.

"I've been wanting to say this since a while ago. What on earth is my connection to the King of Monkey Mountain?!"

Echizen Ryoma: "You always like to sit high up, in the middle of a group of people. Don't you look like the King of Monkey Mountain?"

Atobe Keigo: “…”

Kurikawa Sana: “Pfft…”

Help, Echizen's mouth is really indiscriminate.

Seeing the black-haired girl who was also trying to suppress her laughter, a smile flashed across Echizen Ryoma's amber cat eyes, "Then, see you at tomorrow's match, Sana-senpai."

"Eh? Okay..."

Atobe Keigo's frown deepened a little.

This little devil...

Could the offensive intent in his eyes be any more obvious?!

What about Tezuka? Didn't that guy Tezuka Kunimitsu even care? A freshman from their own school was flirting with a senior from another school, and that stern Tezuka actually allowed it? Wasn't that against the school rules?!

Keigo Atobe was almost laughing out loud. After discovering that Kurikawa Sana confessed to more than just him, it had been a long time since anyone had left him so speechless. Echizen Ryoma was one of them. This guy's ability to provoke his seniors with contempt was simply natural.

…Speaking of Kurikawa Sana’s confession.

This reminded him of an old incident that stirred up his emotions again, and Keigo Atobe couldn't help but look at her.

When Kurikawa Sana confessed to him, he did not agree immediately, nor did he refuse immediately.

At that time, Keigo Atobe even thought about it for a while and told her that he needed to think about it and would give her an answer later.

However, before he could make up his mind, he learned from other channels that she had already confessed to Yukimura Seiichi of Kanagawa Ritkai University.

After learning about this, he was silent for a long time and did not respond to her confession in time.

After waiting for his reply for a long time, she went to Seigaku to pursue Tezuka Kunimitsu and Fuji Shusuke.

It was difficult for Keigo Atobe to describe his feelings at that time, but the only thing he was sure of was that even when he thought about it today, he felt like a fool for actually seriously considering being with her.

Although she seems to have changed a lot now and is very different from before, even someone as observant as Atobe Keigo still cannot see through her.

So, who does she like now?

"Kurikawa, who do you want to see win tomorrow's match against Seigaku?" Atobe Keigo stopped and asked abruptly, "Me or Tezuka?"

Eh?

Kurikawa Sana was stunned, turned her head to look at him, and her eyes met his dark and deep peach eyes.

"I……"

Help, how should I answer this question? Why does Atobe keep asking such pointed and difficult questions all day long?

"Forget it." As if he suddenly felt that his question was meaningless, Atobe Keigo retracted the question, "No need to answer."

"In the match between me and Kunimitsu Tezuka, I will definitely win."

What’s rare is that he didn’t call himself “this uncle” but “I”.

Kurikawa Sana was a little stunned.

"Whether it's tennis, tomorrow's game, or anything else—"

The boy has handsome features, and the teardrop moles under the corners of his eyes are shining and so sharp that they seem to be able to burn people.

[Atobe Keigo, Favorability +5. ]

"The winner will only be me."