Of course, Nioh's main focus is on doing things in private, so there's no need to go into details. After all, you can't see me, and I can't catch me, right?
Oni Jujiro and the other nodded, deciding that it was alright to leave. There was still plenty of time, and Niou had a long future ahead of him. Perhaps there would be new opportunities for him to get to know this seemingly young teenager better!
Unfortunately, dreams are beautiful, but some things are extremely cruel. Niou doesn't give people the chance to learn more about him in the long run.
This is Oni Jujiro's last chance. He has learned enough about Niou, and there is no need to learn more about the rest!
"Thanks a lot!"
Niou's return was naturally met with cheers and jubilation. First, he won the match; second, it was a rare occasion for him to play doubles, which was a precious and celebratory event for his friends who knew him well; and third, he was the captain, and a captain's return naturally deserves cheers and encouragement.
"Niou, did you see their expressions? They were absolutely shocked! You're amazing!"
"I saw it, I saw it, but you should tone down your expression a bit. If you get too arrogant, you'll get beaten up—" You should know that the group of guys on the other side haven't completely calmed down yet. If you get arrogant now, you'll be beaten up pretty badly. The people who are about to appear are not very friendly!
"Hehe, that's none of my business. It's the story that this little guy will have to carry next!"
Yes, yes, fundamentally speaking, if they don't participate today, they're just standing on the sidelines watching the show. Why should those watching the show worry about others?
Everyone turned their gloating and amused gazes toward the little boy they had just been talking about.
The boy pressed down on his white hat, inwardly rolling his eyes countless times. These adults, oh, they're so boring! How could they be so bored? How could there be such boring elders in the world? Is their whole life's goal just to watch the show?
It's truly speechless and frustrating! These guys—
"Could you please keep the noise from the onlookers a little quieter? I'm still here!"
"I'm not happy about it," said Ryoma Echizen.
They haven't even gone down to compete yet, and these guys are already so unscrupulous and don't intend to make any attempt to hide it?
"Of course not, little one, we're just happy that you're going on stage again—no, you're going to compete! We're just happy for you!"
The red-haired Kikumaru Eiji suddenly pounced on Echizen Ryoma, saying, half-concealing himself, "Don't ask why he's here; it's just for the plot."
As someone who had just been smiling broadly, he now had to quickly say something to make up for his earlier expression.
He couldn't let his juniors find out that he was actually one of the onlookers!
"Okay, senior, stop holding me down. I'm about to go to the competition. Are you trying to prevent me from playing?"
Echizen rolled his eyes and said speechlessly.
To be honest, why are all the other people's seniors so gentle, composed, and even able to offer their teammates all sorts of advice, while his seniors are all like this? Could it be that he really joined the wrong team? Sigh, he should have just stayed quietly with America's team!
"Stop making a scene, I have a few things to tell him—"
Renwang stretched, finished his water, and came over to watch the commotion.
"Is there something you need, Senior Niou?"
Ryoma Echizen thought that Niou was coming to his rescue, since he had already given instructions a long time ago.
Ryoma Echizen had many thoughts when facing this guy. He wanted to tell him that this person was different from every senior he had ever known. Just when he thought he had understood the full face of Niou, he was shown a completely new side of himself.
This person is mysterious and powerful, making people feel as if they are facing the sun and cannot look directly at him, yet at the same time wanting to follow him forever.
"There are some things you need to know; this is different from previous matches—"
Niou expressed his concerns.
Although they currently hold a two-game lead, things are not as simple as they seem.
Never let your guard down before the game begins.
This is a principle, and also a set of rules that must be followed!
Today's match especially demands adherence to this rule. Having already won two sets, the French team will undoubtedly go all out for the next game. Because a good mistake means they'll be leaving this place forever—
Therefore, no one will let Echizen finish the match so easily!
They will all do everything in their power to prevent this person from winning the third game. This prevention is different from the first two games. In the first game, everyone might be more casual, but in the second game, the sense of crisis is much stronger.
But in the third game, it was a desperate counterattack, even a counterattack from hell. Although this person was an old rival from before, and the two of them had played against each other, this game was different from the previous ones, and the feeling was also different from before, so some things need to be said again.
"Although I know you've already grasped some of it, there are still some things I need to reiterate to you. First, you must ensure your safety. Second, if you win, that would be ideal, but if the chances of winning are slim, you must make sure your limbs and torso are not seriously injured. Do you understand what I mean?"
On the international sports stage, there have been far too many tragedies that ultimately could not be undone, and these tragedies cannot be attributed to human error or intentional acts.
It can only be said that it was the timing, fate, and circumstances that led to this outcome. But Niou at least hoped that Echizen Ryoma would not have such an ending. After all, this child was Echizen Nanjiro's son!
However, this child is truly talented, and Niou really doesn't want to see someone with such talent suffer a huge setback here.
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