The format of the regional competition is very simple. There are a total of twelve junior high schools, and two junior high schools have a bye in the first round.
Just like the original work, Seigaku had a bye, and Fudoho and Daigosho faced off.
The day before the regional competition, Jindailan did not let the main players train. He took a day off and took everyone to have a dinner.
In the high-end restaurant, the main guests each had a piece of steak, and their mouths were full of oil.
Echizen and Akutsu's strange desire to win was aroused for some reason, and they competed for food intake.
Akutsu is a small man and a loser.
Echizen was not to be outdone, and every mouthful was white-haired.
The two people's eyes seemed to be able to spit out fire, and they refused to give in to each other, but they didn't dare to fight here.
Kamio and others looked like they were watching a good show.
Despite Akutsu's often vicious appearance, there are basically no incidents of hurting anyone now.
I don’t know what happened, but Akutsu and Echizen actually have a good relationship.
Despite the constant bickering between the two, there was a feeling of mutual sympathy.
Maybe it's because both of them were severely educated by Kamidaoran.
"Ahem, everyone, I have to say a few words." Tachibana Jippei stood up with a glass of juice.
"In the past, Fudoho was regarded as a gangster high school and could not even make it to the metropolitan tournament, let alone the national competition. But now, we are so sharp that even the champion of the national competition, Rikkai, is starting to study us. "Tachibana Jiping's eyes were sincere.
"Deputy Minister, I must correct something. Rikkai Dai was the champion of last year's national competition." Kamio's added words caused a roar of laughter.
Tachibana Jiping also smiled and continued: "To be able to be here today, first of all, we must thank our minister. It is he who brings us together, and it is he who brings so many resources to train us."
As the words fell, everyone nodded with emotion.
Akutsu curled his lips, but a trace of gratitude flashed deep in his eyes.
Under the "threat" of Jindailan, the life of his family is getting better and better. While his mother's daily workload is greatly reduced, the money he gets is more and more.
In the past, he often saw a tired look on his mother's face.
Now, there is more joy and optimism from the heart.
Although he was more threatened when he joined Fudomine, now, he is somewhat glad that he joined Fudomine.
He found his future goals here and experienced the sense of accomplishment that comes from growing stronger.
Because he is so proud, he wants to wash away his humiliation.
Defeat Kamidai Blue with dignity and dignity.
The restaurant was full of laughter and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
However, Jindailan was keenly aware that Ishida Tetsu seemed to be out of shape.
Are you frustrated because of your own failure?
........
During the intermission, Tetsuto Ishida stepped out to enjoy the cold air.
His mood was low.
He regards Jindai Lan as his idol and hopes to become a powerful assistant to Jindai Lan.
He has been training hard.
but.......
More and more people are surpassing themselves.
He didn't even compete for the main selection position.
He seemed to have become a dispensable character.
He had nothing but strength, and he couldn't even use the wave ball that he was proud of.
"Why do you come out to blow the wind alone, Atie?" At this time, Jindailan's gentle voice sounded.
Ishida Tetsu turned around and saw Kamishiro Lan's warm smile. He lowered his head in frustration: "Minister, I just feel a little uncomfortable."
"It's just a failure in the main selection. Just try harder next time."
Listening to Kamishiro Aoi's comfort, Ishida Tetsu shook his head with a bitter look on his face: "But Minister, compared with them, I only have the strength to be decent. I don't have Deputy Minister Tachibana's intuition, Chitose's skills, or Akutsu's body. Talent, let alone Yiwu’s skills, no matter how hard I try, I can’t catch up with them.”
Having said this, Ishida Tetsu lowered his head in frustration, his shoulders shaking slightly.
"People are not very good at discovering their own talents." Jindailan put his warm palm on Ishida Tetsu's shoulder.
"Strength, technique, physical talent, are these really what you think?"
"Do you know what you are missing now?"
Hearing this, Ishida Tetsu raised his head in confusion.
Kamishiro Blue's eyes are so sincere and gentle, like a close brother.
Ishida Tetsu thought of his brother, Ishida Gin, who was also the one who taught him how to play ball.
Now he has become the absolute main force in Tiantianbao Temple.
As for myself, even if I learned how to wave the ball, I would still be pitifully weak.
His brother Ishida Gin's wave ball has 108 moves, but he only knows the first move.
"What do I lack?" Ishida Tie's heart was filled with confusion.
"You lack the power to control this place." Jindailan pointed to his chest.
In Ishida Tetsu's confused eyes, Kamishiro Lan said slowly: "It's the heart. The power that cannot be controlled is like an untamable beast. Just like using this power, the power it exerts is less than one-tenth."
"Akutsu and the others clearly understand their goals and have a strong will to control their bodies and use their talents. That's why their progress is so obvious."
"When you started playing tennis, have you ever thought about what your tennis would be like? Have you ever tried to be that kind of person?" The question raised by Jindailan made Ishida Tetsu fall into silence.
From the time he first came into contact with tennis, he followed his elder brother Gin Ishida's example and learned his playing style.
Unknowingly, he became his brother's doppelgänger.
"Is the wave ball really what you want to play tennis with?" Jindailan asked calmly.
Ishida Tetsu has indeed felt something.
His talent for strength is not high. No matter how he trains his body, his upper limit is there.
But he didn't have the courage to deny his tennis experience in the past few years. He was afraid of starting over again!
Admitting weakness is a kind of cowardice, giving up everything and starting over is a kind of courage.
"Minister, I..." Ishida Tetsu's body trembled, his eyes flickered, and he was extremely tangled in his heart.
Kamishiro Blue looked at Ishida Tetsu with encouraging eyes.
“It’s not about denying your past self, it’s about saying goodbye to your past.”
"The first step towards new life always requires courage."
"Like flowers growing on cliffs, they bloom without fear in a lonely place. We admire their beauty, but we never go to the cliff and take that step towards the sky."
Ishida Tetsu raised his head. Under the dim light, Jindailan's face was filled with a warm smile, and his dark pupils were full of sincere and convincing light.
"Minister..." Ishida Tetsu's voice was filled with irrepressible excitement.
"It's time to take that step, Atie." Jindailan's tone was as gentle as ever.
"I want to take that step, I want to change myself!"
Ishida Tetsu is gone.
On the recommendation of Kamidaoran, he went to the best sword field to study.
"Minister, I want to be the sharpest sword in your hand." At that time, Ishida's eyes were filled with light.
"Before the national competition, I want to see you transform."
Looking at Ishida Tetsu's back walking further and further away, Jindailan murmured to himself.
