When I came to school on Monday, early in the morning, my deskmate Shiraishi behaved very seriously.
"What's wrong? You're distracted."
Seeing that his deskmate was frequently distracted during several classes, Ye Wu couldn't help but ask him.
Shiraishi closed the page and asked him seriously,
"I promised to have a fight before graduation, just after school today, Wu."
"I also can."
At 3:30, after the school bell rang, the two came to the school tennis club office.
The sunshine at this time is warm and comfortable.
I met several junior students along the way. Fifth-year Yuta Kubogi stepped forward nervously and excitedly to greet them,
"Boss Shiraishi, Nozaki-senpai——"
Ye Wu nodded, pursed his lips and said nothing.
Shiraishi smiled gently and said, "We are going to have a fight. If it's convenient for you, Yong Tai-kun, you can help be the referee."
Being asked by the senior he admired, Kubogi Yuta smiled carelessly,
"Then I'll go to the stadium to prepare."
After speaking, he was afraid that the other party would regret it, so he glanced at Ye Wu secretly, and ran away in despair.
Seeing the other party's back, Bai Shi couldn't help but talk about Ye Wu,
"Don't be too serious in front of your juniors. Yuta admires you very much."
As the head of the tennis club, Shiraishi is very affectionate towards this junior.
"Not familiar."
Ye Wu has always been indifferent to unnecessary social interactions.
Shiraishi thought about how the other party had shied away from the position of minister, but actually refused to be the deputy minister. In the end, the senior put all his hopes on himself with tears in his eyes.
"Thanks to you, I have worked very hard."
Even if this guy refuses the ministerial position, he still has to help him deal with his teammates in the department.
Just in case this little friend is ostracized and said to be arrogant because he doesn't pay much attention to others.
"I don't like to be restrained." Ye Wu is very indifferent to this kind of relationship between senior and senior.
In his previous life, he made his debut as a men's singles player at the age of 15. He participated in the four majors in the youth group and has long been accustomed to playing alone.
To be honest, although Ye Wu can play doubles, he can only play doubles with friends who are worthy of his support.
Therefore, Ye Wu didn't understand team competition and had little contact with it.
Ye Wu joined the tennis club mainly to find someone to practice with.
The two of them came to the stadium as they talked.
A bunch of club members gathered on the court. They all came in droves after hearing the news that the minister and the ace were going to compete.
"One set match (one set match), Nozaki Gou serves."
Serving the ball from the right end line, Ye Wu threw the ball high into the air.
A powerful serve with side spin, hitting the inside corner of the opposite court.
"Ho!"
Shiraishi's racket is clearly posed behind the racket, with the racket tilted forward.
With a quick swing of the arm and wrist, the racket rubs hard against the ball.
The yellow ball hit the opposite backcourt with strong rotation.
"What a perfect topspin shot!"
Someone in the crowd sighed like this.
It's like a textbook style of play, without any unnecessary movements.
Ye Wu was not afraid of the ball. When Shiraishi was about to hit the ball, he instantly predicted the path of the ball and retreated directly to the backcourt to prepare for the attack.
Ye Wu returned the ball at a tricky angle, blocking Shiraishi from running back and forth from the bottom line.
The two people were locked in a stalemate at the bottom line, and it was like this after ten balls.
"15:0, Nozaki Wu leads."
The audience held their breath, and the atmosphere was tense and serious.
As if they couldn't stand the terrifying momentum, someone lowered their voice and whispered,
"Nozaki-senpai has such a strong playing style! I didn't expect that Shiraishi-san's momentum on the court is quite terrifying."
The two people on the court were concentrating, and the sounds outside the court seemed to be fading away.
Just like two armies confronting each other, the momentum of the two generals is overwhelming!
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Shiraishi Kuranosuke knew Ye Wu when he was still in fourth grade.
The opponent had just joined the tennis club at that time, and his body muscles were weak. I heard that he was a novice, so Shiraishi was not very interested in him.
Because they are not in the same class, even if they are in the same tennis department, there has never been any intersection.
I only know that the other party plays volleyball in a volleyball club at the same time, so he probably has little interest in tennis.
He thought they would never have any intersection, now and in the future.
Shiraishi thought so.
Later, what was the reason for the intersection?
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Shiraishi positioned himself, keeping his center of gravity low.
Hit the ball hard before it bounces to the highest point, aim at the T zone, control the landing point, and strike accurately.
"What a perfect half-volley, the ball must be too late to save." A member of the team exclaimed.
Unexpectedly, Ye Wu had already sensed the other party's thoughts.
He made a backhand lead.
Just when everyone thought it was a lob, they didn't expect it to be a fake move, and the ball flew over the net.
"Nozaki Wu wins, 1-0"
The rhythm of the game is completely controlled by Ye Wu.
"The two sides changed the court and Shiraishi Kuranosuke served."
When the venue was changed, when the two passed by each other, there was a burst of whispers from the auditorium next to them.
"Boss Shiraishi's tennis is so flawless, but I didn't expect to be suppressed by Nozaki-senpai."
...
Shiraishi adjusted his grip, threw the ball up, kicked his legs to exert force, and hit the ball with a forehand swing.
The moment he hit the ball, Shiraishi suddenly remembered that for some reason, he and Nozaki Wu had an intersection.
[Flawless tennis. ]
[A textbook-like posture. ]
Shiraishi always felt that these words were a compliment to his hard practice and a symbol of integrating himself with tennis.
But what did Nozaki Wu say to himself at that time.
After a sectional match with a senior, the senior praised his perfect tennis moves as before.
Nozaki Wu suddenly said, "Hey, but you look very good when playing ball."
When he heard this, Shiraishi felt inexplicable and didn't take it seriously.
But he started to pay attention to him.
It turns out he has good tennis skills.
Although he has only practiced for a year, his ability seems to be far beyond his own.
Genius is really eye-catching.
So why do you say I'm a good player?
Shiraishi jumped back and hit a perfect smash that penetrated the baseline.
[I am also ambitious and will do whatever it takes to achieve my goals, Wu! ]
"Shiraishi Kuranosuke wins, 5-3, Nozaki Go is in the lead."
"Nozaki Wu, serve."
At the game point, Ye Wu remained calm and held serve perfectly.
Two perfect ace serves, with a speed of 175km/h, powerful and direct points.
"Nozaki Wu scored, 30:0, Nozaki Wu leads."
There is one more ball left, and as long as the opponent scores a point, the game is over.
Shiraishi felt a strong sense of unwillingness in his heart. At this moment, his mind was extremely calm.
Run with all your strength!
"Shiraishi Kuranosuke scored, 30:15, Nozaki Gou led."
Move your wrist, I can do it!
Click the ball quickly, be faster!
"Shiraishi Kuranosuke scores, 40:40, evenly divided."
"Grab the small branch."
Shiraishi's face was solemn, and the sticky sweat stains on his body made him a little embarrassed.
On the other hand, Ye Wu, who was facing him, had a slight sweat on his forehead and a slight rise and fall in his chest, indicating that his opponent was also trying his best.
But his opponent still looked calm and composed.
"I will win!" Shiraishi shouted with firm eyes.
He threw away the baggage of perfection, his movements no longer pursued perfect standards, and his pace became more casual.
Tennis is a hitting sport, as long as you hit the ball, you'll be fine!
He raised his head slightly and looked at the speeding ball.
The golden soft light of the setting sun sweeps over the face, long and melodious.
Shiraishi Kuranosuke smiled slightly and struck with all his strength.
"Out of bounds."
"Nozaki Wu scored, the score was 6:3"
"The game is over, Nozaki Wu wins this game."
it's over! Bai Shi fell to his knees on the ground, his head lowered, his eyes covered by his brown hair, and his expression could not be seen.
Ye Wu walked up and stretched out his hand to look at his friend,
"I have a lot of fun today, Zang Lin."
At dusk, the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the other party, and his calm and unhurried face shines with dazzling brilliance.
"Well, it's very enjoyable."
Shiraishi smiled and reached out to hold the other person's hand, using his strength to stand up.
.....
"Ah, it's so hot. I want to go home quickly and take a shower." Ye Wu complained softly, and the two of them packed their things and prepared to go home.
"Why did you say I was good at playing basketball?"
"Ah? Is there such a thing?" Ye Wu was confused. Did he say such a thing by himself? Don't remember this at all.
So, am I the only one who is upset? Shiraishi smiled and tightened his arms around the other person's throat.
"You're all sweaty, don't touch me." The two of them walked out of the campus in a playful manner.
Shiraishi Kuranosuke frowned slightly, and the melancholy of separation came over his heart. "It's time to consider your intention to go to school. Which school do you want to go to?"
"Getting ready to go to Kanagawa Tatekai High School."
"Hey~ why are you traveling so far to the Kanto region! The Makinoto, Shishigakure, and Shitenhoji Temple in Kansai are all very good.
Talking about tennis, the top eight in the country have always been schools from our Kansai region. "
"Lihai University is great, and I like the tennis concept better."
What Ye Wu didn't tell Shiraishi Kuranosuke was that the violent playing style of Makinoto and Shishile was banned in Ye Wu's previous life, so Ye Wu didn't like teams with this style.
Of course, the most important thing is to move to Kanagawa.
"Then you have to work hard to enter the top eight in the country. I'm going to Tiantianbao Temple and let's compete again then!"
Shiraishi Kuranosuke smiled in relief and put his hand on Ye Wu's shoulder to explain to the other party.
"Well, then I will also prepare for the Rikkai University exam. Please take care of me in the days to come."
Ye Wu pursed his lips and smiled, trying to look innocent.
"Eh?"
Bai Shicha's eyes narrowed and he looked at Ye Wu in horror.
"I'm begging you for my Mandarin, Mr. Shiraishi."
Shiraishi, a top student in Mandarin, accepted this task bitterly.
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ah! I remembered.
Halfway through the walk, Ye Wu suddenly stopped and gave Bai Shi a complicated look.
I used to practice volleyball with Brother Gong, but because I was too lazy, Gong Yoo scolded me every day,
"Are you a good baby? Use some force! Get excited for me!"
That's why I unconsciously said it to Zang Lin that time.
Shiraishi Kuranosuke turned around and asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"
Ye Wu shook his head.
It's better that you don't know.
