Chapter 10
The referee announced the end of the game, and the final champion was clear at a glance. There was a warm cheer from the audience on the sidelines. Everyone was shocked and excited about the game.
Tezuka's heart gradually calmed down at this moment. Although he was very unwilling to lose the game, he was not someone who could not afford to lose. Moreover, this game was also a rare experience for him. He saw what it meant to be someone better than others. In the past, he always won easily when facing his peers. Over time, it was inevitable that a trace of pride would appear, just like Yukimura.
"Akagi-san, I lost this game. Thank you very much for letting me know my current shortcomings, but I will not lose again in the next game!" Tezuka said to Akashi seriously when the two sides shook hands.
"You will definitely lose against me!" Akashi didn't say anything polite to Tezuka, and still said it very toughly.
Tezuka frowned. Although his tutor told him that Akashi's words were a bit offensive, as a loser, he had no right to refute unless he could defeat Akashi one day.
"Ding! It is detected that the host has completed the side quest, and the reward ball skills have been issued. Super wide range defense (the defense range is extremely expanded, and a super large spherical defense range centered on oneself is established, which can catch all tennis balls hit to one's half of the court). The side quest is being refreshed, please pay attention to the prompt." At this time, the system prompt sounded in Akashi's mind. Hearing the system reward, Akashi couldn't help but smile slightly.
On the other side, Yukimura and Sanada, who were standing in the audience, looked at the two people shaking hands on the court, and had an indescribable feeling. They felt that the other party might be an insurmountable enemy that they would need in the future.
"Genichirō, the game is over, and we should go back. My intuition tells me that when we enter junior high school, Akashi Seijuro and Tezuka Kunimitsu will be huge obstacles to our goal."
"Yukimura, even so, do we have to give up? No! I believe we will definitely defeat them and realize our dream!"
"You are really as serious as ever~ Sanada. Let's go outside the stadium first, and after the award ceremony, say hello to Akashi and Tezuka and go back."
After that, Yukimura and Sanada turned around and walked out of the gymnasium. Even though Sanada had previously told the organizer that he did not intend to compete with Yukimura for the third place, Yukimura, as the third place winner, still did not stay to watch the award ceremony. After all, for Yukimura, not winning the championship is the biggest failure.
Akashi was replenishing water while waiting for the award ceremony in the rest area. At this time, the butler of Akashi's family came to Akashi and whispered softly:
"Master! The acquisition project you ordered has been completed. From now on, Fudomine Middle School is the property of the Akashi family, and you are already the director of Fudomine Middle School. However, please forgive me for being too nosy. With your ability, you can go to the most famous aristocratic school, such as Hyotei, or even study abroad. Is it necessary to specially acquire an ordinary middle school to study?"
"Butler Tanaka, remember your identity, you just need to do it, my orders are absolute, and I can see all the future."
"Yes! Master! I am overstepping my authority!" After hearing this, the butler immediately bowed to Akashi at a 90-degree angle.
Soon it was time for the award ceremony to begin. However, the organizers were somewhat embarrassed and annoyed to see that only the champion and runner-up stood on the stage to receive the award. However, they had no choice. It was the contestants' right to attend the award ceremony or not. They could not force them to do so, although under normal circumstances, the runner-up would not be absent.
When the award ceremony was over, most of the audience left one after another. At this moment, Akashi looked at Tezuka who was packing his backpack, walked up slowly, and said:
"Tezuka, why don't you go together? I can ask the driver to take you a ride. I also have something to say to you."
After hearing this, Tezuka thought for a while and felt that there was no reason to refuse, so he nodded, then put on his tennis bag, walked up to Akashi and said:
"Then I'll trouble you, Akashi-kun!"
"It's a small matter. Butler, lead the way!" Akashi said lightly.
"Yes! Master, Tezuka-san, please!"
As Akashi and his group left, the originally bustling gymnasium returned to its former tranquility, waiting for the next grand event to come. At this time, Yukimura and Sanada, who had been waiting at the entrance of the gymnasium, saw Akashi and Tezuka come out, and walked forward.
, preparing to say their final goodbyes.
"Akagi-san, Tezuka-san, congratulations on winning the championship and runner-up of the competition. Sanada and I are about to go back, but I still want to say something to you before we leave." Yukimura still smiled and spoke, while Sanada beside him just nodded silently without saying anything.
"Yukimura-san, Sanada-san, you're too polite. I hope we can have another chance next time and have a good fight, but I'm sure the final winner will still be me." Akashi also smiled faintly and responded.
"Be careful on the way back! Looking forward to the next fight, go all out!" Tezuka said calmly.
Seeing Sanada who was a little angry after hearing what Akashi said, Yukimura shook his head slowly, signaling him to calm down, and then looked at Akashi with a serious face and said:
"That's not necessarily true, Akashi, you will be surprised next time we fight. Well, let's not talk about this for now. Sanada and I have decided to study at Rikkai University High School. I wonder if Akashi and Tezuka are interested in joining us? I believe that with the strength of the four of us, we can definitely dominate the country!"
"Thank you for the invitation from Yukimura, but please forgive me for declining. I already have a school I plan to attend." Tezuka did not exchange pleasantries with Yukimura and directly refused.
"Really? That's a pity. What about Akashi?" Yukimura was not surprised after hearing Tezuka's answer, but turned his eyes to Akashi.
"Heh, the king Rikkai University? It's a good school, but it won't be a king in the future. Only the school I'm in deserves to be called a king!" Although Akashi did not say it explicitly, he had made his answer clear.
Yukimura sighed slowly, shrugged helplessly, and said:
"Then we can only look forward to our future games."
After that, he said goodbye to Akashi and the others again, and prepared to leave with Sanada.
Before they were about to leave, Sanada couldn't help but say to Tezuka:
"Tezuka Kunimitsu! You won today, but it doesn't mean you will always win. I will wait for you in the junior high school tennis world. The next time I will win, I will definitely win. Don't relax!" After that, he left with Yukimura.
Looking at the backs of Yukimura and Sanada leaving, Akashi smiled faintly, and then got into the car with Tezuka. After the butler sat in the co-pilot seat, Tezuka told the driver the family address. The car started slowly, and the driver also raised the baffle at this time to let Akashi and Tezuka chat alone.
"Tezuka, I just heard you say that you have a plan. I wonder which middle school you plan to attend in the future?" Although Akashi already had an answer, he still asked.
"I decided to go to Seigakuen. I was originally in Seigakuen Daiichi Elementary School, which is close to home, so I planned to go directly to Seigakuen Junior High School." Tezuka said calmly.
Hearing this expected answer, Akashi nodded, and then thought about it. In the original work, Tezuka's experience can be said to be caused by Seigakuen. Whether it was Ryuzaki Sumire's adherence to conventions and indulgence of seniors, or Yamato Yudai's inaction and so-called entrustment, they were all gradually wearing away Tezuka's talent. Thinking of this, Akashi no longer hesitated and spoke directly to Tezuka:
"As far as I know, the Qingxue Tennis Club is not a good choice. Their stubborn coach pays great attention to the rules of seniors and juniors. Newcomers who just joined the club in the first year need to pick up balls for a year and wait until the second year to participate in the main selection. No matter who you are or how talented you are, it's the same! Tezuka, if you really plan to study at Qingxue, then you must be prepared to waste a year and be left far behind by us!"
"This! How is it possible? Isn't Qingxue a famous tennis school? What's more, it has taught people like Mr. Echizen Nanjiro. How can there be such a rule that only looks at age and not strength?" Tezuka's face showed a rare expression of surprise.
"Haha! Echizen Nanjiro is indeed amazing, but his success has no direct connection with Qingxue. With his talent, he can be famous in any school. The performance of Qingxue Tennis Club in recent years is not in line with their reputation at all. Let alone the national competition, even the Kanto competition may not be able to enter." Akashi said with disdain.
After hearing this, Tezuka pondered silently, and did not refute or ask questions immediately. Seeing Tezuka lowering his head and not saying anything, Akashi couldn't help but curl up his lips, and finally revealed his fox tail and said:
"Tezuka, how about going to Fudomine Middle School with me?"