The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University

Chapter 118: Special training begins, the final chapter of Kuwazono and Marui...

In the end, as expected, Sanada was the only one in the tennis club who signed up for the overseas training trip.

Before leaving, he temporarily handed over the affairs of the tennis club to Yanagi Renji for supervision.

It has been more than a month since the end of the national conference. Compared with the first half of the year, the overall atmosphere in the tennis club has been tense due to preparations.

Starting from the second half of the year, the tennis club, which no longer had any competition pressure, became a little more relaxed.

Of course, this is only the atmosphere for the non-starters, while the starters are already undergoing some hellish training at this moment.

The reason for all this is naturally the special training of Maya Yuuki.

"Hu-hu-hu-"

Inside the official training court of the Rikkai University Tennis Club, Marui Fumita took in the air greedily. His chest heaved violently. He slumped on the ground, his entire body already soaked with sweat.

"I say, this is too tiring. Can we really complete this entire training program?!"

Marui Bunta's eyes were somewhat empty, and he asked his soul-searching question. He was no longer sure whether he still had the ability to hold on.

Beside him, Niou Masaharu, Yagyu Hiroshi, and Kirihara Akaya were in the same situation, all lying on the ground in disarray.

However, Yanagi Renji was in a slightly better condition than them, at least he was still standing.

As for Hisaburo Mori, after the tennis club won the national championship, he never joined the tennis club again from the second half of the year.

After all, it is the grade that is about to be promoted from junior high school to high school. Mao Li has a very heavy academic task in the second half of the year and is already preparing for a smooth graduation.

Sanada naturally knew about Mori's situation, so he simply approved Mori's leave until the end of this year.

"Marui, we've only just reached one-third of our goal for today."

On this side, Yuuki Maya wiped the sweat off his face and responded with a smile.

"Pfft, I feel like my body is dead..."

Niou Masaharu looked at the other person who was clearly doing the synchronized movements with them, but at the moment, he did not show any sign of tiredness. He just felt that the physical differences between people were so great that he could not understand it.

"Everyone, this is only the third day. The total training volume is only one-third of the original training plan. There are still good days to come."

Yuuki Maya "encouraged" with a warm smile, but in the eyes of others his smile was like the devil smiling at them, making people shudder.

"Okay, it's almost time to rest. The next item is 50 half squat jumps. Everyone follow me and don't fall behind."

Ignoring everyone's gazes, Yuuki Maya clapped her hands, signaling that the training should continue.

"What?! Is this true? We've only rested for a few minutes, right?"

"Senior, I'm about to vomit, can't I rest for a while?!"

"I always feel that this amount of training doesn't seem very scientific and rigorous..."

"Pfft, if you don't see me at the tennis club tomorrow, it probably means I'm dead."

"..."

Even though they said they were resisting, when Yuuki Maya really started the next round of training movements, Yanagi Renji and the others still followed her obediently.

Although they were physically tired, they had already felt some of the effects of the training through the previous two days of practice, so their bodies would not reject it instinctively.

Moreover, when they thought about the fact that Yuuki Maya had been training for a whole year, they admired her even more. At the same time, they also understood that her strength was not just due to her talent. The hardships involved could only be seen from these trainings.

……

The special training plan was carried out in an orderly manner, and time passed unknowingly during the day-to-day training.

Until one day in mid-November, Jack Sangyuan, who had not been seen for a long time, showed up in the tennis club during today's club activities.

Sang Yuan's arrival also caused everyone who was still undergoing special training to temporarily stop their actions and come over.

"Everyone, long time no see, where are you..." Jack Sangyuan waved and greeted them, but was shocked by the scene in front of him.

Sweating profusely is not enough to describe the current state of Marui Bunta and others. If you don't know, you might think that there was a local rainstorm on the tennis court of Rikkai University.

"It's nothing, Sangyuan. We are just doing some special training. Now that you are back today, does that mean you can return to the team?"

Marui Bunta wiped the beads of sweat that were blocking his vision from his eyes, and asked Jack Sangyuan with an expectant expression.

If Jack Sangyuan returns, he can partner with him again next year.
It just so happens that with the departure of Hisaburo Mori next year, a starting position will be vacant. Once Kuwayo returns, he will fill this vacancy.

However, Jack Sangyuan shook his head and decisively denied Marui Bunta's expectations.

"I'm sorry, Bunta, I probably won't be returning to the tennis club..."

"Why!" Marui Bunta immediately interrupted nervously.

"..."

Jack Sangyuan opened his mouth slightly, but did not answer immediately.

He was the first to learn about the tennis club's retention of national championships through a text message from Marui Bunta. Having not touched a tennis racket for a year, his strength was no longer as good as before.

In fact, Jack Sangyuan had already made up his mind when he came here today. He was ready to formally submit his application for resignation so that he could devote himself to his family's livelihood without any worries.

Especially after seeing their heavy training volume today, Jack Sangyuan became more convinced that his return would only hold them back.

The current Rikkai University no longer needs Jack Sangyuan.

"Marui, Kuwazono must have his reasons for doing this, why not let him finish what he wants to say first."

Genichirō Sanada, who had returned from a trip a long time ago, held down the somewhat agitated Marui Bunta and soothed him in a deep voice.

Jack Sangyuan looked at Sanada with gratitude, then he exhaled and continued, "Although my family's situation has stabilized, my father's work is still a big problem, so everyone... I'm sorry, I broke my promise."

After he finished speaking, everyone at Rikkai University fell silent for a moment.

After a long while, Yuuki Maya broke the tense atmosphere and said, "I think everyone can understand Kuwazono's situation. Although it's a pity, no matter what, even if he can't return to the team for a while, he will always be a member of the tennis club."

"Even Yukimura Seiichi, who is still in the hospital, must think so."

Although everyone at Rikkai University was reluctant, they all agreed with what Yuuki Maya had just said.

"But Sangyuan, I want to know if you are free next weekend?" Yuuki Maya suddenly changed the subject and asked coldly.

"Uh... let me think, yes, my part-time job happens to be my holiday next weekend."

Although he didn't understand Yuuki Maya's intention, Kuwazono still answered truthfully.

"Then, Yanagi, you can arrange for Kuwazono and Marui to form a doubles team for the rookie competition next weekend."

After receiving a positive answer, Yuuki Maya turned to Yanagi Renji and said.

"Yuki, what you are doing... I understand." Yanagi Renji was stunned at first, but immediately understood the other party's intention.

"Is this okay, Kuwano?" Yuuki Maya asked seriously.

"Of course...Thank you, Yuuki." Jack Sangyuan felt a little touched.

"Yuki..."

Marui Bunta looked at Yuuki Maya with complicated eyes. Of course, he understood the meaning of the other party's words.

"No need to thank me. This is just what I should do." Maya Yuuki looked at the two of them with a smile, her tone a little melancholy.

"You guys, cherish this last match as a pair..."

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(End of this chapter)