The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University

Chapter 220 No.2 Yuuki Maya
After agreeing to Byodoin Phoenix's proposal, the tense atmosphere on the court that was about to explode was temporarily eased.

Then, everyone dispersed on the spot following the coach's instructions to prepare for tomorrow's qualifying match.

In the afternoon, several people from Rikkai University were gathered in a corner of the entertainment area for a brief exchange.

An advertisement was playing on the TV nearby, and the male protagonist of the advertisement was Ikuto Kimijima, one of the members of the First Army who returned today.

"The competition will start tomorrow, the top ten teams... I really want to play against them."

Kirihara Akari also stared at the picture on TV with some excitement and sighed, but in fact he knew in his heart that there were so many masters in the training camp that it would be difficult for him to get a turn tomorrow.

"I just contacted Senior Maori, but he said it's not appropriate for us to meet right now, so he declined our invitation."

Yanagi Renji also came from a distance and brought the news to everyone present.

Before this, everyone in Rikkai had seen their former teammates in the first army, but due to the situation just now, they could not communicate with them face to face, so they could only find another opportunity.

"It is indeed not appropriate to meet now. Maori also has his own difficulties."

Yukimura Seiichi could understand that the other party's current position was very awkward, and everything would have to wait until after tomorrow.

"By the way, Yuuki-senpai will definitely be on the list tomorrow. Give those guys a lesson for me, especially their leader. His expression is too arrogant!"

Kirihara looked expectantly at Maya Yuuki, who was sitting nearby and drinking a drink leisurely.

Upon hearing this, Yuuki Maya paused what she was doing, nodded nonchalantly, and said nothing.

"It's really strange. Yuuki-senpai is so strong, but the coaching staff didn't take him seriously. It's abnormal no matter how you think about it, isn't it?"

Even Kirihara Akaya, who was usually not very smart, noticed something strange at this moment.

"That's right. Actually, after arriving at the training camp, I've always had a weird feeling. Maye, did something unpleasant happen between you and the coaching staff?"

Yukimura Seiichi noticed the weirdness early on. As Maya Yuuki had come to the training camp a year ago, the coaching staff should be absolutely clear about the opponent's strength.

However, Yuki was not on the challenge list this time. Yukimura thought that it might be caused by some conflict between the two sides without his knowledge.

"That's right, Yuuki. The coaching staff is making things difficult for you. You don't have to carry it all on your own. We at Rikkai University are a whole."

Genichirō Sanada said in a deep voice, looking as if he would rush to the coach's office to question him as soon as Yuki nodded.

"I'm telling you guys...it's not as serious as you think."

Looking at the concerned looks from several people, Yuuki Maya didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

But it is true that the coaching staff did not take any action to conceal his identity, so it is normal that everything now causes suspicion among several people at Rikkai University.

"It's not what you think. As for why the coaching staff did this, you will know tomorrow."

Yuuki Maya replied mysteriously and calmly, this time he acted as a riddler.

When Yukimura and the others saw this, they breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, they became even more confused.

"Since things are not what we thought, I'll go out for a walk first."

Marui Bunta stood up and said goodbye to several people.

"Yeah, me too. I also have an appointment with Kaidou to spar with him, so I'll leave first." Genichirō Sanada also stood up and said.

After the two left one after another, the others also separated not long after.

Tomorrow's qualifying match is very important. Even if you may not be able to play, pre-match preparation is still essential.

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Early in the morning, there was a loud sound of hitting balls on a court in the training camp.

Inside the stadium, former No. 5 Jia Zhifengduo was now lying on the ground in a mess.

Across from him, Kijujiro slowly stepped over the net and walked in front of him, expressionlessly taking off the NO5 badge on his collar. "I'm sorry, Kaji... I have a reason to take this badge back."

Turning around without even looking at the person on the ground, Kijujiro walked back to the center court.

At this moment, an army led by Byodoin Phoenix had already been sitting there, ready for battle.

"You finally came back, ghost."

Byodoin Phoenix, who was sitting there with her arms crossed over her chest, glanced at Onijūjiro and was not surprised by his return.

"This year's U17 is our last chance." said Onijujiro solemnly.

The smile on Byodoin Phoenix's face disappeared when he heard this. The other party's words reminded him of what happened two years ago.

Twenty minutes later, when the junior high school students came to the central stadium one after another, they also found Onijūjiro standing with Byodoin and others.

"Hey, why did Brother Gui go to their side..." Taocheng Wu asked puzzledly.

"What? It turns out that the ghost uncle is in cahoots with them?" Toyama Kintaro said disappointedly.

However, some people with keen senses looked at the Byodoin team and found something unusual.

"I said, although I actually wanted to ask yesterday, didn't you notice that the coaching staff kept talking about the top ten in the first team, but there were only nine people in front of us?"

Shiraishi Kuranosuke gestured with his hand, saying that he had noticed something was wrong yesterday, but given the atmosphere yesterday, he didn't have the chance to ask.

"That's right, 1, 2, 3... There are really only nine people. Hahaha, it's so strange, Yuki-senpai." Kirihara Akaya joked with a smile.

The other middle school students were also whispering, their eyes inevitably looking towards the coaches standing on the rooftop, waiting for their answers.

At this moment, the Byodoin Phoenix, who was sitting there with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes and looked in a certain direction.

"How long are you going to play house with your friends? Yuuki Maya!"

The sudden shout made all the junior high school students look at Maya Yuuki who was named by the Byodoin Phoenix.

"Huh? Why is he calling the senior by his name—"

Kirihara Akaya turned his head subconsciously, but when his eyes fell on the calm face of Yuuki Maya, the words he wanted to ask or say were stuck in his throat and he could no longer say them.

A thought that had never occurred to him before flashed through Kirihara's mind.

No way? !

His mouth gradually opened wide, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Mayo, are you..."

Yukimura and others were also stunned. It was obvious that Byodoin's words made them immediately guess a possibility.

Being watched by many eyes, Yuki Maya looked at Yukimura and the others, then smiled faintly and said, "Actually, I didn't mean to hide it from you, but telling you too early is not a good thing."

After she finished speaking, she stepped out from the group of junior high school students and strolled in front of Byodoin Phoenix and others.

Mori Jusaburo, who was sitting at the front row, smiled slightly and threw a first army uniform to Yuuki Maya in good preparation.

The latter elegantly took it from the air and put it on, then took out a badge from his pocket and pinned it on the side of his collar.

Under the sunlight, this emblem representing the No. 2 position of the First Army was imprinted in the pupils of everyone present.

Standing sideways next to Mori Jusaburo, Yuuki Maya turned to look at the confused junior high school students and introduced herself with a smile:

"Let's get to know each other again, the No. 2 in the army, Yuuki Maya."

"Everyone, please give me some advice."

(End of this chapter)