As Seigaku did not enter the National League, the tennis club was filled with a sense of laziness. Moreover, the third-year members were no longer under the pressure of competition because they were about to enter higher school, so they spent more time on their studies. As time passed, the National League was slowly approaching. Recently, the number of calls that Fuji received from Atobe had decreased, and they would complain about the performance of their opponents and their own players. He would patiently do his homework while answering Atobe's calls, occasionally giving him some advice.
"Ci Lang, that fellow, is really not anxious at all. As someone who has the ability to compete for the next main election, he actually sleeps all day long. Moreover, he fell asleep again when he wasn't paying attention.”
"But he has talent. Although he sleeps most of the time, his learning and playing skills are excellent.”Dressed in a T-shirt, Burg sat at his desk. His right hand was learning mathematical formulas while his left hand was listening to Atobe's nagging on the phone.
"But he's too unmotivated. Every time, it's Hua Di who brings him back. He's carried back in front of so many people. Those first-year students who just entered thought that everyone in our tennis club was like this.”
"Alright, you just have to work hard and keep an eye on his training. How is the training of the others? The finals are coming up soon. Your contestant for the next match is from the Four Treasures Temple. They are very strong and were the runner-up last year.”
"Yes. Atom has collected a lot of information about the Four Treasures Temple recently, and his analysis of the weaknesses is also quite good. We are currently practicing against the other party's ability, and the results are quite good.”
"I believe that your coach must have set up a strict training for you. You haven't been calling me much recently. I'm still the best.”Burg said with a smile. Then, he flipped the page and prepared to do the next question.
" Hehe, it's all worth it. As long as Frost Monarch wins the championship this year, it's not a big deal. However, Coach Sakaki has caught a cold recently. Atom has been helping us with the training. She's just a girl, but the training she arranged is really scary. No wonder Coach Sakaki was so assured to give Frost Monarch's training to her.”
"That manager of yours is really amazing. He can actually withstand the pressure of your Frost Monarch's fan club. She's usually so quiet, but she's really strong.”Burg thought about the girl he saw next to Frost Monarch's team every time. She was wearing Frost Monarch's school uniform and had long black hair that reached her waist. She had a delicate face and a refined temperament. Coupled with good etiquette, she was really a comfortable girl.
"Atom is indeed better than the other female cats. She said that although God is omnipotent, everything depends on human effort. Only human effort can get the results you want the most. Although God will look at you, he may not be on your side, so you must take the initiative in your own hands.”Atobe said over the phone. He was reminded of the scene from that day. Atom stood there quietly, and the red light of the setting sun shone on her like a faint halo. She looked at him calmly and spoke in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing. She did not try to please him or reject him. Everything seemed calm like she usually did.
"Really? That's great." Burg was also surprised by this.
"Uh-huh, it's rare for her to say such flowery words. Alright, let's not talk anymore. I have to work hard too. After all, I'm not a person who believes in God.”Atobe said.
"Okay, bye. I'll do my best too.”Burg hung up the phone. He listened to the beeping sound from the phone and looked at the cactus beside the desk. It was Burg's.
"I still believe in God. Although I don't know if there's a God, even without God's care, life can still be very exciting.”Burg looked at the cactus he was raising. The cactus was now as big as a fist, and there was a small yellow flower blooming on it. Burg poked it with his finger, and then lowered his head to finish today's homework.
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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was the semi-finals of the National League. After a semester of tough competition, it was finally time for the first round of the championship. Now, the teams that had entered the finals included the dark horse Frost Monarch, the runner-up last year, Four Heavens Treasures Temple, the champion last year, Lihai University, and a school from another province that had made it into the top eight last year. Now, they only needed to eliminate two more schools, and this year's champion team would be selected. It was also the goal that they had been striving for so long.
The competition would be between Frost Monarch and Four Treasures Temple, while the University of Oceans would fight against another school. As the University of Oceans was the champion of last year, and this year, they had two super newcomers, Yukomura Seiichi and Sanada Kenichiro, so they were the most popular. Everyone was almost certain about the result of their elimination match. However, no one was sure about Frost Monarch's side. The Four Treasures Temple was very strong, and they were the runner-up last year, but Frost Monarch was the dark horse this year. Their performance had been so strong under Atobe's leadership, so no one dared to bet in advance. They were all discussing who would advance.
"The winner is Frost Monarch! The winner was Frost Monarch! The winner was Frost Monarch! The winner is Frost Monarch!" Of course, the final match was much bigger than the Kanto Competition, even several times bigger. However, even such a big match was drowned by the crowd. Frost Monarch's grey-white uniform looked like a clear stream among all the different uniforms. The grey-white uniform was magnificent. It was because the school of Four Treasures Temple was located in a foreign place that the cheering staff was not as many as the other party's. Therefore, the cheering was weaker. It also made them realize the power of Frost Monarch's cheerleaders and many female fans.
"Good luck!" Just as the members of Frost Monarch were about to enter the arena, Burg shouted at Atobe and the others from the fence. Although they weren't competing today, facing such a crucial scene, coupled with his relationship with Atobe, it was as if he was the one who was competing. His heart was beating fiercely, and he was nervous for the upcoming competition.
" Today's winner is..." Atobe and the others saw it. Atobe showed a confident smile to Fuji. He stood proudly in the middle of the court and snapped his fingers. Immediately, the audience fell silent. When Atobe shouted this sentence, a deafening sound echoed throughout the stadium!
"Atobe Sama!!!!!!!”Frost Monarch's side shouted loudly, especially the girls who had the most numbers. The sudden scream scared the people around Frost Monarch's side, and they quickly covered their ears with ferocious faces.
" Hahaha But his ears were still filled with screams from the icy place. Then, Big Stone reached out his hands to cover Ju Wan's ears, but he himself was enduring the noise. Although his expression was a little twitching from the screams, it could not hide the pampering and helpless gaze he had when he looked at Ju Wan, but he did not notice it.
When the match began, the Frost Monarch's team finally quieted down. Everyone was attracted by the match. The match was very intense. After all, the opponent was the runner-up team last year. However, Frost Monarch wasn't weak, so everyone was nervous. As the score of the match chased after each other, they couldn't help but break out in cold sweat.
Bang! The opponent's smash was countered by Ninja's double.
" Brown bear caught!!!!”The entire stadium was in an uproar as they shouted out this move of Ninja Tashi. Ninja Tashi retaliated with a smash. When he stood up, his eyes looked at Dūji. His eyes that were covered by his glasses seemed to flash with some kind of emotion.
"Good luck." Burg looked at Ninjitsu and knew what he wanted to say. He cheered him on. Although Ninjitsu couldn't hear him, he would understand by reading his mouth. His eyes were encouraging him. He was encouraging Ninjitsu to play well and play tennis well.
"I said, I will win this game. With the brown bear in the net, I must win this game.”Ninja looked back at his opponent after seeing Burg's encouragement and said with a firm gaze.
"I don't care what kind of bear you are! I won't let you win!" The opponent replied loudly and began to serve.
"Buer." Tezuka said as he stood beside Burg.
"What's wrong, Tezuka?" Burg tilted his head and looked at his own hand.
"You should be happy to see your ultimate skill appear in the National League.”Tezuka said.
"Unique skills are dead. As long as others work hard, they will be able to play the same, so there is nothing awkward about it. However, I am a little unwilling to see others use it to participate in the National Competition.”Burg said with a smile as he looked at Ninja Tachi's Giant Bear Counterattack. After all, he had practiced for a long time.
"Do you regret it?" Tezuka asked.
"I don't regret it. Anyone can practice a unique skill, but the most important thing is the person. Next year, I will let myself stand on the stage of the National League and win a game that belongs to me.”Duren Burg said firmly as he looked at the bodies that were running and jumping on the court.
"Yes, I'll accompany you. Next year, we'll stand on the court together.”Tezuka looked at Burg and said, then turned to stand side by side with Burg. His left hand held Burg's hand beside him, causing Burg to look at Tezuka. But he only saw Tezuka focused on the court and felt his right hand being surrounded by a warm hand. Burg smiled and did not refuse. Then he turned back to look at the field. The place where they were watching together now would become their stage next year.
The match was very intense. The cheers on the field never stopped. Both sides were cheering with all their might. Everyone was infected by the match on the field. Seeing the score surpass, tie, surpass, and tie again, everyone was eager to rub their fists. Even Duren Burg's palms were covered in cold sweat.
Both sides were too strong. In the final match, Atobe Keigo was fighting alone against the head of the Four Treasures Temple, who had almost defeated Lihai University last year to become the champion!
"The winner is Frost Monarch! The winner is Atobe! The winner was Frost Monarch! The winner is Atobe! The winner was Frost Monarch! The winner is Atobe!" Frost Monarch's cheerleaders were almost hoarse from shouting, but their eyes were glowing like wolves, as if they were trying their best to keep their voices down.
"The winner is Frost Monarch." Atobe stepped onto the stage with his fingers raised above his head. His silver hair and silver eyes seemed to glow under the light. His powerful aura was like a rainbow, and he was not inferior to the opponent who was ranked as the top ten Japanese middle school students. In fact, he was about to overtake them.
"I believe in him. The victory of this match will definitely be Jingwu's.”Burg looked at the dazzling Atobe in the arena and said firmly without any hesitation.
"I trust you." Tezuka didn't believe in Atobe, nor did he believe in the comments of the people around him. He didn't believe in the current Atobe, but he believed in Fuji. He believed in what Fuji believed and what Fuji decided.
"Hehe, Guoguang's words are like a confession.”Burg was amused by Tezuka's serious words. The nervousness in his heart was immediately washed away and he relaxed a lot, so he joked about Tezuka now.
Tezuka's serious expression immediately broke down when he heard Burg's words. He quickly turned his head and pretended to be watching the game, but his face was already slightly red. His breathing was a little chaotic, and his mind was occupied by Burg's words...
Confession…huh…
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(Time flies. It's almost time for the finals. After the finals, the second year of junior high school will end, and the third year of junior high school will begin. What kind of plot will happen to them when they are one year older? What will happen to the more mature Atobe Tezuka? Do you want to know? Then, please look forward to it…)
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