Chapter 21
The next day, as promised, all the camp participants under Hinechou's coaching were much more careful. They reminded themselves not to give her a hard time and do everything she says to the best of their ability. The secret event was on their mind so they had some motivation.
Since Hinechou still had weak vocals from yesterday, Hoo would talk for her after she told him what she wanted him to say.
"We are going to play many singles and doubles games today." Hoo began. "First off, Ryoga Echizen and Ryoma Echizen are playing doubles. Their opponents are Kenya Oshitari and Yushi Oshitari. Remember, teamwork is more important than wins."
Ryoma groaned but Ryoga was happy. "Hear that Chibisuke? We get to play doubles together!"
"Cousins versus brothers. Interesting." Yushi commented.
"The singles game will be Seiichi Yukimura versus Kazuya Tokugawa. Singles is about strategy and not wins. Both matches will be played at once. Now if you were mentioned, go to the courts."
The four doubles players walked onto their assigned court. Ryoma was sulking through the walk. He was horrible with doubles and he was stuck with his pesky annoying older brother.
"Do not look so glum. I will show everyone how awesome I am." Ryoga commented.
Ryoma rolled his eyes.
"One set match. Yushi to serve."
Since it was not about wins, nobody played their special moves. Hinechou was sitting on a bench watching and taking notes. Hoo would sometimes peek at what she was writing.
On the other hand, the singles game was on the way. Kirihara Akaya was interested since he thought both had the yips ability. However, no one used their special techniques but were rallying. Kirihara wanted to know if anyone would get yipped in the rally. Hinechou was also watching the rally and taking notes. Hoo tried peeking at the notes Hinechou was taking about Kazuya. She did not write any that he could see.
When each match were completed, the next matches were on. Singles was Yudai Yamato versus Renji Yanagi. Doubles was Kuranosuke Shiraishi and Shusuke Fuji versus Genichiro Sanada and Kirihara Akaya.
The audience were very surprised at the end result. Renji lost and so did the Rikkaidai pair. Yudai used his special move Genu Yume Utsutsu after Renji won a few games with data. Renji was shocked he could not predict the balls direction. Kuranosuke used basic tennis to overcome Genichiro's fancy tennis moves.
The next matches were, in singles, Hoo Byodoin versus Shuji Tanegashima (the audience all had their mouths wide opened), and in doubles it was Masaharu Niou and Keigo Atobe versus Toyama Kintaro and Bunta Marui.
The day continued like this. Odd doubles pairings with shocking singles. Hinechou was scribbling notes all over the place. All the members were watching her all thinking the same thing, 'How does she come up with such odd pairings in doubles and unpredictable single matches? She really is one interesting coach.'
Note: Could not be bothered writing all the matches up. Also, chapter 23 will have a time jump of one month, to the special event. The next chapter is weakness training.
Also, the Echizen brothers and Kazuya won their practice matches.