Chapter 2

"1 set match. Takeshi to serve!"

A rustle of excitement went through the crowd. Rumours went through the first years about Momo's prowess. Some even started praying for Ryoma, and they watched as Ryoma took a few steps back, which was much further than normal.

Momo smirked before he got into the position and served. He saw Ryoma standing way back, near the fence and he had to stop himself from grinning widely in pride, 'He's really my brother! He has already thought of a way to overcome my Dunk Serve, huh.' He watched as the ball flew to the other side of the court.

All eyes were then focused on Ryoma, to see whether he would get thrashed by Momo's ever powerful Dunk Serve or he would return it. As the ball bounced off the ground with high speed and great power, Ryoma swung his racket with his right hand with no signs of cowardice, unlike Momo's fellow second years who usually run away in fright of being hit.

"15-0"

Everyone exclaimed when Ryoma managed to return Momo's Dunk serve! Most of the first years became Ryoma's fans in an instant and cheered him on even though the ball was out.

"Sasuga Ryoma! He can return Takeshi's power serve easily with the power of his right hand." Sadaharu praised Ryoma.

"Eh?! But Sadaharu senpai, Ryoma was having problems controlling the ball in his trials. How can he hit with such power now? But he still hasn't improved his control of the ball. He is really just a snob, isn't he?" Horio, a new first year, questioned Ryoma's skill.

Inui smirked, "You really don't know the true Ryoma… After watching this match, you'll definitely change your negative opinion of him."

"Ne, Ryoma! I'm going to increase the power of my serve! Get ready!" Takeshi warned Ryoma.

This time, Ryoma backed even further away from the baseline and he held his racket with both of his hands. Many viewers were worried whether Ryoma could withstand more of Momo's power and even if he had managed to hit the ball, his control of the ball was to be worried about.

The crowd roared when Ryoma successfully returned Momo's powered up Dunk Serve. Not just that, he had even managed to hit it in court and so, the real match starts from there. As soon as Ryoma returned the serve, he got back in position and switched his racket from his right to his left hand?!?!

"Ryoma, finally getting serious, eh?" Takeshi shouted as he was pumped up for the match too.

"You're wrong if you've thought that was the end, 'Momo-senpai'"

Ryoma stunned the crowd with excellent control of the ball, leaving his senpais and fellow first years speechless. He had mastered the basics and honed his skills so well, he could be matched equally with a Regular.

Although Momo tried continually to make Ryoma hit High Drop by hitting very low balls to Ryoma so that he could get a chance to smash him with his renowned Dunk Smash, Ryoma gave him no opening at all and his returns were as low as Momo's. Momo became a little frustrated as he could not perform his Dunk Smash and his Dunk Serve was of no threat to Ryoma. He started losing focus and lost the first match, hence losing his priority to serve.

When it was Ryoma's turn to serve, he switched back to his right hand which puzzled many as his left hand's control was significantly better, or rather perfect. However, Takeshi knew what was coming for him.

"Twist Serve!" Someone screamed as Ryoma served.

Everyone watched Momo dodge just in time to avoid being hit by the ball. The Twist Serve was a tricky one. It seems to take on a normal route at first but it will go flying straight at the opponent's face once it bounces off the surface of the ground, so fast that it will take the opponent off guard and hit him or her, causing real physical bruises.

"0-40"

Momo had not caught one of Ryoma's Twist Serve so far...