The Prince of Tennis, Talent Replication

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by 'okay'?"

Shizusa grumbled angrily, but secretly she felt delighted, as if her whole body had turned pink.

This female reporter looks adorable even when she's angry.

She was naturally angry about being mocked by Akutsu, but Natsume Tsuki's demand for an apology from Akutsu completely exceeded her expectations.

For Natsume Tsukiya, it was a trivial matter.

However, Saori Shiba thought differently. During her background check on Yamabuki, she memorized Akutsu's information. That delinquent boy would never apologize to anyone, not even his mother, Yuki Akutsu.

so....

"What do you mean by 'okay'?"

Natsume Tsukiya smiled, raised an eyebrow, and rolled his eyes, looking into the night sky:

"Ah, Akutsu went too far, otherwise you would have gotten what you wanted!!"

He nodded solemnly twice, fully agreeing with his words.

"Do you think you know what I'm thinking?"

Shizusa pouted and thought to herself, but her heart couldn't help but tremble. How could she think like that? No, no, she tried to shake off the strange itch that suddenly surged into her heart.

"Oh, by the way, Ah Zhi, you recorded this match, right?"

Inoue watched the departing figure in the twilight, his heart filled with curiosity: what kind of match was this?

Yes, yes.

Shiba Saori took the video camera from the bench and handed it to Inoue Mamoru.

Inoue Mamoru was initially quite worried, but seeing that Shiba Saori had made notes, he was overjoyed.

"Inoue-senpai, you should go back now."

Shiba Saori handed the video camera to Inoue Mamoru, stood up straight, head held high, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Return?"

Inoue Mamoru was taken aback, pondered for a moment, and asked:

"How can we go back before we've even done the final interview with Natsume?"

"......"

Shiba Saori felt a pang of disappointment, thinking to herself:

"Inoue-senpai, do you know what? This is my first date since I started working! ε=(´ο｀*))) Sigh!!!"

Okay, now the happiness is gone!

"We can still do the interview tomorrow, right?" Saori Shiba said with an awkward smile.

"Ashi, tomorrow is the final match between Hyotei and Rikkai. The match needs to be published before the final, so it should be released in the morning."

Inoue guarded the road.

"Alright, alright, you only care about the newspaper, not the lives of your subordinates."

Shiba Saori secretly scolded:

"You really are..."

"I can report on it."

Shiba Saori managed a final, strained laugh.

"Now that I'm here, let's finish the interviews together, and then we'll leave together."

Mamoru Inoue had no idea about his young female subordinate's rosy mood; he was focused on his work and only wanted to conduct the interview.

"Damn Inoue-senpai."

The unbearable pain in Shizusa's heart was cut off; how could she not feel resentment?

But I had no choice but to agree.

"oops!!"

Natsume Tsukiya screamed, startling everyone hiding behind the bushes.

"What's wrong?" Shiba Saori asked hurriedly.

"I think I've injured my foot."

Natsume Tsukiya grinned and pointed to his feet.

"Really?"

Shiba Saori paused for a moment, then immediately went over and said anxiously:

"Are you alright? I'll call and take you to the hospital."

"No need, there's no need to go to the hospital," Natsume Tsuki quickly stopped her.

"Are you really alright?" Inoue Mamoru was stunned.

The guys hiding nearby looked at each other in disbelief; this news was truly unexpected.

"Natsume Tsukiya is injured?"

"Hmph, this guy deserves it. Knowing that he's going to face Rikkai High School tomorrow, he still dared to fight such a long and drawn-out battle with a savage like Akutsu. He's incredibly stupid."

"Don't say that!"

"What do you mean don't talk about him like that? Do you know how much confidence we had in him? We thought he could beat Rikkai. But this guy was so reckless and injured himself before the match. Needless to say, Rikkai will definitely win tomorrow."

"What a pity..."

.....

Judging from their conversation, they seemed to genuinely want Hyotei to win, which was quite unexpected.

"It's alright, it's alright, it's not a big deal."

Natsume Tsuki also waved his hand casually.

"Then, can you still give an interview?" Inoue Mamoru asked tentatively.

"Inoue-senpai!"

Saori Shiba, with an air of indignation and fluctuating emotions, angrily shouted at Mamoru Inoue:

"He's injured, what he needs most right now is rest, rest, Inoue-senpai!!"

"..."

Inoue Mamoru was taken aback. He had never seen Shiba Saori react so strongly before, and he couldn't help but be surprised.

"Miss Zhi, are you so concerned about me?"

Natsume Tsuki also joked.

Under the crimson sky, Shiba Saori's face flushed red, shy and bashful, her heart filled with resentment. That damned jerk, how could he say such things? He had no consideration for a girl's feelings whatsoever. If Inoue-senpai weren't here, it wouldn't be a problem... Ugh, damn it...

"Who cares about you? I just look down on Kirihara Akaya, that rude middle schooler. What if you don't get enough rest and lose tomorrow?"

Shiba Saori immediately denied it. Inoue Mamoru had gone to Rikkai University with her for an interview and knew about her resentment towards Kirihara Akaya. With that explanation, her behavior seemed reasonable. She was actually quite impressed with her own intelligence and felt a little more at ease.

However, the voice that came out was a bit loud, indicating that he was somewhat guilty.

"What questions would you like to ask, Mr. Inoue?"

Natsume Tsukiya also looked serene after finishing the game.

Are you really okay?

Inoue Mamoru confirmed it repeatedly.

"If Mr. Inoue doesn't ask, then I'll be leaving."

"Okay, thank you for your help."

Inoue Mamoru immediately spoke up, saying that if he didn't ask at this crucial moment, he wouldn't have such a good opportunity next time.

You see, teenagers really enjoy watching stories with intense conflicts.

However, it is not easy to find a school where you can speak harshly without any restraint. Even Atobe Keigo would not make any overly outrageous remarks about Rikkai University.

A situation like that of Hiroshi Wakato, a student from Shonan University, who so brazenly provoked Seigaku, is quite rare. As can be seen from the numerous letters received, everyone is eagerly anticipating what will happen next.

finally,

Seigaku won that match, and the monthly magazine's sales figures were impressive, with a surge in subscribers, proving that Inoue Mamoru's view was correct.

Before the Kanto Tournament, Natsume Tsuki had declared that he would end Rikkai's three-peat, starting with Yamabuki. Now, Yamabuki has been defeated.

The company received many letters, and attention towards Natsume Tsukiya was also increasing.

Today we've secured another deal with Fudomine, a dark horse. Just now, the monthly magazine's editor-in-chief called, requesting that Inoue obtain an even more useful interview.

Inoue Mamoru thought to himself that if it were someone else, they probably wouldn't have any special comments, but if it were Natsume Tsukiya, they might actually say something that everyone would like to hear.

Inoue Mamoru raised the video camera and pointed it at Natsume Tsukiya:

"So, Natsume-kun, what are your thoughts on tomorrow's match?"

"Hyotei will be the winner!"

Natsume Tsuki also raised his hand high, his face full of confidence.

"We all know that Hyotei has lost to Rikkai countless times, so this is a revenge match. Even without Seiichi Shinomura from Rikkai, they still have Genichiro Sanada, Renji Yanagi, Hiroshi Yagyu, Masaharu Niou, Kuwabara the Jackal, Bunta Marui, Akaya Kirihara, and others, all of whom have the same strength as Tezuka. As the captain of Hyotei, Natsume-kun, have you thought about how to deal with them?"

Inoue Mamoru emphasized Rikkai University's camp.

"There's practically no need to prepare anything to deal with Rikkai."

Just as Inoue Mamoru had predicted, Natsume Tsukiya made a shocking statement:

"If anyone who plays against me manages to take even one point from me, then Hyotei will have lost!"

Inoue Mamoru was first surprised, then overjoyed. It was just like that. His trip from Kanagawa without stopping was worthwhile.

"Hey, hey, hey, what is that guy saying?"

"He actually thinks he can beat Rikkai 6-0? That's a bit too arrogant."

"Wrong, wrong, wrong, it's not six to zero. He said we can't win a single point, meaning we can't lose a single point. What an arrogant guy."

"I thought that if we fought hard, we might have a chance to beat Rikkai, but his statement that he wouldn't let them win a single point seems too arrogant."

"Has this guy forgotten that he has an injury on his foot?"

.......

Bu Chuan and the others poked their heads out, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Natsume-kun, are you saying that no matter who it is, they won't get a single point if they face you? Can I understand that?"

Inoue Mamoru was overjoyed and immediately emphasized it again, expanding the scope.

Hearing this, Zhi Shazhi frowned deeply.

She is now no longer considering herself an outsider, and is shocked?

She was now putting herself in Natsume Tsukiya's shoes, considering his perspective. If this boast couldn't be fulfilled, how embarrassing would it be for Natsume? Embarrassment was secondary; he would probably be very upset.

Saori Shiba's concerns stemmed from her numerous visits to Rikkai University for interviews.

Inoue Mamoru didn't have that idea; he needed good material.

"That's right."

Natsume Tsuki also cooperated by throwing the racket at the camera, creating a sense of pressure, then leaned closer, his face close, and said:

"It's just like Inoue said, it's everyone, everyone, do you understand?"

"So, can Hyotei really defeat Rikkai?"

Inoue Mamoru was overjoyed. He liked Natsume Tsukiya the most for being so open and honest, making interviews effortless, unlike others who were so secretive.

Based on this interview alone, Mamoru Inoue concluded that Tsuki Natsume was also a good person.

"Seriously, everyone, let's wait and see tomorrow! The national championship belongs to Hyotei!!"

Natsume Tsuki also pointed to the camera and said:

"I said it!"

Inoue Mamoru felt that he had really made the right decision to come.

"It's alright, Mr. Inoue?"

Natsume Tsuki tilted his head and asked, as if he were acting.

This surprised Inoue Mamoru, who immediately nodded: "Thank you for your help, Natsume-kun. It's excellent material."

He made no attempt to hide it, and put down the video camera as he spoke.

"What great material? Others can't see it right away."

Shizusa grumbled under her breath.

"..." Inoue Mamoru scratched his head and smiled. That's the situation.

"Mr. Inoue, I have a suggestion, would you like to hear it?" Natsume Tsukiya said casually, with a ball stuck on his racket.

"Natsume-kun, please speak." Inoue Mamoru's attitude was extremely polite.

"Why don't you add this interview along with a video of my injured foot and send it to your company's VIP users?"

Natsume Tsuki glanced indifferently at Inoue Mamoru.

Inoue Mamoru was taken aback. "VIP user?"

"That's right, send a copy to each VIP subscriber via email."

Natsume Tsuki continued, seemingly unconcerned:

"In that case, the monthly magazine printed tomorrow morning might see a huge increase in sales."

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you saying?"

Shiba Saori said with inexplicable anger:

"Students from Rikkai University also subscribe to our magazine, so wouldn't that expose your injury?"

"Yes, is this really okay?"

Inoue Mamoru's resolve wavered.

You know, with his brain that's been around for over forty years, he's never even thought of sending the video to the monthly magazine's VIP users via email.

Sending such comments to users in advance will definitely lead to a surge in readership tomorrow. This second-year student at Hyotei University is indeed not to be viewed with ordinary eyes. This captain seems to have seen through my thoughts.

"Yes, yes, there are no secrets in the world."

Natsume Tsukiya also seemed very serious, not like he was lying.

"Well then, thank you very much!"

Inoue Mamoru bowed deeply; Natsume Tsukiya's words were exactly what he wanted to hear.

The reporter was overjoyed. If it weren't for the Hyotei Academy's match tomorrow, he would have liked to take Natsume Tsuki to an izakaya for a meal and drinks to express his gratitude.

"Inoue-senpai?!" Shiba Saori was surprised and stared blankly at Inoue Mamoru.

"Ah, you did a great job today," Inoue Mamoru praised inexplicably.

The reason for the woven silk is also unknown.

"Alright, in that case, I'll head back to school now."

Natsume Tsukiya waved his hand, picked up the drink from the bench, and put the straw in his mouth.

"that...."

Shiba Saori reached out to stop her, but it was too late. She could only blush and remain silent.

"?"

Inoue Mamoru was puzzled.

"Bye-Bye!"

Natsume Tsuki also waved, then winked at Shiba Saori and said:

"It tastes great! Thank you for your hospitality, Ms. Zhi!"

"..."

Shiba Saori stood there dumbfounded, unsure how to answer, wondering what his expression meant.

It's really puzzling.

"Natsume-kun, I look forward to good news from Hyotei tomorrow."

Inoue Mamoru waved his hand.

Natsume Tsukiya waved without turning his head.

Shiba Saori picked up her camera and snapped a picture of the scene: the setting sun casting a long shadow on her back, which she stared at in a daze.

"Ah Zhi, what exactly happened today?"

Inoue Mamoru's words interrupted her thoughts.

"No, Inoue-senpai," Shiba Saori replied.

The two of them started walking towards the club.

The guys from Yulin then came out.

"This is unbelievable! That guy from Hyotei actually said something so outrageous."

"I doubt he can do it."

"If it's Tsukiya, it should be possible, right? I see that everything he said before has come true."

"No, I absolutely have to watch Hyotei vs. Rikkai tomorrow."

"......"