The all-powerful middle schooler

However, we can manage!

However, when he had already taken his position and was ready to hit the ball...

But see.

The tennis ball, which was originally on the ground, began to spin violently like a top, and then leaped into the air at an unexpected angle!

"Nani!?"

This startled Kentaro Kawamura, who instinctively took a step back, just in time for the tennis ball to glide past him.

A wave of fear washed over him, and a bead of cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

Am I sure I'm playing tennis?

What kind of ball trajectory is that? Why does it bounce at such a weird angle after landing?

Physics no longer exists, huh?

"1...15-0, Hasegawa scores the first point with his serve!"

The referee was the first to recover from the shock and made his ruling.

Although he wasn't a tennis expert, he did know a thing or two. He had only seen similar shots in 'highlight reels', but this was the first time he had ever seen one in real life.

There was an uproar outside the stadium.

"Wow! Did I see that right? Did that ball just turn in the opposite direction?"

"Is this what Hasegawa was talking about as the topspin serve?"

"Don't be ridiculous, it must have been an accident! Or maybe he installed some high-tech equipment on the tennis ball, which is why he hit the ball like that."

"Hey, hey, hey, this doesn't look good. They didn't even catch the first shot. Does this mean Hasegawa is going to win again?"

This move left everyone dumbfounded.

"Hmph, this is the power of 'skills,' a level that mortals cannot comprehend."

Rikka Takanashi's remarks remain as unique as ever.

Well, anyway, as long as we win, that's all that matters!

Fujiwara Chika was stunned for a moment, then she started clapping.

"Clap clap clap..."

The others joined in the applause, marveling at the impressive display of power shown by that shot.

'How much has Izumi been hiding from me?! Damn it!'

Eriri lowered her head slightly, gritting her teeth as she muttered to herself.

……

Kentaro Kawamura threw the tennis ball he had picked up back.

"I don't believe you can hit that shot again!"

He didn't believe in superstitions at all, thinking that the strange serve was just an accident.

"Watch closely, this time, it's still an outside spin serve!"

Izumi Hasegawa didn't argue and made the same shot in the same posture.

call out! !

This time, Kentaro Kawamura focused more on observing the moment the tennis ball landed.

He made an astonishing discovery: the tennis ball was swaying at a speed he had never imagined.

That's why you turn in the opposite direction.

But is this something a human can do?

"boom."

He overthought things and failed to dodge the attack, letting the tennis ball hit his chin.

The pain was intense.

Fortunately, he's been trained for a long time and has thick skin; otherwise, that ball would have made him cry for his parents.

"Excuse me, could you please go a little lighter? I'm already trying my best to adapt to your level."

Seeing this, Hasegawa Izumi spoke with a merciless expression.

If it escalates to the level of "murderous tennis," he'll probably end up in jail.

It's best to avoid those kinds of troublesome things as much as possible.

"Hey! There's a limit to how much you can look down on someone! I've been to the national tournament and played as the number one singles player. If it weren't for the others holding me back, I might have made it to the finals... So, bring it on! This is just a tickle. You don't actually think you can beat me like this, do you? You're still a long way off!"

Kentaro Kawamura shook his racket, quickly regaining his composure without showing any fear.

"It seems that what you said is true, but... what I said is also true."

Seeing that his opponent was still in high spirits, Izumi Hasegawa made a judgment, then casually left a comment and turned back to the service area.

I remember someone saying that it's very difficult to control the force used to step on ants without killing them.

Now, he is trying his best to control the power he releases.

"Is Izumi-chan really this cold? She seems like a completely different person."

Fujiwara Chika, sitting on the bench, looked on in surprise.

"That's normal, isn't it? It's only natural that there's a difference between when you're in battle mode and when you're not. Besides, isn't it cooler that way?"

Rikka Takayuki tilted her head.

Is it really normal?

Outside the fence, Eriri's lips twitched; she simply couldn't find the words to express her disbelief.

This person is clearly very ill!

Get back into position.

"I've figured it out. The secret to your bizarre serve is actually the sidespin topspin! Theoretically, this kind of serve is impossible to achieve, since the spin is too strong and difficult for a normal person to control. But in reality, it is possible to do it. I think you must have the talent of 'absolute control'... There are always some monsters in this world that are beyond imagination. It seems I'm lucky enough to have met one."

"However, it's just that the ball's trajectory is unpredictable. Once you get used to it, you can still return it!"

Before he even served, Kentaro Kawamura suddenly began his analysis with great confidence.

You know what, that actually makes sense.

It seems I underestimated this person's abilities.

At this moment, Izumi Hasegawa finally felt a little hopeful.

"Come on, take this ball, and then you'll see what real hell is like!"

He tossed the tennis ball high into the air and then served another topspin serve.

23 Faint thunder

"Snapped!"

With a crashing sound, the tall figure swayed a few steps before collapsing, his wide eyes filled with bewilderment.

"40-0!"

The referee announced loudly.

Hasegawa Izumi turned around, glanced sideways, and saw Kawamura Kentaro lying on the ground in the other half of the field out of the corner of her eye. She shook her head.

I thought you could actually catch that ball.

What a mess!

"However, it was quite courageous of him to face the ball head-on and make a reasonable response. He just couldn't see the direction of the spin. It looks like he'll have a chance to adapt after the next ball."

He could see right through the other person's thoughts and progress from his top-down perspective.

The human world here isn't so bad after all.

Perhaps, there will be even more unexpected excitement in the future!

"Keep it up, big brother who plays tennis! Don't give up like this! Never give up!"

This sudden remark was like a boulder thrown into a deep pool, leaving the already silent stadium filled with a mixture of amusement and embarrassment.

This is the wrong person!

Who is the weaker party in this situation?

All eyes immediately fell on the speaker, who fearfully covered his mouth with his hand.

Judging from the school uniform, I realized this was a junior high school student. He probably came to check out the senior high school out of curiosity, and then saw this scene, ultimately drawing a different conclusion from everyone else.

Despite the difference in size, Hasegawa, who appears physically weak, does have an overwhelming advantage, and even gives off a feeling of bullying the weak.

This was completely different from what everyone had initially imagined, and it came as no surprise to anyone.

Who would have thought that the tennis club captain, on whom everyone had placed high hopes, would be so easily crushed?

Kentaro Kawamura was clearly not convinced yet. He snapped out of his daze and stood up again.

"Little girl, don't get it wrong! He's the challenger! I only got beaten up because I was careless for a moment."

He pointed to the opposite side and said.

"Pfft."

Some of the girls in the crowd couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He wasn't embarrassed at all, but looked at Hasegawa and said, "Come on, let's continue! This time I'm determined to hit the ball!"

From this statement, Izumi Hasegawa clearly realized that the other party had lowered their expectations.

Previously, you had to complete a counterattack, but now it's just... touching the ball counts as a success!

The other spectators weren't surprised either, since that topspin serve didn't seem like something a human could do, and they didn't think someone who could serve like that wouldn't have other techniques.

It seems that in everyone's mind, he has successfully upgraded from an elite NPC to the higher level of a boss.

"Crack...crack..."

On the court, the only sound was the thud of tennis balls hitting the ground; everyone was holding their breath.

"It's coming, pay attention."

Hasegawa Izumi gave a warning, jumped up, and swung her racket with her right hand, sending the tennis ball flying again, landing on the other side of the court.

At that moment, Kentaro Kawamura's expression was solemn as he stared intently at the direction the tennis ball was spinning on the ground, sensing it in an instant...

If time could stand still.

"This way!"

He made a judgment, moved an extra body length, and swung his tennis racket.

"Snapped!"

A crisp striking sound rang out.

He was overjoyed.

It hit!

"The ball went out of bounds! Therefore, Hasegawa won this game and took a 1-0 lead! Now it's time to switch sides."

The referee made his decision as he watched the tennis ball fly into the sky.

"Clap clap clap..."

Although he didn't actually hit the ball back, he still managed to strike it, and his effort earned the audience's approval, resulting in enthusiastic applause.

"Congratulations, you hit the target."

Hasegawa Izumi also offered her blessings.

"Hahaha……"

Kentaro Kawamura scratched his hair, blushing slightly.