Why is the salted fish social animal like this?

185.

What a joke!Our Lihai University... Our Lihai University has won the Kanto Contest for 14 consecutive years. We have lifted the trophy, so we know its weight!

Every day of our training, we try our best to carry this weight. How is it possible—how can we stop at the Kanto Competition!

Sanada thought of Yukimura sitting on the balcony in hospital gown, facing the window sideways, his purple hair looked deep black because his back was facing the sun.He only showed half of his side face, looking out of the window silently.

When I was a child, when Yukimura wanted to go out to play but couldn't, he would sit in front of the window at home and watch a few leather monkeys running in the field.After becoming friends with Yukimura, Yukimura talked about his feelings at the time, "It's great to know Genichiro. If you didn't invite me, I might never go out to play, let alone get in touch with tennis early."

Yukimura sat quietly in front of the window again, even more quiet than when he was a child.His face was not clear under the sunlight, and his firm eyes in the past were also smothered in the sunlight, making it hard to see clearly.

Don't give up, Yukimura.

Sanada wanted to say that, but his throat was blocked by Aunt Kyoko's tears, everyone's silence after hearing about his condition, and the fear of losing Yukimura forever.

Since Yukimura was sent to the hospital at the early stage of symptoms, the survival rate of conservative treatment is as high as 99%, but the price is that he can never do strenuous exercise.Heart rate, blood pressure, hormones, many things will become the source of his relapse.

Will Yukimura be content with such a life?No way.Don't even think about it.But, but—

So what if you are not reconciled?

Is it necessary for Yukimura to give up the established 99% survival rate and choose to return his life to the fate-like uncertain operation?

50%.

It's just a joke.

Sanada hit the bottom line of the opposite court with a flat shot. After two and a half hours of high-intensity exercise, his ball control was still precise. At this time, Sanada was fighting rather than playing tennis.

Fight with all your might.

A battle that cannot be lost.

The success or failure at this time is not only related to honor, the victory or defeat on the court seems to be a fork in the future fate of Yukimura, and Sanada dare not stop.

He couldn't imagine what Yukimura would look like after he could no longer play tennis. This possibility was torture for him and Yukimura.Every step Sanada runs in the field is avoiding the invasion of this torture, just hit the ball back——

"Ah!"

It seemed to prolong the time for him to escape and live.

call back--

"Drink-"

The ball landed heavily on the opposite field and almost went out of bounds.Keigo Atobe failed to catch up, and the excessive movement made both sides slow.

It's good to get this point.

Sanada couldn't separate his mind to think, he turned around and walked to the baseline, waiting for Atobe's serve.

"Li Haida: Ice Emperor, 57:56!"

Atobe held the racket in both hands, and the tennis ball bounced twice on the ground. He threw the ball up, jumped up and hit the opposite side.

"Tanwhisper serves!"

The serve was perfect, it spun rapidly against the ground, and Sanada went forward to catch it regardless, only prying the ball up to a very low height.The tennis ball hit the net on Sanada's side with unremoved spin, and fell powerlessly back to the ground.

"Li Haida: Ice Emperor, 57:57!"

Clenched your fists to the sun and let them win!They have been preparing for this victory for more than ten years!

Still Atobe's serve.

Another stable and perfect Tannhauser serve.The landing point of the ball is even the bottom line inside the court, and the tennis ball spins from the bottom line to the outside of the court.Sanada fell to his knees again, the racket rubbed a darker green in the field, the tennis ball was lifted up, and flew to the field of Hyotei, and fell to the opposite baseline, but was not able to be hit back by Atobe.

It was a miraculously saved ball.

Sanada's arm was wiped with bloody spots.Without realizing it, he stood up again.

"Li Haida: Ice Emperor, 58:57!"

Lihai big serve.

Genichiro Sanada's body was heavy, but his mind became clearer.He thought, no matter what, hand over the winner of the Kanto Contest to Yukimura, and let Yukimura decide everything after that.

Sanada tossed the tennis ball and it was a powerful flat shot.The beat is a mix of panic, pain, and relief for Sanada, who thinks, "Yukimura, this is the only thing I can do."

There was no sound, only the dizzying hum of the adrenaline rush that was keenly caught in my ears.Keigo Atobe hit Hira back, thinking, "Enough is enough, it's over."

In this boundless journey of life, today's battle is enough for me who enjoys the end of this extremely crazy battle.

Keigo Atobe jumps to his feet - "Waltz to Destruction", his first smash is aimed at Sanada's wrist -

In the silence, the tennis ball that was supposed to hit Sanada's wrist fell lightly into Atobe's field——

"Is the trace part empty?"

"What's going on? Did Sanada call back?"

"Boom, boom."

The sound of the tennis ball hitting the ground was extremely clear. Atobu put his hands on his knees, panting, and the referee's voice was next to his ears, "Li Haida: Ice Emperor, 59:57!"

"Game! Li Haida: Ice Emperor, 7:6, Li Hai wins!"

Amidst the cheers, Sanada slowly put down his clapping hand, and then slowly walked towards the net.He shook hands with Atobe, and Atobe's sweat soaked his sweatshirt. Neither of them could laugh, and they returned to their respective rest areas with tired faces.

186.

"..." Sanada was covered in sweat, and he walked slowly towards Yukimura Seichi.He played this round in despair, and even because of some stupid associations, he didn't even look at the coach's bench once.But at this time, when encountering Yukimura's firm eyes as always, Sanada belatedly felt guilty for his weakness and vacillation just now.

Fortunately, he at least got the victory back.

—like getting a reprieve.

"The winner of the Kanto Competition is Li Haida." Sanada's voice was very hoarse, and his throat was very painful, which may be caused by exercise or other reasons.

"Hey, thanks for your hard work, Sanada." Yukimura handed Sanada a sports drink with the right temperature, Sanada took it silently, he didn't move, just whispered: "Xokimura, even if you're not here, Tachikai will be the champion. "

187.

Akira Kirihara also showed a surprised and bewildered expression. In the background of the jubilant Lihai cheerleaders, the aura of the main candidates gathered together was strangely static.

Sanada looked straight at Yukimura.Sanada's mandible has a strong sense of bone, and his high nose bridge also has a strong sense of bone. He has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and the shape of his lips is standard. He looks like an ancient warrior who was born out of faith in the Warring States Period and fought for loyalty.Sanada took off his hat, and his sweat-drenched hair was blown up, which didn't match his serious face, but no one dared to laugh.

Sanada's whole personality is rigid, and he especially doesn't speak soft words.

"Yukimura, even if you're not here, Takumi will be the champion."

He said.

Yukimura's private clothes are gentle and light. He is wearing a light blue cotton shirt, and Li Hai's seniors put on a team uniform jacket outside.He didn't wear a headband today, or even bring a racket, but since Yukimura entered the field, he has been Li Hai's powerful, decisive, and calm minister.

What does minister mean?

It means that there is no extra rest and entertainment, it means that his thoughts are all around the tennis club, and his own honors and disgraces are closely related to the tennis club; it means that he has to be responsible for every member and pay attention to those who eat too much Those who eat less, those who learn well and those who do not learn well, and those who have made progress in practice have not made progress; it means that the past glory of Lihai University has become an expectation, a starting point, and a burden.

It means that on the sick bed, Yukimura still has to care about the tennis club, and even make decisions that are completely contrary to reason.

"If you withdraw, I will immediately take your place and do whatever it takes to keep Li Haida's victory in the Kanto competition next year."

Yukimura's moon-like face seemed to be melting in the sunlight, his eyes gathered some light, Yukimura Seiichi sighed helplessly, "Genichiro..."

"So, please don't sacrifice yourself for the tennis club."

Sanada pushed the hat back on his head, covering the tips of his sweat-hardened hair, and his eyebrows and eyes were hidden in shadow.He lowered the brim of his hat and pursed his lips.

After all, he said the weakest thing.

188.

Yukimura left from the coach's bench, he was surrounded by crowds towards the podium, towards the victory presented by the Cavaliers.

I don't know why, this section of the road, everyone walked very slowly.The expressions on everyone's faces are complicated and unspeakable, are they happier?Or more sad?Are you expecting more?Or cringe a little more?

The judgment is about to come, and everyone looks up at the crown.

"I'm not quitting the tennis club."

Yukimura's voice was especially clear amidst the chaotic celebrations and discussions around him.

"I like playing tennis," he whispered.

I like playing tennis very much.

My life is meaningless without tennis.

"I……"

I love Lihai University Tennis Club very much.

Whether it is heavy glory, malicious speculation, or other entertainment and social activities that tennis has emptied, I accept it all.

I have no regrets.

To this day, I have never regretted it.

189.

Yanagyu Nanako looked at Yukimura Seiichi, she thought, she really changed.

Three months ago, if she had such a choice in front of her: should she give up playing tennis, or go for an operation with a 50% survival rate, in order to chase her dream in the future?

Haha, she wouldn't even think about it, and would say that the person who asked her this question was an idiot.

But now, Nanako Yagyu stood tremblingly in the crowd, it was the first time that she saw and got close to Yukimura Seiichi's heart so straightforwardly.This feeling is indescribable. She saw an absolutely autonomous warrior who declared war on fate. Compared with the healthy Nanako Yagyu, Seiichi Yukimura was weaker than her, but far freer than her.

Maybe even stronger, braver, more determined than her, and less painful in mediocrity and confusion.

She looked around in a daze, and the people around her didn't show any happy expressions, Kirihara Akaya and Marui even cried.

One trial is over, and they are about to face another.