Baby Steps

It is down to the final match of the set. Eiichirou trails 5 games to 1, but with a determination to stay on the court as long as possible Eiichirou begins to push Oobayashi. Coach Miwa notices that Eiichirou has sharp eyes and is able to predict his opponents next move when he is focused. The final match lasts close to an hour, and in the end Eiichirou is unable to score a single point in the final match. Oobayashi learns this was Eiichirou's first match and begins to fear what Eiichirou will become if he is diligent with practice while gaining control and more muscles. The next day Eiichirou returns to the Kanagawa Junior Circuit, despite having been eliminated, to study various tennis playing styles. Coach Miura notices him there and tells him if he really wants to improve, he should come to STC the next morning at 7 AM. (Source: Wikipedia)