(A/N: This chapter is best read while listening to “Chrysanthemum Terrace”~ Haha!)
“It’s finally starting!
I wonder what kind of serve Inui-senpai will use!” Horio said excitedly.
“Changfeng has really solid fundamentals.
I think he can handle any serve,” Kachiro replied.
Inui’s glasses flashed with white light as he tossed the ball high and served a fast one.
Ye Changfeng returned it with a backhand.
Inui rushed to the net to intercept.
Ye Changfeng hit a forehand from the baseline.
Inui returned the ball to Ye Changfeng’s left side while muttering, “You won’t be able to get this one.”
15-0!
Inui took the first point.
“Inui-senpai got a point.
It looks like he can predict where the ball is going!” Katsuo said in admiration.
“Is he using prediction?”
“No way, you’re overthinking it.
That was definitely just luck!” Horio insisted.
The rally continued with many exchanges.
Thwack!
Another ball landed in Ye Changfeng’s blind spot.
“Good response, but… this point is still mine!” Inui muttered.
30-0.
Inui scored again.
Ye Changfeng stared intently at Inui.
‘So this is the power of Data Tennis.
Returning the ball feels so awkward.
He always hits it to the most difficult spots, and the angles make it hard to use Zero-Shiki Drop Shot effectively.’
40-0!
Inui finished with a smash.
“You guys… doesn’t it look like Inui-senpai is already preparing where to hit the ball the moment Changfeng returns it?” Katsuo asked.
“He really can predict Changfeng’s shots!”
“That’s impossible.
It must be coincidence!” Horio shouted.
“No, Inui really can predict them,” a calm voice said.
Fuji Shusuke had arrived to watch.
“As usual, Inui is performing exceptionally well.”
“Inui can predict his returns?” Katsuo asked.
“Just keep watching.”
“Damn it, Data Man!
Take this!” Ye Changfeng hit a wide-angle shot to the baseline.
Inui intercepted it perfectly at the net.
“Probability of returning to the left… 80%!
Ye Changfeng has perfect foundational technique, but this ball… will go out.”
Thwack!
The ball went out of bounds as predicted.
Inui won the game 1-0 with a perfect hold.
“Wow!
Just like that, Inui-senpai is predicting every single move!
He’s too strong!” Katsuo exclaimed.
“As expected of a third-year regular!
Changfeng is definitely going to lose!” Horio, the ultimate fence-sitter, declared.
Finally, it was Ye Changfeng’s serve.
He was confident in his serving — after all, he had Master-level Scud Serve.
He focused, tossed the ball, jumped, and swung.
One Ball… Soul!
Inui’s glasses flashed.
Thwack!
He returned it cleanly and casually.
Ye Changfeng was caught off guard and failed to return it.
15-0!
Inui scored again.
This was the first time since Ye Changfeng got the skill that someone had returned his Scud Serve so easily.
“I’ve watched all your matches,” Inui said calmly.
“Your heavy serve has an 80% chance of going to the inner corner and 20% to the outer.
Your Zero-Shiki Drop Shot is only effective in the upper court and is far weaker than Tezuka-buchou’s.
I can already return Buchou’s version.
Therefore, your chance of winning this match is only 1%.”
“That 1% comes from the rare times your serve doubles in speed, but that probability is only 10%.
Unless you can raise it to 100%, you will lose this match.”
“Damn, this guy even calculated my critical hit rate.
His data analysis is terrifying,” Ye Changfeng thought.
“I have to admit, if the Super God System had chosen him instead, he might be unstoppable.”
15-15!
Critical hit triggered!
30-15!
…
Inui wins the set 2-0!
…
Ye Changfeng wins the set 2-1!
…
Inui wins 5-3!
Inui had reached match point on his serve.
Ye Changfeng’s critical hit rate was low, and he had been suppressed most of the match.
He was backed into a corner.
‘Damn it!
Even shut-ins have their pride!’ Ye Changfeng roared internally.
‘I refuse to let my attributes get reset!’
Inui served another fast ball.
“Try this one!” Ye Changfeng spun 360 degrees on his left foot, using centrifugal force to hit the ball.
The ball flew with irregular spin behind Inui, then bounced sharply upward.
“What kind of ball is this?
I’ve never seen it before!”
“Of course you haven’t.
This is my original technique — Millennium Kill!
Enjoy it!” Ye Changfeng laughed.
The spinning ball flew straight toward Inui’s rear end — right at his chrysanthemum!
“Ahhhhh!!!” A heart-wrenching scream echoed across the court.
The ball actually kept spinning after impact, as if trying to burrow deeper.
From afar, Ye Changfeng thought he saw a wisp of smoke rising from behind Inui, along with a faint floral scent.
At this moment, only one song could describe Inui’s feelings: “Chrysanthemum Terrace, flowers fallen and wounded, your smile has turned yellow…”
“Referee!
Time out!” Inui clutched his rear and quietly shed a tear.
“Ahahaha!” The Three Freshmen couldn’t hold back their laughter.
Even Fuji opened his eyes slightly and subconsciously covered his own backside.
Five minutes later, the match resumed.
30-0!
40-0!
Ye Changfeng wins the game!
4-5!
…
Final Score: 7-5!
Ye Changfeng wins!
The returning Inui (now known as Fallen Chrysanthemum) had no defense against Ye Changfeng’s Millennium Kill.
It’s hard to play tennis properly when you have to keep one hand protecting your rear the whole time.
“Senpai, good match!
Your Data Tennis is really impressive.
I almost couldn’t handle it~” Ye Changfeng said with a cute smile.
Inui had faint tear marks at the corners of his eyes.
One hand still covering his rear, he shook Ye Changfeng’s hand with the other.
“Brat… I’ve already analyzed the weakness of your Millennium Kill!
Ouch… Next time, I’ll make you regret this!”
“I’ll be waiting, senpai.
But for now, you should probably go to the infirmary first.
Hahaha!”
Ding!
[User has created a new skill: Millennium Kill!]
[Skill upgraded directly to Grandmaster level.
Reward: 10,000 Exchange Points +1 Lottery Draw]
Ding!
[Main Quest: Become a Seigaku Regular — Completed!]
[Reward: 10,000 Exchange Points]
The system notifications kept ringing.
Ye Changfeng laughed loudly.
“System, show me my current stats!”
[User: Ye Changfeng]
[Combat Power: 20,000 (Tennis King)]
[Luck Value: 5 (Fluctuates between 1~10 daily, triggers special effects)]
[Exchange Points: 43,000]
[Lottery Draws Remaining: 2]
[Owned Tennis Skills: Zero-Shiki Drop Shot – Advanced, Scud Serve – Master, Foundational Tennis Technique – God Level]
[Self-Created Skills: Millennium Kill – Grandmaster]
[Special Skills: Master-level Sleep-Standing, Cooking – God Level]
[System Evaluation: The user’s combat power has skyrocketed.
Reaching Tennis King is only the beginning!
Keep working hard, young man!]
“Hahaha!
Over 20,000 combat power, plus so many points and two lottery draws!
Jackpot!”
“Alright, one more match left… against Ikeda.
Hmm, looks like another background character.”