Baby Steps

Season 1

Episode 17: Pro At My Age

Araya and Eichiro end up at deuce after neither player can gain an advantage. An ace end up being huge for Araya give him the match point advantage, and despite his best efforts a lucky bounce proves t be the end for Eiichiro as he loses 6-0, 6-4. The finals are held between Araya and Takuma. Takuma plays to his best ability and once again prevails, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to win the championship. As Eichiro returns to his bag he runs into an unknown youngster named Ike Souji. Ike asks to see Eichiro's notes before running off due to an important phone call. However he asks Eichiro to inform Coach Miura that he will soon be visiting STC. After the awards ceremony is held, the others vow to defeat Eichiro in the All Japan Junior before Eichiro says he can't participate due to his low showings the year before. However he swears he'll get ready for the Inter-High. As Eichiro gets home, he gets rewarded for his performance, but he shocks his parents when he asks them what they'd think if he decided to go Pro at tennis.