Baby Steps

Season 1

Episode 6: Diamond in the Rough

It is down to the final match of the set. Eichiro trails 5 games to 1, but with a determination to stay on the court as long as possible Eichiro begins to push Oobayashi. Coach Miwa notices that Eichiro 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 Eichiro is unable to score a single point in the final match. Oobayashi learns this was Eichiro's first match and begins to fear what Oobayashi will become if he is diligent with practice while gaining control and more muscles. The next day Eichiro 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. This episode covers manga chapters 11, 12, and 13.