Baby Steps

Synopsis

Araya and Eiichirou 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 to be the end for Eiichirou as he loses 6-1, 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 Eiichirou returns to his bag he runs into an unknown youngster named Ike Souji. Ike asks to see Eiichirou's notes before running off due to an important phone call. However he asks Eiichirou to inform Coach Miura that he will soon be visiting STC. After the awards ceremony is held, the others vow to defeat Eiichirou in the All Japan Junior before Eiichirou 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 Eiichirou 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.

(Source: Wikipedia)