2 Seasons

Episode

Tennis and Notes (2014)

Maruo Eiichiro is an honor student in his first year of high school. He's a very methodical person who keeps two sets of notes for class and focuses entirely on his studies. One day, Eiichiro decides to participate in a free trial at South Tennis Club (STC) because he needs some exercise. There, he meets school idol and sweetheart Takasaki Natsu. Eiichiro has taken his first step into the world of tennis

Directed By: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Methodical and Unorganized (2014)

Eiichiro is unable to answer Natsu when she asks him what he enjoys doing most. He becomes interested in tennis and returns to STC for another free trial.

Directed By: Maki Odaira
Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

The Contest Is a Fight (2014)

Eiichiro is unable to forget how good it felt when he successfully returned Takuma's serve, and he spends all of his time practicing against the wall. After seeing Eiichiro practice against the wall non-stop for six hours on a Sunday, Natsu predicts that he will quickly improve.

Directed By: Yasushi Murayama
Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Face of Conviction (2014)

Eiichiro finds himself in a contest with Takuma. Eiichiro has fifty tries to return Takuma's serve. One successful return and Eiichiro wins. However, despite Eiichiro's best attempts to follow his notes and stick to the basics, he can do nothing against one of the strongest serves in the country.

Directed By: Yoshihiro Yanagiya
Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

A First Match Full of Surprises (2014)

Eiichirō is about to play his first match. He receives advice from the other STC members, but it only makes him more nervous. He doesn't get a chance to calm himself down as he's soon called to the tennis court.