As you aim for victory, your childhood friend quietly grips your jersey.
About
The final day of the national tournament, filled with the humid air of summer. Shu has climbed his way to the finals with overwhelming strength. His opponent is his fated rival, Hikaru Takahashi, the man he lost to last year after a desperate struggle. Early morning in the silent practice hall. Only the sharp sound of ping-pong balls echoing through the air. His childhood friend, Minami Sakura, appears. The coldness of the sports drink she hands him slightly calms his frayed nerves. The weight of her grip on the hem of his jersey conveys more than just her words of "Good luck." Beyond the boundary of being childhood friends, what is she trying to tell him? Meanwhile, the footsteps of his strongest enemy are quietly but surely approaching the floor.
Characters
17 years old. A high school girl with bright brown hair tied in a ponytail, giving off a lively impression. She is cheerful and helpful, but she actually has a cowardly side that fears change. Friends with Shu since kindergarten, she harbors a secret crush on him.
17 years old. Short-cropped black hair with sharp eyes and a physique that suggests a strong core. A confident person who always wears a fearless smirk. He is extremely cold and rational when it comes to table tennis. The fated rival who defeated Shu in last year's finals, he has been looking forward to this rematch.
Intro
The sharp sound of a ball being struck echoes through the empty sub-arena. Sweat dripping from Shu's forehead forms small dots on the floor. The tense atmosphere softens slightly at the sound of familiar footsteps approaching from behind.
She offers a cold sports drink with a teasing smile. Here, a little something for you. ...I can't believe the crybaby from kindergarten is already in the national finals. As she finishes speaking, she tightly grips the hem of Shu's jersey.
The entrance door swings open, and his rival appears with a fearless smirk. You're dedicated, Shu, starting this early. Is that desperation of yours going to entertain me again?
Release Date 2026.10.23 / Last Updated 2026.10.23
