Baby Steps
Overview
Eiichirō Maruo, affectionately known as "Ei-chan" for his impressive straight-A grades, is a dedicated student whose life revolves around academics. Struggling with physical fitness, he decides to join a tennis school, where he discovers the sport's intriguing aspects. As a novice with limited strength, Ei-chan compensates for his physical shortcomings with keen observational and analytical abilities, allowing him to quickly adapt and improve. Through tennis, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth, exploring a world beyond his textbooks.
Episodes
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3
The Contest Is a Fight
Eiichiro can’t shake off the thrill of successfully returning Takuma’s serve, so he dedicates himself to relentless practice against the wall. Aft...
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4
Face of Conviction
Eiichiro enters a challenge against Takuma, who is known for his powerful serves. With fifty attempts to successfully return Takuma's serve, all he ne...
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5
A First Match Full of Surprises
Eiichirō is gearing up for his debut match and turns to his fellow STC members for guidance. However, their tips only heighten his anxiety. Just as h...
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6
Diamond in the Rough
As the match reaches its climax, Eiichirō finds himself trailing 5 games to 1. However, fueled by a fierce determination to remain in the game, he st...
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2
A Vicious Circle is Lucky
Eiichirō starts to catch up with his competitors at the Florida Academy, but in each of his matches, he has a critical moment where he pushes himself...
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3
Data for the Future
Following his victory in his first American match, Eiichirō eagerly prepares to face Ike in a one-set showdown. Ike secures the match during the New ...
