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Hiromi Oka, a first-year student at West High School, joins the tennis club admiring Reika Ryuzaki, aka Mrs. Butterfly, and senior Todo. She is a complete beginner, but as soon as she joins the club, the devilish coach, Munekata, sees her talent.

Hiromi Oka, a first-year student at West High School, joins the tennis club. She is a complete beginner, but as soon as she joins the club, the devilish coach, Munekata, sees her talent.

Cinderella of the Tennis Kingdom

Aim for the Ace!

Hiromi Oka's been chosen to play on the top-class Nishi High tennis team. The older girls glare coldly... Hiromi wants to quit the team, but Coach Munakata won't let her...

You're on the Team

Regional preliminaries begin, and Hiromi is filled with dread. There to cheer her up is the kind Takayuki Todo. And Madam Butterfly gives her favorite racket to Hiromi.

The Tearful Preliminaries

In the middle of her match, Hiromi gets a leg cramp and falls to the ground. Kyoko Otowa, full of contempt for Hiromi, demands the coach let her play a practice match.

The Tennis Court Confrontation

Hiromi is devastated by the loss of her racket. But Coach Munakata couldn't care less, as his brutal training continues. Good luck, Hiromi! You can do this!

Butting Heads with the Demon Coach

At last, the semifinals have begun. Kita High takes the first set, 6-2. Calm down, Oka! Just stay calm! Munakata's scolding makes Hiromi move.

Ahh, The Semifinals

The Orchid's powerful serve flies like a bullet. Pelted down by those shots, Hiromi falls to the ground. I'm scared of the court! Hiromi cries out.

The Orchid's Bullet Serve

Otowa is very upset by Coach Munakata's handling of Ryuzaki's injury. The very next day, a special meeting is held, where Munakata and Hiromi find themselves targets of unbridled rage.

A Thorny Rose's Challenge

Before her individual match, Hiromi's pairing changes. Her opponent is none other than her idol: Madam Butterfly. Faced with Hiromi's unexpected potential, Reika gets serious.

White-Hot Match Point

Then, one day, Hiromi is summoned by Madam Butterfly and presented with a serious issue.

The Tearful Club Resignation

With Hiromi having returned to the tennis club, Kyoko Otowa resumes her bullying. Regardless, Coach Munakata's strict training continues.

The Terrifying Topspin Drive

Hiromi wins the tournament and is hailed throughout the school as the second most successful newcomer following Madame Butterfly. Munekata starts training Hiromi and her team hard for tomorrow's final.

The Finals! Butterfly Versus Orchid

At the celebration party for Nishi High's group win, Kyoko Otowa hands in her club resignation. Munakata is shocked, but her decision is firm.

She Love, Love, Loves Todo

Hiromi can't get along with Madam Butterfly, and their pairing isn't working out. Increasingly worried, Hiromi's playing only worsens. As if to reject her further, Madam Butterfly takes a day off from practice.

Get Fired Up in the Cold Winter Wind

With their eyes set on the Kanto Tournament, Hiromi and Reika are training hard. However, Hiromi's misplays are rampant. But the invincible doubles pair of Todo and Ozaki are there to watch over her.

The Secret to a Doubles Pair

The first round of the Kanto Junior Doubles Championship series has begun. Reika and Hiromi face a tough opponent: Showa High. Reika continues to ignore her partner and play by herself.

The Terrifying Tornado Serve

Hiromi and Reika are backed against the wall after losing the first set. But Kihara and Izuka are relentless with their Tornado Serve.

The Evil Twist Serve Whizzes By

Just running fast won't get you far in tennis. That's Coach Munakata's advice to a proud Hiromi as she runs around. But besides training more, there's nothing else she can do for now.

Beat the Dark Spy

The doubles semifinals have begun. As Hiromi rushes to the court, a lone girl suddenly stands in her way: Her opponent, Yumi Kawamura of Ohara High.

The Dramatic Blood-Stained Comeback

With the Kanto Junior Championship finals match in sight, Hiromi's training kicks into high gear. And on the court, shining in the morning sun, Hiromi sees Todo training in silence.

The Sunrise Rally

Finally, the Kanto Ladies' doubles finals are here. Her heart swirls with anxiety and hope as Hiromi stands on the court.

The Doubles Final in Danger

One day, as Captain Hoshino's send-off match nears, Kyoko asks Coach Munakata if she can be paired with Hiromi.

No Tears for the Last Match

The South Kanto Training Camp, which takes the top junior players, is taking place with 17 players, including Hiromi.

Hit That Ball Hard

Hiromi wins the practice match for the secondary member selection. But Munakata tells her that a match won without so much as an ace is no win at all.

A Love Letter Flutters onto the Court

With the magnificent Mt. Fuji as a backdrop, the training camp finally reaches its climax. Among them, who will be chosen as a secondary member?

Don't Lose to the Boys

The meeting about secondary members has begun. But Hiromi's name isn't there. Then, she's given a single chance: She has to win a match against Madam Butterfly.