The reunion was born of a shared curiosity: two old friends, drawn together by the rumor of a new prodigy dominating the table tennis scene at the neighboring high school. Their mission was simple – observe the champion. Yet, as they plotte…

Since joining Smile Hard, Coach Koizumi has made it clear he finds the added attention rather unwelcome.

The teams converged at the prefectural qualifiers, and finally, China would have the chance to play Smile.

Peco faces a harsh truth at the hands of someone he had previously underestimated, a humbling experience that reveals a deeper understanding of Dragon’s legendary reputation.

The dragon's fixation on Smile pushed Akuma to a desperate act.

The five athletes spent Christmas Eve in ways as distinct as their individual pursuits, while Peco received a sobering realization.

The athletes, their mentors, the team leaders, and those who support them at home.

Peco, Dragon, and China enter the next prefectural qualifier, each with hopes for a changed outcome. Will fortune favor them this time?

The third round brought an unforeseen arrival for Dragon. Sanada found himself wrestling with doubt, while Peco, in a variety of unsettling ways, managed to frighten a great many people.

Peco and Dragon consider the matter of whether flight is exclusively the domain of birds.

The last game is about to begin.