U-17 Camp Daily Report
From Tenipuri Info
This page documents the events of the Japanese U-17 Representative Selection Camp. The camp started in November[1].
Day 1
For the first time in the camp's history, middle schoolers are invited.[2] One of the objectives of adding middle schoolers to the camp was to mess with the pride of the high schoolers.[3]
At the gate, Hirari and Tenjin challenge the members of Seigaku to knock down ball cans in order to pass. Kurobe criticizes them for this.[3]
With the 1st string in North Korea, including the middle schoolers, the camp has 296 members total. In order to weed out weak players, the coaches set up a ball minigame. All middle schoolers pass, however, almost half the high schoolers are eliminated. Unsatisfied with the outcome, they challenge the middle schoolers in order to remain in the camp.
| Middle Schooler vs. High Schoolers[5] | ||
|---|---|---|
| S | Ryouma vs. Matsudaira | W - ? |
| S | Sanada vs. Sasabe | W - ? |
Kurobe criticizes Matsudaira for underestimating Ryoma. As far as the battle for the balls is concerned, the results were more or less as expected. However, Kurobe notes that it was surprising how the high schoolers from the top courts intimidated the middle schoolers so much without even playing and that it will be interesting to see how their interactions develop[3].
Day 2
| Shuffle Match[6] | ||
|---|---|---|
| S | Oni vs. Momoshiro | 6 - 0 |
Saitou comments that Oni outperformed Momoshiro in all areas and the middle schoolers are shaken because of that. At the same time, Momoshiro started igniting Oni's heart. Both developments are according to plan.[3]
The middle schoolers are instructed to form pairs. Against their expectations, the players of each pair must face each other in singles matches. The losers have to leave the camp. The purpose of these matches is to increase the players' mental strength[3]. Details for these matches can be found here. All matches are played as tiebreakers.
| Pair Matches[7] | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Yuushi vs. Mukahi | 7 - 0 |
| 2nd | Niou vs. Yagyuu | 6 - 8 |
| 3rd | Ooishi vs. Kikumaru | 4 - 7 |
| 4th | Kamio vs. Ibu | 7 - 5 |
| 5th | Krauser vs. Sakata | 7 - 0 |
| 6th | Yukimura vs. Sanada | 7 - 1 |
| 7th | Shishido vs. Ootori | 7 - 9 |
| 8th | Fuji vs. Fuji | 0 - 7 |
| 9th | Kai vs. Kite | Def - W |
| 10th | Atobe vs. Hiyoshi | 47 - 45 |
| 11th | Tezuka vs. Kaidou | 7 - 0 |
| 12th | Shiraishi vs. Kenya | 7 - 3 |
| 13th | Jackal vs. Marui | 8 - 10 |
| 14th | Konjiki vs. Ishida | Def - W |
| 15th | Ryouma vs. Minami | Def - W |
| 16th | Inui vs. Mizuki | Def - W |
| 17th | Akutsu vs. Kawamura | 7 - 1 |
| 18th | Kirihara vs. Yanagi | W - Def |
| 19th | Tooyama vs. Chitose | Def - W |
| 20th | Tachibana vs. Kadowaki | W - Def |
| 21st | Kabaji vs. Akutagawa | 9 - 11 |
| 22nd | Chinen vs. Tanishi | 17 - 15 |
| 23rd | Amane vs. Kurobane | 7 - 3 |
| 24th | Hirakoba vs. Higashikata | 7 - 0 |
| 25th | Sengoku vs. Momoshiro | W - Def |
Ryoma and Tooyama forfeit due to non-participation. Saitou notes that the two 1st years do not like group-oriented activities; Having personalities that attract trouble promises to shake things up, but is it for better or worse?[3]
| Pair Matches[8] | ||
|---|---|---|
| S | Tokugawa vs. Ryouma | W - ? |
| S | Oni vs. Tooyama | W - ? |
Mifune describes Ryoma and Tooyama as two idiots who can't help challenging any strong opponent they come across. He goes on to say that there is meaning in strengthening idiots like them though and that it'll be interesting to see whether they're going to make it to the top or break along the way.[3]
After the pair matches, the remaining members are integrated into the camp, take part in [[Tsuuge Ryuuji|Tsuuge]'s circle training and all start to participate in shuffle matches.
Day 3[9]
1st court
The sacred grounds. Entering them is only possible through the shuffle matches.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Tokugawa Kazuya |
The 1st string is in Korea. Meanwhile, the top of the 2nd string is Tokugawa.
2nd court
Practice here focuses on independent training.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
Skilled players gather on this court. They all possess an extraordinary aura.
3rd court
This court is famous for only rarely seeing changes in members.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Irie Kanata |
Irie is the one keeping the court in order. There have been no matches with the middle schoolers.
4th court
Since four is considered an unlucky number, this court is also known as the court of death.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
The number of high schoolers on this court is unknown. Screams can be heard during practice.
5th court
Strangely enough, this has become known as the court where wild men gather.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Oni Juujirou |
Without getting a chance to face the top, challengers from the lower courts are taken down by Oni, the gate keeper who rules this court.
6th court
Not losing to the high schoolers, some middle schoolers have invaded this court.
| Notable Players | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirihara Akaya | Shiraishi Kuranosuke | Tachibana Kippei | Yagyuu Hiroshi |
These four middle schoolers won against high schoolers from the 6th court and are now on a roll.
7th court
The "Lucky 7" court is filled with players who have the skills to defeat even higher ranked opponents.
| Notable Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ishida Gin | Liliadent Krauser | Yukimura Seiichi |
Three middle schoolers have challenged this court and they all won. Yukimura even had a perfect victory.
8th court
Because of its many members, there is a lot of internal competition.
| Notable Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Akutsu Jin | Chinen Hiroshi | Fuji Shuusuke |
| Hirakoba Rin | Kite Eishirou | Oshitari Yuushi |
6 middle schoolers have joined! Sparks are flying between Akutsu and Chinen right from the start.
9th court
The three middle schoolers that have joined this court are now practicing together with the high schoolers.
| Notable Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kamio Akira | Kikumaru Eiji | Sengoku Kiyosumi |
All three middle schoolers who challenged this court joined, but Sengoku won without playing...
10th court
There are no middle schoolers on this court.
| Notable Players | |
|---|---|
| Hirari Tonpei | Tenjin Kousuke |
After being able to remain in the camp, they started practicing harder and managed to advance to 10th court.
11th court
Chikao, who lost to Ryouma, belonged to this court.
| Notable Players | |
|---|---|
| Atobe Keigo | Tezuka Kunimitsu |
Tezuka and Atobe were put on this court after the pair matches. Neither has had a shuffle match yet.
12th court
This court used to be controlled by Sasabe.
| Notable Players | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Akutagawa Jirou | Amane Hikaru | Marui Bunta | Ootori Choutarou |
After winning in the pair matches, these four middle schoolers were put here. They have not had any shuffle matches so far.
13th court
Before dropping out, Murata Hiramasa and Todoroki Gorou belonged to this court.
Notable players: Chitose, Minami, Mizuki
| Notable Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chitose Senri | Minami Kentarou | Mizuki Hajime |
The middle schoolers who won their pair matches without playing got put on this court. None of them has played a shuffle match yet.
Day 4[10]
| Shuffle Match[11] | ||
|---|---|---|
| S | Ootori vs. Enjoji | 2 - 6 |
1st court
Consists of 8 of the strongest players from the 2nd string. Tokugawa is special.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Tokugawa Kazuya |
Tokugawa controls the top of the first court. The matches here are the embodiment of fierce play!
2nd court
Every day before practice, you can hear cheering shouts from here.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
Although it's regrettable, these players with burning and gleaming ambition have not moved up to the first court.
3rd court
Consists of 8 high schoolers. The court leader is Irie.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Irie Kanata |
Irie is also on the unchanging 3rd court. Even in the shuffle matches, there are no matches against the middle schoolers.
4th court
The court of death that does not yet allow the middle schoolers to invade.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
The abilities of the high school students on the 4th court are also unknown. It seems like their practices are extremely intense!?
5th court
This court is led by the Gatekeeper of Hell, Oni.
| Notable Players | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oni Juujirou | Atobe Keigo | Chitose Senri | Tezuka Kunimitsu |
Although they have not played a match against Oni yet, three middle schoolers advanced here all at once.
6th court
The court that consists of 6 middle school students and 6 high school students.
| Notable Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hirakoba Rin | Kirihara Akaya | Sengoku Kiyosumi |
| Shiraishi Kuranosuke | Tachibana Kippei | Yagyuu Hiroshi |
The 4 middle schoolers won against high schoolers from the 6th court and are on a roll.
7th court
A gathering of middle schoolers with real talent. The court is dynamic.
| Notable Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ishida Gin | Kikumaru Eiji | Liliadent Krauser |
| Marui Bunta | Yukimura Seiichi | |
Kikumaru and Marui have joined. The others have yet to have a match. They are practicing hard for the next chance.
8th court
The number of people on this court is 16. The competitive spirit of the players is strong.
Notable players: Akutsu, Amane, Chinen, Shuusuke, Kite, Yuushi
| Notable Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Akutsu Jin | Amane Hikaru | Chinen Hiroshi |
| Fuji Shuusuke | Kite Eishirou | Oshitari Yuushi |
Hirakoba advanced, and Amane rose to this court. They aim for the top court with sparks flying here and there.
9th court
Kamio shakes up the high school players with his guts.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Kamio Akira |
Although Kikumaru and Sengoku have advanced, Kamio does not have a match. He is in the midst of strengthening his running.
10th court
Recently, Tenjin and Hirari seem to be acknowledging...!?
| Notable Players | |
|---|---|
| Hirari Tonpei | Tenjin Kousuke |
Tenjin and Hirari are also on standby this time. They have been practicing ever since losing to the middle schoolers.
11th court
One of the courts that the middle schoolers shared in the beginning.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
Because Tezuka and Atobe both rose to the 5th court, there are currently no middle schoolers here.
12th court
They are focusing on specialized training that addresses each person's weak points.
| Notable Players | |
|---|---|
| Akutagawa Jirou | Ootori Choutarou |
Ootori played against a player from the 6th court. He fought bravely with his serve, but he was defeated by a narrow margin. Thus, he stayed behind.
13th court
In essence, Mizuki is taking control of the practices...
| Notable Players | |
|---|---|
| Minami Kentarou | Mizuki Hajime |
Minami did not have a match. Mizuki had a match with a player from the 6th court, but he lost.
Day 5[12]
1st court
Only those with superior ability are gathered here.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Tokugawa Kazuya |
With strength that others can't keep up with, Tokugawa is the center of this crowd of veteran players.
2nd court
A bunch of the players here are passionate and not weary of practicing outside of practice hours.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
3rd court
Consists entirely of players with skill who are aiming to advance to the 1st or 2nd court.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Irie Kanata |
The court leader has not changed and is still Irie. The middle schoolers have not joined in yet either.
4th court
To guard against invasions from the lower courts, they've increased their training.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
5th court
The middle school front has come in an onslaught. They're aiming to advance even higher.
| Notable Players | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oni Juujirou | Akutagawa Jirou | Akutsu Jin | |
| Atobe Keigo | Chitose Senri | Ishida Gin | Kirihara Akaya |
| Kite Eishirou | Liliadent Krauser | Tezuka Kunimitsu | |
Akutsu, Jirou, Kirihara, Kite, Ishida, and Krauser have joined. Oni and the ones who joined the 5th court last time, Tezuka, Atobe, and Chitose, do not have a match this time.
6th court
Consists of a large number of middle schoolers with a high level of ability.
| Notable Players | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirakoba Rin | Kamio Akira | Sengoku Kiyosumi | Shiraishi Kuranosuke |
| Tachibana Kippei | Yagyuu Hiroshi | Yukimura Seiichi | |
Kamio, who relies on his characteristic speed, has joined. Yukimura has begun a battle with a certain high school opponent. The other five have no match and are thus staying.
7th court
The court with lively communication between the players.
Notable players: Amane, Chinen, Fuji, Kikumaru, Marui
| Notable Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amane Hikaru | Chinen Hiroshi | Fuji Shuusuke |
| Kikumaru Eiji | Marui Bunta | |
Fuji, Amane, and Chinen have risen from the 8th court. Kikumaru and Marui have not changed.
8th court
Many high schoolers have been demoted from their higher positions and are training hard.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Oshitari Yuushi |
Among the middle schoolers, only Oshitari had no match and had to stay behind. He seems a little lonely...
9th court
They've increased their muscle training after receiving pointers from Coach Tsuuge.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
10th court
Tenjin and Hirari have been demoted. It seems like there are a lot of players who go to morning practice here.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| - |
11th court
The remaining group as well as Tenjin and Hirari who were demoted together are here.
| Notable Players | |
|---|---|
| Hirari Tonpei | Tenjin Kousuke |
The pair of Tenjin and Hirari are first aiming for the court leader.
12th court
Raising the standard for insufficient basic skills is the focus of this court.
| Notable Players |
|---|
| Ootori Choutarou |
Ootori has no match and remains behind. He continues with his individual training in order to strengthen his play outside of serves.
13th court
With practice methods designed by Mizuki, this court is currently being revitalized.
| Notable Players | |
|---|---|
| Minami Kentarou | Mizuki Hajime |
Mizuki and Minami have no match. Mizuki's advice was effective and popular even among the high schoolers.
Day 6[13]
| Shuffle Match[11] | ||
|---|---|---|
| S | Ootori vs. Enjoji | W - ? (Def) |
| Shuffle Match[13] | ||
|---|---|---|
| S | Shiraishi vs. ??? | 6 - 0 |
| Shuffle Match[13] | ||
|---|---|---|
| S | Tachibana vs. ??? | 6 - 0 |
| 3rd court vs. 4th court[13] | ||
|---|---|---|
| D2 | Matsudaira[14]/Suzuki vs. ???/??? | 6 - 0 |
| D1 | Nakagauchi[14]/Washio vs. ???/??? | 6 - 2 |
| S3 | Miyako vs. ??? | 6 - ? |
| S2 | Yamato[14] vs. ??? | 6 - ? |
| S1 | Irie[14] vs. Ushiku | 6 - 0 |
1st court
| Notable Players (8 Total) | |
|---|---|
| Tokugawa Kazuya | Tanegashima Shuuji |
2nd court
| Notable Players (8 Total) |
|---|
| - |
3rd court
| Notable Players (8 Total) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irie Kanata | Miyako Shinobu | Suzuki Shun | Washio Issa |
4th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| - |
5th court
6th court
7th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| - |
8th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| - |
9th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| Mizuki Hajime |
10th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| - |
11th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| - |
12th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hirari Tonpei | Minami Kentarou | Tenjin Kousuke |
Day 7[15]
| Shuffle Match[16] | ||
|---|---|---|
| S | Ryouma vs. Migihashi | 0 - 0 (Def) |
3rd Court vs. 5th Court
| 3rd Court vs. 5th Court | ||
|---|---|---|
| S3 | Nakagauchi vs. Krauser | 4 - 0 Krauser defaults |
| D2 | Matsudaira/Miyako vs. Kirihara/Shiraishi | 4 - 6 |
| S2 | Yamato vs. Tezuka | 4 - 6 |
| D1 | Suzuki/Washio vs. Chitose/Tachibana | 7 - 6 |
| S1 | Irie vs. Atobe | 6 - 6(187-187) |
| R | Takei vs. Oni | 0 - 6 |
1st court
| Notable Players (8 Total) | |
|---|---|
| Tokugawa Kazuya | Tanegashima Shuuji |
2nd court
3rd court
| Notable Players (11 Total) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oni Juujirou | Akutagawa Jirou | Akutsu Jin | |
| Atobe Keigo | Chitose Senri | Ishida Gin | Kirihara Akaya |
| Kite Eishirou | Liliadent Krauser | Shiraishi Kuranosuke | Tachibana Kippei |
4th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| - |
5th court
| Notable Players (8 Total) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irie Kanata | Matsudaira Chikahiko | Miyako Shinobu | Nakagauchi Sotomichi |
| Suzuki Shun | Takei Toshio | Washio Issa | Yamato Yuudai |
6th court
7th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| Minami Kentarou |
8th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| - |
9th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| Mizuki Hajime |
10th court
| Notable Players (12 Total) |
|---|
| - |
11th court
| Notable Players (10 Total) |
|---|
| - |
12th court
| Notable Players (10 Total) | |
|---|---|
| Hirari Tonpei | Tenjin Kousuke |
As a result of the team shuffle, 3rd court and 5th court switch all members. Also, the returning losers defeat the members of 2nd court to take their place.
Days 8-17
During these ten days, each player participated in a total of 50 shuffle matches.[17] Based on those results, the following members were chosen to represent the 2nd string against the 1st string[18]:
| 2nd string Selection | |
|---|---|
| Tokugawa Kazuya | Migihashi Itarou |
| Oni Juujirou | Miyako Shinobu |
| Irie Kanata | Washio Issa |
| Kishimoto Masato | Suzuki Shun |
| Handa Yoshimasa | Matsudaira Chikahiko |
| Taniyoshi Kigarashi | Kobayashi Akira |
| Ishimaru Mihito | Hisajima |
| Nakagauchi Sotomichi | Miyamoto |
| Sekine Kazuyoshi | Takei Toshio |
| Yamato Yuudai | Yukimura Seiichi |
Day 18
| 1st string vs. 2nd string[19] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. 20 | Akiba vs. Irie | ? - W |
| No. 18/19 | Taira/Hara vs. Handa/Miyamoto | W - ? |
| Taira/Hara vs. Kenya/Momoshiro | ? - W | |
| No. 17 | Mitsuya vs. Kobayashi | W - ? |
| Mitsuya vs. Yanagi | W - ? | |
| Mitsuya vs. Inui | ? - W | |
| No. 15/16 | Yuuma/Yuuho vs. Suzuki/Washio | W - ? |
| Yuuma/Yuuho vs. Ooishi/Niou | ? - W | |
| No. 14 | Hakamada vs. Matsudaira | W - ? |
| Hakamada vs. Tooyama | ? - W | |
| No. 12/13 | Date/Ban vs. Nakagauchi/Miyako | W - ? |
| Date/Ban vs. Kawamura/Kabaji | ? - W | |
| No. 11 | Fuwa vs. Yukimura | ? - W |
| Unofficial[20] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. 05 | Kaji vs. Oni | ? - W |
Day 19
| 1st string vs. 2nd string[21] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. 09/10 | Ochi/Mouri vs. Atobe/Niou | 6 - 0 |
| 6 - 0 | ||
| 6 - 7 (49) | ||
| No. 03 | Watanabe vs. Gin | 6 - 0 |
| 1 - 1 (Def) | ||
| No. 07/08 | Kimijima/Toono vs. Kite/Marui | 6 - 3 |
| 6 - 2 | ||
| No. 05 | Oni vs. Tooyama | 6 - 3 |
| 6 - 1 | ||
| No. 02/06 | Tanegashima/Oomagari vs. Akutsu/Sanada | 6 - 0 |
| 6 - 0 | ||
| No. 01 | Byoudouin vs. Tokugawa | 6 - 7 (5) |
| 6 - 0 | ||
| 3 - 5 (Def) | ||
| 1st string vs 2nd string[22] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. 04 | Ryouga vs. Ryouma | Unfinished |
After teaching Ryouma how to hit the Glowing Shot, Ryouga takes him on in a match. However, it remains unfinished.
Day 20
Ryouma and Ryouga have left the camp. Tokugawa and Toono recover.
Day 21[23][24]
The representatives for the U-17 World Cup are announced. Members are selected based on their abilities, mental strength and growth potential[24].
References
- ↑ Pair Puri Vol. 1, pg 12-13
- ↑ Golden age 1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 New Prince of Tennis Vol. 10.5, translated by Awennor[1]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Entered the camp by other means.
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis 1/Golden age 2
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis 2/Golden age 5
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis 5/Genius 15
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis 5/Genius 15
- ↑ Pair Puri Vol. 3, pg 32-33, translated by Awennor[2]
- ↑ Pair Puri Vol. 4, pg 32-33, translated by lucathia rykatu[3]
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 New Prince of Tennis Specials 5
- ↑ Pair Puri Vol. 5, pg 32-33, translated by lucathia rykatu[4]
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Golden age 27
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Position in line-up not confirmed.
- ↑ Golden age 47
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis 13
- ↑ Golden age 48
- ↑ Golden age 50
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis OVA 4/Golden age 65
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis OVA 4/Golden age 69
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis OVA 10/Golden age 127
- ↑ New Prince of Tennis OVA 10/Golden age 123
- ↑ Golden age 130
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Golden age 131