God of Tennis

Three days was not a very long time. I couldn't shoot anywhere because I was injured near my ankle. After spending most of his time in bed, Han Woo-jin quickly had to get on a plane to Korea.

Leaning against the generous seats unique to the business class, Han Woo-jin recalled his status window. It was because he was able to see how much of his injury had healed.

Hanwoojin (Mild Ankle Inflammation)

Strength 65/HP 66/Agility 66

HP 2510/2640 SP 870/870

Forehand: 16/20

Backhand: 10/20

Sublevel: 16/20

Bali Level: 11 of 20

Smash Level: 12/20

Drop Shot Level: 11 of 20

Robe Level: 11/20

Special Skills: Stinger (Sub/2nd level), Slug (Smash)

‘... a little better. ’

Obviously, even yesterday, the expression 'weak’ did not stick. It also meant that the inflammation had recovered a little from today. He stopped checking for status conditions and checking for changes in stats and skills.

All stats were raised by 2, all skills were leveled up by 1. It was a tremendous growth. It was bigger than any prize I had won in any competition. The ATP500 league may have contributed, but it was probably bigger to face Roger in the 4th. World rank

The battle against the First King was an obstacle he had never even thought of.

In fact, the system said the same thing. It's the result of his struggle against overwhelming forces. If I had guessed the winner and accepted defeat, I would not have gotten this result. Hanwoojin was convinced that his choice was right.

‘By the way, the condition of the history is so strange...’

Han Woo-jin looked at the front seat where Choi Yeon-hyeok was lying with a mixed concern. I didn't move at all, leaning against the backrest, whether it was a deep sleep.

No, Choi Hyuk's condition was a little strange for the past few days. I was losing my usual ice cold, like going out to my coat and practicing right after the competition. The former director was also hard to dry, just looking from afar.

This emotional behavior of Choi Yeon-Hyuk is because it was his first time.

Fortunately, Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-hyeok are celebrating the season out.

Originally, it was the days of professional tennis players to digest months of harsh schedules that led directly to another contest. This season lasts as little as 2-3 months and as long as 4-6 months, with monthly breaks in between.

This was the first season out for Han Woo-jin and Choi, who debuted this year. Moreover, it was the first time I had experienced a proper season out since I returned 10 years ago.

‘The difference between seasons and seasons is unclear for South Korea's middle-class athletes. ’

Even now, when I think about it, my taste was bitter. For most Korean athletes who do not dream of living, the World Ranking was closer to the minimum requirement to fill their salaries, not the means for admission to the competition.

As long as I had enough credit to stay in the crew, I didn't have to go beyond the competition. ATP leagues are those that cannot guarantee the odds on the mainline, even the Challenger League. Instead of wasting money and stamina over and over,

It was more stable to live on a salary with a hit-and-run.

Thus, the term "season" itself became opaque, and the reason for separating the break from the season was lost for those who were just competing to fulfill their quota.

Hanwoojin traveled around the competition hard unlike them, but he didn't make a difference because his performance was poor.

“It may be different now. ”

He mutters small, closing his eyelids that are getting heavier. A lot has changed since before. The location and skills were very different from the previous Han Woo-jin. I am qualified to be treated and live as a tennis player.

Looking forward to the first season out, Han Woo-jin fell into a deep sleep again.

* * *

I knew that once I got to Incheon Airport, I would get to the ship without much effort, but Hanwoojin's group had to face those who had never thought of getting off the plane. A group of reporters from the ATP500 league came to cover their rookie achievements in the fourth leg.

It was them.

There were quite a lot of heads and a mix of people with a long career that could not be ignored. However, there is also a group of people in Hanwoojin who are uncomfortable. A award-winning director who wouldn't be beaten by a career or foot-width.

On the other hand, he went straight to the journalist with the most explicit camera in the branch.

“Who are you?! The kids who just went through the competition, they have wounded people, and they're covering this? Especially that one with the blue hat! If you take any pictures of yourself and you talk to the knight all you want, you're gonna get your ass kicked! ”

I passed by the reporters roughly, first with a harsh voice in my mouth. Then Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-hyeok follow behind him, with their hats firmly pressed.

If I answered something here for no reason, it would be 30 minutes and an hour, and I would waste my time sticking together. Ordinarily, I could not afford to waste my stamina on such things right now.

In a way, they are the two most prominent figures in the sport media right now, but even that popularity was annoying with their fatigue.

Thanks to the fierce protest of the award-winning director, the group was able to get out of the airport quickly and onto a vehicle going for a boat ride, and fortunately, it was not clogged for more than an hour before they arrived near the locked room where the shuttle building was located.

The former director opened his mouth to the players who were following him after he parked the car, still driving roughly and accurately.

“As soon as Woojin and Yeouido unpack, come straight to the supervisor's office. The other two are on their own. It's not a long story anyway. Do you understand?”

“Yes, sir. ”

“I understand.”

I kept my eyes open from the plane to the car, so my fatigue was gone quite well. Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-Hyuk left two agents in the lobby and moved to their accommodation. Seeing that it was right next door, I had to go the same way. crutch

Hanwoojin was walking very slowly, but Choi's pace was adjusted without knowing it.

Han Woo-jin, who was walking silently for a long time, let out his eyes. It was because I was concerned about Choi's dark atmosphere ever since the Tokyo Open was over. He lowers his voice and brings good luck.

“History.”

“Huh?"

The reaction was ordinary. The way everyone looked at each other, coming back as if it were what was going on. If a stranger saw it, he might ask, "What's the problem?"

However, Han Woo-jin could tell. Choi Yeon-hyeok's eyes sank black. When I was smiling with a bright face, my eyes were clear as mud. What the hell happened to me that made me look like this? As Han Woo-jin,

There was not a single speculation.

“… No. I forgot to tell you something. ”

“Freaky.”

Han Woo-jin, who was trying to dig deep, gave up on that attempt. Whatever the circumstances, it was not easy to touch. It was also supported by a kind of trust that it would happen again on its own.

As soon as the two arrived in the room, they moved back to the supervisor's office. In the end, no matter how big the building was, in just 10 minutes, three people hit their faces again.

“Yes, you must be tired. I'm sorry to keep calling you. But first it's the first season out, so I called you here to make some basic explanations. ”

When the two people who came into the room sat side by side on the couch, the director got up and took off the big calendar that was hanging on the wall.

“I ran my first race around mid-July, with Woojin and History. The start of the season for the two of you is then. ”

The awards ceremony was painted near July 15 with a marker pen in one of the new hands. A few days, to be exact, the error is meaningless. The calendar was then moved over with a rattling sound.

“And it was four days before the Tokyo Open, mid-November. From mid-July to mid-November, it took about four months. ”

4 months.

As two people who did not have seasonal out experience, it was a period of time that they did not know whether it was long or short. Looking at the two puzzled faces, I explained as if I knew the director would do it.

“It's been a long time for a rookie. The level of the competition was very high. I think we should take a break for at least two months. ”

“Two months? ”

“Isn't it too long? ”

Two months later, the two of them responded. They both said different things, but they meant the same thing. I had never rested for more than a week, but I was told to rest for two months, so I didn't know that my body adapting to tightly woven schedules would be repulsed by deep relaxation.

But I was determined. He shakes his head and fixes the period.

“No, that's the Maginot Line. You guys were so good. There will be so much fatigue in a bird you don't even know. Not to mention injured Woojin, but if you check the history, there won't be one or two. You can bet.”

“Well…”

There was no reason to argue with a former director who insisted like that. The two of them calmly swallowed and were silent. And the common silence also contributed to the fatigue that began to feel unnoticed.

After hearing that Tokyo was open, the body became heavier rapidly after being told it was the season out. I was tired enough that I could not sleep for a day or two or take a break from training. Maybe this is the afterstorm that comes with seasonal fighters.

Of course.

The two of them eventually decided to break their worthless stubbornness and take the advice of the former director.

“Oh, Woojin! Are we done here? ”

“Yes, it's not going to take long, like you said. ”

Just a few words of advice about the break, there was no reason for it to take so long. After only 15 minutes of talking, Han Woo-jin left the room, tied his luggage from the lodging on his back and looked for Shin Se-yeon who was staying in the lobby. She's pretty much the same.

I didn't feel tired at all. Instead, I went to great lengths to try to stop him from packing up his things. Now he was fine walking without crutches.

‘You must be very tired, Se-yeon. ’

Han Woo-jin looked carefully at her face. Fine skin was slightly delighted by repeated night sweats and accumulated fatigue, and light cosmetic eyes had dark circles that could not be erased with a few days' rest. All season long

It was a testament to the hard work of accompanying Woojin.

The two of them, shoulder-to-shoulder, walked out of the front door of the vehicle. It had been frozen for four months, so I didn't think the conversation would end.

The two who were talking about the competitors who had played or met each other, they started talking about the break they had for the first time.

“So, Se-yeon is going on a trip? I hate to say it, but I'm pretty surprised. ”

“Travel is around the house. I'm going to go down to my hometown and look around. ”

She smiles and tells me her schedule. He seemed excited because it was a vacation that looked like a haircut. While talking about where to go and what to do, Shin Se-yeon turned around and asked.

“What about Woojin? Oh, you know you can't do anything too violent until your ankle's completely healed, right? ”

“Oh, what should I do with my crutches? Well, for now...”

A bus appeared in Hanwoojin's eyes, lifting her crutch and dispelling her concerns. The number of the bus, unfortunately, was the same as stopping in front of his house. He said what came to mind.

“I'm going home. ”

It's only been a few months.

The End

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