God of Tennis

São Paulo.

This city name may sound strange, but it refers to the first city in Brazil. People who were not familiar with Brazil often thought of Rio as the capital of the most famous city. Or São Paulo is in the middle of the Brazilian economy.

As a wick, there are few who think of Sao Paulo as the capital of Brazil.

Of course, the capital, ‘Brasilia’, is not fit for the capital status, although Korea has also contributed to the extent of one area.

Until the 21st century, Brazil's first city and capital were all owned by Rio, and the unprecedented state of São Paulo remained in Brazil.

Of course, it was rather strange that it became a major city in the entire Southern Hemisphere.

After only decades, agricultural land was covered with commercial facilities and roads. It is transformed into a more populous metropolitan city than Seoul. The side effects were not great, but we could trade them for this much progress.

It was clear that cotton resin was the right business.

In the general perception of developed countries, South America still has a strong image of developing countries. Colombia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil were not yet considered developed countries. Him.

Brazil, among the best, was also no exception.

However, the largest city in Brazil, Sao Paulo, could be free from such perceptions. Industrial centers, well-maintained transportation, and numerous concrete buildings on barren plains lend themselves to civilizations.

It can be claimed as a city belonging to the above.

The five-star hotel where Yeon-hyeok Choi, who came to the Brazilian Open, is also one of the accommodations that was created with the transformation of the day. As they support all activities on NK Vehicles, they have more than KRW 300,000 per night in Ello.

I could stay in the suite at this hotel.

However, the atmosphere in the room did not look as good as the interior.

“So, Woojin and I are on the same schedule? ”

After a light run, Choi Yeon-Hyuk returned and looked down at the night vision. Even if my body does not become a mess, I just need to rest and stiff it. I was a little bit hotter than usual because I felt a little bit of dinner.

Suddenly, I heard the news and the blood dried up.

Choi Junsung scratched near the trough with a face that he couldn't face. I didn't want to lie this way, but I believed it would eventually be for the master athlete Choi Hyuk.

“Yeah, I guess Woojin didn't know either. He only contacted me after the announcement. Now it's hard for either of you to give up the race · ·”

I did what I wanted to do, but I wasn't wrong. If you give up a tournament that has already been accepted, the seat suddenly becomes empty. It's not about injuries, it's about inevitability, it's about misconduct inside the ship.

It was going to be difficult for me to see from the association.

Moreover, they were athletes aiming for Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-hyeok as well as Grand Slam this year. The ATP league had nothing to say and had to win points without missing any of the Challengers. If you completely ruin one competition, you lose time.

My bones hurt.

“There's no competition to go to around here. So you're saying there's nowhere to turn. ”

“Maybe a little. Argentina's portrait was finished when they heard that Radar was running. ”

The Argentine Open, the only alternative, has become an irrevocable choice as Napael Radal casts his ballot. Even Roger Pedro has to fold. You face a monster like that right now, you won't win a game.

There was even the possibility of losing.

It meant that there was no room to move. You may bump into Han Woo-jin at the Brazilian Open, or step back. Either way, I didn't like him. Choi Yeon-hyeok once thought about reading the march and put his hand on the paper on the table.

Reached out.

‘32 will be unstoppable, and 16 won't be a difficult opponent either. The problem is · · · Meet Woojin in the 8th river. ’

Eight. It was too vague.

It wasn't bad for a march to meet at the finals. If you win, you win, and if you lose, you win. If you win, you get the best result, and even if you lose, you get good points. But the eighth war wasn't even Eadozer. It was too fast.

It was the stage I called.

Han Woo-jin grew at a terrifying speed and is now a difficult opponent to measure his chances of winning. If I win, I lose, and I get nothing. If Yeon-hee Choi winces coldly at the common denominator, here he takes the eyes of the Association.

I was right to walk away. I've been able to buy time to regroup my squeaky body more frequently these days.

But · · ·

“I can't help it. ”

“· · · You're not giving up, are you? ”

“It's the same for each other. You don't have to back off first. ”

Pride grabbed my ankle. Clearly, the wound left by Roger's few words that would not have been said as malicious was soiling.

Choi Yoon-hyeok himself knew it with his head.

It's not like Roger ignored him.

He's a freak for wanting to be qualified.

But his heart cried out.

I'm stronger, I'm better.

Don't just look at Woojin. Look at me.

My life as a genius has cultivated something that even within Choi Hyuk was not aware of. Something that Han Woo-jin realized during his conversation with Choi Yeon-hyeol a long time ago was opened his eyes because of the external stimulus.

* * *

Unfortunately, not a single flight to Brazil existed in Sydney as a Hanwoojin group. There's no choice but to fly two people on a plane from Sydney to the United States to Rio for nearly 40 hours.

I had to spend it on the inside. Sum of the time spent on the stops, it was a long journey of 12 days.

It was a good idea to take a business class to relax more comfortably, but if I had ridden an economy to save some money, my body would have frozen into a chair. It was Han Woo-jin who was thankful for the support of Sae Sam's crew.

But before those two who were so liberated could enjoy freedom, the warm air outside the airport welcomed them.

“This is a little... ”

“· · It's too hot. ”

It was a big difference from the air conditioning room. Even the occasional breeze reminded me of the warmth. Hanwoojin and Shin Se-yeon looked at the outside where the sun was shining. Oh, it blooms in an instant.

It was unusual from the start.

February in Rio, with an average peak temperature of 30.2 degrees, was the hottest month of the year, and the tropical humidity would otherwise raise the high unpleasantness index to the government.

I thought Australia was quite hot up until a few days ago, but it was completely off the mountain.

“Se-yeon, you're not going to walk from here, are you? ”

The paved road leading up to the other side seemed strange, even because of the huge amount of azirang. Walking in the sun like that was not brave, it was foolish. Even the strongest minds won't be left behind.

I was afraid to take a step.

Fortunately, Shin Se-yeon raised her head to his question. She occasionally turns to and fro in a standing position as if someone was waiting for her. It was thanks to the shade of the airport building to block out the gross sun.

About 10 minutes ago?

A car familiar to the eye appeared from afar.

‘I guess that's what Se-yeon is waiting for. ’

Hanging on a distinctive alphabetical H emblem, the car carried a tail in front of two people in a pretty smooth turn. The driver seemed to have quite a history of driving. The driver's seat is open and the skin is delighted because the vehicle is completely stopped

A Korean man on a crab landed on the ground.

“Hey, sorry I'm late. You're Shin Se-yeon from Han Woo-jin, right? ”

“Yes, thank you for the ride. ”

After exchanging Shin Se-yeon's card with a skilled hand, he approached Hanwoojin and asked for a handshake. I looked closer and saw a younger face than I thought. Because of the sunshine in Brazil? Even if it wasn't a tan, five years old,

It looked younger.

“Nice to meet you. Park Hyeong-seok from the branch of São Paulo, NK Products. ”

“I'm Han Woo-jin.”

“Come on, it's going to be hot. Come on, get in. Let's slow down as we move along. ”

He put the two of them in the car and quickly climbed into the driver's seat. The air-conditioning in the car was a totally different space from the outside. Han Woo-jin, who felt a breath of relief, just leaned over the soft seat seat seat. Meanwhile, Shin Se-yeon began to talk about things with Park Hyung-seok in the driver's seat.

“Did Chief Park volunteer for this? ”

“Yeah, I've been a little overwhelmed at work lately. I applied first for the idea that I could go around and see a tennis game. ”

“I see. Well, there's no way you'd force a position like the chief to translate. ”

Park Hyeong-seok seems to have been used as an interpreter for Han Woo-jin's party. It is Han Woo-jin who has not even been familiar with what language Brazil speaks. He glanced at Shin Se-yeon with a hesitant look.

“Interpreter, Brazil doesn't speak English? ”

“Yes, there are few people who write, but they usually speak Portuguese. Portuguese is similar to Spanish, but slightly different, so someone from the local community came to help. ”

“Aha · · · ·. ”

Hanwoojin nods, reassuring. I could speak four languages, but none of them were Portuguese. That's why he asked for the support of personnel who can interpret and guide him at the same time. Blindfold

Hiring high locals was also a risky business.

Brazil was originally designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea as a travel concern. It was not a safe place for tourists familiar with Korea's high security standards.

Even the word "beware of using the night bus" comes out during the tour guideline, do you need to say more? How could a guide, a local guide, or an illegitimate taxi, without proper assurance, disappear without a rat or bird knowing where? Rio

In the case of the slums of Denaro, gangs are occupying and fighting in heavy artillery with police forces.

It was then.

RRRR · ·

Hanwoojin's phone rings loudly, which he never had anything to put in his bag and take out. It was a mobile phone that was rarely contacted when I came out of the country. I don't usually answer when my phone rings outside of Korea

I was able to find out who he was calling.

I have nothing for the director to call, and Shin Se-yeon is sitting next to him. Then there was only one person to call now.

It was only co-conspirator Choi Junsung who led the conflict between Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-hyeok at the Brazilian Open.

“Joonseong? ”

On the other hand, a deep sigh came from behind the cell phone, with the exhausted voice of Choi Junsung. His words weren't that long. It was only a few words.

[· · · Woojin, you're the only one I trust.]

“· · Yes. ”

That's how the call ended.

Han Woo-jin looks down at the dead phone for a moment, and returns it in his bag without saying anything. There was nothing more to call me.

Two days until the opening of Brazil.

For the first time since I started my career as a professional, the day for two sacred people in Korea was approaching.

The End

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