God of Tennis

At the ATP500 Seoul Open, 1 and 2 rounds are split over two days. So Hanwoojin, who had been assigned to the game on the first day of the first round, had only one day of spare time until the second round. People who think about what they can do with a day.

One day in a professional world was never short.

When he woke up early in the morning, Han Woo-jin immediately went into the audio-visual room and called Shin Se-yeon on the phone. With this, there was no one better than her.

“Se-yeon, can you organize and bring back the tournaments that Jokovich entered last year? ”

[Oh, I've got that organized in Audiovisual Cabinet 3. It's probably the second drawer from the top.]

“… it's still fast. ”

[You're welcome. Call me back if you need anything else. I'll take it.]

Hanwoojin, who hung up on her phone, was able to find CDs and videos of Jokovich's competitions in the second cabinet in Cabinet 3, just like she said. It was not only the 2006 Games he asked for, but also the most recent Games he participated in.

It was videos.

"We'll have to look at the old first, right? ’

Athletes' skills increase over and over again. You can't expect an explosive growth like Han Woo-jin to be calibrated by the system, but something is definitely different.

The body, which was only strong after experience, learns to move with skill. Even the skills learned in the manuscript can be applied to the situation. Even if a genius like Jokovich was a completely different person than he was a year or two ago,

It was good. If you look in reverse order, the image gets tangled up in a mess.

Hanwoojin first picked the videos labeled 2006 and stacked them in order, finding the longest video and pushing it into the inlet.

Sweet.

After about 10 seconds, the video begins to flow over the monitor, which only appears on the black screen when eaten. The image quality was not very good, but I was able to acknowledge the ball coming and going.

“ATP250, Amersfoort Open… Authorization. ”

The time of hosting was written as July 17, 2006. A 12-hour video of Jokovich editing the game. It was not a quantity that could be seen without omission.

Han Woo-jin decided to select a match to observe based on the opponent's name. Only a skilled opponent can dig through the skies of Zokovich. There is no fool who flips all the cards in one place.

‘Round two, semi-finals, finals. The rest of the scores are almost perfect. ’

Jokovich is an iron-barreled player who weaponizes counters. If the opponent is not difficult, his or her sub-game remains intact and grinds the opponent's sub-game thoroughly. Even if the score is unilateral,

It was slightly different from other players who were likely to have been fierce.

From the second round, Rally unfolded eight months ago in front of Hanwoojin's eyes, who controlled the regeneration time with the remote control.

[Bang! … Paang!... Bam!]

In the quiet room, only the sound of the ball flowing from the speaker is disturbed. From the moment he played the video, Han Woo-jin stared at the screen without moving. Though his body was not moving, his mind was no longer busy.

It was in condition.

‘I was not embarrassed even though the restraining of Serve was fast enough. Maybe there's room for a reflex, huh? As you can see, the timing that started moving was a little later than the sub. That would be over 65 agility points. ’

It was a sub close to 200 km per hour. If Hanwoojin turns without using a batter, a similar speed will occur. Normally, instead of reacting too much, Zokovich catches up with the sub that he might have noticed, with a late response.

[Paan! … “Game Djokovic! ”]

That just ended the last rally for two rounds. Of course, the winner was Zokovich.

Zokovich regularly plays his sub-game thoroughly and occasionally breaks his opponent's sub-game to achieve a smooth victory. No impact, but no risk. It's just a classic move toward victory. Him.

That was the strength of Zokovich.

Hanwoojin, who beat the remaining two games in an instant by increasing the speed of the game, immediately put in the next tape. As the video changed, the blackened screen emitted a blue light again.

This time, Jokovich was eliminated from the Eight. Fortunately, only eight appeared to be the most important matches in the competition. One day was too short to find everything.

Once again, silence settled in the room. The streaming footage and the dark interior were not different from before. It was the same with Han Woo-jin sitting on the couch and looking at the screen.

No, there was one difference.

‘There's still a problem with the physical side. Are you allergic to gluten? ’

Jokovich, like himself on the screen, was on the verge of encountering an outstanding defender.

The first set used a sharp counter to win a vantage point, but the opponent completely folded over the attack attempt and focused on defending, so the consumption only continued. Two sets of favors, Jokovich, who eventually started to lose strength first.

You have been defeated through the defenses.

“I don't want to see three sets. ”

Han Woo-jin had no choice but to build it that way. The battle was already predetermined for him. Jokovich's condition, as he shrugged his shoulders and breathed, was never normal.

From the end of the set, Jokovich's movements begin to shake sharply. After being repaired for almost 3 hours, it was worth it. There was little urgency, but one rally grew too much. Lord Turned Into Consumption

It was as if Giyang had driven Zokovich to his defeat. The opponent was also grumpy, but first, Jokovic was at full strength.

This video gave Han Woo-jin quite a lot of information. Rather than relying on faint memories, the information obtained directly in this way was more reliable. However,

“Weak to defensive fighters...? Not bad, but not very helpful. ”

Hanwoojin was always an aggressive fighter. It had become more and more apparent since before picking out the bastards. He focuses on sub and smash, and is a forward type rather than backing out. It's the quickest thing in the past.

The midfielder Han Woo-jin was either completely melted or long ago.

‘Even if I fight as one, I don't feel like I can beat Zokovich. ’

Zokovich was the pinnacle of an undeniable climber. Han Woo-jin, who couldn't thrive on his talents, was a surprisingly versatile opponent. I have seen everything I can benefit from my past experiences. All that was left was the venom and purpose that had been refined into a fierce life.

I've been watching videos for hours. However, Hanwoojin's eyes were just as convicted as the first time. Without hesitation, he grabs the third tape and puts it in the inlet.

Sweet.

Again, the past games have been played.

* * *

“... You really slept well, didn't you? ”

Shin Se-yeon's sharp voice opened the lid of Han Woo-jin's eyes that had been closed. He nods, reluctantly, several times, as if his eyes were numb. I'm pretty sure I slept well, but I was looking at the monitor for a long time.

It was tightened.

“Good night, exactly eight hours. I was just closing my eyes because my eyes were a little dry. ”

“Would you like to try this on? ”

“What is it?”

Hanwoojin turns his head instead of rubbing his eyes. There was Shin Se-yeon holding a small plastic container in her hand. Thanks to the yawning, my eyesight started to clear a little. What's in her hand is...

It was an artificial tear.

“Is this Se-yeon's? ”

“Yes. Sometimes I use it when my eyes are cold... I didn't think it would help this much. ”

He did not take no for an answer, but received artificial tears. Artificial tears that hydrate the eye directly were one of the effective measures of dry eye syndrome. In a few moments, Hanwoojin, who has to deal with a powerful opponent named Zokovich, will be able to change even this minor weakness.

I needed two.

After dropping a few drops on my eyes, I could feel the stiff eyes loosening quickly. It was a good product. Hanwoojin, who blinked a few times and moistened his eyes, put the used container in the trash and looked up at the sky.

There.

The cloudless sky filled my vision. The spring weather was just warm.

Then, Shin Se-yeon who was watching him from behind spoke.

“Is it so hard for you today? ”

“… can you see it? ”

Han Woo-jin didn't deny it, but just smiled bitterly. He was used to hiding his emotions, so it was rare for him to be spotted by someone. Especially if you don't say a word and read it. Then go to Shin Se-yeon.

I sighed lightly and learned about his behavior that was different than usual.

“Were you in the audio-visual room all day yesterday? As soon as I woke up today, I was checking the racket, and the usual Woojin couldn't afford it. ”

“Hoo, I can't hide anything from Seyeon at this rate. ”

There is still time until his turn returns. It was because the previous game was stretched to 11, leading up to 3 sets.

Hanwoojin, who was silent for a moment, vomited his honest feelings toward Shin Se-yeon, who was waiting for his word.

“Jokovich is a great player. ”

“ …. ”

“Excellent defense, no mistakes. Sub-games are less likely to be braked when their subgame is not even strong, and vice versa, their subgame is easily braked. What can I say... Yes, he's a perfect player. ”

Once I opened my mouth, the words I had pressed down in my mouth poured out without a second time. I fought with Roger for one punch, so I was able to stay calm, and he was able to overcome the flaws in his hard-coat.

However, Zokovich was not only not at his prime, but he was the first to face the equal position and the pinnacle of the future.

Can we win? What happens if you lose?

What a shame to lose with all that noise.

I don't want to disappoint the people who expect me.

All sorts of thoughts were jumbled and flowing.

It's Han Woo-jin who has been living away from others. Now that I've come to bear someone's expectations, the burden seems to be pressing down on my shoulders as well as my head.

Chairman Jo's request, the trust of the former director, the expectations of the audience, and the burden of having to overcome.

For him, it was the ‘weight of others’ for the first time in his life.

Han Woo-jin stopped speaking as soon as he could.

He just remembered. Even she who listens to her heart in front of him, is' someone ’who is counting on him.

At that moment, a sharp sound rang out.

Bam!

Upon raising his head in anger, Shin Se-yeon clapped her hands tightly and looked at him with a pointed face.

“… Se-yeon? ”

“Eugene, listen to me. ”

She opens her mouth by pushing her finger in front of Han Woojin's nose. The refusal was a resolute attitude, as though he would never allow it.

“Me. I don't care who Zokovich is or how great he is. ”

“ ……. ”

“It can't be normal for Woojin to compliment me like that. It's gonna be great. Maybe a few years from now, we'll beat Roger Pedro and listen to the Emperor. ”

I had almost flinched, but I was able to hide my reaction. It was because I realized that Shin Se-yeon was just a horse in my mouth. Whether she knew exactly what she was prophesying about the future, she never rested.

It was a horse.

“But you know what, Woojin? ”

“ ……. ”

“But you're the best for me. ”

“…… Yes? ”

It was not even a half beat or a beat, and Han Woo-jin's eyes were so big that he reacted to three beats too late.

But she didn't stop in the atmosphere.

Rather, I raised my voice as if I was going to pour it right into this opportunity. The two-man waiting room echoes her sharp voice.

“Stupidly honest, greedy. You don't get sick once, you screw up your schedule with a friend. ”

“Ugh. ”

“She smiled at me like a child, thanked me a few times for being clumsy, and was kind to me for being a slut who only likes faces! ”

“ ……. ”

“So, that Woojin... is the best for me. ”

At the end of the walk, she calmly approached and buried her face on Han Woojin's chest. No matter how clumsy the relationship was, I knew what to do when it happened. He raised his stiff arm, like Dell.

You wrap the heat around the back of her head.

How long have you been here? After burying his face, Shin Se-yeon was having trouble breathing. She whispers, looking down at the ground, with a glowing face, perhaps due to lack of breath.

“That's weird.”

“… what? ”

“I'm glad Woojin showed weakness... I don't want to see him struggle. Isn't that strange?”

It was like she said. But the meaning has been conveyed enough. Jokovich, who had grown into a superhuman invincible in Han Woojin's head, had long since disappeared. At an age when you're ashamed of yourself.

It was filled with only Shin Se-yeon's frowning face.

I opened my mouth without even knowing it. The voice of what I wanted to do if I trembled awkwardly was solid.

“No, it's not weird. ”

The idea of fighting for someone is wrong. Maybe he didn't put it in his mouth in the first place.

I will fight not as a Korean, but as a professional tennis player. Cheerleading is enough if you just listen to it with cheer. If you lean on it, it hangs on your neck like a wreath, but if it bothers you, you can throw it off.

The opponent who needs to be strong is here.

“Thank you for encouraging me. ”

Stay strong. Don't let anyone shake you. For the woman who told you she was the best.

Han Woo-jin's heart jumped up with a different emotion than Tutu or Horror. The tension that was filling up the blood vessels was quickly pushed away, but disappeared without a trace. My body felt hot and my head felt strangely cold.

And I was intuitive. This is his best condition.

[Group B Game 2, Hanwoojin Player. Please enter your coat now.]

I held the racket back, releasing the clapping machine without a sound. Funnily, even the cold racket felt hot. It seemed to melt into my palm like butter.

Just before I left the waiting room, I looked back, opening the door. I met Shin Se-yeon's gaze, looking this way. Han Woo-jin picked up a few words and eventually put the same words in her mouth.

“Se-yeon is the best for me, too. ”

I didn't have to listen to the answer. Hanwoojin turns his back without hesitation, and heads for the coat the enemy will be waiting for. The exit on the other side, where the light is pouring, is imminent.

Working audiences, closest enemies.

Hanwoojin's footsteps trampled on the sun with the strength to blow everything away.

End

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