Grand Slam

“Hey, isn't this the quartz player who achieved the Calendar Grand Slam? We meet at last. Nice to meet you, Lee Hyung-taek. ”

A young man approaching marble in a wheelchair, who was practicing, smiled brightly and asked for a handshake. Although the age difference from marble was nearly 10 years, he never struggled, and expressed his intentions of admiration.

“Thank you for your patience and understanding that you will be shaking hands with Lee Hyung-taek. ”

I gripped Lee Hyung-taek's hand tightly and laughed.

Both were clearly the hope and giant of Korean tennis. I had never met him before, but I was familiar with the story.

“You're retiring this time. ”

Lee Hyeong-taek replied with a scratch on his head.

“This is so · · · The tour has been overwhelming lately. Aged. ”

After that, he and Lee Hyeong-taek talked quite a bit and had a cup of tea.

“Oh, you're making an academy? ”

When he asked, Lee Hyung-taek smiled and replied.

“As you know, marble players, our tennis scene is a little backwards. I traveled around the world and looked around the tour, and I learned their system naturally. I don't want my future successors to go through trial and error like me. ”

“That's a great idea. As expected, even the best player is good at thinking. ”

Lee Hyung-taek nodded, strongly agreeing with him.

“Phew, that's great. We would appreciate your help. ”

As Lee Hyeong-taek listened to Lee Hyeong-taek's attitude, the rock that drank the tea said spontaneously, placing the cup lightly.

“What can I do for you? ”

In a light fence, the tune made the atmosphere as loose as a sharp blade cool in a single moment.

Boom!

Lee Hyung-taek slapped the table and cleaned it.

Even the teacup was about to fall, because of the sudden fluctuation, he couldn't concentrate the attention of the two players.

“What are you talking about? He's the best player in the world. ”

The startled marble frowns.

“Oh, no · · former wheelchair player · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Lee Hyeong-taek cut off the horse of marble decisively.

“No, Young-seok Lee, where is the world with your achievements? I think you're the greatest athlete in the history of sports. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

“You are the player I admire, not the road radar, not Pete Sampras. Please don't say that anymore. ”

At the end, Lee Hyung-taek, who had a slight voice, grabbed hold of the hand of marble.

In his burning eyes, marble was unable to say anything.

* * *

“· · · Young Seok Lee? ”

Park Jung-hoon recalled his previous life for a while.

“· · · Yes? ”

Park Jung-hoon sighed a little as she returned to her eyes.

Everyone was bored whether Jinhee's interview had already ended.

“Let me ask you again. Congratulations on winning, say one word to the fans who want to hear it · · · · ·? ”

A slightly shaken rock straightened out the comment in my head and replied.

“First of all, it feels so good to win. I feel kind to my parents who have been feeling sick so far. Above all, thank the Korean people for supporting you locally. Thanks to them, I made it to the finals okay. ”

“What are your plans for the future? ”

“Once we get back, we'll finalize the contract and go back on tour. I want to win my first ATP tour as a Korean. ”

‘Sorry, Hyung Taek. I'm going to take a lot of glory. ’

Lee Hyung-taek is the first Korean to win the ATP tour.

He announced the start of Korean tennis by winning the Men's Professional Tennis (ATP) Tour Adidas International Fast.

As a rock who knew the future, he had envisioned a tour schedule that did not overlap with Lee Hyung-taek's athlete.

“You're ambitious. By the way, did you know there was an Asian Games in Busan in 2002? ”

Reporter Park Jung-hoon whispered to the three of them as if it were a secret.

In fact, because it was no secret, the three of them were just staring at reporter Jung-hoon.

Jung-hoon Park shrugged his head again and asked, looking at the paper.

“I think you'll be interested, especially since marble and comer players have military problems. ”

“Of course. We'll do our best if you invite us. ”

After the quartz gave a somewhat typical answer, Park Jeong-hoon looked at Lee Jae-rim.

“There are a lot of you. · · Should I call you · · If you sing me, I will do my best. ”

After the interview, after the three of them gathered together to take a picture again, Park Jung-hoon said.

“Good work. You must be tired. Get some rest." If you stall any longer, I'll get mad at you, haha. ”

Park Jung-hoon looked at the door of the slightly open room, expressing an egg color.

Han Minji, the mother of marble, gave an unflattering look as if to end it quickly.

* * *

“Cheers!"

With a resounding sound, each other's cups clash lightly.

A party was held to celebrate the appearance of marble, Jinhee, and Jaerim Lee, renting out a restaurant for a day. It was a truly lavish party, including the family of marble, Jinhee, and Jaerim Lee, participating up to dozens of employees of Young-ho and Academy.

“Yay!! Cake!”

As soon as I drank a toast, I ran to the end of the walk with a plate. As I was running, I had one cake on display for each type. I looked at Jinhee like that with a warm stare.

“Why did you invite me? ”

Lee Jae-rim next to me suddenly asked. Feldspar turned his head and looked at Jaerim Lee. He was the same age as marble, but he seemed like a cute little brother, who listened to him for no reason.

“I'm sure I'll see you often, but I just wanted to be friendly. Eat as much as you want, since there are so many delicious things. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Lee Jae Rim blushed slightly at the words of a linear quartz.

The favor of marble seems unfamiliar.

“This year's Major is over. Are you going out next year? ”

Lee Jae-rim asked, turning the fire upside down.

In that question, the gaze of all the adults was also placed on the marble.

“· · · Well. I don't know about Jinhee, but I want to go on a pro tour. ”

“No more? Oh, and why aren't you in the national war? ”

Lee Jae Rim asked me all sorts of things, as if I would solve all my questions at this opportunity.

“I'm a college student. ”

“What?! ”

Lee Jae Rim and Lee Jae Rim's parents were all surprised at the answer.

“I am the 99th Gym Education Department of Korea. ”

“Me, you're with me, right? ”

Lee Jae-rim stuttered, pointing his finger at the marble as if he couldn't believe it.

“Well, some people live like this. ”

The marble didn't say much.

Lee Jae Rim, who was speechless, kept silent for a moment. Then marble asked to continue the conversation.

“What are you going to do? Where is your school?”

“I have to go to high school now · · · If I win the high school student competition right away, I can come overseas with another opportunity · · · · · · ·. ”

“Really? Then we won't be competing for a while, I'm afraid. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

“It might be hard for me to say this, but you're talented. I hope to have the most important time of my life and see you often overseas. ”

“I'm talented? ”

Lee Jae Rim said challenging to marble.

Of course, we know that Lee Jae Rim himself is talented. I listen to the chief 10 times a day. However, after being defeated by Lee Young-seok, my comrade, my confidence dropped sharply. I wasn't sure where I was going to go to go to high school.

“First of all, you're strong. She's probably the best at her age. I know I've been given a ball. But you're not using that power properly. Stably handing the ball over and pulling the plug. Keep your strength up, but be more sophisticated. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

“The reason your tennis has worked so far is because there's no one you can even cut down on. Definitely top of the junior class. But when your opponent grows up a little bit and gets stronger · · Your tennis doesn't work at all. He's 20 centimeters taller than you, and he's as powerful as you are. That should be easy to get. No, it's easier to attack. ”

“ · · · · · ·!! ”

“First, you need to know how far your power goes. And if you can control that power with your will, you're going to be a pretty tough opponent. And. ”

“Well."

Lee Jae Rim said bluntly.

“You swim, you eat well. Body specs are, of course, athletes' abilities. You're not in a hurry because you're still growing up, are you? But you don't know what people do. Try to be as tall as you can. ”

“So I can beat you? ”

Lee Jae Rim asked provocatively.

The marble smiles in relief.

“Could I have made more progress by then? Try to die. If you want to live as a player, you have to give your life. ”

After finishing the horse, the marble stood up and approached Jinhee, who was still building a castle on a plate with a cake.

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Lee Jae Rim glanced at the back of such a marble without fail.

* * *

“Let's shake hands. ”

Sam smiles and hands it to the rock.

Quartz and Jinhee stood side by side, with carriers lined up behind them. Both his parents and Lee Jae Rim's group returned first. After resting for a few days at the Academy, he was able to return home separately.

On the way back to Jinhee and the quartz, the Academy's roommates and Sam left.

“I'll come and play often. ”

The quartz grips Sam's hand.

“Yes, you know how many competitions there are in the United States? ”

When Sam asked, he smiled and replied with a small smile as if he understood his importance.

“Incredible.”

“Yes, you are from our TAOF. We're here to support you at all times if you want, so feel free to ask. I will always be waiting for you for all the help I need. ”

A frowning marble hugs the hot spring.

“Thank you. Our friendship will last forever. I will never forget my place. ”

Sam patted the back of a rock and said.

“Haha! I'm still thinking about expanding Roddick and the rumors about raising you and Jinhee. Next time we meet, you'll see even more advanced academies. ”

Jinhee's farewell tears with her roommates (?).

“Black · · · · · · · ·. ”

“Don't cry, Remy. I'll give you my contact information here, so keep in touch. I'll see you soon. Why are you crying? ”

Jinhee tried hard to swallow her roommates while pressing her tears. I liked the look of the marble.

‘I don't even know who my roommate is. ’

I saw it every day but was not interested. If people keep not paying attention, he realizes that it disappears from memory as he lives in the academy.

‘Whew. ’

I felt like I was running too fast.

There was no denying that he had lived a machine-like life that had been extinguished by humanity.

Only family and Jinhee were allowed to spare the marble.

‘Now I have to open it up a little. ’

I remembered the image of Jaerim Lee in the brain of marble. And he remembered his past life.

I laughed and enjoyed a lot, encompassing all the directors, coaches, fellow players and followers. So I became a national champion and a coach.

‘Man cannot be alone. ’

Jinhee's appearance and a marble reminiscent of her past self made a small commitment.