Ep 27. Kalpin's Adventure
- TVG
- April 17, 2002
- 22 min
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(12)
Ryoma and his team Seigaku embark on a tennis training camp to Shinjo Academy. While at the camp, they meet Kalpin, a young boy who idolizes Ryoma and dreams of becoming a great tennis player like him. Kalpin convinces Ryoma to play a match with him, which Ryoma easily wins. However, Kalpin is not discouraged and asks Ryoma to teach him how to play like him. Ryoma agrees and the two begin training together.
Meanwhile, the other members of Seigaku are also training hard at the camp. Momo and Kaido are pushing themselves to their limits, while Oishi and Eiji are working on their doubles match. However, things take a turn when Kalpin mysteriously disappears. Ryoma and the others search for him and eventually find him in the forest, lost and scared.
Determined to help Kalpin, Ryoma takes him under his wing and teaches him everything he knows about tennis. Kalpin proves to be a fast learner and with Ryoma's guidance, he improves his skills and gains more confidence on the court. However, their progress is interrupted when they find out that Shinjo Academy has booked the tennis courts for a tournament.
Seigaku and Kalpin are determined to participate in the tournament, but they face tough competition from the other schools. Kalpin's nerves get the best of him and he struggles to keep up with the other players. However, Ryoma encourages him to keep going and eventually, Kalpin regains his confidence and starts playing like his idol.
The tournament comes down to a final match between Seigaku and Shinjo Academy. With Kalpin on their side, Seigaku is determined to win. The match is intense and both teams give it their all. In the end, it comes down to a tiebreaker between Ryoma and Shinjo's captain.
Ryoma and Shinjo's captain play an epic match, with both players refusing to give up. In the end, Ryoma comes out on top, securing the win for Seigaku. Kalpin is overjoyed at their victory and thanks Ryoma for everything he has taught him.
The episode ends with Seigaku returning home, ready to face their next challenge. Ryoma and Kalpin say goodbye, but Ryoma promises to come back and visit him. Kalpin watches him leave, feeling inspired and ready to keep pursuing his dream of becoming a great tennis player.