Ep 30. Mizuki's Scenario

In The Prince of Tennis season 1 episode 30, titled "Mizuki's Scenario," the Seigaku tennis team is faced with a new challenge as they prepare for the upcoming tournament. Mizuki, a former teammate of Seigaku's captain Tezuka, challenges them to a match and proposes a risky scenario.

Mizuki's plan involves playing a singles match against each member of the Seigaku team, with the added challenge of a time limit of 10 minutes for each match. If Mizuki wins more than half of the matches, Seigaku forfeits their spot in the tournament. If Seigaku wins, then Mizuki will reveal a secret about Tezuka.

The team accepts the challenge and begins their matches against Mizuki one by one. Mizuki proves to be a formidable opponent as he uses his unorthodox playing style and his knowledge of the Seigaku players' weaknesses against them. He also tries to get inside their heads by trash-talking and taunting them during the matches.

As each Seigaku member faces off against Mizuki, they begin to see through his tactics and develop strategies to counter them. They also start to uncover Mizuki's true motivations behind the challenge and the secret he holds about Tezuka.

Despite the challenges they face, Seigaku is determined to come out on top and secure their spot in the tournament. They also want to prove that they are a team that supports and trusts each other, unlike Mizuki who is playing for his own selfish reasons.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as the final match between Tezuka and Mizuki begins. The stakes are high as Tezuka must not only win the match, but also uncover Mizuki's secret in order to protect the team and their future in the tournament.

Overall, "Mizuki's Scenario" is a thrilling and intense episode that tests the skills and teamwork of the Seigaku tennis team. It also reveals the importance of trust and loyalty in a sports team, and the consequences of selfish actions.