Mori Jusaburo had a harmonious family, with siblings who treated one another with kindness and respect.
His outstanding aptitude for learning and athletic talent made him popular at school, where everything came easily and people treated him well.
Mori had never faced a setback, but an accident forced him to transfer schools, leaving the place where he'd grown up and moving to Kanagawa in the Kanto region.
The unfamiliar surroundings, different accents, and strict school culture made Mori feel like he didn't belong.
Unable to find his footing, Mori eventually chose to run away.
"...So that's why little Mori skips training every day?" Taneshima looked at the blank space next to Mori's name on the attendance sheet. "You know, little Mori really does stand out in this attendance record."
To help Mori adjust to his new school as soon as possible, Taneshima began his daily cat-catching campaign.
"Not used to it? Play a match and you'll get used to it."
Still running away? Then let's play another match.
Mori collapsed on the ground, utterly exhausted, and looked at Taneshima grinning across from him and Irie egging things on nearby.
So much for the strict Rikkai! This was nothing like what he'd heard!
Mori Jusaburo, the latest Wimbledon champion.
In an interview, he duly thanked his family, but then made a point of thanking his middle school teammates.
Mori: I'd like to thank my middle school tennis team. I wouldn't be where I am today without them. If they hadn't worked so hard every day to keep me training with their endless supply of ingenious methods, I never would have achieved what I have today. (Professional fake smile)
A few notes:
1. To show little Mori some "love" right from the start, I brought Taneshima and Irie over to Rikkai.
2. There are still plenty of headcanons! OOC warning!
Theme: Youthful passion, daring to dream and fight for it.
Okay, I can already imagine the Byodo-in to U17 being tortured by them 🐶
Maikozaka once again lost two outstanding alumni 🍉
Haha, throw yourself into your arms and cry [sunglasses]
Congratulations to Irie for taking back the position of minister 💪 (eh)
Ah ah ah ah ah, it's a trap, it's a cake, it's a trap, it's a trap, it's a new trap, please add more.
Haha, act until you cry~
They are all lively and lovely babies [Spread Flowers]
Little Maoli: Red egg! Red eggs!! (ﾉ`⊿´)ﾉ
[Spread flowers][Spread flowers][Spread flowers] Teacher is finally waiting for you. It's not in vain that I come here every day to see if there are any updates.
Finally!!!! It's an update!!! [Spread flowers][sprinkle flowers][sprinkle flowers]