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Kunimitsu Tezuka, a third-year student and tennis team captain at Seishun Academy Middle School, stands 179 cm tall and weighs between 58-61 kg. Born on October 7th, he is a Libra with blood type O. Left-handed, he wields a Mizuno Pro Light S90 racquet as an all-rounder excelling in every facet of tennis.
His personality is consistently serious and disciplined. He lives by his trademark phrase, "Yudan sezu ni ikō" ("Don't let your guard down"), enforcing strict team rules where infractions often result in collective laps. Despite his stoic demeanor, he cares deeply for his teammates' growth. He avoids idleness and dislikes colorful cakes, favoring structure. His rigorous daily routine begins at 5:30 AM with stretching and weight training. He listens to English radio lessons, maintains academic excellence as student council president, and ends each day writing diary entries in German and reading foreign books.
Tezuka's family includes his grandfather Kunikazu (a former policeman and karate instructor), father Kuniharu (a company employee), and mother Ayana. He shares a close bond with his grandfather, often fishing together. At age 10, he climbed Switzerland's Matterhorn with his father.
His tennis career began with early prowess; at age 11, he defeated future rival Sanada Genichirou and competed evenly against Yukimura Seiichi in a junior tournament. Upon entering Seishun Academy, a jealous upperclassman injured his left elbow with a racket, causing chronic issues that nearly led him to quit. Then-captain Yūdai Yamato convinced him to stay and become Seigaku's "pillar of support." As a freshman, he became a team regular, rising to vice-captain in his second year and captaincy in his third.
Despite the injury, he achieved national-level recognition. His signature techniques include the Zeroshiki Drop Shot (where the ball rolls toward the net after landing), Zeroshiki Serve, Tezuka Zone (drawing shots toward him), and Tezuka Phantom (forcing shots out of bounds). He mastered all three doors of Muga no Kyouchi: Hyakuren Jitoku no Kiwami (redirecting energy to avoid fatigue), Saiki Kanpatsu no Kiwami (foreseeing point outcomes), and Teni Muho no Kiwami (pinnacle of perfection, focusing full-body energy). Overusing these techniques risked permanent arm damage.
A pivotal match against Atobe Keigo re-injured his arm, causing trauma that initially prevented him from lifting his arm overhead. After rehabilitation in Kyūshū, he overcame this limitation. He mentored Echizen Ryoma, viewing him as Seigaku's future pillar and an unofficial rival, and led Seigaku to win the National Championship.
After middle school graduation, Tezuka moved to Germany to pursue professional tennis, joining its U-17 representative team. He adapted to German culture, appreciating its punctuality, ecological practices, and logical language structure. He trains with top players like Jürgen Borisovich Volk, valuing the high-level experience despite initial reservations about facing former Japanese teammates. His international play introduced evolved techniques, such as fusing the Tezuka Zone and Tezuka Phantom into a new skill during a U-17 World Cup semifinal match against Yukimura Seiichi.
His relationships include a respectful rivalry with Fuji Shusuke (who defeated him while injured), trust in vice-captain Oishi Shuichirou, and mentorship of second-years Momoshiro and Kaidoh. He maintains connections with former teammates, as seen in messages wishing him well in Germany.
Tezuka aims to win the U-17 World Cup for Germany, hoping to face Japan in the finals for mutual growth. His hobbies include mountain climbing, camping, fishing, woodworking, and preparing fish. He frequents antiquarian bookshops in Germany, collects mountain model kits, and enjoys Beethoven's classical music.
His personality is consistently serious and disciplined. He lives by his trademark phrase, "Yudan sezu ni ikō" ("Don't let your guard down"), enforcing strict team rules where infractions often result in collective laps. Despite his stoic demeanor, he cares deeply for his teammates' growth. He avoids idleness and dislikes colorful cakes, favoring structure. His rigorous daily routine begins at 5:30 AM with stretching and weight training. He listens to English radio lessons, maintains academic excellence as student council president, and ends each day writing diary entries in German and reading foreign books.
Tezuka's family includes his grandfather Kunikazu (a former policeman and karate instructor), father Kuniharu (a company employee), and mother Ayana. He shares a close bond with his grandfather, often fishing together. At age 10, he climbed Switzerland's Matterhorn with his father.
His tennis career began with early prowess; at age 11, he defeated future rival Sanada Genichirou and competed evenly against Yukimura Seiichi in a junior tournament. Upon entering Seishun Academy, a jealous upperclassman injured his left elbow with a racket, causing chronic issues that nearly led him to quit. Then-captain Yūdai Yamato convinced him to stay and become Seigaku's "pillar of support." As a freshman, he became a team regular, rising to vice-captain in his second year and captaincy in his third.
Despite the injury, he achieved national-level recognition. His signature techniques include the Zeroshiki Drop Shot (where the ball rolls toward the net after landing), Zeroshiki Serve, Tezuka Zone (drawing shots toward him), and Tezuka Phantom (forcing shots out of bounds). He mastered all three doors of Muga no Kyouchi: Hyakuren Jitoku no Kiwami (redirecting energy to avoid fatigue), Saiki Kanpatsu no Kiwami (foreseeing point outcomes), and Teni Muho no Kiwami (pinnacle of perfection, focusing full-body energy). Overusing these techniques risked permanent arm damage.
A pivotal match against Atobe Keigo re-injured his arm, causing trauma that initially prevented him from lifting his arm overhead. After rehabilitation in Kyūshū, he overcame this limitation. He mentored Echizen Ryoma, viewing him as Seigaku's future pillar and an unofficial rival, and led Seigaku to win the National Championship.
After middle school graduation, Tezuka moved to Germany to pursue professional tennis, joining its U-17 representative team. He adapted to German culture, appreciating its punctuality, ecological practices, and logical language structure. He trains with top players like Jürgen Borisovich Volk, valuing the high-level experience despite initial reservations about facing former Japanese teammates. His international play introduced evolved techniques, such as fusing the Tezuka Zone and Tezuka Phantom into a new skill during a U-17 World Cup semifinal match against Yukimura Seiichi.
His relationships include a respectful rivalry with Fuji Shusuke (who defeated him while injured), trust in vice-captain Oishi Shuichirou, and mentorship of second-years Momoshiro and Kaidoh. He maintains connections with former teammates, as seen in messages wishing him well in Germany.
Tezuka aims to win the U-17 World Cup for Germany, hoping to face Japan in the finals for mutual growth. His hobbies include mountain climbing, camping, fishing, woodworking, and preparing fish. He frequents antiquarian bookshops in Germany, collects mountain model kits, and enjoys Beethoven's classical music.