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Dodo Obando, sometimes referenced as Dudu Obandu, is a third-year high school student and member of the United States U-17 World Cup team. African-American with dark skin and thick curly hair, he first appeared at an airport wearing a thin white headband while awaiting Ryoma and Ryoga Echizen’s arrival, noting Ryoma possessed "good eyes." After the meeting, he transported the group using his motorcycle alongside Ralph Rhinehart’s car. He facilitated Ryoma’s integration into the USA U-17 Tennis Academy by directing him to the executive office for registration and attire, then scheduling a café meeting. Later announcing tournament brackets, he commented on players like S. Truman’s formidable serve. Discovering Ryoma’s absence from the café, he witnessed Ryoma defeat multiple prospects, leading to Ryoma’s designation as the No. 14 USA U-17 representative.
He accepted Ryoma’s match challenge after others declined, with Kiko Balentien as umpire. Demonstrating his "Super Jump" technique—enabling leaps exceeding human limits to intercept shots like Ryoma’s Drive B—he pushed Ryoma to activate the Teni Muhō no Kiwami (Pinnacle of Perfection), causing Ryoma’s collapse. Rather than return the shot, he carried the exhausted Ryoma indoors, reflecting his supportive nature. His all-rounder playing style centers on innate extraordinary jumping ability, allowing gentle net clearance and earning him nicknames like "The Aviator" or "Birdman" (from Japanese "鳥人"), which fueled his rise among American representatives.
Personality-wise, he assumes an older brother role, preferring independent motorcycle travel while excelling at caretaking and team unity. He maintains routines like showering thrice daily during camps and carries a penny found during an American sunrise as a good luck charm. His hobbies include touring, and he favors foods like the Double Whopper with cheese. Off-court, he displays basketball proficiency but dislikes mice. His relationship with Ryoma parallels Ryoma’s bond with Momoshiro Takeshi, evidenced by offering motorcycle rides and accepting challenges when others hesitated, reinforcing his mentor role. Later, his motorcycle reappears with Ryoma riding it after the Japanese team’s Pick-Up Contest departure, indicating ongoing interactions.
He accepted Ryoma’s match challenge after others declined, with Kiko Balentien as umpire. Demonstrating his "Super Jump" technique—enabling leaps exceeding human limits to intercept shots like Ryoma’s Drive B—he pushed Ryoma to activate the Teni Muhō no Kiwami (Pinnacle of Perfection), causing Ryoma’s collapse. Rather than return the shot, he carried the exhausted Ryoma indoors, reflecting his supportive nature. His all-rounder playing style centers on innate extraordinary jumping ability, allowing gentle net clearance and earning him nicknames like "The Aviator" or "Birdman" (from Japanese "鳥人"), which fueled his rise among American representatives.
Personality-wise, he assumes an older brother role, preferring independent motorcycle travel while excelling at caretaking and team unity. He maintains routines like showering thrice daily during camps and carries a penny found during an American sunrise as a good luck charm. His hobbies include touring, and he favors foods like the Double Whopper with cheese. Off-court, he displays basketball proficiency but dislikes mice. His relationship with Ryoma parallels Ryoma’s bond with Momoshiro Takeshi, evidenced by offering motorcycle rides and accepting challenges when others hesitated, reinforcing his mentor role. Later, his motorcycle reappears with Ryoma riding it after the Japanese team’s Pick-Up Contest departure, indicating ongoing interactions.