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Masaharu Niō, a third-year Rikkaidai Fuzoku student, thrives as a cunning strategist on the tennis court, earning monikers like “Trickster” and “Con Artist of the Courts” for his mastery of psychological manipulation and deceptive tactics. His influence reshaped teammate Hiroshi Yagyū’s trajectory, convincing the former golfer to join tennis and forging a doubles partnership infamous for impersonating each other mid-match to bewilder rivals.
At the Kantō Regional finals, Niō and Yagyū escalated their mind games, swapping appearances and playstyles mid-game to dominate opponents, cementing their unbeaten doubles legacy. During Nationals, Niō’s illusions took center stage as he mimicked Seigaku’s Tezuka Kunimitsu and Shitenhōji’s Shiraishi Kuranosuke in a singles clash against Fuji Shūsuke. Though flawlessly replicating techniques like the Tezuka Zone and Zero Shiki Drop, Fuji exposed the absence of Tezuka’s Zero Shiki Serve, toppling Niō’s facade.
Evolving at the U-17 Camp, Niō expanded his illusions to mirror high schoolers and dismantle synchronization tactics. Partnered with Oishi Shūichirō against the Mutsu twins, he first mirrored Kikumaru Eiji to trigger Synchro, then synchronized with both twins to conjure a triplets illusion, securing victory and claiming the No.15 All-Japan Junior Representative spot. Relinquishing the rank to pursue stronger rivals, he later allied with Atobe Keigo against the No.10 and No.9 representatives. Despite physical strain, Niō replicated Tezuka’s Zero Shiki Serve and Tezuka Phantom, propelling their triumph and earning him the No.10 position before collapsing into hospitalization.
An ambidextrous all-rounder, Niō adapts seamlessly to singles or doubles. His signature “Illusion” technique copies opponents’ skills and personas, constrained only by physical limits. This enables mimicry of advanced moves like Synchro, Hyaku Ren Jitoku no Kiwami, and Pirates of the World, though stamina shortages curb prolonged usage.
Beyond tennis, Niō’s mischievous streak surfaces in pranks—luring junior Kirihara Akaya into grueling drills or impersonating Sanada Genichirō. Catchphrases like “Puri!” and “Pupina!” punctuate his antics, while hobbies span darts, jazz, and yakiniku. He admires strategic thinkers, embodying a personal motto prioritizing adaptability.
Post-U-17, Niō’s selection for Japan’s U-14 World Cup team underscores his enduring competitive impact, defying past physical setbacks. His journey—marked by tactical innovation, relentless reinvention, and theatrical flair—positions him as an unpredictable linchpin in elite tennis circles.
At the Kantō Regional finals, Niō and Yagyū escalated their mind games, swapping appearances and playstyles mid-game to dominate opponents, cementing their unbeaten doubles legacy. During Nationals, Niō’s illusions took center stage as he mimicked Seigaku’s Tezuka Kunimitsu and Shitenhōji’s Shiraishi Kuranosuke in a singles clash against Fuji Shūsuke. Though flawlessly replicating techniques like the Tezuka Zone and Zero Shiki Drop, Fuji exposed the absence of Tezuka’s Zero Shiki Serve, toppling Niō’s facade.
Evolving at the U-17 Camp, Niō expanded his illusions to mirror high schoolers and dismantle synchronization tactics. Partnered with Oishi Shūichirō against the Mutsu twins, he first mirrored Kikumaru Eiji to trigger Synchro, then synchronized with both twins to conjure a triplets illusion, securing victory and claiming the No.15 All-Japan Junior Representative spot. Relinquishing the rank to pursue stronger rivals, he later allied with Atobe Keigo against the No.10 and No.9 representatives. Despite physical strain, Niō replicated Tezuka’s Zero Shiki Serve and Tezuka Phantom, propelling their triumph and earning him the No.10 position before collapsing into hospitalization.
An ambidextrous all-rounder, Niō adapts seamlessly to singles or doubles. His signature “Illusion” technique copies opponents’ skills and personas, constrained only by physical limits. This enables mimicry of advanced moves like Synchro, Hyaku Ren Jitoku no Kiwami, and Pirates of the World, though stamina shortages curb prolonged usage.
Beyond tennis, Niō’s mischievous streak surfaces in pranks—luring junior Kirihara Akaya into grueling drills or impersonating Sanada Genichirō. Catchphrases like “Puri!” and “Pupina!” punctuate his antics, while hobbies span darts, jazz, and yakiniku. He admires strategic thinkers, embodying a personal motto prioritizing adaptability.
Post-U-17, Niō’s selection for Japan’s U-14 World Cup team underscores his enduring competitive impact, defying past physical setbacks. His journey—marked by tactical innovation, relentless reinvention, and theatrical flair—positions him as an unpredictable linchpin in elite tennis circles.