"As the match between Ryoma and Higa's giant Kei Tanishi continues, it's apparent to everyone that Tanishi is in control of the game--to everyone except Ryoma, that is. Higa continues to dominate in No. 2 Doubles, with Taka and Shusuke paired up against Hiroshi Chinen and Rin Hirakoba. Now Seishun's hopes rest on whether Shusuke can figure out how to effectively counter Rin's lethal "Habu" shot."--P. [4] of cover.

"First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha"--P. facing t.p. This books reads from right to left.

v. 1. [without special title] -- v. 2 . Adder's fangs -- v. 3. Street tennis -- v. 4. The black unit -- v. 5. New challenge -- v. 6. Sign of strength -- v. 7. St. Rudolph's best -- v. 8. Change the script! -- v. 9. Take aim! -- v. 10. Seize the moment! -- v. 11. Premonition of a storm -- v. 12. Invincible man -- v. 13. Akutsu's pride/Ryoma's courage -- v. 14. Seishun's ultimate man -- v. 15. The Sadaharu-Kaoru pair -- v. 16. Super combo -- v. 17. Waltzing toward destruction -- v. 18. Ace in the hole -- v. 19. Tezuka's departure -- v. 20. Seishun vs. Rokkaku -- v. 21. Kikamaru's new step -- v. 22. Ryoma, awake! -- v. 23. Rikkai's law -- v. 24. The golden pair reunited! -- v. 25. And Shusuke smiles -- v. 26. Ryoma Echizen vs. Genichiro Sanada -- v. 27. Until the very last shot -- v. 28. The prince of tennis -- v. 29. The nationals begin! -- v. 30. The boys for Okinawa