"In preparation for the City Tournament, Seishun Academy's team captain Kunimitsu Tezuka decides to hold intra-squad games. it's a routine way for the team players to get some much-needed practice matches, but it's all fun and games until someone's competitive nature surfaces. Ryoma is pitted against Shusuke, and Ryoma wastes no time in putting on the pressure against his teammate. But with his tenacious strategy known as "Higuma Otoshi" (Bear Hunt), Shushuke's got a few tricks of his own ..."--Cover.

This book reads from right to left. Originally published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo.