23.5 Player profile: Duke Watanabe p. 88-89

p. 88

Duke Watanabe

As a former French representative, he was called the king of destruction and is a master of powerful tennis. As he breaks his usual calm demeanor, he beats the opponent with his hearty play.

“Is it okay if I go on a rampage now?”

U17WC Japanese Representative 3 HSer
Birthday: 01/02 (Aquarius)
Blood group: O
Family: Grandfather, Grandmother, Father, Mother, Younger brother, Younger sister (Chloe)
Hobby: Strolling, Cooking
Favorite phrase: Va où tu peux, meurs où tu dois (TL note: No french proverb exists like this, it’s probably meant to be “Va où tu veux, meurs où tu dois”)
Favorite color: Dark grey
Favorite food: Onigiri, Hand rolled sushi
Favorite book: Little Red Riding Hood
Favorite type: Pure maiden
Favorite Date spot: A café on the Champs-Élysées
Most wanted thing right now: A sewing set to sew his uniform
Bad at: Rain, Pickled dried ume
Skills outside of tennis: Cutting a fish in three layers
Daily habit during the camp: Video chatting with Chloe

Length: 192 cm
Weight: 88 kg
Dominant Hand: Right
Skills: Duke Homerun, Duke Bunt, Playball
Playstyle:  Aggressive baseliner
Racket: HEAD Youtek Graphene Speed Pro 18/20
Shoes: adidas adizero MANA II AC M

The heavyweight shot can easily send an opponent flying. It’s not an exaggeration to say it is Japan’s strongest.

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p. 89

He took an oath to Byoudouin who protected his sister!
The sight of Byoudouin, injured before the match without excuses, left a deep impression on him. To repay that debt of obligation, Duke became a representative and wishes for nothing but to support his captain.
(TL note: without excuses, as in, he wouldn’t blame losing on his injuries)

His resolution from two years back hasn’t changed. Currently he’s always besides Byoudouin to assist Japan.

He also specializes in delicate play, contrasting his heroic impression. Using fine techniques is important, and the way he nimbly continues the match is how he originally played.

The former French representative is the confidant of the Japanese captain! The friendly destroyer!!

Belongings inspection by Marui Bunta
Travel bag

A photograph of his younger sister
Just by looking at his sister’s smile, he gets energetic. By the way, isn’t his younger sister super cute! I wonder how my younger brothers are doing in Japan.

Tenipedia: Sengoku
He seems to like fortune telling and lucky charms!
It seems he believes he can win if he has the lucky charm of his sister before the match. I also want to be given a good luck charm for winning by a cute girl~!

Messages to Duke!

Gin: He taught me all there is to power tennis. I too, will acquire much more discipline.

Camus: It seems the day has come that we will both face each other as enemies again. You shall become the cornerstone of our revolution.

Byoudoin: 2 years back…? I don’t remember things from that long ago, from now on, fight with all your might for Japan’s sake.

Chloe: Since big brother went to Japan, I’ve been lonely, but I’ll always support him!