Kaoru SUEMATSU

Kaoru Suematsu is a third-year student at the prestigious Ping Pong Club. He is a talented player with a strong sense of determination. He is also a bit of a loner, and he doesn't always get along with his teammates. However, he is a fierce competitor, and he is always willing to give his all in a match. One day, Kaoru is challenged to a match by a new student named Ryuuichi Kazama. Kazama is a skilled player, and he quickly proves to be a formidable opponent. Kaoru is forced to use all of his skills to keep up with Kazama, and the match is a close one. In the end, Kaoru is defeated, but he is impressed by Kazama's skill. He realizes that Kazama is a true competitor, and he is determined to learn from him. Kaoru and Kazama become friends, and they train together often. Kaoru learns a lot from Kazama, and he becomes a better player as a result. He also learns to be more open with his teammates, and he becomes a more valuable member of the Ping Pong Club. At the end of the year, Kaoru and Kazama compete in the national Ping Pong tournament