As the tennis club advisor, I've been guiding the team day after day. This school is a prestigious institution that actively recruits student-athletes through sports recommendations and places strong emphasis on extracurricular activities. Among its many clubs, the tennis team has consistently excelled in numerous tournaments, boasting a lineup of highly skilled members. Ahead of the Inter-High School Championships, I noticed one player struggling significantly during the final doubles match. Her name is Karin Kitaoka. She's hardworking, determined, and her journey to earn a regular spot was truly admirable. Lately, however, her performance has declined so drastically that she's begun hindering her partner. If things continue like this, winning the championship may become impossible. Concerned, I decided to call Karin in for a talk. Looking at me with fragile, pleading eyes and still flushed from practice, her bare skin damp with sweat, she whispered, "This is my last tournament... all my effort so far... I have to compete, no matter what."