It is the sequel to the original manga series, The Prince of Tennis.
After leaving the Seigakuin, Keigo Tenmei transferred to the rival Uvanki Academy. He now is the only non-black cat student in the academy. He has started a band with his friends, called "Seigaku - The Purple Eagles".
Plot
The story takes place in Uvanki Academy, a year after the original series.
Keigo Tenmei has been adopted by the Nagao family, as a result of the events in the first series. His mother died from an illness that took away her life, leaving him with an alcoholic father who gets drunk every day. Tenmei is struggling in school, as he has little enthusiasm and finds studying rather boring. His band has become renowned, but his band members are keeping their true identities a secret from him. Their reputation has led them to being hired as the backup band for the male chorus of Uvanki Academy.
Tenmei's life is turned upside down when he finds out that his father is forcing him to quit his music band and become a violinist in the Uvanki Academy. He refuses to do this and decides to end his studies and transfer to the Seigakuin Academy, because he feels that he does not want to study at Uvanki. However, even after leaving the Seigakuin, he is not allowed to become a member of Uvanki.
During his stay at Seigakuin, he meets and becomes close to the tennis club captain, Ryoma Echizen, and Yuuhi Ougai, the captain of the Naoi tennis club. The events in the last series and their feelings for each other come into play, and the story ends with them kissing.
Characters
Keigo Tenmei is the series' main protagonist, who has yet to find out the meaning of his name. He is a dark-skinned and muscular boy, who is one of the most popular students in his school. Keigo has a short temper, but he is also a cheerful and smart person. He is currently studying in Uvanki Academy and is a candidate to be the captain of the Seigakuin tennis club. He has strong feelings for Ryoma Echizen and a close friendship with the third captain, Yuuhi Ougai.
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