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The "AI" is revealed to be a prank orchestrated by Yukimura and Tezuka, who wanted to test if their teammates had grown complacent after the World Cup. The "dangerous" environment was mostly high-end holographic illusions and safe pyrotechnics.

The OVA ends with a massive barbecue hosted by Atobe, where the tension dissolves into the usual bickering. Ryoma tips his hat and mutters his signature, "Mada mada dane," as he looks up at the stars, already thinking about his next real match. If you'd like to dive deeper into this, let me know: Which specific characters you want to see interact more? The Prince of Tennis OVA

Should the be grounded or totally supernatural? The "AI" is revealed to be a prank

Following the U-17 World Cup, Ryoma Echizen and the Seigaku regulars are invited to a mysterious, high-tech training facility hidden in the mountains of Nagano. The invitations are anonymous, signed only with a charred tennis ball logo. Ryoma tips his hat and mutters his signature,

Kaidoh must endure a "survival match" against a relentless defensive machine. This focuses on his "Viper" shots, requiring him to curve the ball around massive rock pillars.

Fuji Syusuke faces a drone that can perfectly replicate his "Triple Counters." To win, Fuji must evolve his style on the fly, creating a sixth counter that defies physics even by his standards.

Upon arrival, the players find themselves trapped in a "Living Court"—a facility controlled by a sophisticated AI developed by a former pro who believes tennis has become too predictable. To escape and prove their skills, the players must defeat the "Elemental Guardians" (advanced tennis drones and hologram projections of legendary past players) in five distinct zones: