After winning the Inter-High, Dragon goes on to win the Junior Olympics singles, and makes his triumphant return. At a press conference after his return, Dragon clearly states Kaio's need for players on Tsukimoto's level. Dragon's statement creates subtle waves in the Kaio Academy team.
I reluctantly let him join, thinking he
 could become team manager someday.
Acepté que se uniera para que 
fuera asistente del equipo,
Acabei cedendo, na esperança que 
ele se tornasse gerente do time...