A tremendous monarch has fallen in the realm of Japanese ping pong. An underdog squad abruptly ends the invincible Oudou Academy's nine-year winning streak, leaving a power vacuum as players all around the country are given hope that they, too, may reach the national event. Suzumegahara Middle School's team consists of Hanabi Tenka, who has a quick attack style; Hokuto Itsumo, who can predict the ball's most likely path; Agari Kamiya, who is famous for her signature backhand smash; vice-captain Mune Oomune, who has an aggressive playstyle; and team captain Kiruka Ushirode, who has an impenetrable defense. Despite their ping pong prowess, the team has never advanced beyond the local municipal competitions.