Otanjoubi Omedetou, Tachibana Kippei!

Today's the birthday of the captain from Fudoumine i.e. Tachibana Kippei who was regarded as the Top 2 from the Kyuushuu region along with Chitose before he transferred to Fudoumine. I don't know if this is an uncanny coincidence but it seems like the more prominent captains (except Atobe) are either sick or injured thus resulting in them being M.I.A. for a long time. If not for the injury which Tachibana sustained during the Kantou Tournament, he would have taken part in the Senbatsu team camp along with Kamio and Ibu which meant more exciting battles to be seen. Anyway, it's just too bad that he has lost to Chitose in the Nationals so we probably won't be seeing him in action anymore. Nevertheless, there is still a chance of spotting him around since it's likely that many of the characters will be present during the Nationals' semi-finals and finals as spectators.

Name: Tachibana Kippei
School: Fudoumine Junior High Year 3
Date of Birth: 15 Aug
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 179cm
Weight: 67kg
Blood Group: O
Playstyle: All-rounder, right-handed
Favourite shoes: NIKE Air Zoom Beyond
Favourite racquet: TOALSON SYSTEM-PEO03
Favourite food: Tea-based items
Hobbies: Japanese cuisine
Family members: Great-grandmother, grandmother, parents and younger sister
Father's Occupation: Employee at manufacturing company
Subjects good at: technical studies, English
Favourite colour: Blue
Type of girl he likes: Health-conscious