This season brings a stark contrast to the previous one, both with the animation quality and the focus of the show. In the previous season, the story, for most of the characters, revolved around the present—which was encapsulated entirely by tennis. We weren't introduced to, nor did we care about, the pasts of the characters, which, according to me, is the perfect stepping stone for this season to flourish as it approaches the more humane side of the characters, making them feel much more fleshed out and alive. At first, I wasn't happy with these changes, but all the events that happen in the show,especially the major one, have been handled so maturely that I can't help but praise the story. These distinctions can make one love both seasons individually, as well as together simultaneously.

There isn't much I can say for the fear of spoilers, but, undoubtedly, this season serves justice to the drama tag under the title.