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I started playing tennis because I wanted something new, and it is interesting because it is difficult.
Takano:Mr. MARCO, I heard that you started playing tennis last year. What was the trigger?
MARCO：My partner in the office said, “You play tennis,” and I said, “Tennis?” like that. That’s what got me started, and I thought it sounded fun, so I decided to give it a try.
Takano: When you tried it, were you hooked?
MARCO: It was difficult and I couldn’t do it at all. That was the fun part.
Celeina：As expected of Mr.MARCO. You are very skilled at mastering your craft.
MARCO：No, I’m just looking for something new.
Celeina：I am also interested in tennis, but I have not been able to challenge myself. If I want to start playing tennis, should I start by booking a tennis court?
MARCO：Yes. We reserve facilities run by the district, but it is really hard to get a reservation. We apply for 100 a month, and we barely get 2 a month.
Celeina：The reservations for tennis courts are overbooked, aren’t they?
MARCO：Yes, it is. Since it is a lifelong sport, there are a lot of old men and women, so the courts are permanently booked.
Takano: What do you think is the appeal of tennis, MARCO?
MARCO：In my case, it was not so much that I got into it because of the way it looked, but it was interesting when I tried it. The difficulty is what makes it interesting. I really can’t get my serve in, and it always ends up being a home run.
Celeina：Isn’t the amount of exercise amazing?
MARCO：I used to play soccer and basketball, so it’s nothing compared to those. But if you really get into it, it must be amazing.
