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The Worst Episodes of Baby Steps

Eiichirō Maruo (nicknamed "Ei-chan" for his grades being straight "A") is an honor student, bookworm, and is not interested in anything other than studying. In...

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  1. Background image for A Vicious Circle is Lucky
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - A Vicious Circle is Lucky

    S2:E2

    Eiichirō begins closing the gap on the others at the Florida Academy, but during everyone of his matches he has one moment where he presses too hard, costing him a set and eventually costing him the match.

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  2. Background image for Data for the Future
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Data for the Future

    S2:E3

    After winning his first match in America, Eiichirō finally gets to play Ike in a one set match. Ike gets it approved at the New Years party where many of Eiichirō's new friends first learn of Natsu.

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  3. Background image for Existence is the Driving Force
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Existence is the Driving Force

    S2:E22

    After beating Takagi, Eiichiro moves onto the semi-finals as does Natsu in the women's division. Eiichiro becomes aware of new feelings towards Natsu while watching her match.

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  4. Background image for Aggressive is Ideal
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Aggressive is Ideal

    S2:E23

    The match has just begun and Eiichiro is already close to being in the zone. His excellent condition is reminiscent of his match against Ide; Eiichiro doesn't give Nabae a chance to fight back and soon takes the lead.

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  5. Background image for Diligence is My Style
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Diligence is My Style

    S1:E9

    Eiichirō returns to the Kanagawa Junior Circuit. His first match is up against fellow high school student Koshimizu Nariyuki, a man whom is always trying to compete with Eiichirō for the top scores.

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  6. Background image for Art and Technique
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Art and Technique

    S1:E13

    The match between Hiromi and Eiichirō begins. Everytime Eiichirō tries to go on the attack, Hiromi hits a shot Eiichirō can't reach.

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  8. Background image for The World and the Wall
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - The World and the Wall

    S2:E1

    Eiichirō arrives in Florida, and Coach Mike introduces him to Marcia, an upcoming junior whose older brother just made the Pro's. Marcia and Eiichirō play a match, and Marcia decides Eiichirō must be training for the French Open because of his slow play style.

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  9. Background image for Takuma's Decision
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Takuma's Decision

    S2:E5

    Eiichirō returns from Florida and is given a day off to adjust his body to the time difference. After the day off Eiichirō begins a new strict training regime to help him get ready for the Kanagawa Prefectural.

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  10. Background image for A Rude First Meeting
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - A Rude First Meeting

    S2:E19

    Eitaro, upon winning spectacularly in his fight against Ide, decides to go to the National Junior's. Coach Aoi explains that towards the end of the match, Eitaro was completely in the zone.

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  11. Background image for Tennis and Notes
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Tennis and Notes

    S1:E1

    Maruo Eiichiro is an honor student in his first year of high school. He's a very methodical person who keeps two sets of notes for class and focuses entirely on his studies. One day, Eiichiro decides to participate in a free trial at South Tennis Club (STC) because he needs some exercise. There, he meets school idol and sweetheart Takasaki Natsu. Eiichiro has taken his first step into the world of tennis

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  12. Background image for Risk and Possibility
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Risk and Possibility

    S1:E11

    After managing to hold serve Eiichirō starts looking for an opportunity to break Miyagawa. Both hold serve and force a tiebreaker. With the score 6-5 Maruo in the tiebreaker Eiichirō decides to try and gamble to use his full stroke and steal a point.

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    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Improvement by Memory

    S1:E12

    After defeating Miyagawa, Eiichirō returns to STC for some training that will make him better in 1 day. Eiichirō is teamed up with a Coach Mike from Florida who specializes in pyschological training.

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  14. Background image for Unease on the Edge
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Unease on the Edge

    S1:E10

    The match between Eiichirō and Miyagawa begins with each holding serve. However Eiichirō feels that something is off. After studying his notes, Eiichirō realizes that Miyagawa has been studying his shots, and with a 4-3 lead he plans on making his move in the eighth game.

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  15. Background image for Plan to be Forceful
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Plan to be Forceful

    S1:E15

    Eiichirō overhears Araya telling Takuma that if he loses to him this tournament, he will retire from tennis. His plan is to defeat Takuma and then announce he is going pro. Takuma agrees to tell Eiichirō Araya's weaknesses.

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  16. Background image for Determination and Presentation
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Determination and Presentation

    S1:E18

    Eiichirō investigates going Pro, but his reaction from his parents is less than he expected. Eiichirō joins Natsu at the first round of the All Japan Pro to watch the debut match of Ike Souji.

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  17. Background image for Resolve and Hell
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Resolve and Hell

    S1:E19

    Eiichirō manages to steal 1-point in the 10-minute match with Ike before his coaches reappear and make him stop playing a match. Afterwards Eiichirō is sent home to rest. The next day Eiichirō begins a brutal practice regimen that will recondition his body into that of a pro's.

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  18. Background image for Consistency and Change
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Consistency and Change

    S1:E21

    Eiichirō continues his practice and gets his next tournament schedule. As the last player to qualify he is placed up against the 1-seed, Yu Nabae. Eiichirō begins to look for weaknesses from Yu on tape, but what he finds is a highly adaptive style that could easily beat him if he doesn't come up with a few tricks.

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  19. Background image for Duty and Desire
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Duty and Desire

    S1:E24

    Eiichirō runs to watch Natsu's match when he learns she is in danger of losing. Afterwards they return to STC where he Ryuhei Aoi, a man who will become his new coach.

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  20. Background image for Eiichiro and Natsu
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Eiichiro and Natsu

    S1:E25

    Eiichirō and Natsu go out on their first date. When Eiichirō asks Natsu what she thinks about him, she tells him he is cheating. Afterwards Eiichirō is allowed to resume practice.

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  21. Background image for Awakening to Simplicity
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Awakening to Simplicity

    S2:E4

    In his final day in Florida Alex agrees to play a best-of-3 match with Eiichirō. Alex realizes that Eiichirō's notes contain all of his weaknesses and that he will have to adjust his play style to win the match.

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  22. Background image for Gathering of Rivals
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Gathering of Rivals

    S2:E13

    The gang begins their third and final year of high school in different classes. Eiichirō and Natsu both realize their classes seem to be moving on without them as they are getting ready for cram schools and entrance tests.

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  23. Background image for Dramatic by Nature
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Dramatic by Nature

    S2:E17

    Ide's remarkable ability to adapt instantly to everything has Eiichiro struggling, and reads his notes again to regain his focus. This improves his movements and leads to more impressive rallies, making the match even more exciting. Neither is willing to yield as the match comes down to which player can manage to hold serve...

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  24. Background image for Psychological Warfare and Self-Control
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Psychological Warfare and Self-Control

    S2:E20

    The match against Takagi begins. Just as Yukichi warned, Takagi's style is unique.

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  25. Background image for Good, Evil, and Rules
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Good, Evil, and Rules

    S2:E21

    Even if it seems to lack etiquette, Takagi's play style continues to work in his favor by disupting his opponent's pace. Eiichiro struggles to deal with Takagi's tactics.

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  26. Background image for Recklessness and Surprise
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Recklessness and Surprise

    S2:E24

    The match between Eiichirou and Nabae finally reaches its thrilling climax, and the former risks losing to envision his victory.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Vicious Circle is Lucky" is the worst rated episode of "Baby Steps". It scored 7.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Kiyoshi Murayama and written by Katsuhiko Chiba, it aired on 4/12/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Data for the Future".