I like your argumentation, but I haven't read past the Yamabuki arc in the manga yet, so I can't compare both.
So, anime.
I just know that in the anime, Tezuka seems more concerned about making Ryoma his heir and retire to fish and climb mountains. Maybe ocassionaly play Tennis with Atobe or Sanada in a retired cottage or luxury house out of town, but enjoy his...retirement.
Ryoma, on the other hand, looks to me as if he already missed enjoying his childhood, will keep missing his youth and, since he is not as perverted as his dad was/is, either he finally comes out of the closet, or he won't enjoy his life EVER. See, the only happy moments he enjoy is with his teammates and friends, who are nothing but teammates who get past cozy ;D
Anyway, I love this series so much because it is the first I see where they don't take it all SO seriously. I started with Captain Tsubasa, and there people risked their health and LIFE playing soccer, which was about ALL they ever did.
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So, anime.
I just know that in the anime, Tezuka seems more concerned about making Ryoma his heir and retire to fish and climb mountains. Maybe ocassionaly play Tennis with Atobe or Sanada in a retired cottage or luxury house out of town, but enjoy his...retirement.
Ryoma, on the other hand, looks to me as if he already missed enjoying his childhood, will keep missing his youth and, since he is not as perverted as his dad was/is, either he finally comes out of the closet, or he won't enjoy his life EVER. See, the only happy moments he enjoy is with his teammates and friends, who are nothing but teammates who get past cozy ;D
Anyway, I love this series so much because it is the first I see where they don't take it all SO seriously. I started with Captain Tsubasa, and there people risked their health and LIFE playing soccer, which was about ALL they ever did.