Chapter 3 Football 03 Luogushe Industry
Luogushe Industrial High School
"Hello, I am Amano Minaka." Amano Minaka gave his name at the school gate. "I have made an appointment to visit the school today, and there are two of us."
The security guard quickly searched the computer, where the screen displayed today's appointment list. He glanced at it, then nodded and said, "I see. Ten no Michu, two people. Please leave before 7 PM; the school closes at 7 PM."
“Okay, thank you.” Amano Minaka responded with a smile, then turned around and gestured to Suoh Koki behind him.
They walked along the wide, tree-lined path.
It's 4 PM now, which is the time for campus club activities, and I haven't seen many people along the way.
"This way." Ten no Minaka turned onto a side path. "This way is closer."
You've been here before.
As Suoh Kōki watched Amanomichi familiarly leading him through winding paths, he couldn't help but ask a question.
Amano Minaka paused slightly, then said casually, "...Yes, I visited it when I was traveling before."
Ten no Michu would never tell Suoh Koki about his embarrassing experience last year when he climbed over the wall to enter Luogushe Industrial to try to recruit Senkiri Hyoma, but was discovered by his coach and expelled from the school.
Although we failed last time, we're back again this time.
There's no other reason than that the Thousand-Cut Leopard Horse is simply too outstanding.
His reaction speed is top-notch, almost comparable to that of the world's best athletes.
On the field, he was like a red shooting star streaking across the night sky, instantly illuminating everyone's vision. But Qianqie Baoma's nickname was completely opposite to his refined appearance—Red Leopard, full of power and wildness.
Of course, Tenno Minaka would never tell Suoh Koki about the embarrassing experience two years ago when he tried to recruit Senkiri Hyoma but was expelled from the school by his coach.
Are you from another school?
The girl, wearing the uniform of Luogushe Industrial School, noticed that both Amanomi and Suoh Koki were dressed in casual clothes, and she couldn't help but feel wary, instinctively clutching the analysis board in her arms tightly.
"We actually came here specifically to watch the Rogushe Industrial football match."
Noticing the girl's slightly moved expression, Tenno Minakata's golden eyes narrowed slightly, and he said with a smile, "Luogushe Industrial School is one of the strongest schools in Japanese soccer, and besides, Luogushe Industrial School's soccer club is the pride of Kagoshima! Especially your soccer club's Chikiri..."
Ten no Michū's tone was full of praise for Rogusha Industrial.
The way Ten no Michū makes friends is to find the other person's interests and use them as a starting point to sincerely praise them and bring them closer together.
Although his words were somewhat exaggerated, the girl found them to be very sincere.
Suoh Koki stood beside Amanomichuu, arms crossed, listening quietly to their conversation.
"Chikiri Hyoma? You mean that glass prodigy? He's already quit the soccer club." A boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes walked over and interrupted Amano Minaka. "That's what my brother said."
Immediately afterwards, a boy who looked very similar to him walked out from behind him, his dark eyes staring straight at Tenno Minaka.
"Huh?"
Ten no Michū's mind went completely blank.
"Really?"
Qianqie Baoma doesn't seem like the type to give up on football at all.
During a chance trip, Amano Minaka wandered to the soccer stadium in Kagoshima.
Just then, Luogushe Industry and Deyuan were engaged in a fierce battle, and it was in that battle that Qianqie Baoma performed a hat trick with his amazing strength.
In that very match, the name "Red Leopard" Senki Hyoma resounded throughout Kagoshima.
He wanted a thousand leopard horses.
Amano Minaka saw ambition in his burning eyes.
"Chikiri-kun has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, and if it ruptures again, his football career will likely be over." The girl answered Amanominaka with her head down.
"Huh?" Tenno Minaka reached up and tidied the stray hairs behind his ear that had been ruffled by the wind, his golden eyes darkening. "He gave up playing soccer?"
"Of course, if he starts running again, his legs will really be useless." The boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes said with a hint of disdain, "What's there to pay attention to about that so-called 'fallen genius'? His glory is long gone."
The boy next to him, who looked remarkably similar to him, nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of agreement, but he did not speak in agreement.
The boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes suddenly became clear-eyed. "That's what my brother said."
Suoh Koki looked down at the twins, his eyes unfathomable. He turned his head slightly, his silent gaze landing on Amanomichi's face.
"A person called a genius must possess extraordinary abilities and privileges. It's just that his leg is injured. As long as he can still move, he can kick."
Amano Minaka felt Suoh Koki's gaze and awkwardly tugged at his sleeve, trying to hide his inner turmoil.
A fallen genius?!
What an awful way to address someone!
It seems like someone has called me that before.
This is infuriating!
A surge of indescribable emotion welled up within Tenno Mikoto. Recalling the past taunts and sarcastic remarks, his fingers unconsciously rubbed lightly on his sleeve, as if trying to erase those unpleasant memories.
"Are you his teammates?" Tenno Minaka raised his head, looking directly at the boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, his voice carrying a hint of displeasure.
"No, it's a former teammate," the boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes corrected.
"Okay, okay, my former teammates."
A cold smile curled at the corner of Tenno Minaka's lips. He drew out his voice and said in a sarcastic tone, "So you guys can play soccer too, right? How about we have a game? If you lose, you'd better shut your mouths."
Tenno Minaka coldly surveyed them, a hint of displeasure in his voice: "It's not polite to talk about others in private."
"I'm not the kind of person who likes to gossip behind people's backs. I would be very sad if I were mistaken for that kind of person just because I'm with you guys."
Amano Minaka's eyes narrowed slightly without a hint of a smile as he politely replied, "I am Amano Minaka, and he is Suoh Koki. I don't know your names yet."
"I am Keisuke Crocodile, and next to me is my older brother Junichi Crocodile."
On the football field of Luogushe Industry, the four of them were warming up seriously.
"Five minutes, the first team to score wins." Suoh Koki nodded to the girl who had been standing beside him. "The timer can be set..."
Before Suga Hyo-hee could finish speaking, the girl took out her phone and nodded quickly, "Leave the timing to me!"
Crocodile's plan helps with the kickoff.
As soon as the whistle blew, Junichi Kazuma shot towards the goal of Amanomichi and Suoh Koki like an arrow.
"Two-person soccer?"
A hint of mockery flashed in Suoh Hyo-ki's eyes.
When Keisuke Crocodile made a long pass to Junichi Crocodile in the distance without hesitation, Koki Suoh's body tensed up instantly like a spring, and he leaped up. His height of 1.92 meters and his vertical reach of 2.83 meters brought tremendous pressure at this moment.
Seriously? Jumping that high?!
Keisuke looked up at the scene, his eyes filled with disbelief. He never expected to see such a breathtaking jump on a football field.
What kind of football is this? They'd have a clear advantage in volleyball!
After controlling the ball with his chest, Suoh Hyoki passed it to Amanomi.
After receiving the ball, Amano Minaka quickly dribbled forward. He skillfully avoided Junichi Kaoruma's interception and steadily controlled the ball at his feet.
Yu Guangzhong saw that Crocodile Keisuke was following closely behind.
Amano Minaka calmly dribbled past the clingy Junichi Kama and kicked the ball away from Kama Keisuke's crotch.
His movements were like standard templates taken from a football textbook, fluid and precise, effortlessly showcasing his skill. His footwork was dazzling and completely unpredictable.
As the ball approached the goal, Amano Minaka, at the critical moment, subtly twisted his ankle and accurately passed the ball to Suoh Koki, who was standing at the kickoff point.
The pass was like a lightning bolt piercing the night sky, so fast that no one had time to react.
While Crocodile was still wondering about Tenno Minaka's actions, the ball was kicked into the goal by Suoh Koki.
The 28-meter distance not only showcased Suoh Hyoki's excellent shooting skills but also highlighted Amano Minaka's precise passing ability.
"A very good match." Amano Minaka smiled at Suoh Koki, then turned his gaze to the girl. "Exactly five minutes, right?"
"Yes, yes!"
"Since Chikiri-kun isn't here, we'll be leaving now." Amano Minaka turned and walked away. "Goodbye."
"Thank you." Suoh Hyoki nodded to the girl, then followed Tenno Minaka's steps.
They didn't leave Luogushe Industrial immediately, but instead found a chair and sat down.
Holding a cold drink he had just taken from the vending machine, the bottle still radiating a faint chill, Tenno Minaka's mood was as cold and heavy as the unopened beverage.
He frowned slightly, and suggested with a hint of helplessness and frustration, "Hyohi, what do you think are the chances that I can persuade the U-18 track and field team's top player to join our soccer team?"
When Suoh Koki heard this suggestion, he was taken aback for a moment, but seeing that Amano Minaka didn't seem to be joking, he said awkwardly, "I'll be kicked out."
"Besides, it's too late to learn to play football now. The competition is in a month. Even a genius can't master these skills in such a short time."
Suga Hyo-hee analyzed seriously, never having considered the possibility that the U-18 track and field team's first meeting would refuse.
After hearing this, Tenno Minaka remained silent for a while, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.
"But I really want the Thousand-Cut Leopard Horse."
"A team is like a sophisticated machine, and players with different styles are like gears of different designs. As long as you put them in the right positions and they mesh together, you can make this huge machine run."
Amano Minaka took out a necklace with a gear pendant, gently stroking it, her golden eyes gleaming with an unusual light. "You know what? Every time I watch my gears mesh together, I think..."
"Maybe the world revolves around me?"
Amano Minaka sighed, pressing the gear pendant to her face as if drawing strength from it: "It seems things can't always go as I wish."
The girl who had helped with the timekeeping rushed over, panting, and shouted, "King of the Heavens! King of Suoh!"
“I know, I know where Chiki-kun is.”
“I saw his leave slip in the teacher’s office a few days ago. He went to a football training camp called Blue Prison.”
"He hasn't given up playing football!"
Upon hearing this, a joyful smile bloomed on Tenno Minaka's face. He gently picked up the gear on the pendant and kissed it lightly. "Did you hear that?"
Sunlight streamed through the clouds, casting a golden glow upon Tennominaka, whose movements appeared devout and sacred at that moment.
"The world starts to turn for me."
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