Chapter 32 Football 32 "One for all, all for one."...
Watanabe.
Amanomi's voice accompanied a sudden forward kick of his left leg, slicing through the air. The black and white ball sped out, but instead of landing precisely at Watanabe's feet as expected, it grazed his toes with a subtle deviation.
Team W's number 14, Watanabe, froze instantly, as if time had slowed down. His left hand unconsciously rose, gently brushing aside his slightly disheveled hair. "Sorry, I..."
"You can catch it, right?" Tenno Minaka stepped forward, his tone filled with unwavering certainty.
He stood in front of Watanabe and said, "It's been a week, and you still can't see the route of the same pass?"
Watanabe looked a little embarrassed, and after a moment of hesitation, he said to Amano Minaka, "It's just training, there's no need to take it so seriously. Besides, not everyone has the talent to become stronger with just a little training."
"What does this have to do with talent?" Tenno Minaka asked, puzzled.
"Can the word 'talent' erase all traces of hard work?"
"Don't be ridiculous. If you can't do it, admit it. If you can't do it, then work hard to do it. Don't use this kind of vague and unrealistic thing as an excuse."
"You're just not paying attention, aren't you? I've calculated your pace; you should be able to catch it just in time for this distance."
These words struck Watanabe like a heavy hammer, leaving him feeling agitated and resentful.
They're both in Building 5, which is on the lowest floor, and they're clearly the same team. It's just that Tenno Minaka is the top player in the team, so why does he act like a mentor?
It's not Team A, no, even if it were Team A, it wouldn't be acceptable.
At this time, Watanabe was unaware that there was only Building 5 in the Blue Prison.
Watanabe looked up, his voice unconsciously rising a few decibels: "Whether I care or not is my business, what's it to you?"
The air around them seemed to freeze. Although the other team members didn't look directly at them, the subtle tension spread like ripples.
"I just don't want everyone to lose the game," said Minakata. "This is not a child's game. The top six can directly enter the U-20 team, and those who lose can never enter the national team again."
"I think you should know this rule, right?"
"You don't want everyone to miss this opportunity because of you, do you?"
Watanabe felt uncomfortable with the sharp and morally manipulative words, but he couldn't refute them.
Because that's how society is in Japan; from top to bottom, it's permeated with the idea of "I for everyone, everyone for me," which makes it hard to breathe.
Watanabe's hands trembled involuntarily as they hung down.
Upon seeing this, Kira Ryosuke quickly stepped forward, his eyes meeting Amano Minaka's. His previously cheerful smile vanished, replaced by an undeniable seriousness.
“Naka”.
Upon hearing this, Tenno Minaka's lips twitched slightly, as if he was a little impatient with the sudden serious atmosphere, but he ultimately did not react.
He was silent for a moment, then slowly uttered, "I understand."
He then turned and left the football field toward the goal.
Just as he was about to step out of the door, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows behind the door.
"middle……"
Suoh Hyo-hee called out softly, his voice tinged with hesitation and trepidation.
Seeing that Suoh Koki looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated, Amano Minaka spoke first: "What's wrong?"
"...I need to talk to you about something," Suoh Hyo-ki said vaguely.
"Now?" Tenno Minaka took out his phone and quickly glanced at the time on the screen. "Not now, I have to go out for a bit."
As he spoke, Tenno Minaka turned to continue walking, and Yu Guangzhong, seeing Suoh Koki's anxious expression, added, "Next time."
Football Association
"If the message is that I should replace my teammates, then don't bother talking to me." Tenno Minaka's voice was cold and resolute.
Bu Luanying Hongjun sat in the chair, leaning slightly forward, beads of sweat trickling down his forehead, looking extremely troubled. His hands were clasped together, his fingers revealing tension and unease, as if he were under immense pressure.
"Zhongjun, you should have heard about the optimization policies that the association has been promoting recently, right?"
"Optimization policies? What optimization policies?"
Tenno Minaka frowned. He had been fully focused on preparing for this year's World Friendly Football Tournament and was almost completely unaware of the changes happening outside.
The World Friendship Tournament, an event initiated by Country E last year, aims to promote friendship and peace among countries worldwide. Its importance is self-evident, and all countries will participate, including Japan.
The first competition will kick off next October, which is undoubtedly a better stage for Tennoyuchu compared to the A Games held every four years.
"Simply put, the association plans to assign you outstanding players to different levels of the national team according to your age group."
"Suoh will be moved to U17, while Kira will be moved to U20," Hirotoshi Buran explained slowly, a hint of helplessness in his voice.
"The rest of the players will remain the same and continue to play in the U18 team. This allocation will maximize the potential of each player and contribute more to the country's victory."
"Is it about maximizing profits?" Ten no Michū's words were full of sarcasm and dissatisfaction.
"Is it really impossible to do this?"
Amano Minaka reached out and gently pushed the glass of mineral water marked with the Himuro symbol in front of her, but the other person carefully avoided it and quietly gestured to Amano Minaka with their eyes.
Just then, the conference room door was gently pushed open, and a sprightly old man stepped into the room. His steps were steady, and his eyes gleamed with an unusual light.
"Long time no see, Jung-kun."
"You've heard about this optimized policy, haven't you?" The old man found a seat, glanced at Bu Ran Ying Hongjun, and then looked directly at Tian Zhi Yu Zhong, saying, "Let me participate too?"
"For example, making a simple transaction."
The conversation ended quietly, like a leaf gently touching the water's surface.
Amano Minaka slung her shoulder bag over her shoulder and embarked on her journey back to Blue Prison, her heart filled with turbulent emotions that were difficult to calm.
Pedestrians hurried along the street, while Amanomichi wandered in his own thoughts. Suddenly, he was bumped on the shoulder, his backpack slipped off and fell to the ground.
Almost simultaneously, a long, strong hand swiftly grabbed the backpack and steadily handed it back to him.
"Feel sorry."
A slightly cold voice rang out.
Amano Minaka looked up and met a pair of eyes that were extremely similar to those of Itoshi Sae. She couldn't help but chuckle: "Itoshi, it's been a long time."
After seeing the other person's appearance clearly, Rin Itoshi's forehead veins were faintly visible, and she said with some agitation, "What are you doing here?"
Amano Minaka's lips curled into a playful smile: "If our Itoshi-chan can stroll around here, why can't I?"
Upon hearing this, Rin Itoshi's lips twitched, she rolled her eyes fiercely, and coldly mocked, "You little brat who stirs up trouble, you certainly know how to have fun."
"Oh? Itoshi, did you come here specifically to have dinner with Sae?" Amano Minaka looked Itoshi Rin up and down.
He discovered that the kid who used to be shorter than him was now a head taller.
Tenno Minaka gripped the straps of her backpack tightly.
It's infuriating.
So he said, "At this hour? Wasn't the dinner party over? He just boarded the plane."
Upon hearing this, Itoshi Rin's expression darkened further.
Seeing this, Tenno Minaka feigned surprise and said, "He sent it on LINE, didn't you know? Don't you have his LINE?"
As he spoke, Tenno Minaka quickly took out his phone, opened Itoshi Sae's LINE profile, and showed it to Itoshi Rin.
"Didn't you see his recent post?"
Not only did she not have Itoshi Sae's LINE, but she also didn't have Itoshi Sae's contact information. Itoshi Rin, who had been dawdling and hesitating the whole way, thinking about whether or not to meet with Itoshi Sae, stubbornly said, "I don't like using these things. I'm just out for a stroll."
I don't believe you can use the points from ten balls to go shopping.
"Then I won't bother you any longer, I'll be going now."
After saying those words, Tenno Minaka turned and boarded the train on his way home. The swaying of the train seemed to echo the turmoil in his heart.
Back at Blue Prison, Tenno Minaka did not rush to Team W's training ground, but instead chose to go to Eishin Shiba's room to get some instant noodles.
Two-thirds of his time outside was spent attending pointless meetings, and he even had to wait in advance to earn points for going out.
He really wasn't in the mood to eat out.
Tenno Minaka quietly pushed open the door to Eishin Juhachi's room. A huge screen occupied the entire wall, playing highlights of the players.
The screen froze on the breathtaking "synchronization" between Kiyoshi and Suoh Hyoki. Their tacit understanding and cooperation reached an unprecedented level, as if they were of one mind, their movements fluid and graceful, leaving the audience in awe.
!?
Is this what you wanted to tell me?
Ten no Michū's golden eyes widened suddenly, as shock surged over him like a tidal wave.
The images on the screen were like sharp blades, cutting into his inner peace and leaving behind cracks that were difficult to heal.
"We want to be number one in the world!"
"It's a promise."
The vows of the past echoed in my mind, each word so clear, yet so distant.
Amano Minaka clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms, yet he felt no pain. His thoughts were in turmoil, his emotions like leaves in a storm, scattering in all directions, unable to settle.
The partner who once fought alongside me and chased my dreams together easily abandoned their promise and embarked on a completely different path.
The images on the screen were like irrefutable evidence, laid bare before my eyes.
So, you've already betrayed me.
You've forgotten our promise...
It doesn't matter.
I will crush you!
Whether it's Jie Xuwang or Xuwang Jie, I will crush you one by one.
A note from the author:
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Normally, Kira is called Chu and Koki, but they are actually Naka and Takashimare.
Source: Baidu.
It's equivalent to the difference between 乐 (le) and 乐 (yue).
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