Chapter 39 Football 39 Missing Memories
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Suoh Hyo-hee's brows furrowed slightly, his deep eyes flashing with incomprehension and confusion.
What does this have to do with Guan Jieshi...?
Suoh Hyoki felt as if the world had been fast-forwarded, leaving him not only behind but also missing a piece of his memory.
His lips moved, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't know what, and in the end he only let out a barely audible sigh. Amano Minaka took his silence as acquiescence.
"Then what are you doing here? Came to see me make a fool of myself?"
Ten no Michū's words were like a sharp blade, inadvertently piercing the tranquil air. He slowly pulled out a chair in the lounge, his movements carrying a hint of barely perceptible stiffness, and sat down with a slight thud.
"Go find Jie Shiyi, he is your answer."
He... found out?
Suoh Hyo-hee was stunned.
Did he go watch the game between Team Z and Team Y?
Did he see Jie Shiyi's goal?
"No...it's me..."
Suoh Hyo-hee managed to utter a few words, but his voice was barely audible and filled with a sense of powerlessness.
Those golden eyes that once easily read his mind now seemed like a deep ocean, unreachable to him.
Tenno Minaka coldly observed all of this without giving any response. Only his tightly pursed lips and slightly upturned eyes revealed the resoluteness in his heart.
"You and he used 'synchronization'."
Suoh Hyo-hee's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and his expression softened considerably.
He was clearly relieved, realizing that the focus of the conversation was not on Jie Shiyi's goal.
"What's wrong?"
Suoh Hyo-hee asked softly, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible relief.
This calmness only fueled Tenno Minaka's anger.
"What's wrong? You're asking what's wrong?"
Amano Minaka suddenly stood up, strode over to Suoh Koki, grabbed the other's collar with such force that it seemed he wanted to unleash all his dissatisfaction and anger.
The distance between the two instantly closed, and they could hear each other's breaths.
The air was thick with tension and confrontation.
A hint of confusion and bewilderment flashed in Suoh Hyo-ki's green eyes. He tried to find the answer in the other's angry gaze, but all he saw was a surging wave.
He really didn't understand why a simple "synchronization" would provoke such a strong reaction from Tenno Minaka.
Isn't this just part of football skills?
Suoh Hyo-ki thought to himself.
Amano Minaka saw the confusion in Suoh Koki's eyes, and his expression grew increasingly grim.
"You've forgotten?"
Amano Minaka's voice trembled slightly, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with disbelief and disappointment.
"You bastard!" Ten no Minaka said through gritted teeth, increasing the pressure on his hand. Suoh Koki felt the collar tighten around his neck, bringing waves of pain and a feeling of suffocation.
"You've forgotten our agreement."
As Amano Minakata uttered those words, a childish voice echoed in Suoh Koki's mind.
"Let's become number one in the world together!"
No, I haven't forgotten.
The promise that Suoh Koki made with Amanomichi had never faded from his memory.
This commitment is not only an expectation for the future, but also the driving force that propels him forward.
He is not a genius.
In order to fight alongside Amanominaka, he put in extraordinary effort. Every drop of sweat and every fall and rise was to shorten the distance between him and Amanominaka.
In Suoh Kōki's world, there are no shortcuts and no room for luck.
Only through down-to-earth hard work and persistent effort can one become worthy of the glory and dreams shared with the Heavenly Guard.
Suoh Hyo-hee tried to explain, "I..." No.
Before Suoh Hyoki could finish speaking, Ten no Minaka suddenly released his grip, his eyes flashing with complex emotions, his golden eyes seemingly burning with anger, carrying a trace of barely perceptible pain.
"Don't talk to me, you traitor."
His voice was deep and resolute, each word seeming to be squeezed out from the bottom of his heart.
"We've already broken off relations, haven't we?"
These words, like a cold blade, severed the deep friendship that had once existed between them.
Suoh Hyo-hee instinctively covered her neck, which had been marked with red welts, her eyes flashing with panic and confusion.
a bolt from the blue.
Suoh Hyo-ki's mind went blank, and the buzzing in his ears drowned out all other sounds.
He couldn't understand why things had developed to this point, why his relationship with Amano Minaka was so tense, as if all the trust and understanding had vanished overnight.
"I have never forgotten about becoming number one in the world."
Suoh Hyo-hee said this firmly, trying to prove his loyalty and determination.
Amano Minaka's expression did not soften; instead, it became even colder.
"Then why did you choose Team Z? And why did you say those things after choosing Team Z?" His voice was as cold as ice, each word like a sharp blade cutting through the air between them.
"You did it on purpose, I know."
Just as Suoh Koki was familiar with Amanomichi, Amanomichi also knew Suoh Koki's thoughts.
Suoh Hyoki lowered his head, his black hair obscuring his complex emotions. His mind raced, unable to find the right words to explain the reasons behind everything, nor could he comfort Tenno Minaka with the words that these choices were all for the sake of achieving his dreams more quickly.
Because things turned out exactly as Amano Minakata had predicted, Suoh Koki chose Kiyoichi and Team Z in order to find the 'answer'.
In order to prevent Amano Minaka from continuing to hinder him, he deliberately stepped on Amano Minaka's landmines.
Although Suoh Hyoki can hardly recall why he thought Jessie was the "answer" he was looking for, he still retains the vague yet strong instinctive drive he had when choosing Team Z.
It was an impulse from the depths of his soul, the most primal selfish instinct within him was instantly ignited, turning into an uncontrollable surge of heat that violently assaulted his brain.
In that decisive moment, this power seemed to possess the power to dominate everything, allowing him to temporarily forget the disturbances and considerations of the outside world, and only listen to the most sincere desires in his heart.
It broke free from the shackles of thought, allowing Suoh Hyo-ki to make a choice amidst chaos and passion.
Tenno Minaka took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart. "Since you chose him, then let me see why you abandoned me and chose him in the next game."
The voice returned to calm, but the firmness and determination were even clearer.
"Whether it is Suga or Suga, I will crush you."
This statement is both a challenge and a declaration, announcing that their competition will escalate once again.
The air was thick with tension, and their relationship seemed to be on the verge of collapse.
no……
……No
I never thought of that...
Suoh Hyo-hee could not understand why the situation had taken such a sharp turn for the worse, escalating into the tense and hostile state it was in now.
He stared at Tenno Minaka's indifferent expression, and various suspicions arose in his heart.
Is it a lie?
Is he trying to tell me all this on purpose so I can break off our friendship and get Jie Shiyi to replace me?
These thoughts spread rapidly through his mind like wildfire, causing him to feel a strong sense of unease and fear.
Suoh Hyo-ki tried to remain calm, but the anxiety and anger in his heart were like a wild horse that could not be tamed.
As expected!
They should have taken care of Jie Shiyi during the match against Team Y.
In the upcoming matches, I will absolutely not give Jie Shiyi another chance to shine.
Suoh Hyo-hee clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, yet he felt no pain whatsoever.
He gradually recovered from his initial panic, his expression becoming unusually serious, and a menacing glint flashing in his green eyes.
Suoh Hyo-hee realized that he could no longer remain passive and had to take action.
The door to the lounge was opened.
What's going on with you two?
Kira Ryosuke's keen intuition immediately made him realize the tense and subtle atmosphere in the room, combined with the fact that he had just heard the name of Kiyoshi.
He immediately turned to Suoh Hyoki and asked, "What's wrong? Don't you like Kiyoshi?"
Kira Ryosuke thought that Suoh Koki's "Frontline Alarm" had started beeping again.
This wasn't the first time something like this had happened. Tenno Minakata always managed to find some pretty good guys from strange places, but most of the time, Suoh Koki wouldn't really like the new players because of his "Forward Alarm".
Kira Ryosuke usually mediates at this time, persuading the two to compromise.
"His vision and basketball IQ are top-notch. If he could become a member of our 'maintaining' team, it would be a tremendous boost," Kira Ryosuke said, putting down his towel, his eyes gleaming with approval of Kiyoshi's abilities. "He would make our passing system even more unbreakable."
His words, however, were like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating unexpected ripples.
Suoh Hyo-hee lowered his head and covered his face with his hands, as if trying to hide something.
Amano Minaka looked impatient, arms crossed, a forced sneer on his lips, his voice laced with gritted teeth: "He likes it, of course he likes it, he likes it to death."
With a loud "bang," the door slammed shut, shutting out both Amanomi's words and figure, leaving only Suoh Koki and Kira Ryosuke staring at each other.
Kira Ryosuke looked bewildered, clearly not expecting things to develop this way. He was about to ask a question when he saw that Suoh Koki had already closed his eyes, appearing to refuse to communicate.
Outside the door
"Wow, that's really loud."
"It seems like they had another argument."
"There shouldn't have been a fight, right?"
The members of Team V commented on the deafening sound of the door slamming shut.
Team V and Team W are ranked similarly, so their lounge is not far from their dormitories.
Although they couldn't hear anything from the W team's lounge, they could tell something from the sound of the door closing.
"Um?"
Nagi Seishiro peeked out and glanced at Amano Minaka, who was walking quickly past him while wearing a coat, then looked up and his eyes met Kira Ryosuke's through the crack in the door that was about to close.
Ah...the two of them are arguing again.
“Oh?…” Nagi Seishiro’s thoughts were interrupted by this sudden change. When he came to his senses, he found himself being half-pushed and half-pulled into his own lounge by the members of Team V.
Team V's number 8 member gripped Nagi Seishiro's sleeve tightly, his tone carrying a hint of warning, "Don't get involved with Team W. They had an internal brawl before."
"I heard that some people were even beaten so badly that they had to be hospitalized."
Although it sounded more like gossip from the streets and lacked concrete evidence, Nagi Seishiro believed it.
"I see." Nagi Seishiro nodded slightly, already having made up his mind.
Great, now we have a reason to keep Ling Wang and Zhan Tie away from that guy.
He quickly unlocked his phone, refocused his gaze on the unfinished game, and lightly touched the screen, selecting "Play another round" without hesitation.
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The author's note: The three people's focus is not on the same thing.
Kira's earlier "So that's how it is" meant that he thought Tennoomi wanted Kiyoshi to join the organization, but now he thinks Suou doesn't like Kiyoshi and is having a conflict with Tennoomi.
Ten no Mi's focus is on synchronization; synchronization is of great significance to him. However, Suou is unaware of this.
Suoh believed that Ten no Mi was speaking on purpose, wanting to replace him with a new striker (Jie).
All three people judged each other's thoughts and opinions based on their first impressions.
Then there's Suoh and Kira, who can't beat Tennohito, both in the past and now. After all, those three SSRs weren't obtained for nothing.
PS: No one in this chapter was harmed (hands clasped in prayer).
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