Chapter 61 Football 61 Team Formation Completed
Is it Jie Shiyi? Or Qianqie Hyoma... or Shido Ryusei?
Jie Shiyi had already been devoured by himself, and Qianqie Baoma's talents had been copied by him in sync.
Then only Shido Ryusei...
But it definitely won't be him!
Suoh Hyo-hee pondered the possible candidates, each name flashing through his mind only to be quickly rejected.
"What does this have to do with Jie?" Amano Minaka raised an eyebrow slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips. In his mind, it seemed that the one who should be more eager to fight alongside Jie was Suoh Koki himself. This sudden question puzzled Amano Minaka.
"As for a third person, it's still under consideration."
Suoh Kōki's gaze was fixed on Amanomi's face, his deep eyes revealing both anticipation and a hint of barely perceptible tension.
He slowly began to speak: "Jie Shiyi does have a wide field of vision and can perceive subtle changes on the court, which is his advantage. However, his physical condition limits his performance, and he is often at a disadvantage in confrontations."
"Qianqie's speed is unparalleled, but unfortunately, his old leg injury prevents him from fully displaying his talent."
"V's Reio Mikage is also good. He's quick-witted and always makes the right judgment at crucial moments. However, he seems to lack enough enthusiasm for shooting."
As he spoke, Suoh Hyo-hee shook his head, seemingly regretting the limitations of each of these outstanding players.
"Hmm...? I see." Listening to Suoh Koki's analysis, Amano Minaka gently curled her finger, placing it to her lips as if deep in thought, her probing gaze shifting between Suoh Koki's words. "It seems worth considering..."
Before he could finish speaking, Suoh Hyo-ki suddenly looked at Ten no Michū.
? !
He said all that not to get Amanominaka to choose them, but to imagine Amanominaka proving that he had seen through their weaknesses and surpassed them, hoping that Amanominaka would give up on that pink-haired little guy and instead team up with him and Kira Ryosuke.
"To hear these words here, it seems Koki has grown quite a bit." Kira Ryosuke remarked, his hands folded across his chest.
"Are you his mother?" Amano Minaka sighed helplessly, ignoring Kira Ryosuke's exaggerated performance, and replied to Suoh Koki, "Kiyoshi has a teammate in mind, and Rei-oh will definitely team up with Nagi, right? As for Chikiri..."
Ten no Minaka's words carried a somewhat ambiguous attitude, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts.
Suoh Koki's heart sank. He hadn't expected that his painstaking efforts would fail to garner enough attention from Ten no Michū. He lowered his head, shadows obscuring most of his face, his eyes turning somber and dim. He opened his mouth, but ultimately only managed to squeeze out, "...Yes, I understand."
"If Koki and I run into you, you'd better go easy on us!" Kira Ryosuke said with a slightly relaxed and teasing tone, a faint smile playing on his lips. His words gently swept through the tense and subtle atmosphere.
Upon hearing this, Hei Minglan nodded slightly, a polite and somewhat humble smile appearing on his lips, and repeated, "You flatter me, you flatter me."
Tenno Minaka chuckled softly, said nothing more, simply patted Kurona Ranse on the shoulder, and then turned and left with him, leaving behind a dashing silhouette.
Suoh Koki stood there, his gaze fixed on the departing figure of Amanomichi, murmuring, "Chichi..."
His voice was low and weak, as if even he himself could not hear it.
There was no attempt to persuade him to stay, and he couldn't bring himself to say anything sentimental like "I want to team up with you."
Amano Minaka paused, seemingly sensing Suoh Koki's unusual behavior. He turned around, raising an eyebrow slightly. "What's wrong?"
"What are you talking about? You're definitely going to team up with me, right?"
The words in my heart were spoken aloud by someone else first.
A clear, slightly trembling voice pierced through the surrounding noise, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.
Reio Mikage suddenly looked up and stared at Seishiro Nagi, a flash of surprise and confusion in her eyes, which then transformed into a raging fire of anger, as if she wanted to pierce through the person before her. Her lips were tightly pressed together, and her teeth ground together slightly, making a soft sound.
Nagi Seishiro stood there, his expression still completely calm, as if his words were merely a leaf falling in the wind, understated and devoid of any emotion. His gaze swept indifferently over Amano Minaka, Suoh Koki, and Kira Ryosuke not far away.
"I want to try something new; I want to find that sense of dissatisfaction."
"Ling Wang".
"I want to team up with Jie."
Nagi Seishiro's choice of Kiyoichi as his teammate was not impulsive but based on solid reasoning.
If we're talking about resentment, it's Amano Minaka who's the one who can easily evoke his negative emotions, but he already has Kira Ryosuke, who is very similar to him, by his side.
In Nagi Seishiro's view, Kiyoshi possessed a completely different football style and philosophy from his own, and this difference was exactly what he needed. Especially in the match against Team Z, Suoh Koki seemed to have gained something new after working with Kiyoshi, an indescribable growth and transformation.
The speed and power of the soccer ball shot by Suoh Koki, which emitted a green aura, were something that even Nagi Seishiro had to admit he couldn't match at the moment.
I want to become stronger!
I absolutely cannot achieve the world's number one ranking with Rei-Oh based on my current abilities alone.
"Whatever." Reio Mikage's voice was low and hoarse, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor. His words were filled with helplessness and resignation.
At this moment, all the perseverance and pride vanished into nothingness.
Reio Mikage bit his lower lip so hard it almost bled. He turned his head away, deliberately avoiding Nagi Seishiro's gaze, as if that would allow him to escape the other's choice.
"Then I'll be going. Goodbye, Rei-oh."
Upon hearing this, Nagi Seishiro simply nodded slightly without saying anything more. He turned and followed Kiyoshi and Bee Raku out of the lounge.
The broadcast came on.
"Nagi Seishiro, Hiraku Kai, and Kiyoshiichi have formed a team to enter the second stage of the second round of selection."
This sentence is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
The crowd began to stir, and murmurs arose again.
Amidst the commotion, Reio Mikage sat alone against the corner of the wall, his head bowed, his purple hair cascading down like a waterfall, obscuring most of his face and making it impossible to discern his expression.
"Ling Wang".
At this moment, Amanomichi's voice rang out, carrying a hint of concern and worry. He exchanged a glance with Kurona Ranse, reading the same meaning from the other's eyes, and then gestured for Kurona Ranse to follow.
"Want to team up with us?"
Reio Mikage raised his head, his purple eyes flashing with complex emotions. He looked at Minakata Tenno, then at Ranse Kurona behind him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
But he was still struggling internally.
It was only then that he truly realized how painful it had been to say "bless him" to Amano Minaka.
A sense of reluctance, or perhaps pain, spread through his heart. But more than anything, he was incredulous that he had been abandoned like this.
Am I really that weak?
Seeing the inner struggle of Reio Mikage, Tenno Minaka introduced Ranze Kurona beside him, "He is Ranze Kurona, ranked fourth. I am ranked fifth. If the three of us team up, we will definitely win in the end."
"Feel sorry……"
Amano Minaka seemed to understand the double meaning in his words. He nodded slightly and said with a confident air, "If I encounter you in a battle, I will snatch you away."
"At that time, you will have no reason to refuse me anymore." These words were like a shot in the arm, deeply affecting Mikage Reio's mindset.
Reio Mikage immediately replied, "Maybe I'll snatch you away."
Amano Minaka observed that Reio Mikage's state of mind seemed to have subtly improved. Although he still carried a trace of melancholy, he was at least no longer as lifeless and withdrawn as before. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged a glance with Ranse Kurona, and decided to give Reio Mikage some time alone so that he could slowly process his emotions.
"Blacklist, is there anyone who wants to team up?" Ten no Michū asked softly.
Hei Minglan Shi shrugged. "Anything is fine. As long as we win, I don't care who I team up with."
Ranse Kurona has a carefree attitude, but he doesn't lack a desire for victory.
Tenno Minaka's gaze swept across the lounge, searching for potential teammates. His eyes suddenly lit up and landed on a boy who had just stepped into the lounge.
The boy's dark green hair gleamed faintly under the light, and his red eyes, like burning flames, exuded an unapproachable arrogance.
"How about this one?" Tenno Minaka suggested to Kurona Ranse.
Following Amano Minaka's gaze, Kurona Ranse nodded. "Not bad, not bad. Looks like a decent guy."
Amano Minaka walked over to the boy and introduced him, "I am Amano Minaka, ranked fifth, and he is Kurona Ranse, ranked fourth."
The boy did not respond immediately. His red eyes stared silently at Tenno Minaka, scrutinizing the person who had suddenly appeared in front of him.
Want to team up?
The boy's silence made the atmosphere somewhat awkward, but Amano Minaka did not feel embarrassed by it. He maintained his smile and waited for the boy's response.
The boy's eyes flickered slightly, as if he were thinking about something. After a moment, he nodded.
"Clear Luo Blade."
This is how he introduces himself.
Please give me your guidance.
Then the broadcast came on – “Kuroname Ranse, Ten no Michū, and Kiyoro Ren have formed a team to enter the second stage of the second round of selection.”
Suoh Koki and Kira Ryosuke stood in the corner of the lounge, their eyes following the departing figures of the three until they completely disappeared from sight.
A subtle atmosphere permeated the air, making even the surrounding air seem heavy.
"Hmm... Naka-chan has already advanced to the next round." Kira Ryosuke sighed softly, then turned to Suoh Koki, his eyes gleaming with inquiry, "So, who should we team up with? Any recommendations?"
Suoh Hyoki's gaze remained fixed on the direction the three had left, as if he were lost in thought.
After a moment, Suoh Hyo-hee slowly withdrew his gaze, his tone becoming somber and resolute, "It doesn't matter who it is, we will definitely win anyway."
Upon hearing this, Kira Ryosuke's lips curled into a playful smile. "How confident you are, Koki. Shall I take another look? Maybe I'll run into some interesting guys."
His tone was relaxed and casual, showing no concern whatsoever about the challenges to come.
Suoh Hyo-ki did not respond, but simply nodded slightly, then casually found a place to sit down. His movements seemed somewhat stiff, as if some emotion within him was engaged in a fierce struggle.
He closed his eyes, trying to calm himself down, but the lingering restlessness and unease surged in like a tide.
Suoh Hyo-hee was not good at communication, especially at such crucial moments. He was well aware of his character flaws and preferred to let his abilities speak for themselves rather than try to gain something through words.
His lifeless gaze suddenly focused.
Suoh Koki saw the equally forlorn Mikage Rei-oh.
As if guided by God, those who were at odds with each other ended up in the same predicament.
Want to team up?
Suoh Koki stood before Mikage Reio, extending a helping hand. But Mikage Reio's reaction surprised Suoh Koki. He glanced up at Suoh Koki, his eyes filled with indifference and aloofness, as if to tell Suoh Koki that he did not need such pity or sympathy.
Afterwards, Reio Mikage lowered his head again, lost in his own thoughts. His mind was in chaos, and he had no interest in forming a team.
A sense of defeat welled up in Suoh Koki's heart, but he did not give up and tried to soothe Mikage Rei's emotional wounds with words.
"Are you really going to give up on yourself like this? Isn't it just because you've been abandoned?"
"Team up together and defeat him, so he'll know he made the wrong choice."
"Your strength is considerable; it shouldn't be limited to this."
These words did not soothe Mikage Rei's feelings; on the contrary, they added fuel to the fire, making his condition even worse.
"I refuse to team up with you," said Mikage Rei-ou coldly, his face growing even more somber, and even his purple eyes seemed to be tinged with frost.
Seeing Mikage Reiou's sudden change in attitude, Suoh Koki felt a surge of inexplicable panic. He awkwardly clutched his neck, his gaze involuntarily drifting towards Kira Ryosuke, hoping he could extricate him from this embarrassing situation.
Kira Ryosuke, who was talking to someone, noticed his gaze and assumed that Suoh Koki had already found a third person. He quickly declined and walked towards Suoh Koki.
"Two strokes, NO.63."
The clear and powerful voice from the loudspeaker instantly drew Suoh Hyoki's attention to the black-haired boy who had just stepped out of the lounge. His gaze, sharp as a hawk's, was fixed on Ichiro Futaba, as if trying to see right through him.
Suoh Kōki strode up to the two sons, Ichiki, and stopped. He introduced himself in a calm yet cold tone: "Suoh Kōki, sixteenth."
Upon hearing this, Erzi Yihui was taken aback.
He looked up at Suoh Hyo-hee, a hint of doubt and confusion flashing in his eyes.
Is this a declaration of war?
Niko waved his hand and muttered to himself, after all, Suoh Hyoki's tone and expression seemed too serious and cold, which made people inevitably make such an association.
Suoh Hyoki did not continue speaking, but simply waited quietly for the reaction of his two sons.
This left the second son even more bewildered. He scrutinized Suoh Kōki, trying to glean more information from his expression and eyes. However, Suoh Kōki's expression remained unchanged.
Since Suoh Hyo-ki has announced his ranking, he probably hasn't come to declare war.
Was he looking for someone to team up with?
The moment the idea popped into his head, he dismissed it.
They didn't know each other before and had no interaction with each other, so how could they ask me to team up with them right away? But then I thought about it again and realized that this possibility wasn't entirely out of the question.
With the competition having progressed to this stage, team selection has become increasingly important.
Thinking of this, a sense of anticipation welled up in Nijikata's heart, and his gaze towards Suoh Kōki softened.
Sixteenth place.
Teaming up with someone ranked higher than yourself can greatly help improve your skills.
Just as Futaba was about to nod in agreement, a cheerful voice suddenly rang in his ear: "Wow, is this the new teammate you found? I'm Kira Ryosuke, ranked fifteenth."
Upon hearing this, Futaba turned to look. There stood Kira Ryosuke, who had appeared beside him at some point. Kira's cheerful demeanor warmed Futaba's heart, as his previous teammates had all been menacing figures.
He nodded frantically, as if afraid Kira Ryosuke would change his mind. Who didn't know the reputation of this Japanese gem? Refusing would be incredibly ungrateful.
"Kira Ryosuke, Suoh Koki, and Futaku Kazuki form a team to advance to the second stage of the second round of selections."
The broadcast came on at just the right moment, as if marking the end of their team-up.
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Author's Note: *These are Rei-ou Mikage's original words.
PS: If Suoh were to say he wants to team up with Amano, Amano would recommend two more suitable teammates based on the black name's muscle definition, and then Suoh would team up with Kira. However, Suoh couldn't bring himself to say it, because he felt that saying it would mean admitting that his previous choices were all wrong.
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