"You've beaten Zeus and Hakuren Jr.High!As for your next opponent is.."Coach said

"Eisei Academy is a school founded by well known Kira conglomerate.The school was founded by school chairman Kira Seijirou san who is apparently very enthusiastic about education and community service.His daughter, Hitomiko san is the team's coach"He further explains while Anna continues, showing a picture on the screen

"Their soccer club is practically brand new!"Ootani commented

"Yes! and they've advanced to the finals.One of their leadings wins is.."Coach points towards the screen but instead it was..

"Hm?Tada! TADA!"Coach gestures towards Lakee

Lakee frantically presses the remote but instead of an Eisei Academy player it was a picture of lots of girls in bikini appeared on screen

Coach panics a bit for showing his secret collection.We all collectively sighed with his antics

Afterwards, we were finally shown a glimpse of Eisei Academy's soccer club during their practice

"This one!This is Kiyama Tatsuya, Eisei's young noble.He's also their team captain"

Looks like we'll be facing him next..

"He gives off a very strong aura"

"The members of their team grew up in an orphanage called the Sun Garden, which is operated by the Kira Group"

"An orphanage?"I asked

"Sun Garden?..they don't have any relatives?"Norika chimes in the conversation

"Yes that's right.All except for one of them"Coach replies

"Only one of them is different?"Asuto asked

"If Kiyama Tatsuya is the light then you could say their other leading figure is the darkness. His name is Kira Hiroto. The heir to the Kira conglomerate"

"But didn't he score the most in the preliminaries?"I point out

"Yes but I wouldn't call him a real top scorer"

"What do you mean?"Mansaku asked.Before coach could speak Ootani extends her arm and presents another video of Eisei Academy on the screen

"When they play against lower ranking weaker teams, he beats them to a pulp.He scores over ten points in two games"Ootani explains

"There's also this.."She shows a video of Kira Hiroto stealing a ball from his own teammate

"He's very problematic"Hiyori comments

"Not the first time we faced one"I joked reminding me of another certain grey haired striker

"There's many rumors about him such a skipping school and that all his friends are delinquents"

"His plays are incredible though"Kozoumaru said, I hummed in reply.The screen goes black.Our meeting concludes there

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After the meeting, we were all gathered in the school's field.Warming up and getting ready for practice

"Now everyone, I want you to learn a new technique"Coach said

"Yes sir!"

Goujin suddenly approaches coach catching our attention."Excuse me!"

"What is it Goujin kun?"Coach asked

"I wanna be the one to learn! I don't even have one hissatsu technique yet! I already have one hissatsu technique in mind, one that I've been picturing in my head back on the island!"

Don't tell me..

"Fire Lemonade! It'll be like Fire Tornado but with explosive fizz from a carbonated drink! Yeah!"Goujin exclaimed.Honestly all his talk suddenly made me thirsty

"Goujin san you won't let go of the lemonade part, will you?"Hiyori said

"I'll even be fine with "Gravity cake" or "Shaved ice arrow" or "shaved ice shop"!"Goujin shouted

I felt my face visibly cringe from all the names."Those are terrible names"I deadpanned

"Agreed"Hiro replied

"All those go straight into the trash, clearly"Anna comments

"What?!"

"Hold it I want to learn a new hissatsu as well!"Captain spoke raising his hand earning us all a surprise

"What?!Even captain?"Hiyori asked in disbelief

"I see you both got swept under when the rest of us were all on top creating hissatsu technique"Hiura said

"I understand! In that case, let's work on creating a combo technique for you two!"Coach smiled

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"So when you meant combo technique you meant.."We all sweatdropped as we continued watching the two running on their legs tied together, Goujin eats ramen but instead of using his hand Captain feeds him and last but not the least they drink from a straw together

"That's right!To create a combo technique one must first learn one another"Coach said

"Isn't this kinda like a.."Mansaku said but Captain interrupts him

"No it's not it!"He shouted

"This is just training!"Goujin yelled

"Then you won't mind if I.."I snickered, aiming the film towards their faces.The sudden flash left them both dumbfounded

"Smile for the camera"Hiura teases, we laughed at their reaction.It was priceless I tell you

"Send that to me later Yosano san!"Hiro said barely containing his laughter

"You better not!"They both yelled

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After practice was over.I stood near Seishou Academy's gates.I looked up the beautiful orange sky.I watched as fewer students left the gates.I fiddled the strap of my bag in worry.

Did he went home early?

"What are you doing here Yosano?"There stood the grey haired boy I was looking for.I saw him arch his brow, awaiting my reply

"I came here to ask if you're free tomorrow"I replied, staring at his eyes

"Why do you want to know?"He asked

"I want you to watch our match"I spoke, his eyes widenned which turned into a glare

"I thought I made myself clear I don't want anything to do with soccer anymore"He said, he continued glaring daggers at me

"I know you're still upset with your match against Outei Tsukinomiya but I can sense your conviction now Haizaki..is this really how it's supposed to end?"There was a moment of silence, he stood quiet his face was undecipherable

"Why are you so insistent?"He asked

"Because I know you still want to play soccer"I said, his gaze met with mine

"So I ask you will you please come and see?"I pleaded, I felt my eyes deceived me when his face slightly softened for a bit but suddenly returned to a scowl

He walked passed me."Don't come here ever again"He said, his words laced with venom.

"I hope we get to play soccer in the field again.."I muttered, I heard his footsteps came to an abrupt

"I wish I could.."My eyes widenned, turning around.He disappeared again without a trace

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I heavily sighed.There wasn't any progress with what I'm doing..Just when things were starting to lighten up it all turns bitter..I sighed, walking absentmindedly passing by a few students

"Hey there's a new cafe opened recently"I heard a girl said.It looked like they were highschoolers

The girl beside her chimed in."Let's go there later.I heard they have a new dessert promo"

Maybe all I need is something sweet to cheer me up..I thought.I walk a few blocks till I saw it.The place was crowded as expected.I saw their poster it was a buy 1 get 1 free sundae special ice cream flavor of your choice.I was about to enter when a voice interrupts me

"I didn't expect to see you here Amari chan"The voice spoke I turned around and saw Nosaka

"Nosaka?!"I asked, my body tensed up from his sudden appearance

"It's been so long since we last spoke"He said approaching me

"Gee I wonder why?"I sneered.His face remained neutral."What are you even doing here Nosaka?"

"Same as you.I came to check the new cafe"He replied

"I didn't know you were a food fanatic"I raised my brow he laughed by my comment

"There's a lot about me you don't know Amari.This is the perfect opportunity to learn one another as friends"

"What kind of friend breaks their trust just when they just met?"I snarled, I did not want to spend another minute with him.I can see why Haizaki hates this guy.

"You're right to be dismissive of me but I assure you I'll no longer use any underhanded tactics from now on"He solemly swore, gazing deep in my hazel eyes

I sweatdropped, I stare at him skeptical."How do I know you're not lying?"

"Once I've spoken my mind I never go back on my word"He reassured me

"I still don't trust you"I spat out, walking away from him and heading inside the cafe

I reached the counter, there stood a cute looking girl.Her hair was tied in a pair of pigtails."Welcome!What would you like?"She asked

"I heard about the new dessert promo.I'd like to buy that one please!"I smiled

"Oh I'm sorry but that one is for couples only"She apologized.I internally sighed.What is this false advertising?I just wanted to eat some desserts but now I'm just stressed.Why is the world against me?!

"She's with me miss.We'd like to buy the new promo please"I slowly turned my head.Oh god not him.Nosaka gave the cashier a kind like smile.It seems it worked making the lady blush

"Nosaka what are yo-"He cuts me off by holding my mouth.I grumble under his hand

He leaned behind my ear."Just follow my lead"His hot breath reached my skin, making my face red

"R-right away sir"She said, I swore I could hear her sigh in disappointment."What flavors would you like?"

Nosaka finally removes his hand and gestures me to choose."I'd like a mint chocolate please"

"And I'll have a vanilla ice cream.Is everything all set miss?"He asked her.I watch as she could barely stand, his charm was working all right.

"Please wait until your number is called"She barely uttered but he seemed to catch on

"Thank you"He smiled, once we left the cashier the girl almost passed out near the counter

We find our seats while waiting our order."Do you do that to every girl you meet?"I asked

"Not at all if anything they're just easy to be pleased"He replied nonchalantly.How can this boy just say that casually?!

"Does that apply to me too?"I glare at him, he shook his head in response

"No.. you're a different case"

Okay then..the atmosphere suddenly felt thin.Is it hot in here or is it just me?Can we just get our order to get this over with?

"I'm glad to eat desserts with you Amari chan"Nosaka suddenly spoke, I scoffed.Resting my arms across my chest

"I'm just doing it for the dessert promo"I huffed leaning behind my seat averting my eyes away from him

Once our number was called, Nosaka picked our ice creams by the counter.When he returned he handed mine, I instantly grab it away from his hand

"Are you still upset with me Amari?"He asked

"Of course I am..how could you just do that.You used a very risky hissatsu tactic endangering players just to win.."I frowned

"I assure you I won't do it again"

"You kept telling me otherwise but I don't trust you Nosaka"

"It's understandable why you think of me that way but you have to understand why I-"

"Nosaka san!"A voice interrupted our conversation.There stood a tall ash haired boy, looking towards him."We need you back at Outei Tsukinomiya immediately"

"Can't you see I'm busy"He said, his voice changed from soft to harsh

"It's urgent it's about Takemi"He said, I heard Nosaka sighed but his smile returned once he faced me

"I'm afraid our conversation will have to be continued for another time..see you Amari"He said walking away along with the ash haired boy

I looked beneath my feet as I saw a tiny container.Picking it up, it looked like some kind of medicine box.Nosaka must've dropped it while he was walking

"Should I return it?.."I muttered but I was cut off when my phone buzzed.It was a message from Asuto and the others asking where I was and why I haven't come home yet

Looks like I'll have to return it the next time we meet..

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