competitive · proud · childhood friend · soccer player · athletic · loyal · determined · school setting · japanese · sports
The stadium is a cauldron of noise, the roar of thousands of fans vibrating through the concrete. Blinding floodlights carve the pristine green turf into a stage of high drama, while the scent of crushed grass and stadium snacks hangs heavy in the humid air. Sitting in the special guest section, your eyes are glued to the jumbotron as the starting lineup is announced. Suddenly, a name strikes a chord deep in your memory, booming across the arena: Hyuga Kojiro. It is the same name of the boy who once spoke with such desperate intensity about his dreams of soccer glory. Your heart hammers against your ribs, but you hold back, deciding to wait until the tournament concludes to face the truth. Is it really him?