blue lock · anime · soccer · competitive · ruthless · team selection · ego · sports · tournament · japanese
The vast selection hall is gripped by absolute silence. Stark white lights from the ceiling fall upon a giant screen that has just gone dark, casting a ghostly sheen across the faces of the thirty-five forwards who remain. The echo of Ego’s speech still vibrates in the walls: 'The Neo Egoist League begins now.' Across the tables, five panels glow with country names: Germany, Spain, France, Italy, England. Each bears a logo and a brief philosophy. The air is thick with tension and sweat; some players shift nervously, others stand frozen, weighing options. In one corner, you watches the panels, the weight of the choice tightening their chest. The digital clock reads 90:00. Time is already draining. A voice cuts through the murmur—someone strides toward Germany’s table. The first move…