Yosano Pov.

Things got back to normal again, we were currently training in the field.I caught a few stares from students, gossiping about our last match and such

"I forgot my towel, be right back"I told to Asuto

"Alright Yosano san"He replied

Hiding behind the nearest tree, I heard the girls from Mikado.Talking how we're only lucky and our luck is about to run out

I sighed, clearly not invested to hear another word from the group

"Yosano san"A voice called, it was Mikado.She stood there alone separated from the girls

"What is it come to make fun of us again?.."I asked, her eyes widenned."Don't act like I don't hear word around campus"

"I don't think you are fit to be Raimon"She said

"It's the shirt isn't it? It contrasts with my hair"I said picking up the cloth

"What?"She said confused

"I'm messing with you.."I replied." Does sense of humor not suit your character?"

"I meant you don't belong here with the others"

"Ever since we got here, we've been belittled and disrespected by your students..I don't care if you think we're worthy or not but I will surpass Raimon's expectations"I said leaving her and never looking back

Once returned we were called to gather up to the clubroom by the old man

"Your next opponent is known as the towering stronghold of the soccer world"He explains and it showed Minodouzan Jr. High

"Minodouzan.."Asuto muttered

"They sound like sumo wrestlers"Goujin said

"Goujin that's a terrible thought" -Hiro replied

"Minodouzan bounces back anyone who approaches them, so that not a single person can intrude into their end of the field.That's how they play soccer They're otherwise known as stronghold defense"Trainer kameda further explains.

"They sound scary"Golem quivered

"If all they do is defense, all we gotta do is attack"

"Don't be scared I'll crush them"Goujin said

"The match will be a week from today and there's only one thing you need to for training"Coach said."What do you think could that be? Click!"He pressed his phone and a timer started

Here he goes again..

"I know we'll train on crushing our opponent's defenses!"Asuto answered

"Wrong!"

"The answer is.."There was long drumroll until..

"By increasing your defenses!"

"Defense only?"Asuto asked

"I don't see how that will help break through their stronghold"Mansaku said

"Coach orders are final!"

"Wait a minute.That doesn't make sense defense and defense?We should be focusing on offense instead"Kozoumaru yelled, coach wasn't focusing on his words but his game instead

"Typical" I sighed, Kozoumaru stormed out the room.It seems he didn't want to practice afterwards

I can't blame him that old man is always so cryptic about his teaching methods..I thought

Afterwards we were given a lottery.Hiura and Golem won and were basically free for training today

The next morning

"House work?This early?"I asked, Hiura was tasked with the hose, cleaning the school fields and gardens 

"I'm not sure myself"Hiura said confused as I am."I think it's just an excuse to do chores for the coach"

"Well that does sound like him.."I sweat dropped.I saw Asuto and the others arrived

"They've been doing this all morning?"Mansaku asked

"Looks like it"I replied

I saw Golem cleaning the graffiti from the walls, down to the last detail.He wiped them all clean

"You too Golem?"I asked

"I've been working non stop gosu"He said continuing his work

"Don't overwork yourself!"I reminded him when coach appeared

"Amari chan I have a very important task for you"He said with a smirk.That smirk can only lead to one thing

"What forgot your baby powder for your rash?"I said with a snicker.He grabbed my shoulder

"Close, do me a favor and do these groceries will you..I'm afraid I don't have time to run my errands these days"He said crocodile tears in his eyes.

"What are you talking about you always dismiss us early?..ugh fine give me the damn list.."I sighed, he smiled handing me a long one

You've gotta be-..

"I knew I can count on my daughter"He said happily

This old man I swear..

"Yosano san what task did you get?"Mansaku asked as he Asuto and Norika arrived on the scene

"Groceries.."I sighed."A long one"

"That sucks.."Norika said

"I'm sorry about that Yosano san "Asuto said

"What are you apologizing for it's not your fault"I replied

"I know maybe I can help you!"He said

This boy is really precious I swear..

"Really?But don't you still have practice by coach?"I asked

"Oh right.."He realized, I can imagine his ears drooped upon hearing it

"Well I'll hop to it..you guys should start too it's a long day ahead of us"I said bidding them goodbye

"Bye Yosano San!"

"See you later"

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Crossing out a few of the listed items, I stretched my arms tired from pushing the groceries

Next time do your own groceries old man! I yelled in my head

There's one more thing left on my list shampoo

"Hey aren't you part of the new Raimon Eleven?"A voice asked, I turned my head, it was a teal haired male with long beautiful hair and brown eyes

He kinda look liked Hiura but prettier

"I am..who's asking?"I asked tilting my head

"I'm Kazemaru Ichirouta, nice to meet you"He smiled

Wait Kazemaru?..

"You're part of the OG Raimon!"I yelled.He only laughed

"Yosano Amari"I frantically introduced myself

"Yes I've heard of you though I didn't expect to see you here"

"Same here I thought we'd meet in the field well that is if we face"I joked

"If you guys get better, I know we will"He smiled

"But we lost.."I muttered

"And lost is a part of soccer isn't it?..I know what it must feel like to lose but I can feel your passion from the match that day"

"You watched our match?"

"Yes along with Endou and the others"

"Well this is embarrassing now.."I said scratching the back of my neck

"No need to be you were great back there"

"My arrogance got the better of me I don't think I did.."

"I see it as being at the heat of the moment..we can't expect to rid of these emotions so easily"

"I want to do better.."I muttered."I want to surpass Raimon's expectations and win"

"Don't do it for Raimon do it for your friends..I'm sure the others will understand"

"How do you know?"I asked."Right..you're teammates"

"I wish you the best of luck Yosano san"He smiled

"Amari.."

"What was that?"

"Call me Amari"I repeated smiling widely.

"Alright Amari san.See you soon"

"See you.."

Wait soon?What does he mean?..

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When I came back, I witnessed something strange happening.A boy appeared, a giant mask with a funny expression in his head vandalizing the walls with graffiti.He noticed my presence and his head began to shake

"What the.."I muttered, he began to run away leaving the bucket of paint

"Hey wait.."I sighed, giving the groceries to coach I finally went home

"I wonder where the others are.."I thought

'Don't do it for Raimon do it for your friends..'

I just don't want to let everybody down..

I need to work harder..I  thought

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