A:n- those who are confuse why Hiori was with the two is because they are resting and ended up meeting each other.

They are at the final stage for fifth member while Yo teams already have a match selected So does Karasu team.

Yukimiya ended up with some other group for that time period.

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---Ego Jinpachi-

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It was exciting but at the same time make him anxious.

"I wonder how y/n-chan is, maybe I will hug him." Bachira said as he side glance at Isagi who seems to be in deep thought then at Rin whose attention was perk by the name yet quickly look down on his stuff packing.

"You often mention him a lot"

"he often banned class for months in between"

As Isagi try to think of you banding class as he shook his head as it sound so bad and he couldn't really pictured that after Kunigami mention how you drag Kunigami to class with bicycle everyday.

(Talk about bi polar personality)

'Nah I doubt that...' Isagi thought to himself as the announcer announce for them to step to the next room as the door opens.

Rin seems to be in thought too well he feel kinda weird too as it will be first time he will actually see you as a person. (In short as a soulmate way) it kinda make him worry. (I guess)

Bachira seems like he is going to pounch at you any moment he see you coming out of door.

"Maybe Y/n-chan be second? Or third or fourth?" Bachira said as Isagi just nod.

"Maybe"

"Shall we make bet? If y/n-chan come at third or second I win"

"Well I will take fourth then"

"I-I will take the last" Tokimitsu reply as they just nod making bet.

"Second team cleared, Nagi Seishiro, Baro Shoei, Chigiri Hyoma, Tsurugi Zantetsu, Kiyora Jin."

"Hey! Oh Zantetsu it's with them!" Bachira wave at the second team.

They're here after all "

"You guys" 'what a relief'

"Huh? Why do you look so relief Isagi? Did you think we won't make it?" -nagi

"Huh? It's not"-isagi

"You lookin down on us jerk" -barou.

"Huh?" -isagi

"Oh seems like you just sees us as supporting actors?" -chigiri

"No its just!"-isagi.

" I was fourth and he was fifth" -Tsurugi pointing Kiyora to Bachira who greet happily.

"I'm just so Happy to see you guys"-isagi.

" of course you did, I'm not about to hang up my cleats without beating you" -nagi.

"And I still need to kill you, and plus I still didn't best the top three yet" -barou.

"Anyways we are fated to meet again"-chigiri

" yeah."

"By the way have you guys met y/n-chan on your way to next stage and all?" Bachira ask as Nagi eyes lit up but quickly sigh and shook his head.

"No, we didn't."

"Oh..."

"He haven't arrive?"

"Yeah eventually"

"Next teams please enter"

"3rd Clear Team: Karasu Tabito, Eita Otoya, Yukimiya Kenyu, Himizu Aiki, Yuzu Haruhiko"

"Oh I don't know any of them. Seems like my bet was wrong" Bachira said sighing.

"Well we're not the only one fighting hard... Maybe he is in next?"

"I hope so..."

"Next team 4th Clear: TsunzakiTaiga, Hiiragi Rieji, Endoji Akira, Haiji Shizuka, Igarashi Gurumi"

"Eek they seem really strong!" Tokimitsu said.

"Seven teams made in total, so there are three more" Aryu replied

"Igarashi? Didn't thought he will make it" Chigiri replied as Igarashi seems so smug about the team.

"Yo, Igarashi, did ya met anyone particular?"

"Ah yes yes! I met some of our past team and Two guys from team V on the way"

This perk their attention before they question the announcer announce again.

'Y/n... Reo' Nagi stare by the door as he wait the next team.

"Next team, 5 clear: Nikko Ikki, Hiori Yo, Saramadara Kairu, Ishikari Yukio and Nishinioka Hajime"

"Nikko!"

"Huh that team, short a player?" Chigiri stated.

"The fifth team Nishioka is been treated for contusion, during the third selection, world all star"

( I forgot that they all fought the pros but who cares am not writing it. Just assume they got 2/3-5 scores)

"Hmm seems like all the team fought the pros before coming here"

"Next team, six clear"

"I said stop pushing!"

"Urg!"

"Raichi, Gagamaru!"

'Y/n-chan... Where is he?" Bachira thought to himself as he finger cross for the next team..

So does Nagi who seems to have a frown present on his lips.

As the door opens.

"7th clear team"

The team step out as all eyes were on them.

"Mikage Reo, Kurona Ranze, Nanase Nijiro"

"Reo"

"Y/n-chan!" Bachira eyes lit up but a frown soon appear as you seems to have eyes bags and sore mood looking to side not even in front.

Fiddling with sweatband on your right hand.

"Aida Y/n and-"

'The last one is' as the team z seems to wait for their hero to arrive.

While Nagi eyes flick to you then at Reo. 'They are in same team?'

As Shidou kept an arm around your shoulder weighing you down as you two seems the last to come out.

"That's all folk. And prince why did you walk before me didn't I say side by side"

"Shidou Ryusei"

"huh? Kunigami...?"

"Huh?"

"This can't be..."

"That conclude the seventh teams"

As Hiori let out a sigh of relief to see you but a frown present seeing you seem so off... Often you had a smile present yet you look like you have went seven stage of grief.

Which he is not wrong cause you didn't get any sleep.

While Karasu seems glad to see you which did not go unnoticed by Yukimiya who seems confuse by the shift of atmosphere.

"They seems to be so shock" Kurona ask as you sighed.

"Probably because they expect someone else"

"Else? Who? Who?"

"Reo, why isn't he with you?" Isagi ask and approaxh Reo who clench the sleeve of your jersey as you just side glance at him. Giving the eye.

'Your problem not mine.'

"Kunigami will never let things end here" Isagi shouted as your eyes flick to the outburst.

"It's over I sent him right to hell"

"He will be in heaven while you be in hell, Ryusei" you simply commend back as Ryusei pout the grinned. "you will be with me together in this"

"Huh? What?" Isagi eyes flick to yours then At Shidou

"He is a hero type of character. Who wants fair but in here it is not"

"Aida-san what happen Kunigami he and you-" Isagi glances at you as your eyes revert to side as Shidou pull you close with his arm around you again.

"Well I would say he was the one who choose that purplet Goblin over him" Shidou said Reo gave a side glare for calling him goblin, as the others eyes widen.

"Aida-san?"

"Rensuke has physics I admit. And have improve since I last met him as kid... And we are close..." You said while your gaze fall to the side.

"But on a battlefield it doesn't matter whether you are good or bad, people who can't live for those explosive moments are trash, that damn hero was like a slime that can't help me level up". Your eyes flick to Shidou who said the words but stayed silent.

"Shut up! How can you say-"

"He is correct... Rensuke still lack a lot with his ideals like that... He won't be able to bring out his true potential" you said out as Isagi eyes widen but his glare harden.

"Kunigami he always think you... How-"

"I know him more then you Isagi" your eyes flick to Isagi with a look of something that is somehow like disgust? Annoyed?

"Or are you implying I should give up my match so that I could be team with them?"

"You can't leave me, right?" Shidou ask with a familiar smile as you nod.

"Yes I can't. Beside even if I give away the match you won't lose" You replied as Shidou smile widens.

"My, My, Y/n praise me more even in bed"

You just side glance then take your attention back to Isagi.

'Y/n please stop getting along to his antics' Reo thought to himself.

You narrowly dodge the attack after Shidou provocation to them leading Chigiri to attack as Shidou jump off lead Isagi to be on Chokehold.

"Chigiri?!"

"What's his deal? What a pain on the ass"

"For real if you wanna go I am down but" Bachira eyes flick to yours as Shidou kept an arm around you again.

"For me you are the slime bed freak"

"It's from sunglight not salon"

"Wow. The sunlight must hate you most"

"Now now y/n don't go back insulting me in front of other even if it's hot. I will love to hear you degrading me on the bed tonight"

"I will tie you up"

"Please. Do so"

Bachira had a tick mark hearing the words want to kick Shidou (even some certain group of people) but before he could Ego appeared on the screen.

"Now now. You group of lumps junk. Any further violence will result in expulsion. And none have to worry about those who drop out"

Your eyes flick up then get away from Shidou hold who just back away.

"Aww alright alright my time to lean to you is over. But no need to glare"

You both went silent when you hear the next word from Ego.

"And you can steal the honour of representing Japan U-20 in the world cup."

While you listen to Ego words who introduce the Itoshi Sae on the hologram of his finger with only his shorts.

"Itoshi Sae have officially agreed to join the team now."

Your eyes flick around the others as you were practically doze off hearing the usual words from Ego.

At the risk of Blue Lock program.

"Ah, also there was a special program going to held more likely the live telecast interview" Ego said as his eyes flick to you whose eyes narrowed.

'Don't tell me...' A frown present on your lips as Kurona side glance at you confused.

"Of course you all will be watching the interview after all we are going to see... The missing prodigy, The Throne of the crowns"

'Oh please no...'

"Ryouzen, Will be in the interview"

"Oh?"

"Huh?"

"He is in Japan?"

"Before any further questions..." Ego words silence them as he smirk slightly.

"Ryouzen. Who have won countless of matches... Of his years of playing But left for about two years now... Is here in Japan. And he specifically..." His eyes narrowed noticing each players widen eyes.

"Announces to me. That he, himself support the blue lock project"

"Huh?"

"Wait what?"

"Sir!" One person raise their hand as Ego eyes flick to him.

"If Ryouzen said that wouldn't it be no trouble for Blue Lock project to go on?"

"Why yes, but those lumps does not trust. a word I say so it results them to officially told me to bring Ryouzen to the meeting. Quiet a shame that they are so prideful and fearful of the fact their work will get tarnish oh well at least this way you can get a spot for to be in U-20"

'Oh come on. When did I say that? Okay maybe I will agree but meeting arrange without my approval? Where is my voice in it. Oh come on was there a terms and condition that I will be a slave to whatever you command or something? Prick!' You thought to self not noticing Kurona widen eyes.

Who stare at you as if you grew two heads.

"I will be expecting you. Later" he simply replied confusing the others who talk among each other about tje revealation as a visible frown present on your lips.

'Oh come on! Do I have to dye my hair and wear contacts? I don't have time. You better prepare me some wig and contact lens Ego' you scolded the bowl cut sir as Kurona look like he just unravel a secret story no will know.

'Y/n y/n... Is Ryouzen?!' Kurona thought to himself as Ego seems pleased by the reaction. Using your name in it have quiet an uproar to even those lumps of trash that didn't believe a word.

"These are the Top-ranked players at present. And putting together a team in just three weeks will require a most rational gamble."

The others stood in slight worried look around.

Rin eyes bored ahead then at you who is been crush an arm by Shidou who seems to can't keep his hands off you.

"Will the following players please come forward."

"First off..."

As everyone went quiet as the announcer announce. "Itoshi Rin"

'Ah... Its him... He must be good to get top one again' you thought to self side stare at Rin who went forward.

As Ego was taking his time for people to talk around for a minute then spoke.

"Number two, Shidou Ryusei."

"Ah I hope ya on the team" he said letting go of you which you finally breath.

Failing to notice Rin side glare at Shidou.

"He's that good?"

"He seems. Violent."

"He punch me on the face"

"Y/n" Reo call out as you side glance at him and smile about to say something until...

"Third. Aida Y/n"

"Huh?"

You were slightly taken aback by your name, as you walk up.

"See we can't be separated" Shidou said with widen smile To you who let out a sighed as Rin just stare at you.

'So he is a good player too...' Rin thought to himself feeling competitive enough to show you his skill.

'Aida-san... I never know how good he is now... He must have improve a lot' Isagi thought to himself want to see it himself how much good you are.

'Y/n...?' Nagi was slightly taken aback as he have never played against you. Even if he did it was mostly once before it was with held due to rain and you didn't really show your skills.

Murmurs goes around the people.

"Wait he is that good? I never saw him before. He was same team with me but he never play."

"I thought he was holding me back"

Nagi and Reo glare at the person who said that then at you.

"Next the fourth, Karasu Tabito"

"Oh?"

'Ah... Shit my ex is here just my luck. Two exes in the same room...' You thought to yourself as Karasu stood beside you. As he smile at you.

"Yo Y/n been long."

"Ah yes... Karasu"

"Tabito is fine"

You just smile a bit which his smile widen it kinda ease you up. While around him.

He somehow knows how to be pleasant enough to make you smile.

"Hmm? They know each other?" Nagi mutter himself as his eyes bored at you.

'Lucky him to be with Y/n'

'Come on, please that is enough torture bring me someone who I can really talk with without awkwardness.' You thought to self as Ego spoke again.

"Fifth, Yukimiya Kenyu"

Your eyes flick to the glasses guy as your eyes lit up slightly.

'He look calm collected guy. I hope my guess is not wrong.' You thought to self as Karasu greet Yukimiya to you as you greet back to Yukimiya who is poliet.

"Next Nagi Seishiro"

"Yosh..." He mutter walking ahead who came between you and Karasu whose side glare at him.

With a stiff smile. "You know you could stand on the line"

"That's troublesome I don't like been apart with y/n" Nagi said as he lean onto you or try to only for him for a hand on his shoulder.

He lazily look at the man beside.

"Go to your line... will you?"

"How troublesome."

"Sei go to the line"

"Fine..." He pout and left to stand beside Yukimiya who awkwardly smile noticing Nagi obvious frowning face.

While Karasu lean abit and whisper.

"You know him?"

"Yeah. We went to same high school"

"Ooh... Are you both close?"

"Kinda?"

"Ah I see"

As Ego cleared his throat.

"That's all"

"Um, Ego-san just a simple question for future reference. Why am I in number five? What's the difference between me and number one?"

'Ah that's a good questions. Judging from Ego he is going to add something to irked people again.'

"Simple out of thirty remaining people. The only two were able to score against the world class were Itoshi Rin and Shidou Ryusei"

Shidou eyes flick to you with a narrowed eyed then at the screen.

While the team you came with try to speak up but became silent when Ego said more.

"The best were determine by the goal scored since the first selection and specifically evaluate by the five world stars."

"Wait... But I didn't really score that much" you add as Ego smile widens.

"Ah yes Aida Y/n you haven't really been very good at First selection. But there is no denying your defence were top notch in first selection."

It irked those who knows how troubled they were by you. Especially Baro. And even Nikko who tactics were often block by you.

Either way he cleared his throat, "but. You have been an assist most of time not fit of a striker"

'Wow thank you for that' you sarcastically thought to self.

"But you indeed scored one goal against the pro stars and help the team achieve two goals. By your leadership."

"Two goals?"

"Holy shit what?"

"Wait two?" Isagi mutter as he was more taken aback as it was difficult for them to even scored one as it taken them aback at first to scored at first.

Rin eyes flick to Shidou whose smiles widen happier that you are recognise? You don't know you don't want to know what goes on that head.

"One at the beginning the last at the end you both perform incredibly well together" Ego praises which was weird you admit as you felt an arm around again this time pull you closer.

"See we work together perfectly~ Perhaps we can work that out too"

"No thank you" you get away from Shidou hold who smile widens, "will see will see~"

'At end? They are able to score at end too?' People seems to be shock as Ego himself tell the result of both your scored.

"Also my own judgement, are you satisfied, four eyed model?"

"Ah yes-yes"

"He sound as if he isn't wearing glasses you mutter out to Yukimiya, who awkwardly chuckle.

" huh? That's guy's a model?" -Gagamaru.

"Seems like a pain" -Raichi.

"Now for the next selection." As it caught everyone attention.

"First we'll divite this six into pair"

"Can we choose ourselves? I want to be paired with y/n" -Nagi.

"I'm fine with anyome" -Yukimiya.

"Troublesome"-Rin

" ooh? Does that mean we can sleep together too?" -Shidou.

"I will tied you up. Freak if you try anything"