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10.REAL TEAM
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AFTER
you finally find yourself paying attention to the game in front of you once again, Kuon scores once more, from a free kick that was passed by Bachira, he slams his head into the ball and scores a point—making the total score rally 3 to 0. Halftime comes straight after, and you pass Kuon a water bottle and a towel, a smile bright on your lips.
"That was amazing. Three points in one half is..." Against a team like them—it feels impossible—but he pulled it off anyway, and you can't help the surge of pride bubbling in your chest.
He thanks you quietly, then grabs the bottle and drinks, wiping his lip and grinning wide. "Things are going to well today, it's scary!"
Raichi growls, staring directly at you and Kuon, "Just you wait, I'll get a hattrick and make the score six — zero!" He points accusingly, eyes narrowed into a glare and teeth bared.
Bachira leans back in his seat, a childish gleam in his eyes as he talks, "Kuon's operation Seven All Stars is a hit. It's better than anyone expected."
Naruhaya nodded, hand on his chin, "I thought it was lame at first, but now it sounds kinda cool!"
"Hey, for the record, I was on board with the name from the beginning!" Gagamaru puts his hands up in defence, leaning closer to Naruhaya.
"Stick to the plan—sound good?"
The team cheers in agreement, and you can't help but cheer along too, laughing bubbling out of your lips. Before this moment, you had never really felt a part of this team, more like an outsider who got a pass in to do nothing. But now, you feel so much pride—that these are your teammates, and you wouldn't have it any other way.
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As soon as you get back, you watch the field, and Kuon calls for Raichi to pass the ball back to take their time, smiling and not watching behind him. The younger brother kicks the ball out from under Kuon's legs, dribbling the ball to his brother and effortlessly passing by every one of your defenders.
They pass to each other until they get to your goal, kicking the ball in, past Iemon and scoring a goal in what felt like seconds. You watch with parted lips and wide eyes at how easily they got by everyone—when they were struggling so much before half-time.
